How to promote privacy awareness at your company
In the digital age we live in, privacy awareness has become increasingly relevant. Especially when a lack of privacy awareness can lead to vulnerabilities that may leave personal data or sensitive information at risk. For companies, encouraging privacy awareness among employees is paramount. In order to encourage privacy awareness at your organization, Spy-Fy suggests the […]
How to recognize email phishing scams
Email Phishing for a Shark Last week Shark Tank’s Barbara Corcoran was in the news after her office fell victim to an email phishing scam. According to Forbes, Corcoran’s bookkeeper received an email with an invoice for real estate renovations. The scammers used the name of a real German company for the invoice. The only […]
Is TikTok safe?
A popular video-sharing social media app has been in the news recently due to data privacy and child safety concerns. This prompts the question, is TikTok safe? What is TikTok? For those who might be wondering who or what is a TikTok? You’re not alone. According to an article by Slate, TikTok is especially popular […]
Can my phone be hacked while charging? | Juice Jacking
Charging smartphones at public USB charging stations in places like airports, hotels or the mall may leave travelers at risk for juice jacking. Juice Jacking Many of us are so attached to our smartphones, it seems at times like they are part of us. When your smartphone flashes the low battery warning, the quest to […]
Find real love online – How to spot a Catfish
Dating in the digital age opens up seemingly endless possibilities for finding romance. With Valentine’s Day around the corner – it’s important to remember that dating apps can be misused for digital deception. Using a dating app to find your perfect match is like going to the library to find the perfect book – there […]
How to use Facebook’s updated Privacy Checkup tool
What is Facebook’s Privacy Checkup? Facebook’s Privacy Checkup tool is meant to help make it easier for users to understand their current privacy and security settings. This includes helping users to see which information is being shared on their profile, and who it is being shared with. Facebook has had the Privacy Checkup tool since […]
5 Things You Can Do to Protect your Digital Privacy
In a world where much of our lives are spent online, keeping your personal data secure is paramount. Hackers and cyber criminals can use personal information found online to gain access into your accounts. Luckily, there are lots of easy steps you can take to protect your digital privacy! Tips to Protect your Digital Privacy: […]