How Everyday Conversations Shape Cyber Safety
Introduction You might think cybersecurity is all about firewalls, patches, and anti-virus, but often, it begins (and sometimes ends) with a conversation. Small check-ins like, “Did ...
When Convenience Becomes the Enemy of Security
Introduction Convenience has quietly become the new currency. We want to log in faster, share files easier, approve payments instantly. Unfortunately, cybersecurity often ends up taking a ...
Slam the Door on Phone Slamming
Introduction Have you ever found yourself paying higher phone bills for services you didn’t ask for? It’s not just a breach of your trust and privacy—someone manipulating ...
Are Our Defenses Built to Protect or Reassure?
Introduction When you see a padlock icon on a website, or your company announces, “We’re fully compliant with XYZ standard,” it’s easy to feel safe. These ...
Is AI Fixing Security, or Just Automating Our Flaws?
Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) has overtaken personal lives and workplaces alike. Headlines now promise that AI will catch hackers before they strike, detect threats faster than humans, ...
When Zero Trust Meets Human Nature
Many workplaces have implemented Zero Trust policies. Does yours have one? Do you know what that term really means? At its core, the idea ...
Spoofing: When Trust Gets Faked
Introduction You hear warnings about phishing, ransomware, malware, but there’s another threat that often flies under the radar: Spoofing. It’s where someone pretends to be someone (or something) they’re ...
When Tax Season Texts Turn Into Smishing Attacks
Introduction Tax season is stressful enough on its own. Now, some California residents face an extra headache: A wave of smartphone scams (also known as ...
Switzerland’s Surveillance Shift and What It Means for You
Introduction When people think of Switzerland, they often imagine highlights like chocolate, watches and data privacy. In fact, technology companies have ...
When “Opt Out” Doesn’t Mean Out: What Google’s $425M Lesson Means for You
Introduction In September 2025, a California jury ordered Google to pay more than $425M for collecting personal data from nearly 100M mobile users and 174M devices…even after those ...
