Most people who use computers have heard the terms “malware” and “computer viruses”, but what are they? Malware and computer viruses are usually used synonymously but while it’s true that all viruses are malware, not all malware is a computer virus. Malware, short for malicious software, refers to software that is made to be malicious. [ Read More ]

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is sometimes referred to as two-factor authentication or 2FA. This is a security feature that requires you to present two types of credentials when logging in. These credentials can be something you know (a password for example), something you have (like a smartphone), or something you are (for example a fingerprint or [ Read More ]

Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a great time to reflect on your habits and how you interact with technology over the past year. With this, answers to the following questions can help you focus on keeping your online identity and your data safe. Have you connected to any public Wi-Fi networks over the last year? While [ Read More ]