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Stay Safe This Holiday: Use Password Managers & Virtual Cards for Secure Shopping

Stay Safe This Holiday: Use Password Managers & Virtual Cards for Secure Shopping

Have you ever been concerned about your credit card or personal data getting stolen while shopping online? You’re not alone. Each holiday season, as millions of shoppers flock online for convenience, hackers ramp up their activity. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has warned that scammers often create fake shopping websites or phishing emails to steal consumers’ money and personal information, especially during the holidays.

If you’re planning to shop this holiday season, now is the perfect time to boost your online security. Two simple tools, password managers and virtual cards, can make a big difference. But how exactly? This article will show you how to use them to enjoy zero-risk online holiday shopping..

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The Hidden Risk of Integrations: A Checklist for Vetting Third-Party Apps

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Modern businesses depend on third-party apps for everything from customer service and analytics to cloud storage and security. But this convenience comes with risk, every integration introduces a potential vulnerability. In fact, 35.5% of all recorded breaches in 2024 were linked to third-party vulnerabilities.

The good news? These risks can be managed. This article highlights the hidden dangers of third-party API integrations and provides a practical checklist to help you evaluate any external app before adding it to your system.

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How to Govern ChatGPT & Generative AI: 5 Essential Rules for Businesses

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ChatGPT and other generative AI tools, such as DALL-E, offer significant benefits for businesses. However, without proper governance, these tools can quickly become a liability rather than an asset. Unfortunately, many companies adopt AI without clear policies or oversight.

Only 5% of U.S. executives surveyed by KPMG have a mature, responsible AI governance program. Another 49% plan to establish one in the future but have not yet done so. Based on these statistics, while many organizations see the importance of responsible AI, most are still unprepared to manage it effectively.

Looking to ensure your AI tools are secure, compliant, and delivering real value? This article outlines practical strategies for governing generative AI and highlights the key areas organizations need to prioritize.   

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How to Securely Offboard Employees in Just 7 Steps

How to Securely Offboard Employees in Just 7 Steps

When it comes to an employee leaving, most businesses log into M365, disable their account, and call it a job done. But that’s just the first step, and it leaves a lot exposed.

What about all the other stuff they had access to? The accounting software? The password manager? Your project tools, your marketing platform, the company LinkedIn account?

Not only is that a massive security hole, but you're probably still paying for their licenses.

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Did You Just Receive a Text from Yourself: SMS Phishing Scams

Did You Just Receive a Text from Yourself: SMS Phishing Scams

If you’ve ever received a text message that appears to come from your own phone number, you’ve likely encountered a smishing scam. Cybercriminals use VoIP technology and spoofing software to make these messages look legitimate.

The goal? To confuse you and trick you into clicking a malicious link that installs malware or steals personal information.

If you ever receive a suspicious text, especially one that looks like it’s from your own number—do not click any links or reply. Delete the message immediately. Many mobile carriers now allow you to report SMS phishing scams directly from your phone.

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