FaceApp, a Russia-based mobile application to add filters to photos, has incited conversations about privacy, data ownership, and cyber-safety in the past week. Users were surprised to learn that the app’s creators are harvesting data from their photos. However, third-party apps have been around for a long time and FaceApp is not doing anything unusual.…
Here’s What You Can Do To Stop It The most dangerous attitude you can have about your home computer is thinking a hacker wouldn’t want to access it. Hackers aren’t only after sensitive personal information anymore. Your personal computer carries the same risks as the one you have at work. So, why would a hacker want to…
Home surveillance, WiFi-enabled cameras, remote monitoring… all great ideas for home security… unless your camera gets hacked. At Newave, we are concerned about your business information security, but we are also concerned about the people we serve. Here is some useful information to ensure that your home security camera system isn’t vulnerable to hackers. The…
How much thought do you put into your digital footprint and privacy? It’s not just about deleting your browser history or having a great password. Text messaging, installed apps, public wi-fi, and even old online accounts you no longer use are a risk. Here are some tips to help you retain your privacy. Secure your…
At Newave we try to share information about technology, but it is difficult to avoid industry jargon. We’ve been posting on social media lately about passwords and breached data being traded and sold on the Dark Web… So, what is that? Isn’t there just one “web”? It sounds very nefarious. Dark Web, Backweb, Onionweb. However,…
On our Newave Facebook page, we recently shared a video about 5G networks, and the IT staff is buzzing with concerns. Why? Because Newave experts are already aware of the 5G security vulnerabilities in this emerging technology. The current concern with 5G networks is authentication security. A Cornell University analysis abstract states, “we find that some…
Just this month, the FBI warned that there was a 60% increase in 2018 in fake email schemes that aim at stealing money or tax data. Phishing attacks aren’t new, but the realization of the impact to business infrastructure and economy is wide reaching. Integrity in marketing and specifically email communication is at the center…
While cyberattacks remain the no. 1 business risk in North America, only one in four employees are aware of the most common cyber security threats—including phishing attacks, ransomware, and impersonation—according to a Wednesday report from Mimecast. The report surveyed more than 1,000 employees who operate company-issued devices to see how much employees know about cybersecurity…
Are cyberattacks really a problem? Is it just hype? – No, it’s not just hype; and here’s why… Cyberattacks are on an increase this year. According to a report by Positive Technologies, Q2 2018 demonstrates a startling increase by 47% in cyberattacks over Q2 2017. The six most common cyberattack methods criminals used in…
MDM stands for Mobile Device Management, and your office may have a policy in place already. MDMs help a business control available resources, internet bandwidth, and protect against virus and malware transmission. While businesses are ready to implement MDM policies for employees to opt-in to with their personal mobile devices (phones, laptops, tablets,…
