Blog/Vlog

Adults should be well-aware of hacking and the risks involved when traversing online. But what many don’t know is the sad truth that children are also targets of online abuse. Sadly, this includes...

Harbor Networks/HarborShield Cybersecurity is excited to announce that it has opened an office in the Albany Region to support its expanding client base. Harbor Networks a Managed Communications and...

Just recently, it was discovered three new phone scams are making the rounds. These scams play on our fears (a scammer favorite), they’re tough to spot, and they’re after your money. It’s always...

In May of this year, the world discovered an effective and stealthy ransomware known as WastedLocker. A very public attack on Garmin navigation systems alerted the cybersecurity community to the new...

We love social media these days. Facebook, Snapchat, Twitter, LinkedIn, and many others can lead to lots of sharing and fun, but also carry significant risks. This is particularly true now that...

It’s well-known that downloading apps and other software from unofficial sites, including social media outlets, is risky at best. Yet those who know better still do it for their own reasons, like...

Hospitals and other healthcare organizations have long been a top target for ransomware attacks. Over time, this brand of cybercrime continues to grow rapidly, with stealthy upgrades made along the...

In case you missed it, the time has finally come to let go of your Internet Explorer (IE) browser. As of June 15, 2022, Microsoft has retired the IE 11 desktop application. In addition, certain...

New advice has been issued by the U.S. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the FBI, and the National Security Agency (NSA) in countering the threat of Russian state-sponsored...

The data breach headlines normally focus on mega breaches involving huge corporations and their many customers. The reality is, many small-to-medium sized businesses (SMBs) suffer data breaches that...

As if it isn’t difficult enough to determine if a website is legitimate or not, a new phishing technique is going to be keeping us all on our toes now. Cybercriminals are trying to trick website...

Oh, the never ending robocalls…morning, noon, night…surveys, telemarketers, vishing…For most folks, robocalls can’t stop soon enough. Data shows that in March 2019 alone, 2.5 billion illegal...

You have heard it over and over and likely, your reaction is “Yes, I know. Don’t enable macros in Microsoft documents or spreadsheets.” Well, don’t plug your ears or turn away, but you’re about to...

Harbor Networks Guide to E911 and NG911 Regulations: Legislation and requirements around 9-1-1 are ever-changing, and businesses are responsible to ensure their telephone systems are compliant. New...

In this day and age, anyone who has an email address or even a telephone has heard the term “phishing.” It’s the most prevalent form of social engineering in existence. The latest Verizon Data...

If cryptomining is a baffling concept to you, you’re in good company. In fact, most hackers count on victims not understanding the issue to ultimately help with their success. And now, a continuing...

The price tag for a data breach went up this year, way up. Although the global average cost per breach is now a whopping $3.86 million, the average cost for the U.S. is $8.64 million, the most...