Scams & Cons

Adobe Flash is broken. Again. I guess when you've got a billion users, having hackers find vulnerabilities in your software is inevitable. Unfortunately, the hackers are living large on money gained from people and organizations, many of whom can't afford it.As of April 7, 2016, Adobe issued an advisory announcing a critical vulnerability in Adobe Flash. What this means for … [Read more...] about Adobe Flash updates are trending — again

In 2014, 59 percent of organizations saw a rise in mobile device threats, according to a report by Cyber Edge. Meanwhile, the cyber security company Lookout reported a 75 percent increase in Android mobile malware encounter rates in the United States. Mobile devices are especially prone to data breaches because of their high-volume usage for communication, online shopping and … [Read more...] about Tech to Make Your Communication More Secure

It's tough enough being a renter in a big city without some yokel trying to scam you, but that's what happens far too often. The scenario is usually the same. You'll see a listing for a well-priced apartment in a good neighborhood, but when you call to inquire you run into roadblocks. Maybe the landlord wants you to pay for an instant credit check. Maybe there's a fee to access … [Read more...] about Three scam tips for renters