4 Ways to Tell if the Person Calling You is Not a Scammer

Is the caller a scammer? I wrote this blog way back in 2017. The tips still apply, but I have updated this post for 2021. This may seem counter-intuitive, but I don’t think you should always answer your phone.  More and more, the person on the other end isn’t someone you know.  They just want … Continue reading 4 Ways to Tell if the Person Calling You is Not a Scammer

Mac OS Malware – What you need to know

It’s finally happened.  Mac’s have finally reached that magic threshold where more and more people are purchasing MacBooks and iMacs.  The “bad guys” have recognized that and are writing Mac OS malware, viruses, and ransomware.  Yes, they are specifically targeting the Mac OS.  They’ve had years of practice on Windows machines.  They know Mac users … Continue reading Mac OS Malware – What you need to know

Two Factor Authentication

What is Two Factor Authentication? Two Factor Authentication (TFA or 2FA) or Multi-factor Authentication refers to a practice commonly used by financial institutions and other sensitive applications to make sure that the person signing into an account is really that person and not a hacker. Two Factor Authentication is used in addition to the usual … Continue reading Two Factor Authentication