by amvandenhurk | Apr 3, 2020 | Cyber Risk, Cyber Safety, Online Privacy
To Zoom or Not To Zoom That is the question given the recent press on issues with Zoom and security. With the global COVID-19 pandemic results in a surge of remote workers, Zoom was the go-to video conferencing platform due to its robust free version and ease... 
by amvandenhurk | Jul 4, 2019 | Cyber Security, Data Breach, Online Privacy, Social Engineering
Reservations made. Bags packed. Tickets printed. You even remembered to pack all of your chargers. You are all set to travel. As you head out the door, you make sure the stove is off as well as windows and doors are locked. You have made your house secure. You have... 
by amvandenhurk | May 29, 2018 | Online Privacy
Does privacy exist in today’s digital world? That is a great question the users of digital technology need to be asking. Over the past year that is a question, many users of technology have been asking such a question. Is there such thing as online... 
by amvandenhurk | Mar 26, 2018 | Online Privacy
The recent news about Facebook and Cambridge Analytica data misappropriation has left many Facebook users wondering what all this means. What exactly happened? Should you delete your Facebook account? Users are asking these kinds of questions and rightly so. In... 
by amvandenhurk | Apr 16, 2014 | Cyber Safety, Online Privacy
A follow-up to my article on keeping teens cyber safe. Keeping your kids safe online is ongoing. There are no quick fixes and as adults we will always need to be paying attention. The threats change what feels like every day. New social media apps are hitting the app... 
by amvandenhurk | Mar 5, 2014 | Cyber Security, Online Privacy
While the Internet can be a wonderful place to connect with people and knowledge, it can be scary place. I’m often asked how folks can keep safe on the Internet and particularly on social media. Have to be honest, it is a tall order and takes diligence on your...