Living and working in Southern California means being prepared for just about anything. Earthquakes can strike without warning, wildfires can spread quickly, and extended power and internet outages are becoming more common during peak demand. Add in the growing risk of cyberattacks, and it is clear that disruption does not always come from nature alone. [...]

If your social feeds have felt a little “too real” lately, you’re not imagining it. AI-generated videos and images are now common — from viral “caught on camera” clips to celebrity interviews that never happened. Tools like OpenAI’s Sora can produce cinematic, lifelike footage with realistic lighting, motion, and dialogue. While most outputs start with [...]

We’ve all done it — created an Excel file or Word document to “keep track” of passwords. We even add a password to make it secure. It feels neat, easy to update, and better than losing them. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the riskiest habits for personal and business security. Microsoft Excel & Word were not designed [...]

 October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month — a reminder that protecting your business data isn’t just an IT responsibility, but a shared one across the organization. Whether you’re a small firm or a growing company, the risks are the same: phishing emails, ransomware, and breaches that can disrupt operations or damage client trust. The reality is, [...]

We’ve all done it — typed a web address quickly or clicked a link in an email because it looked familiar. Most of the time, it gets us exactly where we expect to go. But attackers are counting on that quick glance. By replacing ordinary letters with nearly identical characters from other alphabets, they can [...]

This is a follow-up to our earlier article on Windows 10’s retirement from back in July 2025. Since then, the deadline has only gotten closer—and the risks of waiting are now even more pressing. Microsoft will officially end support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. After that date, there will be no more security [...]

Phone makers release new models every year. Apple usually launches new iPhones in September, Samsung brings out its Galaxy S line early in the year, and Google, and others follow with their own announcements. Each launch shows off sharper cameras, faster chips, and shiny designs. With so much buzz, it’s easy to feel like your [...]

If you spend time on social media, chances are you’ve seen posts you wish you hadn’t. Disturbing material—whether explicit, graphic, or offensive—has become part of the online experience. A recent viral video of political violence spread across platforms within hours, leaving many users exposed before they had a chance to look away. While platforms claim [...]

When most people think about identity theft, they assume adults are the primary targets. However, in recent years, children have become a growing focus for cybercriminals. The reason is simple: a child’s Social Security number and personal information represent a “clean slate”—no credit history, no red flags—making it easy for criminals to create synthetic identities, [...]

Cybercrime is no longer a distant risk—it’s one of the fastest-growing threats facing organizations of all sizes. Attacks are increasing in frequency, and damages are climbing into the trillions globally each year. What’s fueling this rise? Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI, once celebrated primarily as a business enabler, is now being weaponized by cybercriminals. It gives [...]