by otsantech | Sep 9, 2024 | Security
The data breach we’re talking about stems from a company called National Public Data. This organization, which gathers personal information for background checks and other purposes, was compromised by hackers. The stolen data was first offered for sale by a group known as USDOD, and later, a substantial portion of this data was leaked for free on a popular hacking forum. The information leaked includes names, addresses, Social Security numbers, and possibly even aliases, enough to cause a nightmare of identity theft and fraud.
by otsantech | Aug 22, 2024 | Security
Unexpected 2FA Codes: Your Cybersecurity Wake-Up Call We’ve all had those moments of confusion when our phone buzzes with a notification that doesn’t seem quite right. If you’ve ever woken up to a text with some random numbers and wondered what it...
by otsantech | Aug 10, 2024 | Security
Why Do People Create Viruses? You’d be right in thinking it’s hard to program a computer virus that can spread across the world in a flash – we’re talking days of constant desk-jockey nerd-work. So why do they bother? Well, it generally comes...
by otsantech | Aug 2, 2024 | Security
Planning a trip is always exciting, but keeping your personal information safe while on the go is extremely important. Here are some simple and practical steps you can take to protect your digital privacy when you’re traveling. Encrypt Your Devices Let’s...
by otsantech | Apr 30, 2024 | Security
Have you ever been in the middle of an important phone call or task on your phone when you suddenly see those dreaded words, “SOS only” or “No Signal”? Most of the time, it’s simply due to poor signal strength in your area or a temporary...
