Sharing one login between multiple team members might seem like a convenient shortcut: one password, one username, and fewer things to manage. But what feels simple in the moment can…
The Password That Slowly Spreads to EveryoneMost offices start the same way: Someone sets up the router, picks a Wi-Fi name and password, and moves on. It feels like a…
"What's that password again? Wait, I changed it … Harrumph. I don't remember!" We've all been there, sometimes many times a day. Password autofill on our Web browsers felt like the sun…
We know we frequently talk about passwords here at Hopedale Technologies. It's because they are an essential step in securing your online accounts. Many of us use the same logins…
Bad cyber actors are what the kids these days would call “try-hards.” They do everything they can think of to get into your accounts. One tactic is password spraying. In…
The main advantage of a password manager is obvious to anyone with more than one account online (i.e. everyone). Instead of remembering all 100 usernames and passwords, the password manager…
Nine out of ten times today when you visit a website you’re asked to sign in. To add convenience, many sites offer the ability to sign in using a Facebook…
KEEP SOFTWARE CURRENT: Your best bet to protect against viruses, malware, and online threats is to keep your antivirus, browser, and operating system up to date. PROTECT ALL INTERNET DEVICES: Computers, smartphones, and…
Always wanted to feel like a secret agent? Well, here’s your chance! Did you know you can encrypt your hard drive to protect the data on your computer? This is…
There is no easy way to know if your information has been in a data leak. When a business is hacked, it typically sends a notification letting you know, but…
