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Holiday Cybersecurity: Keep the Season Joyful and Hack-Free!

Ragnar Sigurðsson — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 09:52:14 +0000

The holidays are a time for celebration, connection, and spreading joy—but they’re also a peak season for cybercriminals. From phishing scams to fake e-commerce sites, the festive rush provides plenty of opportunities for hackers to catch you off guard. At AwareGO, we believe that cybersecurity should be simple, effective, and accessible for everyone. That’s why […]

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Remote Working Cybersecurity: 9 Ways to Stay Safe Outside of the Office

Ragnar Sigurðsson — Fri, 30 Jun 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Over the past few years, remote working has become a norm rather than the exception. While this flexible working style offers numerous benefits, it has also opened up a new set of remote working cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Employees working from various networks and using personal devices to access company resources can potentially expose the organization to […]

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7 Tips For Conducting Annual Security Awareness Training for Remote and Hybrid Teams

Ragnar Sigurðsson — Mon, 03 Apr 2023 15:15:18 +0000

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a significant increase in remote and hybrid work arrangements, which presents unique challenges for businesses conducting annual security awareness training. With employees working from home or in a combination of on-site and remote environments, traditional training methods may no longer be effective. Here are some tips for conducting annual […]

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A Ghost in the Machine? – Smart Homes and Cyber Security

Ragnar Sigurðsson — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 10:07:19 +0000

Before you decide to connect any smart device to the internet, keep in mind that this device might be hacked or compromised if a security vulnerability is discovered and exploited.

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A new and better approach to phishing simulations

Ragnar Sigurðsson — Sat, 17 Jul 2021 10:25:00 +0000

In and of themselves, phishing simulations don’t raise awareness. Neither does forcing those who “failed” to sit through a lecture or long videos on cyber security. Phishing simulations, however, do give companies an indication of where they’re at awareness wise. An awareness score, if you will. But it only applies to the kind of phishing that was tested in the simulation. What it doesn’t tell you is...

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New Cybersecurity Awareness Video: Why Multi-Factor Authentication is Critical For Cybersecurity Defense

Ragnar Sigurðsson — Tue, 01 Oct 2019 11:43:40 +0000

AwareGO just released a new security awareness video that covers the need for multi factor authentication.

Since the dawn of the internet and online accounts hackers have been trying to find ways to get to people's passwords. They'll use multiple ways, from phishing or spear phishing to keylogging or hacking into big databases that store multiple passwords. Hackers also know that many people use the same password for everything. If they get your password for one account they'll try it everywhere to see if they'll get lucky.

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4 Key Cyber Security Awareness Tips

Ragnar Sigurðsson — Wed, 08 May 2019 12:57:47 +0000

No matter how great your software is, it only takes one person to click the wrong link.

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The Top 10 Cyber Security Awareness Topics Your Employees Need to Know

Ragnar Sigurðsson — Wed, 08 May 2019 09:22:40 +0000

Check out our Top 10 list of Security Awareness Topics - the kinds of things everyone in your organisation needs to be aware of today!

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6 Ways To Recognize Phishing Emails and How To Avoid Being Scammed

Ragnar Sigurðsson — Tue, 07 May 2019 13:22:33 +0000

Phishing is the attempt to obtain sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details by disguising as a trustworthy entity.

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Traditional Cybersecurity Awareness Training Is Outdated: Engage Employees With Video Content

Ragnar Sigurðsson — Thu, 02 May 2019 16:08:55 +0000

While emplyoees might recognize that security awareness training is essential, they want it to be over as fast as possible. Video is the answer!

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