A recent market forecast predicted that the average volume of electronics per person in the Consumer Electronics market will increase to 2.8 pieces in 2022 (Consumer Electronics – US: Statista market forecast). With gift-giving season approaching, you or someone you know will likely receive some tech. Follow the strategies below to keep your shiny new […]
With Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday around the corner, it can be tempting to buy discounted items on impulse. Before getting caught up in a “while supplies last” frenzy, remember that scammers capitalize on hasty decisions involving payment information. According to the Federal Trade Commission’s Consumer Sentinel Network data, online shopping scams […]
Winter-holiday shopping of yesteryear kicked off with the deep discounts and early-bird specials of Black Friday, a retail frenzy on the day after Thanksgiving. Traditionally, shoppers forwent their post-feast dreams, waking early to await doorbuster sales at their favorite retailers. Today, shoppers avoid the crowd, line, and occasional brawl by shopping online. The move to […]
For more than a decade, SANS has offered a free Holiday Hacking Challenge. In 2018, the challenge was dubbed “KringleCon.” WUIT personnel banded together to join the challenge in 2019. Working in their spare time, they ventured deep into the mystery of KringleCon. Alas, they did not make it to the end. This year, the […]
The holiday season is upon us! As many of us prepare our homes, pantries, and gift lists for the approaching season, cybercriminals are simultaneously preparing to exploit security vulnerabilities to their advantage. According to the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency(CISA), these bad actors target online shoppers by using the following tactics: Creating fraudulent websites, emails, […]