Tag: cyber bytes

Why Cybercriminals Target Small Businesses

A local cafĂ©. A contractor’s office. A nonprofit. A retail store. Most small and midsize businesses don’t think cybercriminals would target them. But today’s cyberattacks aren’t focused only on large corporations. Cybercriminals…

Cyber Bytes: Top Text Scams and Tips To Avoid Them

According to the Federal Trade Commission, Americans reported $470 million in text scam losses in 2024. That’s five times the amount reported in 2020. The FTC says text scams continue to rise,…

Cyber Bytes: Spotting Disinformation and Misinformation

Cyber Bytes: Spotting Disinformation and Misinformation

Disinformation and misinformation are different terms, even though they’re often used interchangeably. According to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA): Disinformation is false information spread deliberately to mislead or confuse enemies…