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Deer Brook is committed to producing high-quality and informative cybersecurity articles and bulletins for its clients.
On this page you can find some of our resources that are meant to teach best practices, raise awareness for important services, and more.
Jan 63 min read
What Can You Do About Pig Butchering Scams?
Protect yourself, family, and friends from these impersonation and confidence scams.
Dec 31, 20244 min read
What Is a Password Manager and Are They Safe?
The lowdown on password managers including what they are, how they work, how safe they are, and how you should choose one.
Dec 23, 20242 min read
What Are the Signs of Pig Butchering?
Not every pig butchering scam is the same, but here's some red flags you should look out for.
Dec 17, 20243 min read
Three Holiday Scams You Need to Look Out For
Scammers are out in full-force during the holiday season, doing anything they can to separate you from your money.
Dec 9, 20242 min read
Where Does Pig Butchering Happen?
Pig butchering and other confidence scams are huge on social media.
Oct 1, 20245 min read
How to Filter Election Misinformation and Block the Noise
Block the noise and make sure the election news you're consuming is credible and informative.
Oct 1, 20242 min read
What is Pig Butchering?
Pig butchering is a type of confidence scam that preys on people's vulnerabilities. Learn how to recognize the signs.
Aug 6, 20244 min read
Look Out for Summertime Scams
The summer vacation season is rife with scammers. Learn how to spot the signs of summertime scams.
Jun 21, 20246 min read
Stay in the Game, Don't Be Fooled By Gaming Fraud
The video game industry is lucrative, and scammers have taken notice with sophisticated gaming fraud tactics.
Jun 17, 20244 min read
Rogue USB sticks can pack a powerful, dangerous punch via USB drop attacks
When you come across an unknown USB stick, don't plug it in. Otherwise, you risk falling victim to a USB drop attack.
May 21, 20246 min read
Common Schemes Used in Elder Fraud Scams
People over the age of 60 are increasingly targeted and falling victim to fraudulent scams. Here's what you need to know.
May 8, 20242 min read
Don't Mix and Match: Keep Separate Passwords for Personal and Work Accounts
When you use the same password across your accounts, all of them are at risk of compromise. Even if just one of them is breached.
Apr 30, 20244 min read
Tracking Pixels: Harmless Marketing Tools or Invasive Online Voyeurs?
What are tracking pixels? Learn what you can do to disable them.
Apr 5, 20243 min read
How Does Stolen Cybercrime Money Get Laundered?
Ever wondered where stolen money goes to get laundered? Get an inside look at the process and what happens to that money.
Mar 29, 20244 min read
What is Quishing? QR Code Phishing Attacks
Phishing, and the effects of falling for a fraudulent email scam, can be devastating for your company. Fraudulent emails (phishing),...
Mar 25, 20244 min read
How to Spot Facebook Scams and Protect Your Account
Learn about the most common types of Facebook scams, how to spot them, and how to protect your account.
Mar 17, 20244 min read
Mind Your Money Against Bank Account Compromises
Have you spotted unauthorized use of your debit card? Is your online bank account compromised? Take a deep breath. Here's what you need...
Mar 15, 20244 min read
IRS Impersonation Scams to Watch Out For
Right up front: the IRS will never email, call, or text you. The IRS never initiates contact with taxpayers via email, text, or social...
Mar 8, 20244 min read
Stay Away from Grift Cards and Gift Card Scams
Gift card scams are lucrative. In 2022, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said they received almost 50 thousand reports of gift...
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