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  • The “Session Cookie” Hijack: Why MFA Can’t Always Save You

    The “Session Cookie” Hijack: Why MFA Can’t Always Save You

    MFA is a strong front-door lock. But it’s not the only thing that decides whether someone can get in. After you sign in, your browser keeps you logged in using a session token (often stored as a cookie). It’s the digital version of a wristband at an event: once you’ve been checked, the wristband proves…

  • The “Legacy Debt” Audit: Identifying the 3 Oldest Risks in Your Server Room

    The “Legacy Debt” Audit: Identifying the 3 Oldest Risks in Your Server Room

    The most dangerous thing in a server room is often the phrase, “Don’t touch that.” It’s usually said with a half-joke and a grimace. It refers to the old box that “still works”, runs something important, and has survived so many fixes and workarounds that nobody feels confident changing it anymore. That’s legacy debt.  Not…

  • The “Backup Exit” Strategy: Can You Move Your Data Without the Vendor’s Help?

    The “Backup Exit” Strategy: Can You Move Your Data Without the Vendor’s Help?

    When you first sign up for a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform, everything is designed to feel effortless.  The problem is that the first real test of a SaaS relationship isn’t the onboarding. It’s the exit.  For many small businesses, the front door is wide open, but the emergency exit is bolted shut: exports are incomplete, key…

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  • Can My Data Be Removed from the Dark Web?

    Personal data protection is more important than ever in this digital world. The dark web is a secret part of the internet that is very dangerous because it is often used for illegal things like selling personal information. Because the dark web is decentralized and private, it is very hard to get rid of data…

  • 7 Unexpected Ways Hackers Can Access Your Accounts

    The digital age has made our lives easier than ever, but it has also made it easier for hackers to take advantage of our online weaknesses. Hackers are getting smarter and using more creative ways to get into people’s personal and business accounts. It’s easy to think of weak passwords and phishing emails as the…

  • How Do Websites Use My Data? (Best Practices for Data Sharing)

    Websites store and use user data in many ways, usually to personalize content, show ads, and make the user experience better. This can include everything from basic data like the type of browser and IP address to more private data like names and credit card numbers. It’s important for people to know how this information…