Jessica Molden

Stay Safe While Traveling: Protect Your Mobile Data with PC Matic VPN

Travelers are often warned about the dangers of public Wi-Fi in airports and hotels. Despite these risks, the need to stay connected is stronger than ever. Unfortunately, hackers exploit this by launching fake Wi-Fi hotspots designed to steal your credentials, also known as “Evil Twin” attacks. The Hidden Danger: How Evil Twin Attacks Work An […]

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The Corporate Security Gap: Why Data Brokers Are a Business Liability

Have you ever wondered how a hacker knows exactly who to call at your company to bypass security? It is not a lucky guess. Cybercriminals are increasingly using data brokers to harvest personal details of your employees, turning your staff into backdoors to your corporate network. Data brokers are companies that collect personal information about

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The $3.2M Phishing Lesson: BEC Prevention for Schools

In a world where digital communication is the backbone of every organization, a single compromised email can lead to a multi-million dollar disaster. The Pine Bluff School District (PBSD) recently became a high-profile example of this reality. By analyzing this incident, we can learn critical strategies for Business Email Compromise (BEC) prevention to secure our

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What Are Data Brokers — and Why Should You Care?

Have you ever Googled yourself and felt a bit creeped out? Finding your home address, phone number, and even your relatives’ names online isn’t a coincidence. It’s the work of data brokers. Data brokers are companies that collect personal information about you from public records, online purchases, social media activity, and other sources. They build

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Supporting SAFE K-12 with Practical, Proven Protection

In the rapidly evolving world of K-12 education, digital transformation has brought incredible learning opportunities, but it has also opened the door to significant risks. As school districts manage thousands of devices across students and faculty, they have become prime targets for ransomware and malware. As the South Carolina Department of Education advances the SAFE

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Don’t Take the Bait: Spotting Imposter Emails Pretending to be PC Matic

In the world of cybersecurity, trust is everything. Because PC Matic is a leader in keeping devices safe, cybercriminals are increasingly trying to “borrow” that trust. They aren’t hacking PC Matic; instead, they are sending fraudulent emails that look like they come from us to trick you. As we move through 2026, these “imposter” phishing

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Is Your Third-Party Support Platform a Security Backdoor?

In the world of cybersecurity, we often talk about “hardening the perimeter.” We invest in firewalls, secure our primary databases, and encrypt our core applications. But as the recent Hims & Hers Health (Hims) breach demonstrates, the most sophisticated front door in the world doesn’t matter if a threat actor can simply walk through the

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The Kill Switch: Your Essential Defense Against Data Leaks When Using a VPN

Ever wondered what happens to your data if your VPN suddenly disconnects? This isn’t just a technical worry – it’s a real-life risk, and it’s where the mighty “Kill Switch” steps in to save the day. What is a VPN Kill Switch? Think of a VPN like a super-secure, encrypted tunnel connecting your device to

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