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: everyone's least-favourite way of ordering at a restaurant has become the preferred way for hackers to steal your per...
12/29/2023

: everyone's least-favourite way of ordering at a restaurant has become the preferred way for hackers to steal your personal info.

Alright, so it might not be a "fun" fact, but here's a TL;DR to keep you safe around town the next time you see a QR code and feel compelled to scan it "just to see what it's about":

1. "QR" is short for "Quick Response."
2. "Phishing" is like a fisherman trying to catch fish using a fake worm, but instead of a fisherman, it's a thief, and instead of a fake worm, it's a fake email, message, or QR code that's trying to steal something like your bank account info.
3. Combine "QR" and "Phishing", and you get "Quishing", which is the name for using a QR code to send you to a fraudulent website and/or download malicious software onto your phone.

Yes, that's the short version.

Another way to put it? "COVID ruined QR codes."

QR codes have become so commonplace everywhere you look that most people have let their guard down when it comes to scanning them.

So, what should you do? Well, it depends on whether you're team blue bubble or team green bubble.

For iOS:
1. Keep your phone updated. Just... do it. It's a pain, but at least Apple regularly adds protections for this kind of thing to all of their devices.
2. Preview links before opening them. You can't always do this when scanning a QR code, but whenever you can preview links, preview them. If the preview shows you something you aren't expecting, then don't open the link! Simple.

For Android:
1. Don't use a QR scanning app. Android phones can scan QR codes using their camera (just like iPhones). Plus, you'll see a preview of the website that the QR code is trying to send you to. See a link that doesn't look right? DON'T GO TO THE WEBSITE! Simple.
2. Be careful with app permissions. The best thing about Android is the worst thing when it comes to these kinds of attacks: Android lets you do virtually anything you want to with your phone. The upside? Limitless customizability that iPhone users won't have for another 10 years! The downside? It's way easier to accidentally donate all of your money to a hacker.

So, believe it or not, that's the short version. If you want to read more about Quishing and how you can protect yourself, we recommend this article from Duke University: https://link.lexcan.net/3vis0HA (it goes into too much detail at some points, but it's still a really good article to save in a "don't get hacked" bookmark folder).

Thinking about how 'cloud storage' is just a fancy way of saying 'data hoarding.'
12/28/2023

Thinking about how 'cloud storage' is just a fancy way of saying 'data hoarding.'

Just heard a rumor that elves are unionizing for shorter hours. Santa's workshop might just turn into a co-working space...
12/24/2023

Just heard a rumor that elves are unionizing for shorter hours. Santa's workshop might just turn into a co-working space!

Running a small business is like being a DJ at a wedding – you have to play the right tunes to keep everyone dancing.(an...
12/23/2023

Running a small business is like being a DJ at a wedding – you have to play the right tunes to keep everyone dancing.

(and hopefully get to enjoy the party while you're at it!)

Did anyone else catch the Slack vs. Email throwdown?Spoiler: Slack won by a GIF.
12/22/2023

Did anyone else catch the Slack vs. Email throwdown?

Spoiler: Slack won by a GIF.

On a scale of "1 - every day", how often do you wish "Ctrl + Z" worked in real life?
12/21/2023

On a scale of "1 - every day", how often do you wish "Ctrl + Z" worked in real life?

Ever wonder if keyboards think we're too pushy?
12/21/2023

Ever wonder if keyboards think we're too pushy?

Remember when 'networking' meant awkwardly hovering around a snack table?Virtual coffees and connecting on social media ...
12/20/2023

Remember when 'networking' meant awkwardly hovering around a snack table?

Virtual coffees and connecting on social media is great, but anyone else wonder sometimes if all this efficiency was worth giving up the free cookies?

Also, apparently DALL-E's idea of a networking event involves grown adults feeding cookies to each other. Who knew?

On Veteran's Day/Remembrance Day, we join the world in remembering everyone who sacrificed for their country.It's import...
11/11/2023

On Veteran's Day/Remembrance Day, we join the world in remembering everyone who sacrificed for their country.

It's important to also remember the contributions so many veterans make to the world after they serve. For example:

Mel Brooks went from disarming explosives in WWII to disarming audiences with laughter.

From fighting on the battlefields of WWII to fighting for equality, Medgar Evers’ life was a beacon of service and courage.

From WWII Navy Officer to America’s favorite late-night host, Johnny Carson’s journey is a testament to the diverse talents of veterans.

These are just a few of the countless veterans who continued to make a big impact on our world after their service.

If you're hiring and haven't adjusted your hiring process to deal with job scams, you're probably losing out on solid ta...
10/31/2023

If you're hiring and haven't adjusted your hiring process to deal with job scams, you're probably losing out on solid talent.

In case you haven't seen or heard about them yet, job scams have become a real problem since the pandemic, with scammers exploiting the desperation of job-seekers.

Scammers have even started to impersonate companies that are household names, but plenty prefer to impersonate small companies with bad websites since it's easier for them to convince job-seekers that small companies don't have enough money to set up "official company emails" for everyone.

Long story short, the worse your company appears online, the more likely it is that a candidate is going to think your company isn't real.

If this sounds crazy to you, you're right. Unfortunately, this is the reality the newest generation of job scammers has built for us. Thankfully, fixing the issue isn't rocket science; it just might take a few hours for you to address.

Here are some basic steps your company should take to make sure you're taken seriously by today's job seekers:

1️⃣ Make sure your website is up-to-date and has accurate contact information that's easy to find.

2️⃣ If you show links to social media on your website, make sure you actually have accounts with those social media platforms. If you don't have accounts with the platforms, take the links off of your website.

3️⃣ If you have social pages, but you aren't using them, start using them. At a bare minimum set a goal of just 1 post per month, and find 30 minutes every 30 days to make it happen. Social profiles that get regular updates - even if they're infrequent - are one of the best modern indicators of a company that has it together.

4️⃣ Update your Google Business Profile at least once a month. If you haven't set up a Google Business Profile or you don't know what that is, set it up this week and start updating it monthly.

5️⃣ On your website, have a "Contact" page with a real email address that someone has access to at your company and that has the same domain as your website. For example, "yourcompany. com", "[email protected]", "[email protected]". Bonus points if you also have a phone number that a real person answers if someone calls.

6️⃣ Add similar contact info to all social profiles your company has.

7️⃣ Make sure someone's on top of company communications including that "[email protected]" email account and anyone messaging you on social media. Smart candidates who are concerned about job scams (i.e., the kind of candidates you probably want to hire) are going to notice if you haven't done steps 1-6 and they'll try to contact you. If they don't get a reply, there's a good chance you're going to be dismissed as just another job scammer without even knowing it.

If you're one of the employers who's seeing the effects job scams are having on today's workforce, we'd love to hear from you! Leave a comment here, send us a DM, or email us at [email protected].

Happy to all fur-tastic felines and their humans! 🐱💕What's a purrfect day look like for your furry buddy (or buddies!)
10/28/2023

Happy to all fur-tastic felines and their humans! 🐱💕

What's a purrfect day look like for your furry buddy (or buddies!)

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