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Ask Tech Bear: Password Security Fails — A Cybersecurity Comedy of Errors

Cartoon illustration of a bear office worker seen from behind at a desk, surrounded by classic password security fail elements: a sticky note with scribbled text on the monitor, an open “Company Passwords.xlsx” spreadsheet, a blinking neon “HACK ME” sign, visible sticky notes under the keyboard, and a shadowy figure spying through window blinds with binoculars.

We’ve all heard about password security fails, but this week’s letter takes the cake. It’s a wild ride through a landscape of truly terrible password practices, and it’s a stark reminder of why small business cybersecurity is so crucial. Dear Tech Bear, I’ve created the perfect password system, but my former IT guy said these […]

Tech Tip Tuesday: The Dark Side of Social Media Security Questions — How a Cute Social Media Game Enables Identity Theft

Cartoon-style digital illustration of Techbear, a friendly bear character in tech gear, warning users about the dangers of social media quizzes. Neon warning signs, a sketchy-looking quiz on a phone screen, and floating icons like locks and security questions surround the scene. Emphasizes the risks associated with answering social media security questions.

Introduction “Hello, my lovely technocubbies! Techbear here! Let’s get real about something that might seem like harmless fun: those tempting social media quizzes. You know the ones—they promise to reveal your ‘royal name,’ your ‘dragon name,’ or your ‘celebrity doppelgänger.’ But here’s the truth: social media security questions are often lurking beneath the surface of […]