--- title: Blog | LMT Technology Solutions | Small Business description: Small Business | News and updates from the technology experts at LMT Technology Solutions. --- [![lmt-logo-rgb1 copy](https://blog.lmttech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/lmt-logo-rgb1%20copy.jpg?width=2932&height=1619&name=lmt-logo-rgb1%20copy.jpg "lmt-logo-rgb1 copy")](https://www.lmttech.com) # The LMT Blog [![](https://blog.lmttech.com/hubfs/Travel_56350512_m_normal_none.jpg) ](https://blog.lmttech.com/essential-travel-security-tips-for-your-getaway) ## [Essential Travel Security Tips](https://blog.lmttech.com/essential-travel-security-tips-for-your-getaway) ** Aug 15, 2024 9:42:50 AM / by [April L. Sy](https://blog.lmttech.com/author/april-l-sy) posted in [security](https://blog.lmttech.com/topic/security), [Cybersecurity](https://blog.lmttech.com/topic/cybersecurity), [Small Business](https://blog.lmttech.com/topic/small-business), [Business](https://blog.lmttech.com/topic/business), [Phishing](https://blog.lmttech.com/topic/phishing), [MFA](https://blog.lmttech.com/topic/mfa), [Travel](https://blog.lmttech.com/topic/travel), [Vacation](https://blog.lmttech.com/topic/vacation), [Holidays](https://blog.lmttech.com/topic/holidays), [Data Privacy](https://blog.lmttech.com/topic/data-privacy), [Digital Identity](https://blog.lmttech.com/topic/digital-identity) [** 0 Comments](https://blog.lmttech.com/essential-travel-security-tips-for-your-getaway#comments-listing) Summertime, holidays, reunions… millions of Americans travel every year. While the allure of sandy beaches, mountain vistas, and hugs from family members beckon, it's crucial to remember that travel comes with inherent risks to both you and your company. When considering travel safety, think beyond physical security and include digital identity protection. Follow these tips to safeguard yourself, your belongings, your data, and your identity during your adventures. [Read More **](https://blog.lmttech.com/essential-travel-security-tips-for-your-getaway) [![](https://blog.lmttech.com/hubfs/Hover%20Over%20Link%20in%20Email.png) ](https://blog.lmttech.com/alert-from-knowbe4-hovering-over-links) ## [Alert from KnowBe4 - Hovering Over Links](https://blog.lmttech.com/alert-from-knowbe4-hovering-over-links) ** Sep 30, 2022 9:00:00 AM / by [KnowBe4](https://blog.lmttech.com/author/knowbe4) posted in [IT](https://blog.lmttech.com/topic/it), [Cyber-Security](https://blog.lmttech.com/topic/cyber-security), [Ransomware](https://blog.lmttech.com/topic/ransomware), [Cybersecurity](https://blog.lmttech.com/topic/cybersecurity), [Email Compromise](https://blog.lmttech.com/topic/email-compromise), [Vendor Email Compromise](https://blog.lmttech.com/topic/vendor-email-compromise), [VEC](https://blog.lmttech.com/topic/vec), [Cybercrime](https://blog.lmttech.com/topic/cybercrime), [Cyber Crime](https://blog.lmttech.com/topic/cyber-crime), [Small Business](https://blog.lmttech.com/topic/small-business), [Phishing](https://blog.lmttech.com/topic/phishing) [** 0 Comments](https://blog.lmttech.com/alert-from-knowbe4-hovering-over-links#comments-listing) Many phishing attempts can be thwarted simply by educating your employees. Even if you catch red flags in an email, such as typos or poor grammar, an urgent demeanor, or even a spoofed domain, how can you truly decipher the safety of an email? An immediate step you can take is to watch out for one of the most critical tell-tale signs of a [phishing email](https://blog.lmttech.com/social-engineering-red-flags-recipient) – a mismatched or fake URL. Why is hovering important? What can it do for you? Hovering not only allows you a moment to think before proceeding, it allows you the opportunity to see where a link is going to redirect you. This is especially important because not all links lead to where they appear, or insinuate they'll go. When you hover, check for the following to ensure you're staying safe and secure: [Read More **](https://blog.lmttech.com/alert-from-knowbe4-hovering-over-links) [![](https://blog.lmttech.com/hubfs/111082282_s.jpg) ](https://blog.lmttech.com/multifactor-authentication-because-passwords-arent-enough) ## [Multifactor Authentication: Because Passwords Aren't Enough](https://blog.lmttech.com/multifactor-authentication-because-passwords-arent-enough) ** Sep 29, 2022 8:00:00 AM / by [April L. Sy](https://blog.lmttech.com/author/april-l-sy) posted in [IT](https://blog.lmttech.com/topic/it), [Cyber-Security](https://blog.lmttech.com/topic/cyber-security), [Cybersecurity](https://blog.lmttech.com/topic/cybersecurity), [Email Compromise](https://blog.lmttech.com/topic/email-compromise), [Vendor Email Compromise](https://blog.lmttech.com/topic/vendor-email-compromise), [Cybercrime](https://blog.lmttech.com/topic/cybercrime), [Small Business](https://blog.lmttech.com/topic/small-business), [Phishing](https://blog.lmttech.com/topic/phishing), [MFA](https://blog.lmttech.com/topic/mfa), [2FA](https://blog.lmttech.com/topic/2fa), [Multifactor Authentication](https://blog.lmttech.com/topic/multifactor-authentication) [** 0 Comments](https://blog.lmttech.com/multifactor-authentication-because-passwords-arent-enough#comments-listing) #### What is MFA and Why Aren't Passwords Alone Good Enough? Two-Factor Authentication (2FA), two-step verification, and Multi-Factor Verification (MFA) are all names for a process that makes the user prove their identity. MFA requires an individual to provide two or more credentials to authenticate their identity, thus adding an extra level of protection to user accounts. 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