Feb 22, 2020 | Applications, Applications, Best Practices, Big Tech, Business, Chrome Browser, Compliance, Cyber Liability, cyberattacks, Cybercrime, Employees, Extensions, Google, Google, Hacking, Internet, Location Data, Patching, Policies and Procedures, Radio Show, Radio_Show, records, Regulatory Compliance, Security, Security, Security Alerts, Technology, Threats, Tracking, Updates
Be Careful of Extensions on Chrome – Many found to Upload Your Private Data. Many companies provide extensions or plug-ins for the very popular Chrome browser. Unfortunately, some of these companies are shady and have ulterior motives that include grabbing your...
Feb 22, 2020 | Applications, Best Practices, Business, Cloud, Cloud, Cloud Vendors, Compliance, Corporate Reputation, credentials, Cyber breaches, Cyber Liability, Cybercrime, Cybersecurity, data sharing, Data Storage, Hacking, Hacking, Hacks, Intellectual Property Theft, Internet, Patching, Privacy, Radio Show, Radio_Show, Regulatory Compliance, scam, Security, Security, Security Alerts, Software As A Service, Technology, Third - Party, Updates
Sharp Increase in Exposed Records by Third-Party Applications Businesses are finding themselves at severe risk from Third-party applications and services. Vetting of these services and restrictions on what data they can access is the primary reason. Cybercriminals...
Feb 15, 2020 | Applications, Best Practices, Business, CEO, Compliance, credential stealing, Hacking, Internet, Intricate Data Systems, Legacy Systems, Patching, Radio Show, Radio_Show, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Frameworks, Security, Security, Security Alerts, Shadow-IT, Software, Software As A Service, Software Manufacturers, Technology, Third - Party, third-world, Threats, Updates
Shadow-IT: Employees putting Business at Risk There are robust computers in every employee’s possession. And they carry them everywhere. Yes, I am talking about their cellphones. On these devices, they can download 1000’s of apps. These apps allow them to create...
Feb 15, 2020 | Applications, Attack Vectors, Business, Business Email Compromise, Compliance, Corporate Reputation, credential stealing, Cyber Liability, cyberattacks, Cybersecurity, CyberTraining, Employees, Executives, Extortion, Hacking, Hacks, Human Element, ID Theft, Incident Response, Intellectual Property Theft, Internet, Intricate Data Systems, Market Value, News, Patching, Policies and Procedures, Radio Show, Radio_Show, Ransomware, Ransomware, Regulatory Compliance, Security, Security Alerts, Social Engineering, Technology, third-world, Updates
Ransomware rings adapt to business declarations by Revealing Stolen Data Did you know that backups may no longer help you recover from Ransomware? Ransomware is rapidly infecting businesses across the world. Even the most prepared organization have found themselves...
Feb 15, 2020 | Access Controls, Applications, Attack Vectors, Audit Logs, audit logs, automation, Business, Compliance, credentials, Cyber breaches, Data, data sharing, Elections, Elections, Government, Internet, Intricate Data Systems, Malware, News, Online Voting, Patching, Privacy, Radio Show, Radio_Show, Security, Security Alerts, Technology, Updates, Voting Apps, Voting Technology
The security mistakes made by the Iowa Democratic Party in creating their App Last week there was a caucus in Iowa. Caucuses by their very nature are prone to manipulation and miscounting. Then you add in the fact that the party chose to use a new technology that was...
Feb 15, 2020 | Attack Vectors, CDC, CoronaVirus, Cyber breaches, cyberattacks, Cybercrime, Cybersecurity, Data Assets, Hackers, Hacking, Internet, Nationstates, News, Organized Crime, Phishing, Radio Show, Radio_Show, Security, Security Alerts, Social Engineering, Technology, third-world, WHO
Coronavirus bringing out opportunistic Hackers Whenever there is something in the news we find cybercriminals willing to exploit it in some way. Currently, the big news is the Coronavirus that is spreading from Wuhan, China. We have seen email malware being spread...
Feb 15, 2020 | Access Controls, Applications, Artificial Intelligence, Asset Management, Attack Vectors, Audit Logs, Business, Business Email Compromise, China, Cloud, Cloud Vendors, Compliance, Corporate Reputation, credential stealing, Cyber breaches, Cyber Liability, cyberattacks, Cybercrime, Cybersecurity, Data Assets, Data Storage, Economic Disruption, Employees, Executives, Extortion, Government, Hackers, Hacking, Intellectual Property Theft, Internet, Intricate Data Systems, Legacy Systems, Malware, Managed Services Provider (MSP), Market Value, Nationstates, News, Patching, Phishing, Policies and Procedures, Radio Show, Regulatory Compliance, Security, Security Alerts, Smishing, Social Engineering, Technology, Third - Party, third-world, Updates, Vishing
Extensive US Intellectual Property theft by Chinese being investigated by FBI Intellectual theft is a huge problem in the US and the largest perpetrator is the Chinese government. They target military sub-contractors and sub-sub-contractors, universities,...
Feb 15, 2020 | Airbnb, Business, Homes and Villas, Hospitality, Internet, Internet Properties, News, Radio Show, Radio_Show, Rentals, scam, Security, Social Media, Technology, Text Messages, Threats, Travel, VRBO
Scammers have found a fertile field in Airbnb How many of you have used Airbnb as an alternative to a hotel or for an extended stay option? Many times it works out well but like everything once successful the bad guys get into the game and scams begin and it all goes...
Feb 15, 2020 | ACLU, Big Tech, Business, Civil Rights, Data, Data Aggregator, Data Brokers, Data Storage, Databases, DHS, Government, Internet, Legal, Radio Show, Radio_Show, Security, Technology
DHS wants to track illegal aliens using available cell-phone location data. ACLU says Whoa! We have a problem with illegal immigrants. Now don’t get me wrong we love immigrants and they can add a lot to our economy but those immigrants come to our country through...
Feb 8, 2020 | 5G, Attack Vectors, Best Practices, Business, Internet, IoT, Networking, Networking, Patching, Privacy, Radio Show, Radio_Show, Security, Security, Security Alerts, Technology, Tracking, Updates, updates and patches
5G Will Be Built-In to Almost Every Device Later This Year — Is Your Security Stance Ready? With 5G on the horizon, we are starting to see a significant expansion of the “Internet of Things” — and it is creating a huge security challenge for businesses! A...
