Aug 16, 2019 | Hackers, VPN, Web Tools
[Because I had this question from a listener about VPNs this week, and since it’s such a hot topic, I thought I’d forward the email thread to you (with Dave’s permission). I go into when you need to use a VPN, what you need to be aware of, and some...
Aug 10, 2019 | Best Practices, Business, Cloud Vendors, Computers, Cryptocurrency, Cyber breaches, Cybercrime, Financial, Hackers, Hacking, Hacking, Internet, IoT, Liability, Malware, Nationstates, North Korea, Radio Show, Radio_Show, Ransomware, Ransomware, scam, Security, Security, Technology
North Korea. What do you think when you hear about this country? You probably think of a nation that has separated from progress and technology. A country run by a socialist despot. A hermit kingdom that strictly controls the daily activities of its people. A country...
Aug 10, 2019 | automation, Best Practices, Breaches, Business, Cybercrime, Cybersecurity, Data, Data Storage, Databases, Equifax, Hacking, News, Privacy, Radio Show, Radio_Show, Security, Security, settlement
Did You Get Your Equifax Settlement? Settlement Drained in a WeekSo many people have made claims in the data-breach settlement against consumer credit rating agency Equifax that, according to the Federal Trade Commission, each claimant is now likely to get...
Aug 3, 2019 | Cybercrime, Cybersecurity, Hackers, Radio Show, Radio_Show, Ransomware, Security
Cybercrime costs are Rising The costs of cybercrime are extremely high these days. This year we’ve seen how a church lost $1.75 million in a BEC scam; two cities in Florida paid ransoms totaling over a million dollars after ransomware attacks; and British Airways had...
Aug 3, 2019 | Children, Cybercrime, Databases, Education, Hackers, Hacking, Radio Show, Radio_Show, School Districts, Technology
Hackers Stick a Bullseye on Schools and School Districts Some hackers demand ransom; others sweep up personal data for sale to identity thieves. But whatever hackers’ motives, school systems around the country have been the targets of their cyberattacks. One attack...
Aug 3, 2019 | Best Practices, Business, Cybercrime, Data Storage, Hacking, Hacking, Passwords, Privacy, Radio Show, Radio_Show, Security, Security, storage, Technology
Storing your Password in Plaintext…Say What???? Stock trading company Robinhood has admitted to storing passwords of some of its users in plaintext. The California-based firm said that it came across this security lapse on Monday this week. In an email,...
