The latest cyber vulnerability involves international players. Historically, conflicts between countries involved primarily military action. In the 21st century, cyber threats are used along with air/ground forces. And, these cyber risks extend to the US and all countries in the NATO Alliance. Every organization in the US is at risk from cyber threats that can
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End of year prep is upon us. The finish line is in sight! Thinking about what could be advantageous for you now and to begin the new year, here is a list to help you get started. In the corporate arena many departments (i.e. accounting, human resources, inventory, sales +) have checklists to complete for
Heads-up people, brute-force attacks are on the rise. Computer networks are being aggressively bombarded with billions of password-guessing attacks as cyber criminals attempt to exploit the growth in remote desktop protocol (RDP) and other cloud services in corporate environments. Cybersecurity researchers at ESET detected 55 billion new attempts at brute-force attacks between May and August 2021
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Nasty ransomware is rampant. Darn it, we wake up week after week to another massive data breach 🙁 This week is was T-Mobile and over 40 Million impacted. You and your work are impacted even when you may not be aware. Have found some resources to share to help you “in case”. T-Mobile Impact Lock
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For those who’ve known me a while, you know this is an important topic to me. Our data, information and privacy at home, work and for business remains a critical issue for all ages. Let’s start off by reviewing the differences between protecting our data, information and privacy. Terms are often confused and/or used interchangeably,
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Working from home is a fact of life. In the past year, many were required to do so for the 1st time. For others, working from home has been part of a life for some time. And for some, the pandemic opened up the opportunity to try something new – working in a direct sales/marketing
Fraud and data breaches are back in the news with the recent Marriott breach that hit the news this week. During the holidays, it is estimated that fraud attempts increase 30%. Fraud protection is a way of life and as the holidays approach, be especially vigilant with these tips. 1. Keep a close eye on
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The estate planning process can seem ominous, confusing and for many, we stop here. Learning how to prepare for estate planning from a layperson’s perspective can help unravel the process and provide you with information to proceed with more confidence. Today in America, approximately 60% of Americans have not created a will/trust. What does this
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For anyone who is in business or does business, keeping up with trends can be exciting and daunting! Change is underway at lightening speeds. The issues on my watch list this year and into next year include: Technological; Geo-political / Trade / Regulatory; Financial; Shopping, Selling and Advertising, These issues all come into the picture for
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Contingencies are a topic near and dear to my heart. Why is a deeply personal reason. Because it is so much easier to think about, plan for and practice for when we are not immersed in a crisis situation. After 1st hand experience at home and work, if given a choice, I choose advanced preparation 100
