Wednesday, January 31, 2018While everyone focuses on Cyber Security and are worried about high tech break-ends. This is yet another reminder that not all Data Breaches need a computer. The Australian government had disposed of some filing cabinets. They were recently found at a 2nd hand shop where the contents were revealed after the cabinets were pried open. READ MORE >>
Monday, January 22, 2018According to the BBC, Android Smartphones since 2012 been targeted by malware dubbed Dark Caracal. The malware was designed to look like 'WhatsApp' and 'Signal' which had stolen gigabytes of data. This malware was aimed at Attorneys, Military Personal, Activists and Journalists. READ MORE >>
Thursday, January 11, 2018 This is information supplied by a tech support vendor, that may be helpful. In case you missed it, it was announced last week that there are very wide-spread vulnerabilities that involve almost every CPU made since 1995. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, January 9, 2018 When people think of a data breach’s they often think of a cyber-criminal breaking into a computer system and stealing client/customer personal information. They are not all very high tech. This is an actual occurrence that recently happened: READ MORE >>
Monday, December 11, 2017A number of media outlets, including the BBC, have reported that certain HP Laptops have been shipped with KeyLogger software on them since 2012. This means that every keystroke on affected HP laptops could be viewed by 3rd parties. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, November 28, 2017Computer viruses/malware, phishing and social media contribute too many of the hacks of computer systems. But many of the hacks are made easy by passwords that should never be used. Untrained employees are the easiest entrée into your computer systems. READ MORE >>
Thursday, November 16, 2017 A recent Better Business Bureau (BBB) study found that half of all small businesses would not be profitable if they lost critical data for more than 30 days. And while 81% use antivirus software and 76% have a firewall, most are lacking in the most cost effective prevention tool; employee education. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, November 14, 2017Attempting to keep our clients informed about the risks of a data breach or cyber-attack we periodically send out reminders to clients that do not have cyber insurance of the need to have cyber insurance. We also make our clients aware of cyber security webinars when they occur. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, November 1, 2017With the frequency of data breaches and cyber incidents increasing, keeping you law firm’s computer systems up-to-date and applying the best cyber procedures is no longer just something you need to do to protect the firm’s assets, it is likely an ethical issue as well. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, October 31, 2017As we continue to learn the depth and breadth of the Equifax Data Breach no one still knows who stole the information. What we do know is thanks to the total lapse of controls at Equifax cyber criminals got away with Social Security numbers, birth dates, and driver’s license numbers. READ MORE >>
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