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Windows 11 – we recommend you hold off for now

October 6, 2021 “The new phonebook’s here! The new phonebook’s here,” yells Steve Martin in the movie “The Jerk.” Microsoft marketing might use a similar line – the new operating system, Windows 11, is here. But while Microsoft may be excited, reviewers appear to be more like Jackie Mason, whose reaction to Martin is, “I wish I could … Continue reading "Windows 11 – we recommend you hold off for now" Read More

Cybersecurity Month: Protect yourself with these measures

October 5, 2021 The world has grown pretty scary in recent years. Hackers steal personal information, money, and intellectual property almost on a daily basis. They’re like zombies – relentless and endless. You have a choice – try to hide, which is impossible in our connected world – OR fight back. We say: Fight back. There are key … Continue reading "Cybersecurity Month: Protect yourself with these measures" Read More

Cyber insurance: Best of luck if you haven’t deployed these measures

September 6, 2021 Cyber insurance may be harder to obtain. Cyber insurers now require their customers to have specific cybersecurity measures in place – or face non-renewal of their policies as of the first of September. The cyber insurance market continues to harden from a seemingly endless number of claims due to cybersecurity attacks. While some insurers are … Continue reading "Cyber insurance: Best of luck if you haven’t deployed these measures" Read More

Why ImageQuest recommends Arctic Wolf protection

October 26, 2020 Today’s world includes unrelenting attempts by hackers, some sponsored by foreign countries, to steal data, damage systems, and halt operations. Hackers’ skillfully-written emails, with fraudulent links and attachments, increase the likelihood that all organizations will experience an attack sooner or later. Such phishing emails are the source of most breaches – and impossible to block … Continue reading "Why ImageQuest recommends Arctic Wolf protection" Read More

Meet a Cybercriminal: An accused Equifax hacker

July 14, 2020 In 2017, Xu Ke, a soldier in China’s Peoples Liberation Army, reached from the Beijing-based Research Institute No. 54 to servers in Alpharetta, Ga. The servers belonged to Equifax, and a U.S. indictment alleges he was one of four named members of the PLA to steal sensitive credit data. The FBI provided little information on … Continue reading "Meet a Cybercriminal: An accused Equifax hacker" Read More

Is your technology ready for Gen Z?

July 13, 2020 “Gen Z,” the next generation after millennials, are starting their careers. Born after 1996, the oldest Gen Zs are now 23. According to the Pew Research Center, they are the first generation to be “digital natives” – the first to have no memory of life without mobile phones or a life not lived online. “Some … Continue reading "Is your technology ready for Gen Z?" Read More

Bye, bye Flash: Controversial software reaches end of life

July 12, 2020 Flash, the software that originally powered online videos, gaming, and other dynamic content on websites, will be retired by Adobe this December. “Few technologies have yielded such divisive and widespread passion as Flash,” writes Ars Technica in a look back over the software’s history. “Many gush over its versatility and ease of use as a … Continue reading "Bye, bye Flash: Controversial software reaches end of life" Read More

U.S. agency warns of cyber attacks against remote workers

March 17, 2020 Make sure your employees working from home use an up-to-date Virtual Private Network (VPN) to connect to the office. Require your workforce to use an authentication app, such as Duo, Authy, or even Microsoft or Google. And make sure they’re on alert for phishing scams. That’s advice from the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency … Continue reading "U.S. agency warns of cyber attacks against remote workers" Read More

Federal allegations against Huawei could disrupt 5G development in U.S.

February 17, 2020 The controversy over a leading 5G technology firm, Huawei of China, intensified last week whenthe U.S. Department of Justice accused it of racketeering and stealing trade secrets. The federal indictment accuses Huawei and several of its subsidiaries of a decades-long effort to “misappropriate” intellectual property, such as source code and user manuals for internet routers, … Continue reading "Federal allegations against Huawei could disrupt 5G development in U.S." Read More

Equifax indictments a reminder to freeze your credit

February 11, 2020 The U.S. Justice Department’s indictment of four members of China’s military for the historic Equifax breach should serve as a reminder: Do all you can to protect your personal information. The FBI, in reporting the indictments yesterday, said it’s found no evidence to date that that Chinese sold the data or “used” it to date. … Continue reading "Equifax indictments a reminder to freeze your credit" Read More

IRS steps up data security expectations for tax preparers

February 3, 2020 The Internal Revenue Service expects tax professionals to safeguard their clients’ financial and personal data this tax season. The agency held a Security Summit in December to remind firms and individuals doing tax returns to take steps to protect client tax data. The effort seeks to prevent identity fraud – and fraudulent returns – especially … Continue reading "IRS steps up data security expectations for tax preparers" Read More

Need a CISO? Consider outsourcing when cyber talent scarce

February 1, 2020 Are you planning to hire someone to meet the increasing demands for strong data privacy and data protection measures? Good luck. You’re wading into a battle for scarce, experienced talent and the six- to seven-figure salaries they command. Cybersecurity Ventures last fall predicted that 3.5 million cybersecurity positions would be open globally by 2021. There … Continue reading "Need a CISO? Consider outsourcing when cyber talent scarce" Read More