In previous posts, I’ve explained how cybercrime is big business, and the criminals behind the illegal activity run sophisticated online companies. Today, let’s begin talking about how to defend your…
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In recent weeks I’ve been talking about the millennial mobster and the reality that savvy international businesses make up the majority of cybercriminals. This blog post is the final week…
How about a great story about a cybersecurity incursion in the late 20th century? What’s instructive about this one is it has all the essential elements of today’s cyber-attacks: A…
Yes, in the U.S., they have both the right and ability to monitor your online activity. Two important caveats: The owner must notify you that you are subject to monitoring….
If you need a VPN, then it’s worth paying for one. I suggest you choose one that: Does not sell your browsing history to raise revenue Has been reviewed/tested for…
Length. Here’s a simple example. Which of these passwords is more attack-resistant? &^567*=M barbell-farther-grocery-sans-bluster-voyageur It’s the second one. Why? Because the typical approach to compromising a password requires brute force:…
WPA3 delivers several security improvements. Here’s a big one: When you connect to an open Wi-Fi network, the traffic between your device and the Wi-Fi access point will be encrypted,…
There are two main strategies I use when I’m in the role of CISO: Make sure people know what’s expected of them. This includes written procedures, training, and periodic reminders…
“Share prices of breached companies hit a low point approximately 14 market days following a breach. Share prices fall 2.89% on average, and underperform the NASDAQ by -4.6%,” according to…
A journal of blank pages that you keep under lock and key when you’re not actively using it. This approach has a lot of security potential, but it’s not very…