1. Users are the weak link in the chain Lack of training/awareness about phishing and ransomware is the number one reason these attacks are so successful. According to the research, 6% of users have never received security awareness training, crushing confidence in staff’s ability to recognise threats and act dutifully. Users should be trained…
I recently purchased a new car, for the first time since 2002. One of the first things I noticed was how “connected” it is, to my phone, to trip data, to various apps, to it’s own internal information etc. Naturally, as an eDiscovery professional, I immediately started wondering about how that data is handled, and…
If you’re already using a VPN when you travel, because hotel wifi and Starbucks wifi are not secure, go ahead and fire up that VPN tool even when you’re at home now, because your ISP might be tracking you and selling off that data too. But, also understand that the ISP is selling off chunks…
There’s a security issue inside the Lastpass browser exension that could allow a hacker to get in between you and Lastpass, and get all your info. While they correct the issue, they do have some recommendations to stay safe, or consider turning of the browser extension for a little bit. Use the LastPass Vault as…
Universities are an obvious target for hackers, for some really obvious reasons. Usually you have a relatively inexperienced IT workforce, a risk-unaware user base, and one thing that may come as a surprise to many outside of these environments, an extremely insecure environment. A few years back I had some interaction with a college IT…
I’ve posted about this before, but it always helps to have a reminder. If you’re trying to escape an abusive situation, leave your devices behind. In these days of connected cars, maybe leave those behind too, if you can. Or, at least make sure the person you’re trying to get away from is not able…