Inside The United States Of Cybersecurity
Inside The United States Of Cybersecurity
In March 2018, Alabama and South Dakota passed laws mandating data breach notification for its residents. The passage meant all 50 states, the District of Columbia and several U.S. territories now have legal frameworks that require businesses and other entities to notify consumers about compromised data. All 50 states also have statutes addressing hacking, unauthorized access, computer […]
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Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Remembered mostly for his “I Have a Dream” speech, Martin Luther King Jr. was a man who fought to end segregation in this country. On this day, we remember someone who devoted their life to achieving racial equality. Martin Luther King Jr. was born in Georgia in 1929. He graduated from high school at the […]
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Here’s How Cybercriminals Con Businesses In 2019
Here’s How Cybercriminals Con Businesses In 2019
Is someone out there pretending to represent your business to make money? Don’t laugh. It happens. Business identity theft is a growing concern for many companies across the US. According to a recent study by Dun & Bradstreet, business identity theft, also called commercial or corporate identity theft, was up 46 percent in 2017. The CEO, Mary Ellen […]
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SCAM ALERT: Google Play Gift Cards
SCAM ALERT: Google Play Gift Cards
If there’s a will there’s a way when it comes to scammers, especially with gift cards. Everyone loves gift cards. Consumers love how easy it is to purchase gift cards, use gift cards and even give gift cards. It’s as simple as buying a card at a brick and mortar store or clicking a few buttons and […]
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Have You Heard Of This Scam Targeting Amazon Shoppers?
Have You Heard Of This Scam Targeting Amazon Shoppers?
Amazon is a gigantic player in online sales. It’s estimated that the Seattle-based online e-commerce site will be responsible for roughly 50% of all digital sales during the 2018 holiday season, one of the busiest shopping times of the year in the United States. In other words, one out of every two people shopping during […]
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6.8M Facebook Users Hit By New Photo Bug
6.8M Facebook Users Hit By New Photo Bug
Facebook has just announced that a Photo API bug gave app developers access to user photos outside of the scope intended for 5.6 million users. This includes granting apps access to Facebook Stories, Marketplace photos, and photos that were uploaded but not shared. The bug was in effect from September 13th to September 25th. As […]
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