Telecom & Cybersecurity Consulting
Telecom & Cybersecurity Consulting
Email malware campaigns have become a common method for cybercriminals who use social engineering tactics to trick users into compromising their systems. Attackers often disguise their emails to appear as if they’re coming from reputable organizations or trusted contacts. In many cases, these emails prompt recipients to click on links or open attachments, leading to […]
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In the web of modern society, where global connectivity is not just a luxury but a necessity, telecommunications emerges as the silent hero, binding individuals, communities, and nations together seamlessly. From the exchange of simple voice messages to the transmission of complex data packets across continents, telecommunications creates the backbone of our interconnected world. But
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Security is a top priority in today’s digital world, and passwords play an important role in keeping our data safe. Unfortunately, passwords are often overlooked when it comes to security – we use the same passwords across multiple sites or make them simple for hackers to guess. But with just a few steps, you can
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The Federal Trade Commission created the Safeguards Rule, which requires non-banking financial institutions, such as mortgage brokers, motor vehicle dealers, and payday lenders, to develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive security program to keep their customers’ information safe. The FTC updated the Rule in October 2021 to include more specific criteria for the safeguards that
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Jeremi Gosney is a professional password cracker. He is not a criminal who steals personal information, he is a “white-hat” hacker who is an expert at cracking passwords. Jeremi’s password cracking skills are in high demand for many reasons. For instance, an information security team may send him an encrypted copy of their password file
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Technology has become ubiquitous and it makes our lives easier, but it also has become a pathway for criminals to steal money through cyberattacks. Our friend Taylor Hersom, cybersecurity expert and CEO of Eden Data, wrote an article for CPO Magazine outlining the top four cybersecurity threats to watch out for in 2022. I’ll summarize
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A lot of confusion has been circulating in the business phone service industry regarding a recent FCC order on POTS, or Plain Old Telephone Service. The order was not so drastic, but it’s a good time to think about alternatives.
The Death of POTS Has Been Exaggerated Read More »
Many businesses, especially small and mid-sized businesses, keep a lot of their data processing on premise or in their own data centers. This means that everyday tasks such as file shares and email servers reside on local servers that are maintained by local IT staff. There are many reasons why businesses choose to operate this
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Although workplace technology requirements are always evolving, two events are accelerating that process. The first is the Pandemic, which forced employees home and completely reshaped the idea of business meetings and collaboration. The second event is the entry of a new demographic into the workforce – Gen Z (born 1995 – 2012) – which is
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A $50 million dollar malpractice suit against a law firm for failure to protect a prominent client’s data is being closely watched as it highlights the question “Is a data breach a breach of duty”? In at least two cases, courts have gone so far as to hold that corporations have a duty to protect against
Are you prepared for law firm data breach litigation? Read More »