Posts Tagged ‘Cyber Crime’
Your Social Security Number is Already Compromised. Here’s What’s Next
Over the years criminals occasionally contact me to tell me about their exploits and ask how they can get into the “security awareness” business. Everyone wants to be a Frank Abagnale (Catch Me If You Can movie). These criminals are often sociopaths and incapable of functioning normally. They eventually resort to easy money crimes like…
Read MoreDigital Forensic Investigations: What Is It & How Much Will It Cost Your Business?
Digital forensic investigations are a new phenomenon that has come as a response to an increasingly digital world. Though many are unaware of the field and practice, it can be incredibly useful to individuals who are victims of cybercrime and other crimes linked to digital devices. The field of digital forensics can also be extremely…
Read MoreA Horror Story of Small Business Fraud
If you’re a business owner, and especially if you’re in the expert business, you should know this small business fraud story. It involves a very sophisticated scheme, including a fraudulent cashier’s check, and a very well-faked charity, that would have fooled me. This could happen to me or to you Melinda Emerson, a good friend,…
Read MoreHow to Make Your Business More Secure in 2020
Are you confident that your business is cybersecure? Has the introduction of remote working brought about new risks? A recent survey CNBC survey found that phishing scams, spam and other cybersecurity threats have spiked as a result of more people working remotely during the Covid-19 pandemic. And as more businesses undergo digital transformations at an…
Read More7 Tricky Signs of a Computer Hacker
According to a study conducted by Clark School, hackers attack every 39 seconds (or about 2,244 times a day). Easy access to cheap tools and malware make it easy for them to get the job done. There is plenty of information online that can help a person get their hands on malware, such as viruses…
Read MoreWhat Would Your Business Lose in a Cyber-Attack?
Today’s market is underpinned by a fragile digital world that’s more vulnerable to outside hacking and attacks now than ever before. Modern business owners and aspiring business professionals need to have an extensive understanding of cyber-attacks and the risk they pose if they want to remain secure well into the future. Do you really know…
Read MoreCyber Crime Isn’t Just a Problem for Big Business
As companies progressively store confidential data and information in cloud services, the need for more complicated and security strategies and practices are clear. Although headlines about security violation are typical for large enterprises, the threat of cyber crime is still present for small businesses, where the online security is much weaker. The problem is that…
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