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Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week

‘Tis the season when the tidings come in envelopes stamped “Important Tax Return Document Enclosed.” Yes, it’s tax filing season, and the season’s Grinches are the tax identity thieves and government imposters who are hoping to steal your money. Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week is February 3-7. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Tax Identity Theft […]

This week’s video topic: Two-Factor Authentication

In today’s cyber landscape, having just one strong password on an account just isn’t enough. While we can do a lot to improve the strength of our passwords, having Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) is critical to take that security to the next level. In this week’s security tip video, learn about what Two-Factor Authentication truly is […]

The Internet Crime Complaint Center Issues Alert on Employment Scams

The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has issued an alert warning consumers of fake jobs and hiring scams targeting applicants’ personally identifiable information (PII). Cyber criminals posing as legitimate employers spoof company websites and post fake job openings to lure victims. Cyber criminals will conduct fake interviews and even offer positions to victims before requesting […]

The end of Windows 7 and recommendations to best protect your data

1/14/2020 As you know Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2 have now reached their end-of-life. This means after 12 years in production, Microsoft will no longer update or support the operating system. As of today NetMarketShare estimates Windows 7 is still about 26% of the market. So, if you have not upgraded yet you are […]

This week’s topic: Use Caution with USB Drives

This week’s topic: Use Caution with USB Drives USB Drives are a great way to store and transfer data quickly and easily between devices. Unfortunately, many of their benefits create some major security concerns we all should be aware of. In this week’s security tip, learn some of the security risks associates with USB drives […]

This week’s topic: Social Media Quizzes

Social media sites can be a great way of sharing photos, comments and connecting with friends and family, but certain seemingly innocent surveys can put some sensitive data into the hands of a cyber criminal. In this week’s security tip, learn about some of these scams and how you can utilize social media sites safely. […]

Secure New Internet-Connected Devices

Secure New Internet-Connected Devices: During the holidays, internet-connected devices—also known as Internet of Things (IoT) devices—are popular gifts. These include smart cameras, smart TVs, watches, toys, phones, and tablets. Although this technology provides added convenience to our lives, it often requires that we share personal and financial information over the internet. The security of this […]

The Art of the Con

This month’s topic: The Art of the Con While the technical side of cybersecurity, such as firewalls and threat detection services, helps contain various attacks, it’s the human side that poses the most risk. Social engineers know how to manipulate emotions and use them against the victim. Cons and scams work because humans will always have […]

For Tax Professionals – Tax Security 2.0 Checklist

From the IRS All tax professionals should take stock of security measures used to protect client data. Tax practitioners remain high-value targets of cyber-criminals seeking to steal sensitive tax information, so they can file fraudulent returns. Whether a one-person shop or partner in a large firm, everyone should take steps to protect their clients and […]

Is texting HIPAA compliant?

We have discussed Healthcare Cyber security concerns before, Improving Healthcare Cybersecurity. Is texting a safe method of communication with patients? Is texting HIPAA compliant? The answer to this question is not as simple as it may seem. With more and more medical professionals relying on their mobile devices for communication, texting has become a significant […]

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