“Just because you’re paranoid doesn't mean they’re not really after you,” is a phrase my dad used to say. As a victim of identity theft, it’s become a vital principle in my life – at least when it comes to my personal information.
April L. Sy
Recent Posts
The Case of Stolen Identity
Sep 30, 2024 12:15:28 PM / by April L. Sy posted in Cybercrime, Data Privacy, #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth, Identity Theft, Data Breach, Stolen Identity
Essential Travel Security Tips
Aug 15, 2024 9:42:50 AM / by April L. Sy posted in security, Cybersecurity, Small Business, Business, Phishing, MFA, Travel, Vacation, Holidays, Data Privacy, Digital Identity
Summertime, holidays, reunions… millions of Americans travel every year. While the allure of sandy beaches, mountain vistas, and hugs from family members beckon, it's crucial to remember that travel comes with inherent risks to both you and your company. When considering travel safety, think beyond physical security and include digital identity protection. Follow these tips to safeguard yourself, your belongings, your data, and your identity during your adventures.
Multifactor Authentication: Because Passwords Aren't Enough
Sep 29, 2022 8:00:00 AM / by April L. Sy posted in IT, Cyber-Security, Cybersecurity, Email Compromise, Vendor Email Compromise, Cybercrime, Small Business, Phishing, MFA, 2FA, Multifactor Authentication
What is MFA and Why Aren't Passwords Alone Good Enough?
Two-Factor Authentication (2FA), two-step verification, and Multi-Factor Verification (MFA) are all names for a process that makes the user prove their identity. MFA requires an individual to provide two or more credentials to authenticate their identity, thus adding an extra level of protection to user accounts.
LMT's Response to the PrintNightmare Vulnerability
Jul 8, 2021 3:38:06 PM / by April L. Sy posted in security, Cybersecurity, Business Continuity, Microsoft, PrintNightmare
PrintNightmare
Just before the 4th of July long weekend, hackers were on the attack. On July 1, 2021, Microsoft released news of an active exploit impacting all Windows systems. This critical vulnerability, known as “PrintNightmare” (CVE-2021-1675) could have given an attacker full control of a Windows system (including the ability to deploy ransomware) if a user interacted with malicious code (via malicious attachment, web advertisement, webpage, etc.) that targeted the Printing Subsystem in Windows.