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Robert Siciliano

Robert Siciliano Security Analyst at Safr.me

Business Email Compromise (BEC) Attack Steals $6 Million from Public School System

The New Haven, Connecticut, school district lost more than $6 million to cyber thieves in a Business Email Compromise (BEC) attack that was discovered only after the real vendor asked why they had not been paid. ABC News provided details on the attack, which began in May and demonstrated a high level of patience on the part of the hackers. Crimina...

Robert Siciliano

Robert Siciliano Security Analyst at Safr.me

The New SEC Disclosure Rule Will Impact Nearly Every U.S. Business

The new Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC )disclosure rule for cyber incidents represents the most sweeping attempt to date to mandate cyber security by the United States government. If you own or work at a publicly traded company, if you handle data provided by a publicly traded company or if you simply supply a publicly traded company, thi...

Robert Siciliano

Robert Siciliano Security Analyst at Safr.me

Here’s Why You Need Identity, Privacy, and Device Protection

People are often anxious about the security of their personal information and online accounts. Cybercriminals are finding new ways to invade your privacy which is why you need comprehensive protection to keep you safe online. We spend a lot of time on this blog discussing SMB security. However "all security is personal", even at the enter...

Robert Siciliano

Robert Siciliano Security Analyst at Safr.me

ChatGPT Conversations Stolen: What You Should Do Now to Protect Yourself

Stolen ChatGPT conversations have been found on the Dark Web, according to Singapore-based cybersecurity firm Group-IB. The theft and publication of ChatGPT conversations reveals a danger about the software that many users may not know. According to Group-IB’s data, nearly 27,000 ChatGPT conversations were offered for sale on the Dark Web in May 2...

Robert Siciliano

Robert Siciliano Security Analyst at Safr.me

FTC Safeguards Rule: Real Estate Businesses Must Check Their Status

The new FTC Safeguards Rule goes into effect on June 9. Everyone in the real estate industry needs to take note of this and evaluate their need for compliance. Failure to comply can result in fines up to $43,972 per day. There is an above-average chance that your real estate business will be subject to these regulations. Who Is Subject to the FTC ...

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Robert Siciliano

Robert Siciliano Security Analyst at Safr.me

Covid-19 Remote Desktop Has Significant Risks

Are you newly working from home? Or are you an old pro? Either way, it is likely you are using some form of remote desktop protocol. Those of us who have been working home as our primary means of earning a living, know these tools very well and are accustomed to eliminating the various distractions in our home environment in order to get the job d...

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Robert Siciliano

Robert Siciliano Security Analyst at Safr.me

How to Prevent your Devices From Spying on You

You might not realize it, but your electronic devices may be tracking you. They know what you are doing, what you are reading, and the things you like to do. In almost every case, you give these devices permission to collect this info when you start using them. Here are some tips to help you prevent your devices from spying on you: Laptops Macs I...

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Robert Siciliano

Robert Siciliano Security Analyst at Safr.me

What is Synthetic Identity Theft?

Identity theft is when a person steals another person’s private and personal information, generally to make money from it. You probably already knew this, but have you heard of synthetic identity theft? This is a bit different. With synthetic identity theft, a person creates a new and very fake identity by combining the real information from a per...

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Robert Siciliano

Robert Siciliano Security Analyst at Safr.me

How a Wi-Fi Hacker Snoops on Your Laptop and Mobile

You have likely heard of the dangers of using unsecure public Wi-Fi, so you know that hackers are out there snooping. It is pretty easy to hack into a laptop or mobile device that is on a public Wi-Fi connection with no protection. Hackers can read your emails, steal passwords, and even hijack your website log ins. Let’s imagine that you are in a...

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Robert Siciliano

Robert Siciliano Security Analyst at Safr.me

Creating an Effective Business Continuity Plan

Most of us have no idea when a disaster is about to strike, and even if we do have a little warning, it’s very possible that things can go very wrong. This is where you can put a business continuity plan to good use. What does this do? It gives your business the best odds of success during any disaster. What Exactly is Business Continuity? Busines...

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