The Chinese may now have personal information on 4 Million US Government...
Yet another sensational data breach headline – not even shocking anymore. Yawn. But listening to the story on the radio on the way home last night after being slaughtered in softball again, I started...
View ArticleHere we go again – another sensational data breach
Here is yet another data breach headline, published yesterday (July 1, 2015) by Brian Krebs. Here is the link to the article. Who is the latest victim? None other than The Donald himself. It seems...
View ArticleThe fallout continues on the OPM data breach
It seems the Chinese plundered the United States Office of Personnel Management (OPM) at will for at least a year. Here is my original blog post about this nightmare. If you’re a CEO of a major...
View ArticleHow a printer inkjet cartridge clobbered one of the world’s largest retailers
My wife, Tina’s smartphone gave us three good years of life. But with crashes and hangs and a battery that would not stay charged, it was time for a new phone. I know I can buy phones and supplies...
View ArticleWe all need Apple to win the FBI encryption dispute
In December, 2015, two terrorists in San Bernardino, California, committed a horrific and gruesome crime when they murdered 14 coworkers and seriously injured 22 others. Law enforcement caught up with...
View ArticleSometimes it’s not a cyber-attack
It’s good to know that at least my family listens to my constant Internet safety lectures. I wish more business leaders would do more than talk about taking security seriously. I am under constant...
View ArticleHillary and respect for IT and her email server
By now, everyone knows about yesterday’s FBI announcement about the Hillary Clinton email server investigation. James Comey’s words, “extremely careless” were widely quoted. As expected, the Trump camp...
View ArticleOur political leaders set a sorry security example
I am constantly amazed by how much cyber-security effects our 21st century lives every day, and by how clueless our leaders on both sides of the political isle are about all of it. Let’s start with...
View ArticleA few security FAQs
Here are a few FAQs (frequently asked questions) about Internet security. I should have put this together a long time ago. Q: I don’t keep national security secrets inside my computer or cell phone....
View ArticleWhat made me care about IT security and why you should too
I’ve been asked many times why I care about IT security. It started in earnest for me way back in 2000 when somebody invaded my house. I first published this story in the February, 2001 edition of...
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