Undoubtedly, we are in scary times with COVID-19. With more and more closings and more and more coronavirus outbreaks, some individuals are taking extra precautions to wear masks and/or gloves everywhere they go. Even though the CDC and WHO have stated several times that only those who are sick should […]
Continue readingProtect Your Social Security Number from Scammers
Phone scammers are pretty smart…and unfortunately pretty successful. According to BeenVerified, social security fraud accounts for ten percent of all fraudulent claims. Last year, it cost Americans $19 million, per the Federal Trade Commission. Be Wary of New Tactics Bad actors are leaving very official-sounding voicemails urging individuals to […]
Continue readingData Privacy Day, What to Do and What’s Coming (Hint: CCPA)
Today marks Data Privacy Day, an international effort to empower individuals and encourage businesses to respect privacy, safeguard data, and enable trust. This blog post will focus on several concrete ways individuals and business owners can protect themselves and their businesses. It will also cover this country’s newest entry into […]
Continue readingThe Complicated World of Facial Recognition
Computer and data scientists have cracked the code. Facial recognition is alive and well. Yet…here are four recent headlines that are giving law enforcement, the federal government, and event organizers pause: Hackers dupe facial recognition system with a creepy mask Concert Promoters move away from facial recognition tech US Department […]
Continue readingTailgating: A Bigger Risk Than You Know
The most common physical security breach a company can have is when well-meaning workers let individuals they do not know into your building. Often the person is dressed in the same fashion as other employees or is in a security or delivery person uniform — the unknown person tags along into secure entrances, doorways, or turnstiles.
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