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There’s a QR code in here. You need to scan it.

There’s a QR code in here. You need to scan it.

What’s with those QR codes? Use common sense. Lots of election stuff this week and in the coming weeks. Watch out for MDM! And there’s something about social media and something about crypto, bitcoin.

Daniel Masterson
Ai Courtrie Buson
Bard Gee
Daniel Masterson, +2
Are Google, Facebook and Amazon in your bingo card?

Are Google, Facebook and Amazon in your bingo card?

Well, if ANY one of these guys are in bingo card, the usual simple cybersecurity rule applies - make sure you have multi-factor authenticator turned on. Meanwhile, look out of the fun and interesting scams that they have concocted these days. Enjoy them but don’t buy into them.

Daniel Masterson
Ai Courtrie Buson
Bard Gee
Daniel Masterson, +2
Good news! And it’s got something to do with ransomware ...

Good news! And it’s got something to do with ransomware ...

Looks like ransomware attacks are down but money lost is still going up. The data is still being determined so we technically can’t tell you either way for sure yet. Just scan through this edition and I’m sure you’ll find something useful for you.

Daniel Masterson
Ai Courtrie Buson
Bard Gee
Daniel Masterson, +2
You know that ad you just clicked on? Don’t stop but …

You know that ad you just clicked on? Don’t stop but …

Yes, you can keep clicking on them but you might have to think twice before and after you click - not unlike the past but this time, you might want to factor in artificial intelligence in your thinking.

Daniel Masterson
Ai Courtrie Buson
Bard Gee
Daniel Masterson, +2
What questions to ask about data breach?

What questions to ask about data breach?

Did you get an email or letter telling you that your data has been breached? With all these data breaches happening to YOU👈 lately, what are the right/good/best questions to ask?

Daniel Masterson
Ai Courtrie Buson
Bard Gee
Daniel Masterson, +2
Phishing, malware, ransomware attacks, and the AI thing

Phishing, malware, ransomware attacks, and the AI thing

Wait! There’s more! Did you hear about the Southwest Airlines conspiracy theory? State and federal cybersecurity related laws are set to pass. Phishing warnings. Malware attacks. Ransomware. Gift card limits.

Daniel Masterson
Ai Courtrie Buson
Bard Gee
Daniel Masterson, +2
Want a spyware or ransomware? There are many this week.

Want a spyware or ransomware? There are many this week.

Many complained about spying and ransomware this week but is there something you can do about it? Probably. How bad are cyberattacks these days? Is there something you need to know regarding your data?

Daniel Masterson
Ai Courtrie Buson
Bard Gee
Daniel Masterson, +2
CrowdStrike phishing emails and … about your data

CrowdStrike phishing emails and … about your data

Most likely you are indirectly affected by CrowdStrike Outage. And, about AT&T, Supreme Court kneecapped US cyber strategy. Do you use Venmo? Hide your friends NOW!

Daniel Masterson
Ai Courtrie Buson
Bard Gee
Daniel Masterson, +2
How do criminals use your data? Clue: it's obvious.

How do criminals use your data? Clue: it's obvious.

This week, our data and passwords were compromised in a large way. There is not way for you to protect your data anymore but there's always one thing you can do: change your password to a stronger one.

Daniel Masterson
Ai Courtrie Buson
Bard Gee
Daniel Masterson, +2
Backing up yet? Unsophisticated attacks are increasing and devastating.

Backing up yet? Unsophisticated attacks are increasing and devastating.

Our mission is to help you not fall victim to cyberattacks. It is more devastating to have been attacked than to do all the preventions necessary to make it difficult for you to be a target of attacks.

Daniel Masterson
Ai Courtrie Buson
Bard Gee
Daniel Masterson, +2
MFA Fatigue? Not us. Not you. Not with HX Weekly

MFA Fatigue? Not us. Not you. Not with HX Weekly

Whenever. you see a multi-factor authentication notification, we hope that your vigilance will perk. Another children’s hospital, Temu (finally), Levi’s, kasperski

Daniel Masterson
Ai Courtrie Buson
Bard Gee
Daniel Masterson, +2
What should we do about fake websites?

What should we do about fake websites?

Maybe it's something you want to buy because the deal is too good to be true and the website looks incredibly official so how do you check to make sure the deal is real? Let's dive in together.

Daniel Masterson
Ai Courtrie Buson
Bard Gee
Daniel Masterson, +2
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