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Dark Patterns and the Law
ByadminDark patterns are techniques that web site operators, typically, use to make it more difficult to choose one option than another. For example, try to close your Amazon account or your Facebook account. It used to be that you had to call Amazon and they would try and talk you out of it. Now you…
Beware of Bogus QR Codes
ByadminThe FBI has issued a warning about scammers posting bogus QR codes using a variety of different methods from printing them on a piece of paper to including the bogus codes in an application. Learn more: Audio Video
Why Dark Web Monitoring Is Critical
ByadminThe dark web is where most of the content is illegal and most of the traffic is about how to do illegal deeds. It is also where, for example, credentials to the Los Angeles School District network were available for sale prior to the ransomware attack on the district’s network earlier this month. Likely the…
The Risk of BYOD – Non-Managed Devices
ByadminMany companies allow, encourage and/or require employees to use personally owned devices. While it seems that, at least in the short term, this is a money saving and morale boosting move, in the long term, it may be an existential threat to the company. In this post we are going to use one company who…
Dark Patterns
ByadminEver try to cancel a subscription online? Or even figure out when the subscription is due to be renewed? That difficulty is intentional and is now against the law in many states and countries. If you operate an online presence, it is important for you to understand what you are allowed to do and what…
Internet of Things Dumpster Fire
ByadminThe Internet of Things refers to a class of smart devices that are typically used to automate things. This can be anything from a smart TV or smart door lock to an automated oil refinery and everything in between. Unfortunately, the security of many of these devices is to be really kind, lacking. The hackers…