Thursday, February 7, 2019

Dark Web ID Trends:

Dark Web ID Trends:Top Source Hits: ID Theft Forum (100%) 
Top Compromise Type: Domain (99%)
Top Industry: High-Tech / IT 
Top Employee Count: 11 - 50 Employees (43%)

United States - Black Rock

extreme gauge
Exploit: Database leak.
BlackRock: World’s largest asset manager and issuer of exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
Risk to Small Business: 1.777 = Severe
Customers Impacted: Over 12,000 advisers and sales representatives.
>> Read full details on our blog. 

United States - Tampa Bay Federal Credit Union

correct severe gauge
Exploit: Debit card spoofing.
Tampa Bay Federal Credit Union: Financial services provider.
Risk to Small Business: 1.777 = SevereCustomers Impacted: Approximately 3,000, or 10% of all union members.
>> Read full details on our blog. 

What We’re Listening To

What We’re Listening ToKnow Tech TalksThe Continuum PodcastSecurity Now
Defensive Security Podcast 
Small Business, Big Marketing – Australia’s #1 Marketing Show!
TubbTalk – The Podcast for IT ConsultantsRisky BusinessFrankly MSPCHANNELe2e

Dark Web ID Trends:

Dark Web ID Trends:Top Source Hits: Social Media (57%)Top Compromise Type: Email
Top Industry: Medical / Healthcare 
Top Employee Count: 
11-50 employees (47%)

Tuesday, January 29, 2019

Video: Consumers are catching on to the data value exchange game.

Video: Consumers are catching on to the data value exchange game.
Following the Cambridge Analytica scandal, Australia media company, Pureprofile, surveyed consumers to measure perceptions surrounding data use by organizations. Almost half (48%) were concerned about how their data was being used and intended to make changes to their privacy and sharing settings. Surprisingly, 26% of the Australian users surveyed decided to change or close their Facebook account.
When combined with other research on attitudes towards data use, it becomes clear that consumers are growing increasingly aware of the value exchange that occurs with online services, social media, and companies. However, they are not satisfied with how their data is being used and who exactly is using it, signaling a future paradigm shift in the way customers respond to data breaches.
Fostering trust with cyber vigilant customers begins by explaining how you are protecting their data. Consider highlighting your security solutions and outline how customer data is only being used when necessary, and with the intention of improving customer experiences to make their lives easier.