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12/01/2024

KnowBe4’s experience getting tricked by a remote North Korean IT worker proves that today’s state-sponsored threat actors can deceive anybody.

For those that didn't already know, three weeks ago today I had a tumor removed from my noggin behind my right ear. I le...
08/22/2024

For those that didn't already know, three weeks ago today I had a tumor removed from my noggin behind my right ear. I learned today that it was a benign schwanoma. (This sounded to me like something Wayne and Garth made up after a Wayne's World episode.) In any case, it was non cancerous and now we will be monitoring in the years to come.
I've lost all hearing in my right ear and I've now been cleared to begin the process of returning to my "regular life." I still have tinnitus, so that messes with my good ear as well. I'm still undergoing physical therapy to learn to live with a permanent case of "the spins" but I'm progressing quickly enough to be given clearance to resume life.
My furry nurses are not thrilled by this turn of events, but they will be monitoring my progress and making sure I'm resting regularly. (And often)
So, if you see me out and about and I don't respond to something you said - yell at me. I'm working on getting a hearing aid to boost my good ear. I'll be going to Costco in Middleton to get it as it was their audiologist that caught the signs of the tumor.
For all those that prayed and sent good vibes - thank you. For those doing so now - thank you.

The Basic Requirements Checklist Part 6 (and final): PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES FOR WIRES AND FUNDS TRANSFERS- Put in plac...
10/17/2023

The Basic Requirements Checklist Part 6 (and final): PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES FOR WIRES AND FUNDS TRANSFERS
- Put in place controls that require all funds and wire transfers over $25k to
be authorized and verified by at least two employees before ex*****on.
**Recommended but not required:
- Prevent unauthorized employees from initiating wire transfers
- Verify vendor/supplier bank accounts before adding them to accounts payable systems
- Require out-of-band authentication before the ex*****on of all electronic payments

daviestrek is here to assist you in getting policies and procedures in place that will align with NIST standards.

Another Cybersecurity tip from our friends at Ironscales : Common Phishing Scams & How To Avoid Them
10/17/2023

Another Cybersecurity tip from our friends at Ironscales : Common Phishing Scams & How To Avoid Them

Another Cyber-tip from our friends at CyberGuard360 : Know the Signs! Could YOU Tell if Your Device Was Compromised?Afte...
10/16/2023

Another Cyber-tip from our friends at CyberGuard360 : Know the Signs! Could YOU Tell if Your Device Was Compromised?
After all your Security Awareness Training, you should know what to do as soon as you notice a breach into your network or devices....
But how do you recognize that a breach has taken place in the first place?
Some signs that your device has been compromised include...
- The fan is running very loud and/or hot
- Files are not where you remember leaving them
- Files can't be found at all
- Your system or applications keep crashing for seemingly no reason
- Your screen freezes or restarts without warning
- You start getting notifications about subscriptions and purchases you don't recall making
- Your Dark Web Monitoring service notifies you that your PII has been found up for sale

daviestrek can do a free dark web scan to assist you in determining if you or your information is compromised.

The Basic Requirements Checklist Part 5: SECURITY AWARENESS TRAINING**Recommended but not required:- At least annually, ...
10/16/2023

The Basic Requirements Checklist Part 5: SECURITY AWARENESS TRAINING
**Recommended but not required:
- At least annually, do security awareness training for all employees
- At least annual training for executives and key accounting on fraudulent transfer schemes

daviestrek can assist you in training for yourself and staff with our partner Cyberguard360.

Another Cybersecurity tip from our friends at Ironscales: 5 Signs of A Spear Phishing AttackAI is making this easier tha...
10/16/2023

Another Cybersecurity tip from our friends at Ironscales: 5 Signs of A Spear Phishing Attack
AI is making this easier than ever to do. Be skeptical of all messages and do NOT open attachments unless you're ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN it was sent specifically to you.

The Basic Requirements Checklist Part 4: ENCRYPTION and ENDPOINT SECURITY- If the applicant is a retailer, restaurant, o...
10/13/2023

The Basic Requirements Checklist Part 4: ENCRYPTION and ENDPOINT SECURITY
- If the applicant is a retailer, restaurant, or online retailer, deploy end-to-end or point-to-point encryption on all point-of-sale (POS) terminals
**ENCRYPTION Recommended but not required:
- Encrypt all sensitive information at rest
- Encrypt all sensitive information on mobile devices (including phones) & laptops
**ENDPOINT SECURITY Recommended but not required:
- Deploy an endpoint detection and response (EDR) solution

daviestrek can assist with encryption and an EDR solution with our partners.

Another CyberSecurity Tip from our friends at Ironscales : How Scammers Hack Your Emotions To Get To Your Datadaviestrek...
10/13/2023

Another CyberSecurity Tip from our friends at Ironscales : How Scammers Hack Your Emotions To Get To Your Data
daviestrek is happy to be your trusted advisor on personal and business online security.

Cybersecurity Tip from our friends at Ironscales: Fake Email Promotions: Be cautious of holiday marketing emails, as som...
10/13/2023

Cybersecurity Tip from our friends at Ironscales: Fake Email Promotions: Be cautious of holiday marketing emails, as some may be phishing attempts posing as
legitimate deals.
Here's a Phishing Calendar (most common dates attempted):
January: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day
February: Superbowl, Valentine's Day, President's Day
March: March Madness, St. Patrick's Day, Ramadan
April: Easter, Tax Day
May: Cinco de Mayo, Mother's Day, Memorial Day
June: Father's Day, Juneteenth
July: Independence Day, FIFA Women's World Cup
August: Back to School
September: Labor Day, Grandparents Day
October: Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples' Day, Halloween
November: Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Black Friday
December: Hannukah, Christmas, Boxing Day, Kwanzaa, New Year's Eve

Phishing Scams to Watch Out for During These Holidays:
Fake Email Promotions: Be cautious of holiday marketing emails, as some may be phishing attempts posing as legitimate deals.
Fake Order Confirmations: Avoid opening email attachments from unknown senders, even if the sender appears legitimate.
Fake Shipping Notifications: Verify the authenticity of shipping emails to avoid clicking on malicious links.
By understanding the connection between these special occasions and increased cyber threats, you'll be better equipped to safeguard your inbox and protect your personal information.
Fake Customer Surveys: Be wary of surveys requesting sensitive information and rewards that seem too good to be true.
Fake Virtual Holiday Events: Watch out for fake virtual events charging admission, aiming to collect credit card and billing information. Stay vigilant during the holiday season.

If you made it all the way down here - thanks! We're glad you're serious about security!! If you'd like this in a pretty infographic, reach out and we can send it to you.

Cybersecurity Tip from our friends at CyberGuard360 : Know Your Bluetooth - Understand the Risks First!Bluetooth technol...
10/13/2023

Cybersecurity Tip from our friends at CyberGuard360 : Know Your Bluetooth - Understand the Risks First!
Bluetooth technologies were some of the first devices to speak to each other without directly connecting through wires.
Now, that type of technology is much more common. As long as you're within the acceptable range, devices like Bluetooth can connect via radio frequency.
Bluetooth is not incorruptible.
Although these devices tend to be naturally encrypted, they're usually secured with a PIN instead of a complex password like we recommend from your computer (at least 12 characters with numbers, letters and symbols).
Keep your Bluetooth in 'Hidden' mode to and turn it off when it's not in use to reduce the risk of hackers finding and breaking into your device to use it.

The Basic Requirements Checklist Part 3: NETWORK SECURITY & PATCHING- Deploy Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) for all a...
10/12/2023

The Basic Requirements Checklist Part 3: NETWORK SECURITY & PATCHING
- Deploy Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) for all admin access and on any remote access
**PATCHING Recommended but not required:
- Have a formal 30-day patching cadence, with critical and zero-day patching applied within seven days.

daviestrek can assist you with MFA and patching within your organization.

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