Your Tech Team / Your Cyber Team

11/06/2025

Well, it was ALMOST complex... They capitalized the "L".

Where could lax password policies be hiding in your organization?
The point is, you probably don't know.
That's why you and your team deserve a partner that knows where to look, and has the tools and expertise to help keep you safe...

A good Password Management Tool, Policies and Employee Education programs are imperative in this day and age.

Reach out for a conversation on how to keep your precious data from being stolen in broad daylight like the Louvre.

Schedule an Appointment with Your Cyber Team by filling out our quick form.

11/06/2025

CNBC and Comcast agree...
Cybersecurity needs board-level attention...
Is your business protecting itself?
Reach out and get your cyberscore and assessment scheduled.

05/06/2025

How this for a "HOT TAKE"?
A dangerous TikTok trend is leading students to insert metal objects like paperclips and pushpin into their school-issued Chromebooks, causing fires and prompting school evacuations in Connecticut. Authorities are warning that these actions pose serious risks and could result in criminal charges. Parents are urged to discuss the dangers of such online challenges with their children. Read more about this alarming trend and its consequences.

03/25/2025

23 and Me Files for Bankruptcy?
Where will your genetic data land?

This is just another reminder:

The cloud is just someone else's computer...
And privacy and disclosure policies aren't worth the paper they are printed on... Especially when they aren't printed but digital.

Never let any data out of your direct control that you wouldn't want released on the dark web.

Consider deleting all your data and closing your account... But continue to monitor because who knows where the data is going to come out and if they will in fact honor deletion requests.

Thanks to Brian Guenther for the reminder to post!

02/13/2025

Internet fraud or cryptocurrency fraud occurs every 36 seconds in the United States. This person received help, but there are many many many more everyday that don't. Watch your security, and if you need help, reach out.

The Connecticut State Police Eastern District Major Crime Squad and Bureau of Special Investigations' Statewide Organized Crime Investigative Task Force (SOCITF), working as part of the State Police Cryptocurrency Working Group, successfully recovered and returned approximately $180,000 worth of cryptocurrency to a Willimantic resident who fell victim to an international investment fraud scheme.

The investigation began in July 2024 when the victim received unsolicited text messages from an individual claiming to be a successful cryptocurrency investor. Through sophisticated social engineering tactics, the scammer convinced the victim to transfer over $225,000 into a fraudulent investment platform called "XeggeX." before disappearing with the funds.

Working in collaboration with a compliant cryptocurrency exchange platform, investigators were able to intercept and recover approximately 1.77 Bitcoin from the fraudulent wallet address. The funds were safely returned to the victim on February 12, 2025, under court order.

This case, along with other “pig butchering” scams are part of a larger transnational organized crime operation that has caused over $75 billion in losses globally. These scammers are operating sophisticated fraud factories across Southeast Asia, targeting victims worldwide, including here in Connecticut.

Warning Signs of Cryptocurrency Investment Scams:
- Unsolicited investment advice through text messages or social media
- Pressure to move conversations to WhatsApp or other messaging apps
- Claims of guaranteed high returns with no risk
- Romantic manipulation combined with investment pressure
- Requests to transfer money through cryptocurrency
- Professional-looking investment platforms with no point of contact

The Connecticut State Police urges anyone who believes they may be a victim of a cryptocurrency scam to immediately contact the Virtual Currency Working Group at [email protected] or your local police department. Early reporting is critical for these investigations.

02/10/2025

Here at Your Tech Department, we don't buy in to fear mongering, uncertainty, or doubt about your information. We believe in FACTS. And we're here to prepare you for reality of data threats in 2025.

While the fact is that there have been 'reports' about CHATGPT being breached (again)... those reports, have not at this time been verified, and these recent reports will probably be proven false.

However, when something like this pops up, it's always a useful reminder to change your password regularly, use strong, long complex passwords, and think critically about where your data is, especially in dealing with AI.

Reach out to us to review your data policies and protections.
http://yourtech.co or 203.883.0000.