CMC Dataworks, Inc.

Little delayed... but I want to thank the Charlotte Area Chamber for posting my article on cyber insurance.

LinkedIn This link will take you to a page that’s not on LinkedIn

https://directory.charlotteareachamber.com/news/Details/cmc-dataworks-inc-member-highlight-57275

CMC Dataworks, Inc. - Member Highlight Christopher Cassar, the owner of CMC Dataworks, Inc. was born out of the dot com bubble collapse in 2000.  He felt that he had the know-how and drive to start a business and control his future.  Christopher said, “When we started CMC, we had a different vision of what the company was going to d....

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Even if the risk is low... disable this setting! It’s always better to Airdrop on the side of caution.

https://gizmodo.com/airdrop-security-flaw-exposes-1-5-billion-apple-devices-1846747548?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=news_tab&utm_content=algorithm&fbclid=IwAR1Syazf1OGO8QctLX7HBHu_hbRo3Tx9v3nWwa37e8jj2m_-_72cPxZSKY0

AirDrop Security Flaw Exposes 1.5 Billion Apple Devices, Researchers Say Apple’s AirDrop feature is a convenient way to share files between the company’s devices, but security researchers from Technische Universitat Darmstadt in Germany are warning that you might be sharing personal information.

This is why two-factor authentication (2FA) is necessary.

President Trump’s Twitter accessed by security expert who guessed password ‘maga2020!’ – TechCrunch The account was not protected by two-factor authentication.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQ7mSpVyIJo&feature=share
Continuing with the Zoom warnings...

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Be aware of the apps you use...

TikTok for your information Everybody is spying us not just TikTok

https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-prevent-zoom-bombing
With the current state of affairs, I think this might be helpful for all Zoom users.

How to Prevent Zoom-Bombing Zoom is becoming the videoconferencing method of choice during the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, your Zoom meetings are wide open to hijacking if you don't know how to set the host controls properly. Learn how to stop bad actors and keep your video calls on track.

https://www.darkreading.com/edge/theedge/5-things-to-know-about-cyber-insurance-/b/d-id/1335526?fbclid=IwAR1blSkuC4saiq3T8BKy8A7q8_PhNkRUdufqiYPPzhjPOOUzv9qZSPosCLs

5 Things to Know About Cyber Insurance More businesses are recognizing the need for cyber insurance as part of an overall security strategy. Here are some key points to consider when evaluating, purchasing, and relying on a policy.

https://www.vice.com/amp/en_us/article/evj4qw/these-iphone-lightning-cables-will-hack-your-computer

These Legit-Looking iPhone Lightning Cables Will Hijack Your Computer It looks like an Apple lightning cable. It works like an Apple lightning cable. But it will give an attacker a way to remotely tap into your computer.