In the January 20, 2022 issue of “Be Cyber Safe”, we talked about the Infrastructure Bill signed into law by President Biden in 2021, which created the $1 billion State and Local Cyber Security Grant Program. The federal government is providing this grant funding to help local communities improve their cyber security. These funds will […]
Love on the Dark Web
Don’t get too excited. We are talking about how “I love you” is one of the top 20 passwords on the Dark Web. These are the passwords that have been found most often in data breaches that are for sale on the Dark Web. Clearly, we have work to do in our security training when […]
The War Has Started…Are You Prepared?
Much to no one’s surprise, Russia has indeed launched attacks on Ukraine. We knew it was coming. Earlier this week, on the eve of the tanks rolling across the borders, computer networks in Ukraine were targeted by a “data wiping” attack. However, this is actually the second time this has happened. The first was in […]
Russia-Ukraine War and What Does it Have to Do With Cyber Security?
As the world watches Russian troops amass along the Ukraine border, Ukraine, the US, and other countries prepare to defend against a kinetic war. However, since this is 2022, warfare can and most definitely will occur in cyber space as well. While Russia has and will continue to attack Ukraine in cyber space as a […]
Cyber Security Win, Place, and Show
A recent survey by the Center for Digital Government showed that the top priority for city and county CIOs is Cyber Security, which ranks higher than Broadband & Connectivity, and Citizen Engagement. While I am pleased to know that most local CIOs are focused on the issue of cyber security, it does surprise me that […]
Trust but Verify Emails
When you receive emails from someone you know or an organization with whom you have been doing business, your defenses are usually lower. You have known this person for a long time, or you have been dealing with that company for years. Maybe it is a brand that elicits trust…Microsoft, Amazon, Apple, Verizon, etc. However, […]