When you pass on, what happens to your online accounts? In some cases, nothing. They continue to exist ad infinitum. However, for some, after a period of inactivity, they will automatically be deleted. So what should you do if you don’t want your online accounts deleted or your online purchases (movies, music, books) lost? Facebook […]
Independence Day Holiday – Not So Fast
Well, that certainly did not last long. After a year of pandemic and far-reaching cyber attacks (Solar Winds, Microsoft Exchange, Colonial Pipeline, JBS), everyone was ready for a nice long holiday weekend. Then just like clockwork, another major cyber attack hit the supply chain. This may sound like a lot of techie talk and you […]
BOOK REVIEW: Terror on the Internet
Author Gabriel Weimann, an eminent communication and terrorism analyst and professor of Communications at Haifa University in Israel. Terror on the Internet tackles the fundamental aspects of civil rights (such as privacy or freedom of expression) and public safety against possible cyber threats. Terror on the Internet offers an excellent overview of the origin and […]
Observations from the Kentucky Judge Executives and Magistrates Summer Conference
Last week the Commonwealth Sentinel team took part in our first in-person event since the start of the COVID Pandemic. The 35th Annual KCJEA/KMCA Joint Conference took place June 15-17, at the Griffin Gate Marriott in Lexington. It was nice to see people out, and we got to have some great conversations about cyber security […]
CYBER SECURITY TIP: Public WiFi are you really safe?
With summer finally here, people are traveling more and using public wifi for business and pleasure. Even if you don’t plan to do any work, you will likely take your smartphone or tablet to stay connected on Facebook, take photos, or listen to music. Be sure to take a minute to refresh your cyber security […]
Cyber Security Decisions – Time to move before it’s too late.
Suppose you are a business owner, a state/county/city elected official, or another organization leader. In that case, you likely are getting more nervous with every story you hear about another cyber security hack or ransomware attack on the many companies, governments, and other organizations that happen every single day. If you aren’t, what’s wrong with […]