Mike Foster’s IT Security & Best Practices Blog

You’ve likely seen the video or at least heard the story of how a Southwest Airlines pilot responded to complaints from passengers that they received images of an unclothed person on their phone. The captain used the intercom system to scold the unknown passenger and threatened to return to the gate. This so-called cyber-flashing is […]

An experienced high-level executive shared his concern about how attackers invest more time targeting high-net-worth individuals. If you fall into that category, especially now, you must be extra vigilant to protect yourself, your family, and your organization. The exploits may come in the form of attempts to get you to transfer money to a friend, […]

If you have existing or are applying for new Cyber Insurance coverage, be prepared for the questionnaire. Knowing what they’ll ask can give you time to put systems in place to answer “yes” to the questions that can affect your premium rates and even whether you’re still considered insurable. Common questions on insurance applications include: […]

If you are traveling on vacation, it will be tempting to use W-Fi wireless connections in airports, coffee shops, hotels, and in-flight Wi-Fi. Many people do not realize that using public Wi-Fi can be very dangerous. Use the data-sharing function of your phone. Most phones these days permit you to connect your laptop through the […]