Digital Fraud Series - (Part 2 of 2)

Posted in Board Brief on Feb 26, 2024

Email Phishing Schemes

Fraud continues to be rampant. Last month we highlighted new ways your phone is under attack. However, that does not mean scammers have moved away from email to your phone. This Board Brief reminds us phishing scams still abound. They intend to get you to download malware. Remember, malware is designed to steal our passwords, your personal information or control your computer without your knowledge.

What should you be looking for when you receive an email from an unknown source (or a source that seems legitimate like a vendor or bank)? The first step is to think, do I d...

Password Manager Series (Part 5 of 5)

Posted in Board Brief on Nov 15, 2023

What are the things I must be aware related to Password Managers (PM)?
Regardless of PM you use, keeping your Vault login credentials safe and highly unique are vital. Do not give your Vault login credentials to anyone and do not store it electronically (if you can avoid it). The convenience of browser and universal PMs (like Apple, Facebook and Google login) come with an increased level of risk if your login credentials are stolen.

As for managing the websites you log into and the Apps you use, here are some good practices.

• Use random, strong, unique passwords.
• Where possible, let the PM ge...

Password Manager Series (Part 4 of 5)

Posted in Board Brief on Oct 18, 2023

In nearly all cases, a Password Manager (PM) is better than no PM. However, there are differences between the types of PMs. Which is best for you depends on your online activity and your concern for security.

• Browser: Chrome, Firefox & Safari all have added a built in PMs. Your login credential to the browser is your access to manage your Vault. They are integrated with the browser and easy to use. Your major risk is if someone gets access to your login credentials to the browser. If they do, they have access to all your login/passwords for your websites.
• Platform: Your login information is t...

What to do when affected by a Security Breach

Posted in Board Brief on Aug 16, 2023

On or about May 31, 2023, Progress Software reported to its clients of a significant security breach in their MOVEit Transfer software. MOVEit is used largely in the financial services industry (accounting, insurance, industry consultant companies, etc.) where Personal Identifiable Information (PII) is involved. In many cases, important PII was compromised including Name, SSN, DOB, Zip Code, State of Residence, Policy/Account Number, etc.

As of this release, financial services companies who use MOVEit Transfer software are informing their customers of the breach. In most cases, they are offeri...

Password Manager Series (Part 2 of 5)

Posted in Board Brief on Jul 19, 2023

Password Managers (PM) are useful tools in several ways.

• Convenience: They keep track of all the websites and Apps you use so each time you log in, you don’t need to remember your login and password or have to type them in.
• Security: They mitigate the exposure to keystroke tracking malware that might be on your device. They also make it easier to periodically change your password, which adds a layer of security.
• Best Practices: They offer random, strong, unique password generators which is extremely useful as you periodically change your password. This makes it difficult for hackers and scamm...