Cyber Security isn't just a buzzword for nation-states and corporations. It’s no surprise that stories about hacking are published daily in the press. Even around the water-cooler, I’m sure most readers have stories about annoying situations where their identities were compromised, or their systems were affected by a virus or malware. Here are some very simple tips that, when … [Read more...]
Russia Hacking Considerations
The media’s craze surrounding possible Russian interference with the U.S. election through hacking isn’t going away anytime soon. Though the hype is primarily political, it’s important to separate fact from fantasy.Tangibly, the overarching processes that corporations and nation-states use to gain advantage over a competitor or adversary are quite common. It’s important to … [Read more...]
3 Must-Have Emergency Lifesavers for Your Car
Trauma is the leading cause of death for ages 44 and younger. It is also the leading cause of productive life years lost for ages 75 and under. That is greater than heart disease and cancer combined. As a result of poor understanding of bystander trauma care, people die unnecessarily. You do not want to find yourself at the Disaster Gap unprepared and have people die while … [Read more...]
How Do You Manage Your Kids’ Digital Devices?
"How do you monitor your child’s phone?" I get asked this question a lot. It's easy to get scared as a parent these days with the amount of data and access that a mobile device provides your teenager. Many parents are understandably concerned about the access to the Internet, messaging, mobile apps, information and people that we didn’t have as kids.Let’s face it, if … [Read more...]
“Can You Hear Me Now?” Five Words, 100K Retweets For @Snowden On Twitter
I recently listened to a TedTalk about taking back the security of the internet in which the interviewer described his guest, Edward Snowden, as "a hero, a patriot and a traitor." Speaking remotely from somewhere in cyberspace, Snowden expressed his disagreement with these labels and described himself simply as “an American and a citizen just like everyone … [Read more...]
Cyber War: I Hate Hackers
I hate hackers. As a group, as individuals, as a genre without exception, I hate hackers. While I am at it, I hate identity thieves, spam, people from Burkina Faso who tell me my uncle died, some nun from Liberia who wants to help steal from the church, and anyone else who is running some Internet scam to prey on the stupid.Don’t get me wrong, I am not fond of … [Read more...]
Cyber Ghosts: Digital Espionage and the New Cold War
Editor's Note: Michael Mancino is a US Army veteran, world traveler, and certified personal protection officer. In this piece, which he shared with us from his blog, he explains the threat of Chinese cyber espionage and cyber warfare to American national security in a way that is both compelling and easy to understand. We look forward to hosting more of his work in the … [Read more...]