Intelligent Technical Solutions

Chief Security Officer | CMO

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★ Rob Schenk
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✉ secure@itsasap.com

ITS specializes in cybersecurity, risk & compliance, managed IT, and Co-managed IT services for businesses who understand the advantages that smartly applied technology can play in the marketplace. We empower our clients with the right technology for their business needs, enabling them to be more competitive, more efficient, and ultimately more profitable.

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Think Your Business is Safe? Cybercrime is the World’s Third-Largest Economy.

In the IT world, I've seen cybercrime grow exponentially, almost as large as the economies of the US and China.

Imagine if Your Business Had 16 Days of Downtime. 
A typical business grapples with 16 days of downtime during a cyberattack. 

That’s over two weeks of potential revenue loss striking without notice!

Moreover, the implications extend beyond initial disruptions:
-> Operational Shutdown: Imagine your business grinding to a halt due to a cyberattack.
-> Trust at Stake: A single data breach can erode the confidence of clients and partners.
-> Financial Impact: The cost of cyber incidents goes beyond immediate expenses, affecting long-term revenue.
-> Client Loss: Customers seek security; they'll move to competitors if your systems are vulnerable.
Compliance Challenges: Keeping up with legal requirements is key to uninterrupted business growth.

But... There's Hope.

Cybersecurity: My Mission, Your Peace of Mind

At Intelligent Technical Solutions (ITS), my mission aligns with our goal of providing uncompromised safety.

My Role in Strengthening Your Business Security at ITS

We do more than defend at ITS. We boost your business' resilience.
-> Robust Defense: Our top-tier security measures shield you from diverse digital threats.
-> Continuous Business Growth: Our support ensures your business thrives, uninterrupted.
-> Tech for Profit: We use technology not just for safety, but to increase your efficiency and profitability.
-> Team Empowerment: We educate your staff, turning them into cybersecurity advocates.
-> Compliance as an Edge: Adherence to regulations becomes a unique competitive advantage for your business.

Partner with ITS for Future-Proof Security:
-> Customized Protection: Security solutions crafted to fit your specific business needs and budget.
-> Friendly, Professional Support: Our team offers round-the-clock monitoring for cyber-resilient IT infrastructure.
-> Invest Wisely: Each security enhancement with us is a strategic step toward more peace of mind.

Act Now to Secure Your Business's Future
Your company's security isn't optional—it's a necessity in today's world. 
Don't wait for a breach to take action!

Book a Free Security Risk Assessment
Message me for a free security risk assessment and secure a more reliable future.

PS: Cybersecurity isn't just a line of defense; it's a critical business strategy. Secure your future now.

Thousands of North Korean IT workers are hiding in plain sight. 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗹𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟱𝟬𝟬 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀.

This is a serious wake-up call for cybersecurity.

North Korean software engineers are posing as American developers. 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱. Their goal is to funnel salaries back to Kim Jong Un’s regime. This money funds weapons of mass destruction and missile programs. The U.S. Treasury, State Department, and FBI estimate this scam has made hundreds of millions each year since 2018.

𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆. He won’t interview candidates unless they insult Kim Jong Un. This tactic reveals their true identity. North Koreans face harsh punishments for speaking out against their leader. This approach has shocked many candidates. 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗳𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿.

The UN estimates that this scam has generated between $250 million and $600 million annually. Cybersecurity experts are joining forces. They share tactics and signs to look for. 

𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝗔𝗜 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗲𝗿. North Korean workers can now juggle multiple jobs. They can change their appearance and voice to avoid detection. Experts warn that the problem will grow in 2025. North Korean workers will target companies in Europe and Asia next.

Security teams are stepping up their efforts. They are working to root out these infiltrators. The stakes are high. The FBI warns that the money funds nuclear operations. The information stolen can lead to extortion and espionage.

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀. 

𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁:
• Security experts should team up with HR departments. 
• Re-verify employee identities regularly. 
• Stronger recruiting practices are essential. Job candidates should be screened thoroughly. This includes video interviews with cameras on. 
• Leverage identity verification tools can help match IDs with selfies. 

These steps will make it harder for North Korean workers to hide.

The threat is real and growing. Implement these steps to help your company protect itself. 

Intelligent Technical Solutions Mike Rhea🔒🛡️

Rob Schenk

Helping Companies Not Get Hacked | Cyber/AI Guy Who Speaks Human | Protecting 500+ clients since 1996.

Phishing is a big threat. 𝟵𝟬% 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝘁.

Criminals are getting smarter.  

𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗔𝗜 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂.  

Phishing attacks are everywhere.  

𝗖𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀. 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗹𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀. 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲 𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗷𝗼𝗯 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝘀.  

AI tools like "worm GPT" help them target specific groups. They automate voice scripts to gather information from victims.  

𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝘄𝗲𝗯. They use tools like "fraud GPT" to create and spread malicious code. They can redirect you to harmful sites, building a million-dollar crime business. Meanwhile, honest workers struggle to earn $100,000 a year.  

To learn more about it, register for our webinar "𝗨𝗻𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗛𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗪𝗲𝗯" on 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟵: 𝗵𝘁𝘁𝗽𝘀://𝘄𝘄𝘄.𝗶𝘁𝘀𝗮𝘀𝗮𝗽.𝗰𝗼𝗺/𝘄𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿/𝗰𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲-𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗸-𝘄𝗲𝗯-𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

It’s tempting to think about these criminal methods. 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝘀 𝘂𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀.  

For example, a deepfake video can trick a company into making payments to a fake vendor.  

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼 𝘄𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘀?  

Companies often wait for a security incident before acting. This is a mistake.  

AI-based attacks come in many forms. Prompt injection, model theft, data theft, and Trojan horses are just a few. These attacks can change AI responses, leaking sensitive information.  

There’s a real case of a criminal group using AI to create malware. This malware can be installed silently through remote management tools.  

𝗧𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘀, 𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀. They keep companies informed about the latest tactics used by criminals.  

Criminals use AI tools to gather social engineering info. Companies must offer dark web monitoring to help customers detect leaks or compromises.  

AI-readiness is key. 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗜-𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀. Relying on old methods won't work anymore.  

𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻? Reach out to me and let's review your situation.

Intelligent Technical Solutions Mike Rhea🔒🛡️

Your Business's Biggest Security Threat? 𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸. The data is in, and the numbers are alarming: 𝟲𝟭% 𝗼𝗳 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗦𝗮𝗮𝗦 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗺𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶-𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗠𝗙𝗔).

This isn't just a statistic – it's a massive vulnerability in your business.

Using passwords alone is like leaving your front door unlocked. 

When a $5 software purchase can give criminals instant access to phishing tools (Phishing-as-a-Service), the old ways of protection simply don't cut it anymore.

𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴? On average, businesses take 𝟮𝟵𝟮 𝗗𝗔𝗬𝗦 to detect and contain breaches from stolen credentials. 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝟭𝟬 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲.

𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆:

• Enable MFA on ALL business accounts (not just email)
• Audit your guest user accounts (55% of accounts are guests, often with excessive permissions)
• Implement monitoring for file sharing activity (37% of file sharing happens externally)

Cyber threats have evolved. Has your security strategy?

Intelligent Technical Solutions Mike Rhea🔒🛡️ 

#CyberSecurity #SmallBusiness #DataProtection #BusinessRisk

Microsoft 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁 sign-in process just 𝗴𝗼𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿.

𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 coming between by 𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱.

Users will see updates when signing in or creating a new account.

→ 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻-𝘂𝗽 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 is all about being 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗸𝗲𝘆𝘀.

This means less worry about forgetting passwords or getting hacked.

→ 𝗙𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗿

Microsoft simplified the steps to make it easier to sign in.

The screens are now clearer, speeding up how you access your account.

→ 𝗗𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲

Get ready for dark mode.

Most new sign-in screens will support both light and dark themes.

This feature will first appear in gaming apps.

→ 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗹𝗼𝘄

We reordered steps in the account creation process.

This makes the experience smoother and easier to follow.

→ 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗲

You still sign in with your email and your choice of credentials.

Now is a good time to check your account security.

Make sure it's easy to recover if you ever need to.

→ 𝗡𝗼 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗱

You won’t need a password to create a new Microsoft account.

Just enter your email and verify it with a one-time code.

This keeps your account safe and easy to remember.

You can also add a passkey later.

→ 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹

If you don’t have an email, you can create a free Outlook.com account.

Just go to Outlook.com and select "Create free account."

→ 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲?

Microsoft has modernized user experiences for cloud services.

New authentication methods like passkeys made this redesign possible.

We listened to customer feedback and made improvements.

Now, users can easily switch between signing in and using products.

These updates will help reduce errors and boost security.

Get ready for a smoother experience with Microsoft personal accounts.

Intelligent Technical Solutions Mike Rhea🔒🛡️

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱? Here are the latest tips to keep your data safe. Follow these guidelines to protect yourself online.

𝟭) 𝗟𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀:

A strong password should be 𝗮𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝟭𝟱 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴. This is the most important rule. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸.

𝟮) 𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗩𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆:

Mix upper and lower-case letters, numbers, and symbols. Avoid words found in a dictionary. Do not include your name or the name of the service.

𝟯) 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀:

Most people have many passwords. It's hard to remember them all. 𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗮 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿. It creates and stores unique passwords for you.

𝟰) 𝗡𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀:

𝗥𝗲𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸𝘆. If one site gets hacked, attackers can access your accounts on other sites. Always use different passwords for each account.

𝟱) 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗽 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗛𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀:

Password hints can be easy to guess. 𝗔𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗱 𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. Instead, use a simple reminder: "Check your password manager."

𝟲) 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗮𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀:

Many devices come with default passwords. 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝗶𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆. This prevents attackers from easily accessing your network.

𝟳) 𝗘𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶-𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:

Even strong passwords can fail. Use multi-factor authentication. This adds an extra layer of security to your accounts. 

𝟴) 𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗢𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗻:

Changing passwords regularly isn't necessary. It can actually make your accounts less secure. Change them only when needed.

Follow these tips to keep your online accounts safe. Strong passwords are your first line of defense. Stay secure and protect your information.

Intelligent Technical Solutions Mike Rhea🔒🛡️

Nice to see the shoe on the other foot for a change!

Investigative reporter, krebsonsecurity.com

I'm dying over here. The professional scambaiter Kitboga is showcasing what he calls an AI-based call center for actively disrupting and screwing with scammers. Their AI bots are taking live phonecalls at scale and keeping the scammers on the line for hours, and sometimes taunting them. They're tying up entire scam call centers. If you need a good laugh, check this out. Finally, an AI use case I can get behind.

Open video: I Built a Bot Army that Scams Scammers on youtube.com

Looking forward to a great conversation with Field Effect to arm you with critical information to help protect your businesses!

Intelligent Technical Solutions Mike Rhea🔒🛡️

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What happens to your data after a breach? 

It goes on a shelf. On sale. On the dark web. 

This isn't a sci-fi storyline. It's real and it's happening every day. 

Your company's stolen data can be packaged, listed, and sold to the highest bidder without you ever knowing.

Credentials, client records, financials, internal emails… nothing is off-limits once it's out there.

𝗖𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹. 

The dark web is the marketplace. And if you're not actively protecting your business, you might already be a product. 

This is why you need to join our upcoming webinar: 

𝗖𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗪𝗲𝗯  
🗓️ 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟵, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱  
🕚 𝟭𝟭:𝟬𝟬 𝗔𝗠 𝗣𝗧 | 𝟮:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠 𝗘𝗧 

In this session, you will learn how cybercriminals operate, what they want, and how to protect your business.

You’ll hear directly from:  
- Rob Schenk, Chief Security Officer at ITS, who has years of experience helping businesses build a security-first culture.  
- Earl Fischl, Director of Service Strategy at Field Effect, who brings over 20 years in cybersecurity and national security. 

They’ll break things down in clear, non-technical language and give you practical steps to strengthen your cybersecurity posture, all without the jargon.

If you are a business leader or decision-maker, this session is a must. 

🔗 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄 to claim your spot: https://lnkd.in/gng7a-ip

The threats are real. The insights are actionable. The timing is now.

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#CyberSecurity #BusinessSecurity #DarkWeb #CyberThreats #CyberCrime #MSP #DataProtection #SmallBusinessTips #Webinar #ITSecurity #BusinessContinuity

Oh boy. Basic fundamentals, folks.

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Drop what you're doing and read this incredible story, which recounts how a reporter for The Atlantic was inadvertently included in a private Signal discussion group that appears to have included Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other administration officials discussing plans for an upcoming U.S. military assault on Yemen. 

The reporter, Jeff Goldberg, said he was convinced it was all an elaborate hoax as they laid out the pros and cons of specific attack options, and discussed targets over the course of a week. That is, until they shared on the Signal chat exactly where and when the targets in Yemen would be hit, and then those targets got hit exactly when they'd said.

"The world found out shortly before 2 p.m. eastern time on March 15 that the United States was bombing Houthi targets across Yemen."

"I, however, knew two hours before the first bombs exploded that the attack might be coming. The reason I knew this is that Pete Hegseth, the secretary of defense, had texted me the war plan at 11:44 a.m. The plan included precise information about weapons packages, targets, and timing.

"According to the lengthy Hegseth text, the first detonations in Yemen would be felt two hours hence, at 1:45 p.m. eastern time. So I waited in my car in a supermarket parking lot. If this Signal chat was real, I reasoned, Houthi targets would soon be bombed. At about 1:55, I checked X and searched Yemen. Explosions were then being heard across Sanaa, the capital city."

"I went back to the Signal channel. At 1:48, “Michael Waltz” had provided the group an update. Again, I won’t quote from this text, except to note that he described the operation as an “amazing job.” A few minutes later, “John Ratcliffe” wrote, “A good start.” Not long after, Waltz responded with three emoji: a fist, an American flag, and fire. Others soon joined in, including “MAR,” who wrote, “Good Job Pete and your team!!,” and “Susie Wiles,” who texted, “Kudos to all – most particularly those in theater and CENTCOM! Really great. God bless.” “Steve Witkoff” responded with five emoji: two hands-praying, a flexed bicep, and two American flags."

"I have never seen a breach quite like this. It is not uncommon for national-security officials to communicate on Signal. But the app is used primarily for meeting planning and other logistical matters—not for detailed and highly confidential discussions of a pending military action. And, of course, I’ve never heard of an instance in which a journalist has been invited to such a discussion."

Open article: The Trump Administration Accidentally Texted Me Its War Plans by theatlantic.com

The Trump Administration Accidentally Texted Me Its War Plans

Some helpful resources and training to get started or accelerate your AI learning!

BREAKING: OpenAI just launched their Academy. 

Free AI courses are here: 

You can access hours of content today.

This includes video, workshops, and live sessions. 

Anyone with an email and LinkedIn can join. 

The curriculum covers all skill levels. 

It starts with basic AI concepts. 

It goes deep into advanced techniques. 

Special topics like AI safety & ethics are included. 

Here's how to access it: https://lnkd.in/d8qMxwsM.

Credits to The AI Radar for sharing it.

𝗗𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗳𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀. 

They pose a serious risk. This issue demands urgent attention.

𝗟𝗲𝘁'𝘀 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀.

• 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗳𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆:

Job candidates are using AI to create fake identities. 

These deepfakes can alter appearance and voice. 

They can fool even the most experienced hiring managers.

• 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀:

Research shows that by 2028, one in four job candidates will be fake. 

Seventeen percent of hiring managers have already faced this issue. 

Deepfake candidates have infiltrated various industries, from finance to healthcare.

• 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸𝘀:

Imposters can access sensitive information and trade secrets. 

They can compromise your competitive edge. 

Once inside, they can redirect funds or install ransomware.

• 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆:

Creating a convincing deepfake takes less than 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀. 

This makes it easier for bad actors to attack organizations. 

Relying solely on human observation is no longer enough.

• 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀:

Organizations must implement deepfake detection technologies. 

𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼n for all interviews is 𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹. 

Interactive verification techniques can challenge deepfake capabilities.

• 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀:

Recruiting teams need to understand the security risks involved. 

Comprehensive training ensures they can escalate concerns effectively. 

A holistic approach is vital for long-term security.

The future of work relies on trust in digital interactions. 

𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀. 

This is essential in an era of rapid technological change!

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