“The nation’s fastest 3G network.” “On the largest, most advanced 4G LTE network.” “The nation’s first 5G network.” We’ve heard those phrases countless times over the past 15 years as mobile carriers try to prove that their wireless network is better than competitors. But, have we ever really understood what that means and how it…
When you think of a managed service provider what first comes to mind? For most, they think that MSPs are synonymous with a help desk. While a 24/7 help desk is one positive advantage of MSPs, it is not the only feature. A proper MSP will help off-set the day-to-day management of IT tasks so…
The previous two posts we shared tips on how to protect yourself from identity theft, but even if you take all the proper precautions, your information could still end up in the wrong hands. If you become a victim of identity theft, here are some tips on what to do. Take action. As soon as…
It’s Cyber Monday! Shopping online is convenient, both for you and cybercriminals. Here are five quick tips to help you stay safe and protect yourself while online shopping. Use a secure payment method. Pay with either a credit card or PayPal. These options offer more buyer protection when it comes to fraudulent charges. Credit card…
The holiday season is officially here! What does everyone do in preparation for jingle bells, tree trimming and candle lighting? Shopping of course! No one wants to ruin the holidays is by becoming a victim of a fraudulent attack. Attacks on personal data happen both online and in-stores, and rethinking your payment method is the…
The process of solving a crime is not always an easy task (and typically doesn’t neatly wrap up at the end of the prime-time hour). As with many aspects of life, new technologies have positively and dramatically changed the investigation and crime solving process to make the cutting-edge technologies seen in dramas closer to being…
What Happened: Nordstrom Another week, another retail breach. Nordstrom is the latest retailer to experience a data breach. But, this breach is unlike the others because it exposed employee, not customer, information. The exposed information includes: Employee names Social Security numbers Dates of birth Check account Routing numbers Salaries Nordstrom did not disclose the number…
What Happened: HSBC bank is notifying U.S. customers of a breach that has compromised personal and financial data. The attack occurred over a 10 day period, from October 4 to October 14. After HSBC detected the breach, the bank announced it “suspended online access to prevent further unauthorized entry” to affected accounts. While the bank…
What happened: The Radisson Rewards program has experienced a data breach affecting “less than 10 percent” of members. An exact number has not been released. Information including names, physical addresses, countries of residence, email addresses, as well as some company names, telephone numbers, frequent flyer numbers and Radisson Rewards member numbers were compromised. No financial…
As we were talking all things cybersecurity during National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we at Brite have been reflecting on how a computer company became two-time ForeScout partner of the year. Few know that tale, or can remember the details of what happened nearly 20 years when Brite was purchased by our current owner, Justin Smith. …