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The French soccer federation has been hit by a #cyber-attack resulting in the theft of #memberdata. Other notable examples include:
Ransomware attack on the San Francisco 49ers
Hacking of athlete accounts by former coach Matt Weiss included thousands of female college athletes
November 30, 2025 at 3:45 PM
To conduct #SIMswapping a fraudster calls your mobile carrier imitating you OR uses social engineering to convince a representative to move your number or hack into the mobile carrier's system so they can swap & port numbers.
November 30, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Now if they can just enforce it so others can see the consequences. Jail time could help too.
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November 28, 2025 at 8:18 PM
AI #deepfakes make a crisis in #identity proof, exposing biz to a new class of identity-driven #cyberrisk.
The ability to trust what we see & hear is gone, in other words #Don'ttrustanyone - this goes against human nature.
Want to protect your identity & assets - reach out to our global cyber group
November 28, 2025 at 7:30 PM
NYS stringent new hospital cybersecurity requirements which were effective October 1 will have a ripple effect, raising security standards & expectations for healthcare providers across many other states.
November 28, 2025 at 6:57 PM
To guarantee insider threats prevention multiple proactive approaches & refine your tactics over time. We suggest conduct an extensive audit of your existing infrastructure, perform regular Pentests & incorporate cybersecurity awareness & training programs www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-pr...
How to Prevent Insider Threats in Cyber Security Part 2How to Prevent Insider Threats in Cyber Security Part 2
Insider threats go beyond technology and cyber hygiene checks. In part 2 we explore suggestions on how to prevent insider threats and adopt the best strategies to deal with them.
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November 28, 2025 at 3:03 PM
#Cybersecurity is a core business discipline, not an IT specialty. M&S took a $400M hit to profits from a cyber attack, moving us beyond “technology risk” into enterprise resilience. Bad actors only need to get lucky once; biz must be effective 24/7. That won’t change.
November 28, 2025 at 2:32 PM
An great article on #standing in #databreaches. It reinforces why a national standard is needed. We know that actual damages may occur later & I wonder what plaintiff recourse is at that time. What does it mean to you - take action NOW to protect your identity
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Ransomware Reality Check: Why Not Every Data Breach Creates Standing: Moore & Van Allen | JD Supra
At MVA, we often help clients who are victims of cyber incidents where threat actors take data and threaten to release it unless they are paid. With...
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November 28, 2025 at 2:26 PM
We all know that #collaboration is a critical component of #success. In this case a main reason for the increase in #ransomware attacks is that collaboration of #cybercriminal gangs. That should motivate a biz to engage a global firm specializing in #cyberdefense www.csoonline.com/article/4096...
Alliances between ransomware groups tied to recent surge in cybercrime
Ransomware attacks have increased because of new players and partnerships between existing attackers. This is expected to grow further in the lead up to the end of year holidays.
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November 28, 2025 at 2:02 PM
If you've been a victim of #pigbutchering here's what you need to know. Yet you MUST work with a qualified firm like ours www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/pi...
“Pig Butchering” Scams and How Victims May Be Able to Deduct Their Losses Under IRC §165 | JD Supra
There is no silver lining for a victim who suffers a financial fraud attack, but federal tax law may provide a degree of relief. Financial fraud is a...
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November 26, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Are you an Amazon customer? They alerted all 300M users to be wary, as hackers & scammers continue their holiday attacks. Engage our global team to protect your #identity, #assets, #house, from theft & scams. Too many have fallen prey. Don't fall victim - we're here! www.forbes.com/sites/daveyw...
Amazon Issues Attack Alert — 300 Million Customers Are At Risk Now
As 300 million customers spend big during the extended Black Friday sales, Amazon has just issued an attack warning — here’s what you need to know and do.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:27 PM
As of now Trumps cybersecurity plan doesn't seem to be working. Why?
1) pass responsibility to states
2) tariffs leave US more susceptible
3) Massive staff and budget cuts

What do you think?

www.gisreportsonline.com/r/trump-cyber/
U.S. cybersecurity policy under Trump – GIS Reports
U.S. cybersecurity under the Trump administration focuses on foreign threats, but funding cuts may create vulnerabilities.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:18 PM
In 2025 healthcare providers & their vendors reported 152 incidents of email breaches that affected over 2M according to the DHHS HIPAA Breach Reporting Tool website. Email incidents account for 27% of all incidents reported - likely a result of non-existent or inadequate training.
November 26, 2025 at 1:46 PM
US tariffs growing uncertainty for biz regarding the future of biz operations entailing changes to the supply chain. Any adjustment may have implications for the cyber resilience of biz & their supply chains. So, did the tariffs help OR hurt & was the decision smart? www.etf.com/sections/fea...
Geopolitical Tensions and Cyber Threats: Potential Consequences of U.S. Tariffs
Navigating uncertainty: the impact of U.S. tariffs on global trade and cybersecurity On April 2, the U.S. announced levying tariffs on its largest trading partners. Following the announcement, the ave...
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November 25, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Mass #databreaches are fueling scams & secondary hacks globally with several high profile attacks in 2025. Here are several real life examples of those impacted. Still think you don't need our help with #idtheft, #scams & #hometitletheft
Message me to protect yourself www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Scammers hacked her phone and stole thousands of pounds - how did they get her details?
Sue Shore told the BBC how scammers targeted her - and we found her information had been leaked online.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:29 PM
When you read about yet another data breach, class action lawsuit or fine, does it conjure up the adage “that can’t or won’t happen to me”. We identify this as data fatigue. www.linkedin.com/pulse/do-you...
Do you have data breach fatigue?
When you read about yet another data breach, class action lawsuit or fine, does it conjure up the adage “that can’t or won’t happen to me”. We identify this as data fatigue.
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November 25, 2025 at 1:52 PM
As cyber risk managers we work with clients on #cyberinsurance policies. Most have broker agreements addressing the different services provided for procuring insurance & handling claims. Here's how our top brokers help their clients navigate the cyber risk landscape www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-be...
How the best cyber insurance brokers help their clients
As a follow up to last week’s article on the Google class action settlement, this article focuses on how the best cyber insurance brokers position their clients in the most favorable way. As cyber ris...
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November 25, 2025 at 1:51 PM
SolarWinds & CISO Tim Brown asked a federal court to end the #SEC case arising out of the 2020 Russian-linked espionage campaign. SEC did not want to take a risk in this highly publicized case, instead preserving its resources for upcoming lawsuits where it can prevail in court with certainty.
November 25, 2025 at 1:40 PM
These universities were large enough to offer #cyberawarenesstraining to staff. They should have engaged us - our training is short, informative & fun, & more important. The financial losses to universities, students, staff and alumni dwarf the investment in what we offer - message me to explore.
November 25, 2025 at 1:34 PM
While guarding your data from cybercriminals & other external threats consider that data breaches are often caused by your own employees, contractors, or third-party vendors who have authorized access to your sensitive data and systems. www.linkedin.com/pulse/inside...
Insider Threats to Healthcare Data
For those that follow me, I often write on the susceptibility of the healthcare sector to todays’ data threats because it’s: 1) A part of our critical infrastructure, 2) Is one of the most highly targ...
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November 24, 2025 at 3:05 PM
CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity firm is dealing with a security #breach. The company recently terminated three employees who were found to have passed sensitive internal information to a hacker group. The #insiderthreat is REAL - message me for strategies www.cybersecurity-insiders.com/cybersecurit...
Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike falls prey to Insider Threat
AI is evolving at a rapid pace, and the uptake of Generative AI (GenAI) is revolutionising the way humans interact and leverage this technology. GenAI is
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November 24, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Over 70% of biz reported at least 1 material
#3rd-party #cyberincident in the past year, spurring firms to rethink their security #strategies. This one could impact your #mortgage. Concerned - message us to protect you from #identitytheft, #scams and #properrtytheft www.digit.fyi/major-banks-...
Major Banks Hit by Vendor Cyber-attack
Major banks have been caught up in a cyber-attack targeting a third-party tech vendor, potentially exposing sensitive customer data.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:43 PM
This should be concerning to you - here's why. These schools are renowned for the research & innovations that arise from them. Couple that with an administration determined to take them down and further cripple our #cyberinfrastructure is ill-timed and counter productive
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November 24, 2025 at 2:38 PM
As part of your #duediligence process in writing loans at your #bank do you consider the clients #cyberinsurance? Do you do #riskassessment? If not, when they're breached, the loan can be worthless. We do that analysis FREE for your clients, implement the solutions & guarantee that a claim is paid.
November 24, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Introducing our automated security-audit platform we’re offering a FREE External Check to find gaps in your cyber defense. What you get:
•A scan of up to 3 public IPs or domains
•An high-level PDF identifying weaknesses plus clear remedies
•A dark-web sweep & report flagging leaked credentials
November 24, 2025 at 2:12 PM