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Clubhouse and voice-only platforms still come with security risks

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So be on the lookout for phishing attempts, scam emails, etc. The more companies you give this information to, the more likely you will be a victim of a security breach eventually. … Exercise the same diligence you would with the information you connect to your accounts, like the email address or mobile number you used to sign up.

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World Backup Day: Tips for Keeping Your Information Safe Online

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If you handle any business activity on your personal devices or personal activity on business devices, double check to make sure that your company has implemented secure communication products before opening yourself up to unexpected vulnerabilities.

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Stop putting account links in your emails

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For years, we’ve been giving people advice to avoid clicking on links in phishing emails. So, why do we persist in telling people to avoid clicking on phishing emails? Internet Marketing Identity theft Login phish' At one time, that was possible because the bad guys were inept. Those days are gone.

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How marketers help phishers succeed

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Phishing is a real danger. And clearly, it isn’t a stretch to guess their wireless company. I can only imagine that they just aren’t thinking about phishing attacks. Would you believe that email was actually from Verizon Wireless? Or would you think it was a fake? People are victimized every day. I understand that.

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Top Tips to Improve Your Organization’s Digital Governance in 2019

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In addition, the public’s awareness of the importance of digital risk management and attention to how companies handle data and privacy is increasing. According to the 2017 – 2018 National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) Public Company Governance Survey, boards have a high level of discomfort with cyber-risk management.

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SocialOomph offers essential Twitter tools

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I can block them if they’re phishing on keywords and #hashtags that have nothing to do with what or who they are. Evergreen tweets can include articles that have been written about the company, even if that article has been posted before. They can include links to the About Us page or the bio of the Management Team.

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Data Security: Spotting a scam before disaster

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If your company falls victim to a data breach, no matter how large or small, you lose money and customer trust. Show everyone phishing emails look like, and to avoid opening suspicious emails. Set a Company-Wide Policy. Many phishing scams start with emails that most SPAM filters will catch.