I was talking to a client today about a security incident and the discussion turned to how threat actors are using increasingly more sophisticated ways to attack individuals and companies. She lamented that we know more than the average individual about how they implement attacks, but she worries about her mother, who is frequently online.
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Privacy Tip #370 – Check Your Privacy Settings Frequently
I have the pleasure to present an advanced session on cybersecurity to tax preparers at the IRS’ National Tax Preparers Forum each year. The sessions are well attended, and I enjoy meeting attendees and talking about the craziness of new techniques threat actors are using to attack small businesses. This year was no exception.
One…
Privacy Tip #369 – Stop! Don’t Scan that QR Code!
I hate to say, “I told you so,” but I did. I have repeatedly warned against scanning QR codes. Following the pandemic and scanning QR codes at restaurants, people have become very comfortable with scanning QR codes, don’t think twice about it, and don’t fully grasp the risk associated with a malicious QR code. Find…
Privacy Tip #368 – Delivery Drivers and Restaurants Targeted by Scams
It is so convenient now to order food from restaurants and have it delivered right to your door with delivery services like DoorDash and Uber Eats. Restaurants and delivery drivers depend on these services and orders to make a living. Unfortunately, according to the Federal Trade Commission, delivery drivers and restaurants are being targeted by…
Privacy Tip #367 – Update your Apple Operating System to 16.6 NOW
On Monday, July 24, 2023, Apple issued a security update to address vulnerabilities that have been linked to a spyware campaign. iOS 16.6 fixes 25 iPhone security flaws, several of which are being exploited by threat actors in the wild.
Apple says “This update provides important bug fixes and security updates and is recommended for…
Privacy Tip #366 – Tips for Protecting Your Privacy While Using Generative AI
The use of generative AI tools, such as Chat GPT, has grown exponentially. However, many users do not understand how the technology works, and how the use of generative AI collects personal or sensitive information of users.
The use of generative AI tools is much like how users use the Internet or social media. They…
Privacy Tip #365 – Nevada Enacts Consumer Health Data Privacy Law
Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo recently signed into law a sweeping and restrictive consumer health data privacy law that requires covered entities (defined as any person who conducts business in the state or produces or provides products or services that are targeted to consumers in Nevada) to provide privacy rights to consumers who provide health data…
Privacy Tip #364 – Montana Enacts Genetic Information Privacy Law
Montana Governor Greg Gianforte has signed SB 351, the Genetic Information Privacy Act (GINA), which “requires an entity to provide consumer information regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of genetic data; providing for limitations and exclusions; providing for enforcement authority; and providing definitions.”
GINA requires entities that collect genetic data, defined as:
any data, regardless…
Privacy Tip #363 – Regulating AI
This week, the CEO of OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT and the Chief Privacy Officer of IBM testified before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology and the Law. During that hearing, it is reported that both “called on U.S. senators…to more heavily regulate artificial intelligence technologies that are raising ethical, legal and national…
Privacy Tip #362 – Looking for a Professional Path? Consider Artificial Intelligence
Not a moment goes by without receiving a new alert of some sort about artificial intelligence (AI). The proliferation of articles and comments about AI is astounding. It is a hot topic to say the least.
I am thinking this is a brilliant career path. Private industry, government agencies, consulting agencies—everyone is looking for talent…