NIBA features article by Braden Perry on ransomware during COVID and proactive cyber hygiene as part of cybersecurity awareness month. Earlier this year, the COVID-19 pandemic caused businesses to rapidly deploy a remote workforce, which created new challenges for financial firms, but also an opportunity for hackers to gain access to IT systems and sensitive
Private Industry Notification (PIN) 20200623-001 was being distributed to make private sector partners aware that Cyber actors are likely to increase targeting of K-12 schools during the COVID-19 pandemic because they represent an opportunistic target as more of these institutions transition to distance learning. The FBI does not encourage paying a ransom to cyber actors
VPNRanks highlights Braden Perry, among other experts, in an article on proactive vs reactive cybersecurity models. Most companies use reactive cybersecurity which includes implementing defense mechanisms like antivirus software, firewalls, password protections, spam filters, and ad-blockers. The reactive approach has proven to be useful, but companies should not rely solely on this strategy as their
Cybersecurity is a big deal, and according to securitymagazine.com attacks are made every 36 seconds. Hackers are most likely to target an individual person, rather than an entire organization. A important tip to avoid a cyber attack is to use different password throughout all of your online platforms. Kennyhertz Perry partner, Braden Perry, shares his
Cybercrime is currently on the rise, and is predicted to cost the world $6 trillion yearly by 2021. A Reader’s Digest’s article offers nineteen methods to avoid cyberattacks such as stolen money, lost productivity, restoration and the deletion of hacked data and systems. Unfortunately, there is no guaranteed protection from such acts. Braden Perry advises using
On January 9th, on Cointelegraph posted an article discussing Google and Apple’s flip-flop on Crypto. The proliferation of Decentralized Apps (“DApps”) and the lack of regulatory clarity creates a headache for tech giants. Among other experts, Braden Perry discusses security issues and regulation with (“DApps”). “Regulation is inevitable. How it will affect crypto depends on
On Parents.com, Perry is highlighted discussing the legality of teachers using a live-stream feature in their classrooms. One particular mom discovered her child’s classroom was being live-streamed via a Facebook page, where over 100,000 followers were watching. Many teachers have been using live footage on Facebook, and other forms of social media to market and
TechNewsWorld sources Perry for his regulatory and compliance knowledge regarding new technology research done at a Swedish University in Zurich. New developments show a method that embeds artificial DNA into an object. This new process is being called “DNA of Things“, or “DoT”, a storage architecture to create materials with immutable memory. “With the ability
Perry, among other digital currency experts, was highlighted in a Fintech Zoom article discussing Facebook’s plan to operate its own digital currency. There are concerns about ensuring the privacy of their data, for Facebook does not have a positive track record securing users’ information. Braden Perry – Cybersecurity Attorney, said: The major takeaway is
A cybersecurity and regulatory attorney, Braden Perry is featured discussing the security concerns over Huawei and other Chinese companies in a Washington Examiner article. A number of U.S. policymakers have raised alarms that Huawei could potentially be growing in surveillance backdoors into it’s equipment, after President Trump issued a warning. to end an export license that
Today, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Cyber Division released Private Industry Notification (PIN) 20190423-001 regarding continued observation of U.S. businesses’ reporting significant losses caused by cyber insider threat actors, including former or disgruntled employees exploiting their enhanced privileges—such as unfettered access to company networks and software, remote login credentials, and administrative permissions—to harm companies. Kennyhertz
Private Industry Notification (PIN) 20190102-001 was being distributed to make private sector partners aware of the exploitation of audio visual communication devices on networks to identify vulnerabilities which could later be used to gain access and unlawfully acquire information about the organization. The alert was released as TLP: Green and the details, including useful information
