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Crain Currency: Uncovering cybersecurity challenges faced by family offices

October 24, 2023/in News & Media/by Rachel Quinn

Cybercriminals are becoming more sophisticated in their tactics, and family offices are emerging as prime targets. Yet many offices aren’t taking some simple steps that could help plug security holes, cybersecurity experts say.

Some 26% of family offices have been targets of cyberattacks, with almost two-thirds of those coming in the past 12 months, according to a recent survey from Boston Private. Phishing and ransomware attacks are among the top threats, and many of those are aimed at the homes of family members or employees, experts said.

Family offices are “low-hanging fruit” for attackers, said Chris Pierson, founder and CEO of BlackCloak, a firm that provides digital executive-protection services.

To read the full article, click here: https://www.craincurrency.com/family-office-management/uncovering-cybersecurity-challenges-faced-family-offices

The Record: Delete-your-data laws have a perennial problem: Data brokers who fail to register

October 18, 2023/in News & Media/by Rachel Quinn

Laws requiring data brokers to register are catching on at the state government level, but so far they have not been adequately enforced, allowing large numbers of brokers to operate under the radar even in states maintaining registries, privacy experts say.

Find out what Chris Pierson has to say about this subject.

Read the full article here: https://therecord.media/state-data-broker-registries-california-vermont

Reader's Digest: Getting Rid of a Printer? Do This First—or Risk Getting Hacked

October 12, 2023/in News & Media/by Rachel Quinn

We’ve all grown savvy to safeguarding our personal data on computers and phones—meticulously encrypting emails, setting up complex passwords and regularly updating our software. But despite our best efforts, there’s a vulnerability we often overlook that could be sitting right on our desks: the humble printer. Believe it or not, figuring out how to dispose of a printer could make or break our online security.

Recently, new revelations about certain printers shed light on the unforeseen security risks that could be lurking in our offices and homes. But with the following tech tips from cybersecurity experts, you’ll be able to combat the unexpected threat found in many printers and fortify your data against hackers.

Click here to read the full article: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/getting-rid-of-a-printer-do-this-first-or-risk-getting-hacked/ar-AA1i4OR3

Dark Reading: Gaza Conflict: How Israeli Cybersecurity Will Respond

October 12, 2023/in News & Media/by Rachel Quinn

The Israeli-Hamas war will most assuredly impact businesses when it comes to ramped-up cyberattacks. Experts say that Israel’s considerable collection of cybersecurity vendors be a major asset on the cyber-front.

Our CEO and Founder, Dr. Chris Pierson, provides his take on the situation.

Read the full article here: https://www.darkreading.com/dr-global/gaza-conflict-how-israeli-cybersecurity-will-respond

CCI: Family Ties: How Hackers Target the Personal Lives of Board Members

October 4, 2023/in News & Media/by Rachel Quinn

Robust cybersecurity measures for employees, executives and board members are increasingly pushing fraudsters to find other targets — and they are. By targeting board members’ homes and even their families, cyber criminals can gain access to a human supply chain of compromised accounts. BlackCloak CEO Chris Pierson breaks down these threats and warns: The SEC is watching.

Read the full article here: https://www.corporatecomplianceinsights.com/hackers-personal-board-members/

Cyberdefense: Defending Beyond 9-to-5: BlackCloak’s Fortress for Executives’ Digital Sanctuaries

October 2, 2023/in News & Media/by Rachel Quinn

The world of cybersecurity is in constant flux, with cybercriminals continuously refining their tactics to breach the seemingly impenetrable barriers put in place by security professionals.

Annabelle Klosterman sat down with Dr. Chris Pierson to learn more about the shift in the threat landscape and how BlackCloak developed a revolutionary solution to counteract it.

Read the full article here: https://www.cyberdefensemagazine.com/defending-beyond-9-to-5-blackcloaks-fortress-for-executives-digital-sanctuaries/

Information Week: California’s Delete Act: What CIOs, CDOs, Businesses Need to Know

October 2, 2023/in /by Rachel Quinn

The Delete Act, under the California Privacy Rights Act & Data Broker Law, may soon empower consumers with the ability to delete their personal data from all registered data brokers in California with a single request. If approved by Gov. Gavin Newsom, businesses beyond California need to be ready for its ripple effects.

Dr. Chris Pierson, CEO and Founder of BlackCloak, emphasizes that tech leaders, even outside the data broker realm, should be proactive in considering the broader implications on data security and potential risks.

With other states like Vermont, Texas, and Oregon already having data broker regulations, and the national landscape on data privacy evolving, it’s essential for businesses to stay informed and prepared.

https://www.informationweek.com/data-management/california-s-delete-act-what-businesses-need-to-know

Help Net Security: Why California’s Delete Act matters for the whole country

September 29, 2023/in News & Media/by Rachel Quinn

The California State Legislature passed Senate Bill 362, known as the Delete Act, to simplify the process for consumers to ask to remove their personal data gathered by data brokers.

In this Help Net Security video, our CEO and Founder, Dr. Chris Pierson, discusses why this bill matters to CISOs. This new law will set the stage for better regulation and transparency. It will finally give consumers the right to delete.

To watch the video, click here: https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2023/09/29/delete-act-california-video/

ABC 7 News: Here's how CA data broker bill would make it easier to delete personal information

September 15, 2023/in /by Rachel Quinn

The Delete bill has passed in California. Find out what this could mean for California residents and it’s potential influence across the rest of the states.

Read the article and watch the interview: https://abc7news.com/data-broker-bill-state-senator-josh-becker-deleting-personal-information-california/13778852/

BizTech: GSX 2023: Experts Share How to Overcome Security's Weakest Links

September 13, 2023/in /by Rachel Quinn

Businesses are susceptible to cyberattacks and intrusions at the hands of people. From vulnerable personal accounts to social engineering schemes, here’s how organizations can thwart threats. Roland Cloutier and Dr. Chris Pierson presented at GSX on the subject of protecting corporate executives from bad actors.

Find out more here: https://biztechmagazine.com/article/2023/09/gsx-2023-experts-share-how-overcome-securitys-weakest-links

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