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Breach Briefs

WTF! Another Record Setting Data Breach!

Did the Largest data breach in history just happen? Yes it did! And was your information included. Yes Again!

Tom Huskerson August 22, 2024

Now You Know

Personal Operational Security…Privacy!

Are you putting your business in the street? Stop spreading your business and personal information all over social media.

Tom Huskerson July 17, 2024

Breach Briefs

AT&T Data Breach Hammers Everybody!

AT&T admits to losing everybody's data by using a cloud platform that did not require adequate security.

Tom Huskerson July 12, 2024

Now You Know

Google Lighting Up the Dark Web

Is your name and personal data floating around the dark web? The answer is yes? Google can find it.

Tom Huskerson July 12, 2024

News and Analysis

We Could All Be More More Cyber Smart!

Cybersecurity Awareness Month. You can probably be a lot smarter than you are now about cybersecurity. We all could be.

Tom Huskerson October 28, 2022

News and Analysis

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Do Your Part.#BeCyberSmart

Tom Huskerson October 28, 2022

News and Analysis

Feds Making Money Moves

The FedNow service and digital dollar will transform the concept of money throughout the economy.

Tom Huskerson September 21, 2022

App of the Week News and Analysis

Apps Worth Mentioning : SheMatters

On of the biggest problems impacting the African-American community is medical care. While research and treatments continue to expand for white Americans people of color are left out. Black women…

Tom Huskerson August 19, 2022

Fraud, Scams, Hoaxes & Hacks News and Analysis

The Hottest Air Conditioning Scam

As if you didn't see this one was coming? This has been one of the hottest summers on record across the globe. Even in London the temperature has easily topped…

Tom Huskerson July 26, 2022

News and Analysis

Shondra Washington named CEO of Black@

"When we started Black@ we had no idea what to expect..."

Tom Huskerson July 20, 2022

News and Analysis Now You Know

You Can Get Off Google But Your Info Is Still Out There!

Your information is out there...all over the internet! But Google may help.

Tom Huskerson May 6, 2022

News and Analysis Now You Know

World Password Day

Don't do something dumb like using easy to guess passwords! Like your pets name!

Tom Huskerson May 6, 2022

News and Analysis

What is Google Doing to Black Employees?

Is Google hiring Black employees to employ them to their full potential? Or is Google just playing the game to make their diversity culture seem legit? We have, on many…

Tom Huskerson March 25, 2022

Celebrity Cyber News News and Analysis

Celebrity Cyber Report, Barack Obama

The upcoming Netflix documentary Our Great National Parks, will have former President Barack Obama narrating the five-part series looking at wildlife around the world. The president and his wife Michelle…

Tom Huskerson March 25, 2022

News and Analysis Tax Season

Tax Season 2022 – Beware Malware Tax Scam

Scammers have two seasons tax season and the holidays. And that's when they are working harder than a rookie trying to make the team. Tax season is prime hunting time…

Tom Huskerson March 25, 2022

Fraud, Scams, Hoaxes & Hacks News and Analysis

MO SCAMS! MO SCAMS! MO SCAMS!

Its up to you to catch the scammer before they catch you.

Tom Huskerson February 17, 2022

Celebrity Cyber News News and Analysis

Celebrity Cyber Report – LeBron James

Students connected to the I PROMISE program will get the educational resources needed to build Web3.

Tom Huskerson February 7, 2022

News and Analysis

SCAM ALERT! – UPS Email Scam – SCAM ALERT!

The real danger is the worm hole that takes you to one potentially dangerous website after another.

Tom Huskerson February 7, 2022

News and Analysis

Look Out For Online Romance Scams

When it comes to your parents dating you don't need to be a spy but you do need to be aware.

Tom Huskerson February 7, 2022

News and Analysis

Cheaper Internet for Low Income Americans

In today's world living with little or no internet connectivity can be a crushing circumstance.

Tom Huskerson January 17, 2022

News and Analysis

Yet Another QR Code Scam!

QR code scams are coming to a parking meter near you!

Tom Huskerson January 17, 2022

News and Analysis Now You Know Online Holiday Shopping

‘Tis The Season to Teach Children about Money!

Now, not tomorrow, is the best time to teach Black children the importance of good money management.

Tom Huskerson December 15, 2021

News and Analysis Now You Know

Identity Theft – The Evidence to Look For

Here are the clues to spot identity theft. If you think, even for a second, that someone has stolen your identity you need to respond quickly.

Tom Huskerson December 15, 2021

Now You Know Online Holiday Shopping

Online Holiday Shopping! Let’s get started!

Holiday shopping season is about to begin. Exercise caution! Scammers and hackers are online and ready to rob you of the Christmas spirit.

Tom Huskerson December 1, 2021

News and Analysis

SCAM ALERT! – QR Codes – Its Called QRishing or Quishing

Its called QRishing or Quishing and its yet another way scammers can steal your information.

Tom Huskerson November 1, 2021

News and Analysis Now You Know

Blacktag Joins Growing Black Streaming Television Networks

Blacktag streaming is meant to create wealth and ownership for black creators.

Tom Huskerson October 29, 2021

Breach Briefs News and Analysis

Breach Brief – Medical Records, Instagram, TikTok

TikTok and Instagram hit by data scraping theft and your medical records were exposed.

Tom Huskerson October 29, 2021

Celebrity Cyber News News and Analysis

Celebrity Cyber Report – Ava Duvernay & Colin Kaepernick

Protesting against social injustice, systemic racism, and police brutality Kaepernick took a knee during the national anthem. Attempts to destroy him have failed.

Tom Huskerson October 29, 2021

News and Analysis

Cyber Security Awareness Month – Scams Targeting Seniors

Compared to teens who grew up with the internet the elderly just can't grasp the new technology or how it can hurt them. #BeCyberSmart

Tom Huskerson October 18, 2021

News and Analysis Now You Know

Google Black Founder’s Fund Announces 50 New Recipients

Google announces a second round of recipients for its Black Founder's Fund.

Tom Huskerson October 13, 2021

News and Analysis

Don’t Talk to Strangers…On the Phone!

Just saying "Yes" could be a scam!

Tom Huskerson October 12, 2021

News and Analysis

Weighing Big Tech’s Promise to Black America

From Wired.com Victor Luckerson Backchannel 10.05.2021 Last year, Netflix made a pledge that represents the tech industry’s best shot at redressing the nation’s racial inequality. How seriously should we take…

Tom Huskerson October 7, 2021

News and Analysis

Cyber Security Awareness Month

Phishing means the cyber criminal got you on the hook!

Tom Huskerson October 7, 2021

News and Analysis Now You Know

October is Cyber Security Awareness Month

Are you cyber safe? Do you practice good cyber security Let's talking about good cyber security habits. #BeCyberSafe

Tom Huskerson October 4, 2021

News and Analysis Now You Know

Website Highlights Missing Black Women

Missing White Women Syndrome requires an urgent response. A missing black women are ignored.

Tom Huskerson September 27, 2021

News and Analysis

Now Facebook is a Bill Collector!

Facebook is going into the bill collecting business. And they have enough information about you to find you and make you pay up!

Tom Huskerson September 17, 2021

News and Analysis

Job Posting Scams – Don’t Get Got!

Anywhere you find a job posting you will find a job posting scam.

Tom Huskerson September 9, 2021

News and Analysis Now You Know

Privacy: Who is Selling Your Data? And How to Stop It!

Black people call it; "Putting your business in the street." Online you have no privacy. There is help.

Tom Huskerson August 27, 2021

News and Analysis

UPDATE – T-Mobile says; OK, You Got Me!

T-Mobile admits that hackers have ripped them off. But they don't know what was stolen.

Tom Huskerson August 18, 2021

Breach Briefs News and Analysis

Breach Brief – T-Mobile

Did hackers hit T-Mobile...again?!

Tom Huskerson August 16, 2021

News and Analysis Now You Know

How Dark Patterns F*ck With You!

Websites are using dark patters to f*ck with you and get you to do things you may not want to do and can't undo.

Tom Huskerson August 6, 2021

News and Analysis Now You Know

Most Popular Amazon Scams

Whatever you need Amazon got...including scams.

Tom Huskerson August 5, 2021

News and Analysis

Its a Black Twitter Thang! Pt. 3

How Black Twitter became a thing.

Tom Huskerson August 4, 2021

News and Analysis

Its a Black Twitter Thang! Pt. 2

How Black Twitter became a thing!

Tom Huskerson August 4, 2021

News and Analysis

Its a Black Twitter Thang! Part 1

How Black Twitter became a thing!

Tom Huskerson July 30, 2021

News and Analysis Now You Know

Package Delivery Scam May Get You Later

Its a package delivery scam that comes back as a fake online review scam that might get cha!

Tom Huskerson July 16, 2021

Celebrity Cyber News

Celebrity Cyber Report – Shaquille O’Neal

America's biggest pitchman is now the biggest voice on Amazon Alexa.

Tom Huskerson July 16, 2021

News and Analysis Now You Know

TECH WAR! Man vs Machine!

Machines are taking over and they are merciless. They hire, fire and manage human subjects. And they can disrupt your life. This is war!

Tom Huskerson June 30, 2021

Breach Briefs News and Analysis

Breach Brief – Was LinkedIn Hacked Again? and Carnival Was Hacked Again!

Again and again hackers take down the weak and inept.

Tom Huskerson June 30, 2021

News and Analysis Now You Know

Amazon = The Borg!

Amazon Prime has everything you need to be assimilated. Resistance is futile!

Tom Huskerson June 17, 2021

News and Analysis

FBI Hooks up with ‘Have I Been Pwned’

'Have I been Pwned' will receive a feed of compromised credentials from FBI investigations.

Tom Huskerson June 3, 2021

News and Analysis

HP Sets Lofty Diversity Goals

HP has been chasing diversity since 1929. Now they have set the bar even higher for themselves and the tech sector.

Tom Huskerson June 3, 2021

News and Analysis

SCAM ALERT! – Meal Kits – SCAM ALERT!

Meal kits are delicious. And that makes you a tasty target for scammers.

Tom Huskerson May 19, 2021

News and Analysis

Emergency Broadband Benefit Program

As the nation emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic people still need help.

Tom Huskerson May 19, 2021

Alerts News and Analysis

ALERT! – QR Fraud, Microsoft 365 App Phishing – ALERT!

Hacker and cyber criminals never rest. They are attacking the technology tools you use every day. STAY ALERT!

Tom Huskerson May 7, 2021

Celebrity Cyber News News and Analysis

Celebrity Cyber Report – Will Smith, Alicia Keys

YouTube's new shows features Will Smith transforming his "dad bod" and go behind the scenes with Keys as she records her new album.

Tom Huskerson May 7, 2021

Fraud, Scams, Hoaxes & Hacks Now You Know

And Now Post Pandemic Scams

Online scams are as common as rain and sunshine. And as the pandemic comes to a close the scams keep coming. Fake Vaccine Cards Yes, you can buy a fake…

Tom Huskerson April 30, 2021

Breach Briefs News and Analysis

Breach Brief – ParkMobile

Major parking app gets breached losing 21 million users information.

Tom Huskerson April 30, 2021

News and Analysis

Breach Brief – Facebook, LinkedIn

Facebook and Linked say the same thing. Sometimes its not a hack its a scrape.

Tom Huskerson April 13, 2021

Celebrity Cyber News

Celebrity Cyber Report – Terry Crews Has His Own Cryptocurrency

Wait what? Yeah you read it right, former NFL gamer and now bare chested TV hunk Terry Crews is introducing his own cryptocurrency. You wanna tell him he can't. Be…

Tom Huskerson April 7, 2021

Alerts Now You Know

SCAM ALERTS!

Its the internet. The world wide web of fake people on dating websites. Fake products and services, fake news websites and misinformation of all types. Its a whole universe of…

Tom Huskerson April 7, 2021

News and Analysis

Tinder Lets You Investigate That Hookup!

Online dating's most dangerous question is; "Who the hell am I getting involved with?"

Tom Huskerson March 23, 2021

News and Analysis Now You Know

Tax Season 2021 – IRS Warns of New Tricks

Cyber criminals are spoofing IRS websites and stealing credentials. Its tax season folks. Here we go again!

Tom Huskerson March 1, 2021

News and Analysis Now You Know

Google Recognizes It’s Black Talent – Camille Stewart

Camille Stewart is an impressive representative of black talent working in cyber security working at Google.

Tom Huskerson March 1, 2021

News and Analysis Now You Know

Black History Month – Apple Steps Up

Apple celebrates Black History Month with pictures, products and opportunity.

Tom Huskerson February 18, 2021

Celebrity Cyber News News and Analysis

Celebrity Cyber Report – Donald Glover, Dave Chappelle, Jay-Z

Its a beautiful day in Africa-America when we see major television, movie, and streaming services battling over black talent. Amazon has scored a victory in the black talent battles by…

Tom Huskerson February 18, 2021

News and Analysis Now You Know

Black History Month – Meet ARCHIE, the First Search Engine

Few people know that ARCHIE,the first search engine, was the invention of a black man.

Tom Huskerson February 10, 2021

News and Analysis Now You Know

Valentine’s Day – WATCH OUT FOR CATFISH!

Catfishing is all about catching a lonely heart...and gutting it!

Tom Huskerson February 10, 2021

Breach Briefs News and Analysis

Breach Brief – Facebook, USCellular, MeetMindful.com

Facebook downplays yet another data breach, USCellular and MeetMindful.com lose customer personal data.

Tom Huskerson February 2, 2021

News and Analysis Now You Know

African-American History Month Goes Online

Thanks to Carter G. Woodson February has been designated African-American History Month. Now its online!

Tom Huskerson February 2, 2021

Alerts News and Analysis

SCAM ALERT! – Netflix

Netflix has been a popular scam during the pandemic. Nothing is free so don't get played!

Tom Huskerson January 21, 2021

News and Analysis

Technology Identifying Capitol Rioters

Capitol hill rioters can't hide. The worlds greatest spy has them nailed. The smartphone!

Tom Huskerson January 19, 2021

Breach Briefs News and Analysis

Breach Brief – Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn

Big name social media sites get scraped for private data. And there's not much you can do!

Tom Huskerson January 13, 2021

Celebrity Cyber News News and Analysis

Celebrity Cyber Report – Kevin Hart

Kevin Hart's production company HartBeat sign a four picture deal with Netflix.

Tom Huskerson January 13, 2021

News and Analysis

Facebook Hires Obama Civil Rights Lawyer

Facebook hires former Obama administration official as first VP of Civil Rights.

Tom Huskerson January 13, 2021

News and Analysis

Amazon Tackles Affordable Housing Problem

Workers sleeping in cars, paying astronomical rents. Housing affordability issues and big tech seem to go together.

Tom Huskerson January 7, 2021

Now You Know

Adobe Flash is No Mas

Adobe Flash Player was old,obsolete and a security threat to user. It had to go!

Tom Huskerson January 7, 2021

News and Analysis

FCC Still Fighting Robo-Calls

The FCC continues the fight against robocalls. But its not likely to win anytime soon.

Tom Huskerson January 7, 2021

Alerts Fraud, Scams, Hoaxes & Hacks News and Analysis

ALERT!- Facebook Bonus Scam – ALERT!

Yet another Facebook Christmas scam! You did not win a Christmas Bonus and the message did not come from your friend.

Tom Huskerson December 17, 2020

Alerts News and Analysis Now You Know

HOLIDAY SCAM ALERTS!

Holiday season is scam season.Protect you money and your holidays by being vigilant to these scams.

Tom Huskerson December 10, 2020

Breach Briefs News and Analysis

Breach Brief – Texas DMV, PlutoTV, Verizon

Texas DMV data breach should not have happened. Pluto won't talk about its breach and Verizon can't fix theirs.

Tom Huskerson December 10, 2020

Celebrity Cyber News

Celebrity Cyber Report – Dave Chappelle, Ava DuVernay, Michael B. Jordan

Dave Chappelle flexes his star power while Michael B. Jordan goes OnlyFans for his barber.

Tom Huskerson December 10, 2020

Alerts News and Analysis Now You Know

ALERT! – Costco Free Grocery Scam – ALERT!

No Costco is not offering free grocery boxes in exchange for an online survey!

Tom Huskerson December 2, 2020

Now You Know

Online Holiday Shopping 2020 – Get Ready! – Be Aware!

Holiday shopping season is also online scam season You need to be ready and aware to protect yourself because no one else is going to do it for you. One…

Tom Huskerson November 23, 2020

News and Analysis

Apple Names Black Women VP of Inclusion and Diversity

Barbara Whye is taking her exceptional record in diversity to Apple.

Tom Huskerson November 23, 2020

Celebrity Cyber News News and Analysis

Celebrity Cyber Report – Beyonce Hooks Up with Peloton

Beyonce and Peloton are hooking up to celebrate HBCU homecoming season.

Tom Huskerson November 11, 2020

Breach Briefs News and Analysis

Breach Brief – Booking.com, Expedia.com

Using Expedia.com, Booking.com? Then you've been caught up in a data breach. And its nasty!

Tom Huskerson November 11, 2020

News and Analysis Now You Know Online Holiday Shopping

Online Holiday Shopping: You’re Better Off with Google or Apple Pay

Card Not Present fraud will explode this holiday season. Apple or Google Pay could save you from the cyber Scrooge!

Tom Huskerson November 10, 2020

News and Analysis

Black Owned Telecom Tackles Plastic Waste

Did a black owned company solve the global problem of plastic pollution?

Tom Huskerson October 29, 2020

Breach Briefs News and Analysis

Breach Brief – Everybody’s Voter Data!

This election year is shaping up to be a maddening event with more than just your usual election year shenanigans, twisted facts, deliberate lies and social media conspiracies. Now we…

Tom Huskerson October 22, 2020

Breach Briefs News and Analysis

Breach Brief – Dickey’s BBQ

Dickey's BBQ payment system just got smoked!

Tom Huskerson October 21, 2020

News and Analysis

Black Woman Joins Pinterest.com Board

Salaam Coleman Smith joins Pinterest as the second woman of color to serve on the board.

Tom Huskerson October 21, 2020

News and Analysis

Why Facebook’s Fight for Survival Hinges on a Smooth Election

Zuckerberg is hoping Facebook is not found among the casualties of the information war.

Tom Huskerson October 19, 2020

News and Analysis Now You Know

Cyber Security Awareness Month – Children and Teens

What is your child or teen doing online? You'd better know!

Tom Huskerson October 13, 2020

News and Analysis Now You Know

Cyber Security Awareness Month – Payment Apps

Instant money transfer apps are quick and easy. And the crooks are just as quick!

Tom Huskerson October 13, 2020

Now You Know

Election 2020 – Social Media Takes Action

Social media companies know they will be blamed for election shenanigans.

Tom Huskerson October 8, 2020

Now You Know

Cyber Security Awareness Month – VPNs

Quick! What is a VPN? Do you even know? Are your using one? Is it free or are you paying for it? Well if you don't know what a VPN…

Tom Huskerson October 7, 2020

Celebrity Cyber News

Celebrity Cyber Report – Rapper T.I. Charged in Cryptocurrency Scam

Rapper T.I. joins the with other celebrities getting caught up with cryptocurrency troubles.

Tom Huskerson September 30, 2020

Alerts Fraud, Scams, Hoaxes & Hacks

ALERT! – Beware iPhone 12 Scam – ALERT!

There is no "Apple 2020 Testing Program" And there is no iPhone 12!

Tom Huskerson September 30, 2020

News and Analysis Now You Know

Cyber Security Awareness Month 2020 – How to Spot a Scam

National Cyber Security Awareness Month. Don't be a sucker. Learn to spot a scam

Tom Huskerson September 30, 2020

News and Analysis

Election 2020 – Can Facebook Survive?

Zuckerberg knows election misinformation found on Facebook could bring about its destruction.

Tom Huskerson September 11, 2020

News and Analysis

Why Are You Calling Me?

Why are you calling me? Google adds a new weapon to the war on robo calls.

Tom Huskerson September 11, 2020

News and Analysis

Election 2020: Don’t Be Stupid! Get the Right Voting Information

Voting means you got off you ass long enough to show you know and care about what is happening in this country!

Tom Huskerson August 26, 2020

News and Analysis

Black Woman Joins Amazon Elite S-Group

Alicia-Boler-Davis, first black woman to join Amazon's Elite S-Group.

Tom Huskerson August 26, 2020

Breach Briefs

Breach Brief – TikTok, Instagram, YouTube

Ok, so Social Data says it has no connection to Deep Social. The evidence says otherwise.

Tom Huskerson August 26, 2020

News and Analysis

Turmoil at Pinterest Puts Black Woman on the Board

Pinterest adds black women to its board of directors as lawsuits allege gender and race discrimination.

Tom Huskerson August 19, 2020

News and Analysis

Election 2020 – You Are a News Customer

News has become a product. America needs fair, accurate and impartial information. Think about what product you are buying.

Tom Huskerson August 19, 2020

News and Analysis

Fake African-Americans Supporting Trump

There may be some black people who support Trump. But how many are real?

Tom Huskerson August 14, 2020

Celebrity Cyber News

Celebrity Cyber Report – Beyonce

Beyonce writes, directs produces and boldly proclaims "Black Is King".

Tom Huskerson August 4, 2020

News and Analysis

Social Media News is BULLSH*T!

Pew research report indicates that consuming social media news means you are dumber and more likely to believe conspiracies.

Tom Huskerson August 4, 2020

App of the Week

Apps Worth Mentioning

Apps help you manage tasks big and small that require your attention. And they can be very helpful and may even save your life.

Tom Huskerson July 24, 2020

News and Analysis Now You Know

Unlimited COVID-19 Scams

Criminals have no problem taking advantage of any natural disaster or national emergency. Covid-19 is just another opportunity to them

Tom Huskerson July 24, 2020

News and Analysis

The Truth is Out: Facebook is the Enemy!

Auditor's report deal some serious blows to Facebook!

Tom Huskerson July 15, 2020

News and Analysis

Big Tech Throwing Money at Racial Injustice Problem

Big tech joins the fight for racial justice with their most potent weapon. Money!

Tom Huskerson July 1, 2020

Alerts News and Analysis

ALERT! – Spear Phishing Attacks Target Wells Fargo, BofA Customers – ALERT!

Email phishing scan targets Bank of America and Wells Fargo Customers. Be Alert!

Tom Huskerson June 23, 2020

Celebrity Cyber News

Celebrity Cyber Report – Beyonce

Beyonce celebrated Junteenth by dropping a new song and a website for black owned businesses.

Tom Huskerson June 23, 2020

Celebrity Cyber News

Celebrity Cyber Report – Steve Harvey

When it comes to online dating Steve Harvey is 'Delightful'

Tom Huskerson June 17, 2020

News and Analysis

Black Lives Matter Foundation Ain’t Black Lives Matter

Black Lives Matter Foundation ain't what you think it is and they are taking your money!

Tom Huskerson June 17, 2020

News and Analysis

Is Google Abandoning Diversity?

Is Google giving up on diversity and inclusion?

Tom Huskerson May 20, 2020

News and Analysis Now You Know

World Password Day

Your password is your first line of defense. Make it a good one!

Tom Huskerson May 8, 2020

Celebrity Cyber News News and Analysis

Celebrity Cyber Report – President and First Lady Obama

Former President and First Lady Barack and Michelle Obama announced they'll be hosting two virtual ceremonies for 2020 grads

Tom Huskerson May 8, 2020

News and Analysis Now You Know

Scam Alert! Coronavirus Scams are Everywhere!

Lets face it, the internet has been infested with scams from day one. And the COVID-19 pandemic is just more of the same scams with a different angle. Be alert…

Tom Huskerson April 30, 2020

Celebrity Cyber News News and Analysis

Celebrity Cyber Report – Michelle Obama, Jay-Z

Michelle Obama releases "Becoming" documentary and offers "Mondays with Michelle" for the children.

Tom Huskerson April 30, 2020

Breach Briefs News and Analysis

Breach Brief – Small Business Administration

The Covid-19 pandemic has made life tough for small businesses. Now the SBA reports that it has had a data breach.

Tom Huskerson April 23, 2020

News and Analysis

Google Forcing Advertisers to Reveal Themselves

With Google's new rules fake ads and businesses have to reveal themselves. No more funny stuff.

Tom Huskerson April 23, 2020

News and Analysis

The End of Robocalls Grows Near

Asking cell carriers to block robocalls didn't work. Now the FCC says starting next year they have to.

Tom Huskerson April 13, 2020

Breach Briefs News and Analysis

Breach Brief – Maropost

It took the Department of Homeland Security to get Maropost to respond to this data breach!

Tom Huskerson April 9, 2020

Alerts Fraud, Scams, Hoaxes & Hacks News and Analysis

SCAM ALERT! – Coronavirus Scams and Domino’s Pizza

Cyber criminals are always at work. They are working and scamming from home like everybody else. Their latest scam involves; what else? The Coronavirus. The number of scams that are…

Tom Huskerson April 9, 2020

News and Analysis

Voice Recognition Racism Revealed

Voice responsive technology is struggling to understand black voices.

Tom Huskerson April 7, 2020

Breach Briefs News and Analysis

Breach Brief – Marriott, Campaign Sidekick,

Marriott has been hit yet again with a major data breach. Campaign Sidekick leaves voter information exposed.

Tom Huskerson April 2, 2020

News and Analysis Now You Know

Coronavirus – Dirty Money or Electronic Payment?

How many people handled that cash in the day or two before you got you hands on it? Let me be straight with you; CASH IS FILTHY!

Tom Huskerson March 26, 2020

News and Analysis Now You Know

COVID-19 and What’s Happening Online

To protect yourself during the COVID-19 pandemic you need to read, research and understand and act.

Tom Huskerson March 23, 2020

Breach Briefs

Breach Brief – Carnival Cruise, T-mobile, Unknown Real Estate Database.

Carnival Cruise takes a hit. T-mobile takes another hit and someone is just plain sloppy with data security.

Tom Huskerson March 13, 2020

News and Analysis Tax Season

Get Tax Help from a Real Person

Nothing is more frustrating than being put on hold or being switched around endlessly when you need the help of a real human. And tax season is stressful enough without…

Tom Huskerson March 13, 2020

News and Analysis Tax Season

Tax Season is Here Again!

In case you haven't noticed its tax scam season. Get ready!

Tom Huskerson February 28, 2020

Celebrity Cyber News News and Analysis

Celebrity Cyber Report – Ava DuVernay

Black women are not only writing sci-fi but now producing movies! You go girl!

Tom Huskerson February 28, 2020

News and Analysis Now You Know

Phone Porting & SIM Scams a Growing Threat

Phone Porting & SIM Scams a Growing Threat. And its so easy!

Tom Huskerson February 20, 2020

Breach Briefs News and Analysis

Breach Brief – MGM Resorts

Yet another massive data breach. If you stayed at an MGM resort you could be affected.

Tom Huskerson February 20, 2020

Now You Know

Valentines Day – Avoid the Romance Scam

Romance scammers will leave you with an empty heart and empty bank account. BEWARE!

Tom Huskerson February 11, 2020

News and Analysis

You Can’t Even Trust Your Anti-Virus!

Avast spyware masqueraded as antivirus software and stole your data.

Tom Huskerson January 31, 2020

News and Analysis

Black Woman to Head Up Google Startups Program

Jewel Burks Solomon, an successful Atlanta entrepreneur has been named the first head of the Google Startups for the U.S.

Tom Huskerson January 22, 2020

Celebrity Cyber News

Celebrity Cyber Report – Akon

Singer Akon gets one step closer to real life Wakanda.

Tom Huskerson January 22, 2020

Celebrity Cyber News

Celebrity Cyber Report – Oprah Winfrey

Oprah withdraws support for Apple TV+ #MeToo documentary.

Tom Huskerson January 14, 2020

News and Analysis

Facebook Says F*ck the Truth!

Facebook is cool with lies on its platform. Foreign governments, special interests groups, politicians rejoice! You can lie til your hearts content!

Tom Huskerson January 14, 2020

Celebrity Cyber News

Celebrity Cyber Report – Samuel L. Jackson

Samuel L. Jackson is the latest Amazon Alexa celebrity voice

Tom Huskerson December 21, 2019

News and Analysis Now You Know

Criminals Know Where Your Devices Are. But How?

Thieves are using Bluetooth scanners to find your devices you though were safely secured.

Tom Huskerson December 21, 2019

Breach Briefs

Breach Brief – Wawa

Wawa stores hit by major data breach that spans March through December of 2019.

Tom Huskerson December 21, 2019

News and Analysis Now You Know

Holiday Shopping: Online Fraud Targets Elderly

Senior citizens are holiday targets. You can do something about that.

Tom Huskerson December 11, 2019

Celebrity Cyber News

Celebrity Cyber Report – Jay-Z, Serena Williams & Usain Bolt

Jay-Z's music returns to Spotify a direct competitor to his Tidal service. So whats up with that?

Tom Huskerson December 5, 2019

Now You Know

Does Scrooge Work at Amazon?

Amazon can deliver you purchase tomorrow. But what is the price for that speed?

Tom Huskerson December 5, 2019

News and Analysis Now You Know Online Holiday Shopping

Holiday Shopping – Its That Time of Year!

Cyber criminals having been planning since July to rip you off this Christmas.

Tom Huskerson November 26, 2019

Breach Briefs News and Analysis

Breach Brief – T-Mobile, Elasticsearch, Church’s Chicken

Are you on LinkedIn? Facebook? Well your data is on the loose...again!

Tom Huskerson November 26, 2019

News and Analysis

Google Tampering with Search Results

A Wall Street Journal report accuses Google of search engine manipulation. But is it that simple? There is a censorship question that must be answered.

Tom Huskerson November 20, 2019

Breach Briefs

Breach Brief – Macy’s

Macy's stores hit with Magecart card skimming cyber attack.

Tom Huskerson November 20, 2019

Alerts News and Analysis

ALERT! – Fake Costco Coupon, Facebook Ad Scam

Holiday Season is Scam Season. Here we go again!

Tom Huskerson November 20, 2019

News and Analysis

Black Employees Tell Facebook; We’re Tired of This Sh*t!

Black employees blast Facebook in open letter to Zuckerberg.

Tom Huskerson November 13, 2019

News and Analysis Now You Know

How Data Breaches and Ransomware Kill!

Ransomware attacks and data breaches have the power to kill!

Tom Huskerson November 8, 2019

Breach Briefs News and Analysis

Breach Brief – Veritas Genetics, Krystal Burgers

Data breaches hit burger chain and DNA tester.

Tom Huskerson November 8, 2019

News and Analysis

NCSAM 2019 – Own IT. Taking Cyber Security on the Road

In a world where we are constantly connected, cybersecurity cannot be limited to the home or office. When you’re traveling — whether domestic or international—it is always important to practice…

Tom Huskerson October 18, 2019

News and Analysis Security

NCSAM 2019 – Own IT. Online Privacy

Online privacy is a mjaor issue in the digital age. Protect yourself by protecting your data. Own IT!

Tom Huskerson October 17, 2019

News and Analysis Security

NCSAM 2019 – Protect IT. – Learn to Lie!

Protect IT. Good cyber security means sometimes you have to LIE! October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month.

Tom Huskerson October 17, 2019

News and Analysis Now You Know

ZenKey, Is This The End For Passwords?

Major technology companies and cell carrieres are trying to kill the password.

Tom Huskerson October 8, 2019

App of the Week

App of the Week – Google Personal Safety

Google's new app offers Personal Safety in or out of your car. But only if you have a Google phone.

Tom Huskerson October 8, 2019

News and Analysis

Google Offers a Small Taste of Privacy. Very Small

Google is offering a small taste of privacy. A very small taste.

Tom Huskerson October 4, 2019

Breach Briefs

Breach Brief – Words With Friends, NBA Canada,

DoorDash and Zynga fall victim to hackers losing the information of millions of people. When will it end?

Tom Huskerson October 3, 2019

News and Analysis

National Cyber Security Awareness Month

Your cyber security practices could save your life, protect your family and secure your job. Own IT. Secure IT. Protect IT.

Tom Huskerson October 3, 2019

Alerts

ALERT! – Emergency Update to Internet Explorer

Microsoft has issued an emergency patch for the Internet Explorer browser. Even the federal government has issued a warning.

Tom Huskerson September 26, 2019

News and Analysis

Sprint Accused of Falsely Claiming Low Income Customers

The FCC says Sprint didn't have 885,000 low income customers. But they got paid anyway. Whats up with that?

Tom Huskerson September 26, 2019

Now You Know

A Black Woman is Building Your Self-Driving Car

We've all heard about the future full of self-driving cars. The day is coming when we can sit back and enjoy the ride, a cup of Starbuck's and maybe get…

Tom Huskerson September 26, 2019

Now You Know

Mozilla Firefox Slowly Becoming the Most Secure Browser

Privacy and security online is now a chore. Mozilla Firefox can ease your work load.

Tom Huskerson September 18, 2019

Breach Briefs

Breach Brief – FEMA, Dealer Leads

FEMA admits to data breach that exposed millions of disaster victims.

Tom Huskerson September 18, 2019

App of the Week

App of the Week – Blooom

Blooom saves you money while you save money.

Tom Huskerson September 18, 2019

News and Analysis

The War on Robocalls!

Congress and the telecoms are deploying new weapons in the war against robocalls.

Tom Huskerson September 13, 2019

News and Analysis

McTechnology

McDonald's move into the technology sector signals an end to low wage jobs in the fast food sector.

Tom Huskerson September 13, 2019

App of the Week

App of the Week – Planned Parenthood Direct

Planned Parenthood continues to fight for women's reproductive health with their new app.

Tom Huskerson September 13, 2019

App of the Week

App of the Week – WeConnect

Addictions are real, painful and destructive. WeConnect is an app that can help you figh it!

Tom Huskerson September 4, 2019

Now You Know

Apple is Having Some Issues

Apple is a well known and popular technology product and probably the most valuable company on the planet. But, Apple is having some issues.

Tom Huskerson September 4, 2019

Breach Briefs

Breach Brief, HyVee, State Farm, Choice Hotels

Data breaches continue to plague American businesses. Even the countries largest insurer is not immune.

Tom Huskerson August 28, 2019

Now You Know

Should You Be Using Third Party Travel Websites?

African-American travellers spent $63 billion in 2018. But be careful using third party travel sites.

Tom Huskerson August 28, 2019

App of the Week

App of the Week – Dollar Flight Club

As long as we're talking about travel how about an app that keeps you updated on the latest and cheapest flights. That's why Dollar Flight Club is the App of…

Tom Huskerson August 28, 2019

App of the Week

Best Back to School Apps

Its August and summer vacation is just about over. It's back to school season so parents get ready. One of the greatest things you can do for your child is…

Tom Huskerson August 20, 2019

News and Analysis

Texas Hit by Ransomware

23 local Texas governments are the latest in a long line of cyber security failures.

Tom Huskerson August 20, 2019

Alerts

ALERT! – Don’t Install Microsoft Surface Updates!

I know we are already halfway through August but be warned. DO NOT INSTALL MICROSOFT SURFACE AUGUST UPDATES! Owners of Microsoft’s latest Surface devices, the Surface Book 2 or Surface…

Tom Huskerson August 20, 2019

News and Analysis

Equifax Agrees to Pay Up

Equifax agres to pay up for its 2017 data breach. Can you get paid?

Tom Huskerson July 25, 2019

News and Analysis Now You Know

The U.S. Economy Needs More Black and Brown Talent in Tech

Dr. Kai Dupe points out the future of the U.S. economy may rely on adding color to the technology industry.

wpps-support July 25, 2019

App of the Week

App of the Week – DoNotPay

Never again get stuck paying for something that was free.

Tom Huskerson July 25, 2019

News and Analysis

Ransomware: Cities Keep Getting Sucker Punched!

Cities are failing to plan for a cyber attack. So they pay!

Tom Huskerson July 16, 2019

App of the Week

App of the Week – Medcorder

Its about family. Caring for a sick or elderly loved one as a family can be a communications nightmare. That's why Medcorder is the App of the Week. Medcorder has…

Tom Huskerson July 16, 2019

App of the Week

App of the Week – Zeta

Don't let money issues impact your relationship. Zeta is for couples.

Tom Huskerson July 11, 2019

Celebrity Cyber News

Celebrity Cyber Report Will Smith, Nas

Actor Will Smith and hip-hop artists Nas have teamed up to educate young people about money. The two have invested in the Step app that is targeted at youth to…

Tom Huskerson July 11, 2019

App of the Week

App of the Week – Hopper

App of the Week Hopper gets you the best possible price on hotel rooms.

Tom Huskerson July 2, 2019

Alerts

Alert! Insulin Pump Cyber Security

Medtronic is recalling some insulin pump devices after FDA warning of cyber security risk.

Tom Huskerson July 2, 2019

News and Analysis

Apple MacBook Pro Recall

Apple recalls MacBook Pro 15 inch laptops due to battery overheating problems.

Tom Huskerson June 25, 2019

App of the Week

App of the Week – Suspicious Site Reporter

Cyber security is civic duty. If you see something. Say something.

Tom Huskerson June 25, 2019

Breach Briefs

Breach Brief – U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Evite

CBP reports that a sub-contractor violated their contract by taking images.

Tom Huskerson June 13, 2019

News and Analysis

BET Jumps Into Streaming TV

BET+ is the new streaming service from Black Entertainment Television.

Tom Huskerson June 13, 2019

Now You Know

Don’t Trust HTTPS

Don't automatically trust anything on the web. That includes HTTPS websites!

Tom Huskerson June 13, 2019

App of the Week

App of the Week – Trust & Will

Who gets your stuff? Who takes of your children? Don't leave it to chance., Make out a will.

Tom Huskerson June 13, 2019

Breach Briefs

Breach Brief – American Medical Collection Agency

Quest Diagnostics and LabCorp falls victim to a major data heist thanks to AMCA. Nearly 20 million records compromised.

Tom Huskerson June 6, 2019

Alerts

ALERT! – BlueKeep – ALERT!

The NSA does not normally get invloved in consumer cybersecurity. But they are issuing a warning about BlueKeep.

Tom Huskerson June 6, 2019

News and Analysis

iTunes is Dead!

Apple annouces the death of iTunes. It will be re-born as three different apps in the new MacOs Catalina.

Tom Huskerson June 6, 2019

Celebrity Cyber News

Celebrity Cyber Report – DJ Khaled, John Legend

DJ Khaled and John Legend add their voices to smart devices.

Tom Huskerson May 30, 2019

Breach Briefs

Breach Brief – First American

Yet another absolutely gigantic data breach!

Tom Huskerson May 30, 2019

News and Analysis

Alexa, Fuggetaboutit!

Now you can tell Alexa; Fuggetaboutit!

Tom Huskerson May 30, 2019

App of the Week

App of the Week – Jumbo

Jumbo ia another excellent tool for securing your online privacy.

Tom Huskerson May 30, 2019

News and Analysis

RobbinHood Malware Shuts Down Baltimore

In just over a year Baltimore has been hit by a second cyber attack.

Tom Huskerson May 22, 2019

News and Analysis

Algorithmic Discrimination

Technology is supposed to be blind. Just a never ending stream of ones and zeros flowing across a universe of wires and devices. Don't believe it! Again and again we…

Tom Huskerson May 15, 2019

Now You Know

Its Spring! Time to Clean Your Devices!

Digital cleaning of your computer and devices can keep your information secure.

Tom Huskerson May 8, 2019

App of the Week

App of the Week – League

League can help you get the health services that work best for you.

Tom Huskerson May 8, 2019

Celebrity Cyber News

Celebrity Cyber Report – The Obamas

A year ago Former President and Mrs. Obama secured a major deal with Netflix. Now Higher Ground, the Obama's production company, has announced its first lineup of Netflix shows. Bringing…

Tom Huskerson May 1, 2019

News and Analysis

USA TODAY Launches Police Misconduct Database

USA TODAY and Invisible Institute have launched one the largest ever police misconduct databases.

Tom Huskerson May 1, 2019

Now You Know

Kodi TV Addons Spreading Malware

Millions of Americans are cutting the cord. People are dumping cable television and its high monthly bill for streaming television. But a new report from the Digital Citizens Alliance reveal…

Tom Huskerson May 1, 2019

App of the Week

App of the Week – FindERNow

One of the most terrifying moments in a parents life is experiencing a seriously sick or injured child. That is why FindERNow is the App of the Week. As parents…

Tom Huskerson May 1, 2019

App of the Week

App of the Week – CloudMagic Sender Profile

CloudMagic Sender Profile fights spam and useless email inbox clutter.

Tom Huskerson April 25, 2019

News and Analysis

Facebook Nominates Black Woman to Board

Peggy Alford is nominated to be the first black women on Facebook's board of directors.

Tom Huskerson April 25, 2019

News and Analysis

Serena Williams’ Secret Investment Fund

Serena Williams has a secret investment fund that invested in African tech talent.

Tom Huskerson April 24, 2019

Celebrity Cyber News

Celebrity Cyber Report – Spike Lee, Ava DuVernay, Donald Glover

Films by black film makers are now streaming in Netflix and Amazon Prime Video.

Tom Huskerson April 24, 2019

App of the Week

App of the Week – CarMD

CarMD can answer the one question every car buyer wants to know. What will this car be like a year from now?

Tom Huskerson April 17, 2019

Breach Briefs

Breach Brief – Microsoft Email and IE Browser

Microsoft, the world's largest software maker, is having a bad week. The company's Outlook email service was hit by a data breach that includes Outlook.com accounts, MSN and Hotmail addresses.…

Tom Huskerson April 17, 2019

Celebrity Cyber News

Celebrity Cyber Report – Beyonce

Streaming now on Netflix "Homecoming" a Beyonce documentary.

Tom Huskerson April 17, 2019

Breach Briefs

Breach Brief – Verifications.IO Exposes 2B Records!

As if there wasn't enough data floating around the web Verifications.IO exposed another 2 billion records.The data was unsecured and unencrypted.

Tom Huskerson April 10, 2019

Tax Season

Tax Season – IBM Warns of Trickbot Malware

Tax season is coming to an end. But that is no reason to let your guard down. Beware Trickbot!

Tom Huskerson April 10, 2019

App of the Week

App of the Week – Appolition

It's about money. How much justice can you afford? We all know that the criminal justice system can be a cruel and unfair. Especially for blacks and the poor. Getting…

Tom Huskerson April 10, 2019

App of the Week

App of the Week – Pomy

You're going to need your eyes for the rest of your life. Start by protecting them now.

Tom Huskerson April 2, 2019

News and Analysis

Office Depot Faked Tech Support

The FTC alleges Office Depot ran a phony tech support scam that told user they were infected by malware even if they weren't.

Tom Huskerson April 2, 2019

Breach Briefs

Breach Brief – Earl Enterprises

Earl Enterprises, owners of Buca di Beppo and Planet Hollywood restaurant chains, reported a 10-month long data hack may have exposed customer payment card information. Other restaurants owned by the…

Tom Huskerson April 2, 2019

Alerts

ALERT! – ASUS Computers Hit By ShadowHammer Malware!

ASUS computer owners are warned to check their computers for the ShadowHammer malware.

Tom Huskerson March 28, 2019

App of the Week

App of the Week – Kidgy

Regardless of your age the Internet is a dangerous place. If your child owns a smartphone, tablet or computer ask yourself; "How do I protect them?"

Tom Huskerson March 28, 2019

Celebrity Cyber News

Celebrity Cyber Report – Oprah Winfrey, Viola Davis

Amazon Prime Video and Viola Davis are bringing the works of black female science fiction writer Octavia Butler to streaming television. "Wild Seed" is based on the first of a…

Tom Huskerson March 27, 2019

News and Analysis

Privacy, Here’s How to Know What They Know

Privacy is no longer respected.Corporations have an insatiable hunger to know everything about you. Have you ever wondered what they know?

Tom Huskerson March 21, 2019

App of the Week

App of the Week – Vivint Car Guard

Like a pet, a car is often considered a part of the family. You car is part of your household and you probably want to protect it the same way…

Tom Huskerson March 20, 2019

App of the Week

App of the Week – Mobile Passport

Traveling outside the country can be a real hassle. You start and end your trip at a crowded airport getting jostled by other travelers while hauling your luggage with you.…

Tom Huskerson March 13, 2019

News and Analysis

Black Contributions to Internet Technology

Black people have made significant contributions to the development of the Internet as we know it today.

Tom Huskerson March 12, 2019

Tax Season

Tax Season 2019 – IRS ‘Dirty Dozen’ Tax Scams

Tax season is scam season. Cyber criminals are using tried and true and a few new tricks to rip you off.

Tom Huskerson March 12, 2019

Alerts News and Analysis

ALERT! – Google Chrome, Little Caesar’s Pizza – ALERT!

Google security says you need to update you Chrome browser "right this minute!" on every device.

Tom Huskerson March 8, 2019

Now You Know

Its Time Black Women Got Some Re$pect in Tech

Even as the fastest growing demographic among entrepreneurs black women are still ignored by venture capitalist.

Tom Huskerson March 5, 2019

Celebrity Cyber News

Celebrity Cyber Report – Kanye West

What do you do if you are a rap artist and you get sued by a fan? Well Kanye has settled out of court before things got ugly and expensive…

Tom Huskerson February 26, 2019

App of the Week

App of the Week – Blink

Being stuck on the side of the road sucks! Being stuck on the side of the road without being able to call AAA for road service is outright dangerous. It…

Tom Huskerson February 26, 2019

App of the Week

App of the Week – Vote With Me

You can now get a peek in the voting behavior and political beliefs of friends, neighbors and co-workers.

Tom Huskerson February 18, 2019

News and Analysis

Veterans Health Records Now Available Through the iPhone

In partnership with the VA America's veterans can now access their medical records through their iPhones.

Tom Huskerson February 12, 2019

App of the Week

App of the Week – Spike

Diabetes is a chronic condition that is rampant in African-American community. Spike can help black people manage the disease.

Tom Huskerson February 12, 2019

News and Analysis

Rosalind Brewer Named to Amazon’s Board

Bowing to the pressure for more diversity Amazon named Rosalind Brewer to its boards of directors. As the the chief operating officer and director of Starbucks, Brewer is considered one…

Tom Huskerson February 6, 2019

App of the Week

App of the Week – Black Wall St.

Black buying power is incredible! By some estimates it tops a trillion dollars a year. Why not send some of that money to African-American owned businesses. Official Black Wall Street…

Tom Huskerson February 6, 2019

App of the Week

App of the Week is Back! – ID Theft Help

Identity Theft Help is the app you need to be prepared and alert for identity theft. Rampant data breaches and personal data collection makes us all vulnerable. Being alert and aware of the danger is key.

Tom Huskerson January 30, 2019

Breach Briefs

Breach Brief – Collection # 1

Collection #1 data breach exposed over 700 million email addresses and 21 million passwords.

Tom Huskerson January 21, 2019

Fraud, Scams, Hoaxes & Hacks Online Holiday Shopping

Top Holiday Scams! Watch Out!

When it comes to scams you have to be as alert and resourceful as possible. When it comes to holiday scams you need up your game several notches. If you…

Tom Huskerson December 5, 2024