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Identity theft is big business. And if you have been paying attention you probably know that data theft is exploding globally, especially so in the U.S. According to the Identity Theft and Resource Center and CyberScout ...

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Lets face it; technology is everywhere in our daily lives. So much so that we have gotten to the point where we use it without a thought. Hackers and thieves depend on a certain level...

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Mobile security of your smartphone or tablet, is not rocket science. You can take simple steps to secure your devices and online accounts that protects you from being an easy target. Let’s start with your...

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African-Americans have embraced mobile technology.  According to Pew Research African-Americans are more likely to use mobile technology, smartphones and tablets, to access the Internet than whites. So we should be more aware of how to...

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Breach Brief – Sonic Drive-In

September 28, 2017 | 0 Comments

Sonic fast food chain is the latest victim of a major data breach. Sonic, which has 3,600 locations across the country, confirmed they are investigating unusual payment card activity after being informed by their credit...

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National Cyber Security Awareness Month

September 27, 2017 | 0 Comments

October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM). In recognition the African-American Cyber Report will be participating with the Department of Homeland Security to promote awareness of cyber security issues and personal safety online. Each...

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Kevin Hart Kevin Hart has launched a new mobile video game that stars him and his family. Named “Gold Ambush,” Hart has teamed up with new start up “StandUp Digital.” The company describes itself as a “celebrity mobile...

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The web’s biggest social media companies have been targeting ads to racists. Facebook, Google and Twitter have allowed advertisers to target groups expressing interests in topics such as “Jew hater,” How to burn jews” and “why...

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McDonald’s Names Tim Youngblood to CISO Job

September 20, 2017 | 0 Comments

McDonald’s, the worlds largest fast food chain, has named Tim Youngblood as the new Chief Information Security Officer. Youngblood will report to the Executive Vice President of Operations, Digital and Technology and work closely with...

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Equifax Data Breach – The Aftermath

September 13, 2017 | 1 Comments

Equifax recently suffered a massive data breach compromising the sensitive information of over 140 million Americans. The data lost includes names, Social Security numbers, addresses, birthdays and driver’s license numbers.  As the week progressed details...

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