Category: Security
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2024 Money Island guest policy
This policy only applies to the properties under my management. It does not apply, of course, to public properties or other privately owned properties. Background: – The marina businesses is closed, probably until 2030. – The current use of the former marina property is now my residence and home-based business only. – Various colleges, state…
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Privacy for directors of charities
This post describes how we are solving the problem of maintaining privacy for nonprofit directors with examples of the three methods that we are using now. Most directors of nonprofit organizations serve as volunteers on a part time basis. They may only vaguely understand the legal implication of their role with the charity. It is…
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Understanding cryptocurrency fraud
Cryptocurrency fraud falls into two main categories: Scams soliciting investment Theft of accounts The number of cryptocurrency scams is decreasing as people become more suspicious of unsolicited offers. This seems like a natural reaction to the publication of fraud risks. But the number of security breaches and account thefts is increasing sharply. Even sophisticated owners…
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Security enhancements during tax season
Avoiding the usual scams: Tax-related scams this year have risen to a level I’ve not experienced before in more than 4 decades of practice. Tax preparers are among the most targeted group. The defenses tend to require low tech personal attention. EMAIL – We observe that most (I read 85%) of scams begin with email.…
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Six things I can’t believe that you are not using yet
As we end the decade, I look around with amazement at the general lack of regard for online security. I don’t know if people don’t know the risks, underestimate the risks, object to the cost, simply don’t care, or possibly there is some other reason. I would have presumed that most people would have adopted…
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Edge vs. Chrome for small business
I am considering switching from Chrome to Edge as a primary business browser on Windows 10 machines. Security will be the highest consideration in the decision with privacy, speed and resource consumption also important issues. No decision is made yet. One thing is clear: the two were not even close until the most recent fall…
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How comfortable are you with your small business’ online security?
We already know that a large portion of cyber attacks reportedly target small businesses. SCORE put out a useful summary report earlier this year and this article by People Driven Solutions gives a good overview. CURRENT STANDARDS What should we do about it? Most of my clients follow these basics standards: Keep software up…
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Tech changes this week rock small businesses
Both of these issues came in the last days of September. As of today, I only know that both issues deserve more attention. MICROSOFT: This is significant technical news for the legal and accounting fields as well as many other small businesses who use a Windows based system to manage data. Bottom line: I will…
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Update on accounting business practices
In the normal course of business it is necessary to periodically update for changing trends, technology and legal and industry standards. This month I made the following six changes that will be reflected in future engagements: 1. Elimination of fax communications. Fax is just outdated, often insecure and inefficient. Instead, I encourage the use of…