‘Smishing’ Scam Targets Road Toll Users

A new cyber threat is targeting toll-road drivers across the country, according to a public service announcement by the FBI. The scam involves sending fake text messages that claim to be from the state's toll service provider, such as E-ZPass, and try to trick people into paying fraudulent toll fees.

Boston-Based Nonprofit Suffers Data Breach

Ethos, a Jamaica Plain-based non-profit organization serving the elderly and disabled, notified around 13,500 people of a data breach last November.   

According to a letter sent from the organization’s counsel to the Maine Attorney General, “In November 2023, Ethos suffered a cybersecurity incident in which its network was encrypted and a monetary demand for decryption was made.

10 Rules From George Foreman On What It Takes To Reach The Top (And Stay There)

George Foreman, the second wealthiest boxer of all time, is a household name today, but he didn’t become one easily. To truly understand and appreciate his resilience, you must look back at his life and the obstacles he’s faced.

 

The two-time heavyweight champion, Olympic gold medalist, record-busting salesman, author, and serial entrepreneur had a troubled youth in Texas.

Letter from The Editor, Spring 2024

This article originally appeared in the Spring issue of New England Cyber Defender, which you can read here.

Welcome to the Spring 2024 issue of New England Cyber Defender Magazine. Featured in this issue, we have an article from entrepreneur, author, and former professional boxer George Foreman.

Penetration Testing: What It Is and Why You Need It

This article originally appeared in the Spring issue of New England Cyber Defender, which you can read here.

Regular network penetration tests play a critical role in how strong your cyber defenses are, and these tests are precisely what cybersecurity insurers will look for when assessing your policy.

Beware Of Cybersquatters!

This article originally appeared in the Spring issue of New England Cyber Defender, which you can read here.

Have you ever searched for a specific website but landed on a completely different one after misspelling a letter or two in the URL? This deceptive tactic is known as cybersquatting.

Holding Your Team Accountable

This article originally appeared in the Spring issue of New England Cyber Defender, which you can read here.

Leaders often fail to hold their team accountable. During research for our book, “Powerscore,” we found that only 8% of leaders are good at holding people accountable.

The Top 9 Foolproof Ways To Create A Customer Experience Revolution

This article originally appeared in the Spring issue of New England Cyber Defender, which you can read here.

Successful entrepreneur and international customer experience expert John DiJulius refuses to compete on price. Instead, he competes in “experience wars,” where his customer service is so superior that customers don’t think about what they pay.