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5 Steps to Take When You’re a Victim of Identity Theft

February 17, 2021
This article was written and produced by Kimberly Hunter, CPA, ABV, CVA, Principal at The Bonadio Group. FoxPointe Solutions is The Bonadio Group's dedicated cybersecurity division. Looking to get in touch with Kimberly? Reach out today: khunter@bonadio.com. In our increasingly digital world,…

The SolarWinds Hack – It’s Time to Change the Way We Think About Cybersecurity

February 4, 2021
This article was written and produced by Michael Cross, Security Consultant, FoxPointe Solutions. Looking to get in touch with Michael? Reach out today: mcross@foxpointesolutions.com. With many still reeling from the aftermath of the SolarWinds hack, enough dust has settled that we’ve started…

Major Data Breach May Impact Over 200 Million Accounts: Protect Yourself Today

November 19, 2020
FoxPointe Solutions has been closely following the major data breach that was recently announced involving Cit0day, as well as the subsequent analyses to accurately identify the true risk levels that could be associated with it. Following the emergence of updated forensic reports, it has been…

Multiple United States Federal Agencies Identify “Imminent” Ransomware Threat to Hospitals and Healthcare Providers

October 30, 2020
This article was written and produced by Brandon Agostinelli, Security Consultant, FoxPointe Solutions. Looking to get in touch with Brandon? Reach out today: bagostinelli@foxpointesolutions.com. Credible information regarding a well-known Russian cybercriminal organization plotting a mass…

Cyber Threats Remain One of the Largest Threats to our Nation

October 26, 2020
This article was written and produced by William Veit, Senior Security Consultant, FoxPointe Solutions. Looking to get in touch with William? Reach out today: wveit@foxpointesolutions.com. From the nation’s shift to a remotely working culture to the upcoming elections we must maintain our…

A Ransomware Guide Summarizing Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security

October 19, 2020
This article was written and produced by David Scudo, Security Consultant, FoxPointe Solutions. Looking to get in touch with David? Reach out today: dscudo@foxpointesolutions.com. In 2020, protecting an organization from cyber-attacks means that you need a plan to combat ransomware. Ransomware…

Vendor Management – Remaining Diligent During COVID-19

May 20, 2020
COVID-19 has introduced many challenges to personal and professional lives. While we continue to adapt, we must remember to continue to perform sound security and privacy practices, including when it comes to vendor management. We look to vendors as trusted partners for many aspects of our supply…

Finding a Cure for Ransomware

April 30, 2020
This blog was written and produced by Michael Cross, Penetration Tester I at FoxPointe Solutions. Looking to get in touch with Michael? Reach out today: mcross@foxpointesolutions.com. The 2020 Global Security Report, issued by cybersecurity and managed service provider, Trustwave, is an annual…

COVID-19 Email Phishing Against US Healthcare Providers

April 27, 2020
This blog was written and produced by William Veit, MBA, Senior Security Consultant at FoxPointe Solutions. Looking to get in touch with William? Reach out today: wveit@foxpointesolutions.com. The toll on life in the United States and the world left by COVID-19 has been great. The impact on our…

Apple and Google COVID-19 Contact Tracing a Potential for Security and Privacy Concerns

April 16, 2020
This blog was written and produced by Courtney Nist, Senior Consultant, and Betul Yilmaz, Security Consultant II at FoxPointe Solutions. Both provide expertise to clients related to SOC 1 & 2 and HITRUST compliance. Looking to get in touch with Courtney or Betul? Reach out today: Courtney Nist,…

Patch Management: An Uphill Battle

March 10, 2020
This article was written and produced by Christopher Salone, CCSFP, MBA, FoxPointe Solutions. Looking to get in touch with Christopher? Reach out today: csalone@foxpointesolutions.com. This past December, the Office of the Comptroller of Currency (OCC) released the fall edition of its Semiannual…

New Cybersecurity Expectations for Accounting Firms and Tax Preparers

December 2, 2019
On the heels of New York passing the Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security (SHIELD) Act in September 2019, the IRS issued a warning to tax preparers and accounting firms to ensure that they appropriately secure their customer data against the “evolving” and…

Cybersecurity Experts and Forensic Accountants – “Did We Just Become Best Friends?”

November 8, 2019
In the not so distant past, the threat of a person or people stealing money or assets from your business was limited to a lack of physical security or a malicious employee. Businesses utilized safes, video surveillance systems, internal controls and audits to keep their...

It’s National Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Are you following these Cybersecurity Best Practices?

October 1, 2019
Today marks the beginning of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. From CEOs to college students, cybersecurity is on everyone’s radar; and cyberattacks aren’t going away anytime soon. For businesses, it’s not a matter of if a breach will occur but when – an incident is…

Four Steps Every School District Should Take to Mitigate Cybersecurity Risks

September 4, 2019
Don’t hesitate to develop and implement a cybersecurity response plan this school year. These days, it’s more likely than not that when you open your daily newspaper or scroll through your newsfeed, you’ll see coverage of a cyberattack impacting both businesses and consumers.…

Cybersecurity Alert: Four Things to Know About the Urgent Windows Update

August 16, 2019
Microsoft is currently urging Windows 10 users to update their systems to address severe vulnerabilities. Despite the warning, many Windows users will undoubtedly be infected by malware exploiting these weaknesses in the system. Here are four things all Windows users need to know about this…

Cybersecurity: The Changing Risk Landscape for IT and Business

June 3, 2019
With the increasing number of security and data breaches being identified, cybersecurity has gained global and local attention.  Increased emphasis and scrutiny from regulators, including the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC), will be bringing cybersecurity awareness to…

Data Breach Report Show Cost of Stolen Records

June 3, 2019
IBM and the Ponemon Institute recently released their annual Cost of a Data Breach report and found, not surprisingly, that the frequency and cost of data breaches are continuing to rise. The survey was performed over a 12-month period and included feedback from more than 470 companies worldwide.…
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