IoT is the technology that connects everyday objects to the Internet, enabling them to send and receive data. This way, IoT devices can communicate with each other and people over long distances. The use of IoT in business has grown significantly in recent years. IoT has many benefits, like better customer engagement and improved efficiency in operations. However, there are also many challenges to consider when implementing IoT. One of the biggest challenges is security. The Security of Things refers…

You’ve probably heard about smart speakers and how they can help you in your daily life. You might even have one of these devices in your home or office. But have you ever wondered what your smart speaker is listening to? The answer may surprise you. Millions of people have smart speakers in their homes or offices. These devices, such as the Amazon Echo or Google Home, make life easier by allowing you to order groceries, adjust the thermostat, or…

2021 was another record year for wire fraud losses. Even though we have been working to educate everyone within the real estate transaction for the past several years, it seems that the criminals still have the advantage. The FBI recently released the 2021 Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) report, which was not good news. Reported losses from wire fraud (BEC/EAC) increased to over $2.3 billion. Overall, in 2021 over $6.9 billion and losses were reported to the FBI. That is…

As we slowly come out of the pandemic and start traveling again, we should take a few minutes to refresh ourselves on the digital dangers associated with travel. Traveling is a prime time of risk for your mobile devices – including smartphones, laptops, and tablets – whether from theft or hacking. However, there are steps you can take to help protect your devices and data. We’ll go over some recommendations for you before and while traveling. Protecting Your Data Before…

It sounds so simple, but the basic idea of a clean desk extends well beyond just looking good… it promotes organization, efficiency, document security and it helps keep your work uncluttered. Many companies, productivity, and security professionals state that a desk must be clean at all times. This idea is rather foreboding since it’s nearly impossible to have nothing on your desk, but the idea is to have only what is necessary on your desk at any given time. Do…