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Cybersecurity and Leaking Customer Data

All is relatively well here at Woesnotgone Meadow, where everyone has above average bandwidth. In the Meadow, we are working towards more of a green future. We are recycling, and starting to use solar panels. There are other projects in the works. We do use electricity from the grid to power our computers, lights, stoves, microwaves, and other services at home and work. Margie is the local manager for the power company, and she generally manages all of the things we need to

Cybersecurity and Robots

All is well here at Woesnotgone Meadow, where everyone has above average bandwidth. In the Meadow, we don’t have any significant manufacturing industries or facilities. The closest we have is a factory which assembles vehicle air fresheners. Although we don’t have much in the way of heavy industry within our bounds, our residents certainly are aware of these facilities. Within these large facilities, robots abound, lifting the heavy or size-awkward parts in a precision ballet

Cybersecurity and Another Hospital Attack

All is well here at Woesnotgone Meadow, where everyone has above average bandwidth. At times, the citizens of the Meadow may bet the flu or another virus. With a certain portion of the population, the flu pneumonia has the potential to be very serious. At this point, the resident is transported to a hospital and becomes a patient. At this point, the patient provides their personal information, including their name, social security number, and insurance information. The hospit

Cybersecurity and Employee Gaming

All is relatively well here at Woesnotgone Meadow, where everyone has above average bandwidth. In the Meadow, we are working towards more of a green future. We are recycling, and starting to use solar panels. There are other projects in the works. We do use electricity from the grid to power our computers, lights, stoves, microwaves, and other services at home and work. Margie is the local manager for the power company, and she generally manages all of the things we need to

Cybersecurity and investments

All is relatively well here at Woesnotgone Meadow, where everyone has above average bandwidth. In the Meadow, we have a mix of residents. One thing we all have in common is investments. The residents want to retire in luxury, eat caviar, and travel. To follow this dream takes one common element-money. Jerry has the Meadow’s investment firm and manages the funds and futures. Black Rock, Inc. is the world’s largest asset manager. With this title, it is no wonder the target on

Cybersecurity and WiFi

All is relatively well here at Woesnotgone Meadow, where everyone has above average bandwidth. In the Meadow, the residents are a bit located off the beaten path. Our highlight for the week tends to be driving to Margie’s Ice Cream Parlor on Friday night. On a special occasion, we may see turkeys in the field on the way there. Although we may seem not to be on the leading edge of technology, we certainly try and use the latest smartphones and laptops. With these devices, ther

Cybersecurity and Hospital Attacks

All is relatively well here at Woesnotgone Meadow, where everyone has above average bandwidth. In the Meadow, our residents generally are healthy. Occasionally, we have an issue when someone gets sick or hurt. Last May, Jerry slipped on ice and fractured his ankle. When these occur, there may be a brief or longer visit at a healthcare facility. These facilities over the last few years have been a target for attackers, as they attempt to breach their system. One such instituti

Cybersecurity and Banking

All is relatively well here at Woesnotgone Meadow, where everyone has above average bandwidth. In the Meadow, our residents don’t have many banking needs. We generally have the usual checking and deposit accounts, and mortgages. Occasionally, especially in the winter, our residents may not desire to visit Margie’s window at the bank. At this point, the residents may check their balances or if a check has cleared with an app on their smartphones, desktops, or laptops. When our

Cybersecurity and Institutions of Higher Education

All is relatively well here at Woesnotgone Meadow, where everyone has above average bandwidth. Universities and colleges have been targeted for years by attackers across the globe. These are known for not necessarily having the most current technology, yet having a mass amount of PII, which is readily marketable. Two Nigerian citizens, Olayinka Olaniyi and Damilola Soloman Ibiwoye, living in Kuala Lumpur, were targeting colleges and universities in the US. The focus was to st

Cybersecurity and the National Census

The 2020 elections will soon be here and so will the 2020 Census. While the election is important, so is the secure and accurate head count of our nation. Congress recently convened a hearing about the upcoming event, but while those invited to speak before the committee, including Nick Marinos, director of cybersecurity and information technology at the Government Accountability Office, noted many of the cyber vulnerabilities to the accounting process, lawmakers seemed to ha

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