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Google filed a lawsuit against alleged China-based operators behind Lighthouse a phishing platform fueling scams flooding phones. It's the 1st lawsuit aimed at a phishing-as-a-service operation. Scammers made off with more than $16B last year. Why not use our platform?
www.axios.com/2025/11/12/g...
Google targets China-based scam operators sending Americans' toll fraud texts
This is the first suit of its kind targeting fishing-as-a-service.
www.axios.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Efforts are underway in Congress to reauthorize CISA 2015 on a more permanent basis. But Sen. Rand Paul, is a significant obstacle until combating online misinformation is prioritized &
robust free speech protections are included www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/cisa-20...
Government funding bill temporarily revives cybersecurity information-sharing law
The spending legislation passed by Congress will reauthorize the CISA 2015 program through the end of January.
www.cybersecuritydive.com
November 13, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Florida victims are losing more than a quarter of their annual income to #cybercriminals every year, making it one of the worst in the nation for cyber attack losses. That's serious & underscores WHY everyone needs our global service that stops #scams www.fox4now.com/news/local-n...
Florida ranks among worst states for cybercrime losses, with victims losing $20,000 on average
Florida ranks eighth nationwide for cybercrime losses, with victims losing 27% of annual income and $20,000 on average, totaling $1 billion statewide.
www.fox4now.com
November 13, 2025 at 7:11 PM
2025 is almost behind us, & we have unfortunately had 6 massive data breaches. They are getting bigger & affecting even more users. Plus, there are some concerning new cybersecurity trends, changing how leaked data spreads. Reach out to us to explore how we can help www.linkedin.com/pulse/6-bigg...
The 6 biggest cybersecurity breaches of 2025 so far
2025 is almost behind us, and we have unfortunately had 6 massive data breaches. They are getting bigger and affecting even more users.
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November 13, 2025 at 1:22 PM
If the substantial size of the Google settlement doesn't get your attention, the continued commitment & willingness of Texas to deploy all tools in the privacy toolbox should. How much monies will be collected by other states & against other firms before they wake up? www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/go...
Google Agrees to $1.375 Billion Settlement as Texas Attorney General Continues Data Privacy Push | JD Supra
On October 31, 2025, the Office of the Texas Attorney General announced the execution of a $1.375 billion settlement agreement with Google regarding...
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November 12, 2025 at 1:06 PM
A lesson in #cyberbestpractices applies here. Employers MUST periodically reviewing their information technology access protocols to prohibit employees from accessing systems and information that they do not need to access. Need help - message me. Protect your firm! www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/ga...
Gates Down: Third Circuit Says Breaking Employer Computer Access Policies Is Not Hacking | JD Supra
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit recently ruled that violations of employers’ computer access policies do not constitute violations of...
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November 12, 2025 at 1:02 PM
There are some hard lessons to be learned here. No matter the professionals you employ, these are still your records and the onus is on you. Best to review your policies, and if you don't have any, talk with us. And this applies to what we do most often - #cyber
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When the IRS Comes Knocking — And You Tossed the Evidence | JD Supra
Working on an IRS audit is hard enough. But what’s even harder? When you discover the plan sponsor disposed of—or claims to have disposed of, the very...
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November 12, 2025 at 12:55 PM
A shutdown sends a clear message to enemies. When DC is distracted & underfunded hostile actors know it. They read the same headlines we do & understand that oversight & coordination are strained. Kudos to #GOP & #MAGA for your who cares attitude about your citizens www.forbes.com/sites/emilsa...
Government Shutdown Ends Soon, But Cybersecurity Risks Live On
After 40 days, the longest government shutdown in U.S. history may finally be ending. As Washington reopens, America faces risks to cybersecurity and national security.
www.forbes.com
November 11, 2025 at 10:24 PM
A shutdown also sends a clear message to adversaries. When the federal government is distracted and underfunded, hostile actors know it. They read the same headlines we do and they understand that response times, oversight and coordination are all under strain. www.forbes.com/sites/emilsa...
Government Shutdown Ends Soon, But Cybersecurity Risks Live On
After 40 days, the longest government shutdown in U.S. history may finally be ending. As Washington reopens, America faces risks to cybersecurity and national security.
www.forbes.com
November 11, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Using this logic, is a person who gets in the way of a driver intent on killing a crowd of people equally at fault? How damn stupid do you think we are Greg Bovino? And you Mr. President?
Faceless enforcement. The KGB, Gestapo is now in the US!
www.cbsnews.com/news/former-...
We asked a former federal agent to review videos showing use of force against protesters. Here's what he found.
Use of force by federal agents has become a focus of legal disputes as the Trump administration contends the tactics are necessary.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:32 PM
The AGs of CT, CA & NY reached a $5.1M settlement with Illuminate Education, for failing to implement proper information security measures to protect data of students that it was holding. It may signal a trend for more focus on student privacy enforcement www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/st...
State AG’s Ramping Up Enforcement of Student Data Privacy with new Landmark Settlement | JD Supra
The Attorney’s General of Connecticut, California and New York reached a $5.1 million settlement with Illuminate Education, for failing to implement...
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November 11, 2025 at 2:27 PM
It's about time. CA AG Bonta reached a $530K settlement with Sling TV as its' interface design and opt-out process did not offer a comprehensive opt out of “sales” www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/ca...
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has reached a $530,000 settlement with Sling TV | JD Supra
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has reached a $530,000 settlement with Sling TV, marking the first enforcement action under the California...
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November 11, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Today's workers face the bigest #wealthtransfer with Gen Z & millennials estimated to inherit an estimated $84T. Without financial planning benefits not only will the older generation be unprepared to pass on their wealth the younger generations will be equally unprepared to receive it. Let us help!
November 11, 2025 at 2:06 PM
In the AI landscape, advisory is a baseline #expectation. Clients want their accountant to be a #strategicpartner, not a compliance provider. That means:
1) Proactive outreach
2) Scenario planning
3) Narrative framing

Is your firm still a strategic partner? If you need help getting there DM me NOW!
November 11, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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Welcome back to our Cybersecurity weekly Series! Enjoy this week's podcast addressing how a cyber event impacts the #CISOs slant on resilience & risk management. LIKE IT! POST a comment or question & SHARE! Reach out to us to explore how we help #vulnerabilitymanagement
Cyber Insights Today November 11, 2025
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November 11, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Once again this is why this administration is a miserable failure in protecting #citizendata www.bankinfosecurity.com/cbo-hit-by-s...
CBO Hit by Suspected Nation-State Cyberattack
The Congressional Budget Office has been the subject of an apparent cyber incident, officials confirmed Friday, raising concerns that adversaries may have gained
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November 11, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Has any employee EVER succumbed to a #jobrelaterdscam? 57% have & 23% had financial losses. If a company has 5K employees that translates to 2,850 phishing attempts. If only 5% deliver the malware, that's 142 potential points of compromise. Not with our #App www.bankinfosecurity.com/blogs/online...
Online Job Scams Creating News Risks for Corporate Networks
Online job scams have evolved beyond consumer fraud and now pose a direct threat to corporate networks. Google warns that scammers are embedding remote access Trojans and info-stealers disguised as in...
www.bankinfosecurity.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Your staff is your first line of defense - train them OR risk customer loss mailchi.mp/6923335ad9f8...
Your staff is your first line of defense - train them OR risk customer loss
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November 10, 2025 at 4:47 PM
If you're a #bank, how many depositors have been #scammed? How much $ has been lost? Recovered? What is your #callcenter volume? Protect your #reputation. Be the bank which cares about YOU! When nothing or no one will protect you from being a victim, we DO! Explore your options with our app!
November 10, 2025 at 4:46 PM
As part of your #duediligence process in writing loans at your #bank do you consider the clients #cyberinsurance? Do you do #riskassessment? If not, when they're breached, the loan can be worthless. We do that analysis FREE for your clients, implement the solutions & guarantee that a claim is paid
November 10, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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November 10, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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November 10, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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October 29, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Has this administration gutted any chance of protecting US business? It seems US policy is identical to a foreign attack & may be worse, given US telecom attacks. Weigh in with your thoughts. The good news is that global cyber firms like us reap the benefits www.techdirt.com/2025/11/07/t...
Trump Cybersecurity Policy Is Indistinguishable From A Foreign Attack
Last year almost a dozen major U.S. ISPs were the victim of a massive, historic intrusion by Chinese hackers who managed to spy on public U.S. officials for more than a year. The “Salt Ty…
www.techdirt.com
November 8, 2025 at 11:58 PM
US Government is less active in cybersecurity efforts across the country having shifted responsibility for primary coordination of cybersecurity to states & industry while simultaneously gutting the resources that would help them do that. Weigh in with your thoughts www.cnbc.com/2025/11/07/t...
Trump budget cuts, agency gutting, leave Americans and economy at greater risk of being hacked, experts warn
President Trump's government agency gutting and budget cuts leave the U.S. economy at greater risk of cyberattacks than a year ago, according to experts.
www.cnbc.com
November 8, 2025 at 2:51 PM