Recent Media
Doxing on Rise After Info Leaks About Judge in DOGE Case: Privacy Expert
Newsweek - Published February 2025
An internet privacy expert has warned that the number of federal employees and judges being doxed online is soaring after information leaked about a judge who blocked the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing sensitive Treasury payment data.
How did racist mass texts bypass some anti-spam guardrails after the election?
NPR - Published February 2025
In the hours after Donald Trump claimed victory in his campaign for a second presidential term in November, Americans across the country started receiving disturbing text messages. Members of Black, Hispanic, and LGBTQ communities were instructed to report to nonexistent nearby plantations to "pick cotton," surrender themselves to fake nearby deportation centers or report to phony reeducation camps.
Protecting police officers’ privacy: Combatting the risks of exposed PII
Police1 - Published December 2024
Officers face escalating dangers from exposed personal information. Learn how to safeguard your privacy and mitigate risks with proactive strategies and support.
Ransomware Precaution Protects Personnel from Threats, Harassment
Becker's Hospital Review - Published October 2024
As ransomware and phishing attacks escalate against healthcare organizations, many are taking proactive steps to reduce the risk of becoming the next victim.
HHS Reorganization Aimed at Improving Healthcare Cybersecurity
Renal and Urology News - Published September 2024
An increasing number of cyberattacks on healthcare providers prompted the US Department of Health and Human Services to streamline administrative functions involved in cybersecurity.
Stopping the Next Healthcare Data Breach
Becker's Hospital Review - Published September 2024
Beat Ransomware: Privacy Protection as Corporate Strategy
HealthcareITToday - Published August 2024
The recent data breach that took down UnitedHealth, a company that processes 15 billion healthcare transactions annually through Change Healthcare, was an ominous portent of the vulnerability that healthcare organizations face from the threat of ransomware.
Insurance and the New Ransomware Attack: How to Make Employees Your First Line of Defense
Insurance Innovation Reporter - Published June 2024
It is possible to reduce the chances of becoming a phishing victim by safeguarding your employees and vendors and making them aware of the danger.
Gone Phishing: How to Avoid Ransomware
Published May 2024
A ransomware breach can be devastating for insurance providers, both in financial terms and in terms of the companies' reputation.
With ransomware attacks on the rise and growing in sophistication, it is no longer enough to have a contingency plan in place if the worst happens; forward-thinking providers are looking at ways to prevent the next data breach before it can result in harmful media coverage and a class action lawsuit.
DOTMed HealthCare Business News: Vulnerable to ransomware? It’s not your servers – it’s your people
Published May 2024
While computers are now essential in every workplace, including healthcare organizations, that doesn’t mean that most professionals who use them every day understand how easily they can be weaponized. Healthcare organizations have become a favorite target of thieves and ransomware gangs for a variety of reasons, starting with the critical services they provide.
Insurance NewsNet: Safeguard staff to safeguard the organization from hackers
Published May 2024
In 2023, the ransomware industry saw an alarming 55.5% increase in victims worldwide over the previous year. Targets range from government and educational institutions to finance and health care providers — and everything in between. Any organization that holds personal and financial data on its clientele is at risk. This makes insurance companies especially vulnerable.
24x7 Magazine: Protecting Patient Data from Evolving Cyber Threats
Published April 2024
Amidst a rising wave of ransomware attacks targeting healthcare systems, hospitals are grappling with sophisticated threats that compromise critical operations and patient safety. These cyber-attacks, often powered by AI and personalized phishing tactics, are forcing healthcare providers to fortify defenses through employee training and stringent data privacy measures to prevent potentially catastrophic breaches.
Gavel Talks Podcast: Could ordering a pizza threaten your family's safety?
Aired May 2023
Could ordering a pizza endanger you and your family? Grab your lunch and listen as Judicial data security expert Ron Zayas joins host Richard Ginkowski for this fascinating discussion of how much of your personal data is in the public domain and what you can do about it.
Securing the Integrity of Our Judicial System: Protecting Judges Beyond the Courthouse
Published March 2023
Justice is not confined to the four walls of a courthouse, and neither should the protection of our judges. In this eye-opening article from our CEO, Ron Zayas, learn about the crucial importance of securing the safety and well-being of our judges beyond the courtroom. Gain valuable insights into the measures we can take to safeguard our judicial system and protect those who uphold the rule of law
Protecting Judges and their Families: Who is responsible for ensuring their safety beyond the courthouse?
Published January 2023
Once personal data of private citizens and public servants is exposed, what can be done to remove it from the Internet? The answer is, it depends...on which state, what laws are at play, and how much muscle can be put behind proactive efforts to remove information quickly. It’s a complex data security issue, and particularly timely in the wake of recent events. For judicial officials, the impact is immense and demonstrates further cracks in the privacy shield between public servants, their families, and the general public – potentially adding to a growing pattern of violence. This article will provide insight into online privacy laws and challenges, highlighting proactive strategies and best online practices that help reduce risk for judges and their families.
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When Information is More Deadly Than a Gun
Published November 2022
Law enforcement officials are trained to identify and neutralize threats. Whether dealing with a dubious individual or a suspicious abandoned packaged, trained professionals will assess the situation and determine the best course of action to keep the public safe. But how good are these pros at assessing threats to their own safety, and that of their families? Learn the steps LEOs can take to protect their personal information from falling into the wrong hands, and putting their families at risk.
Three Steps to Keep Your Home Address Private Online
Proactive online privacy is smart strategy for public servants
Published August 2022
Removing personal information, especially home addresses, from online sources is necessary and within anyone’s reach. Some states like California make it easier; with others, the process can be more time-consuming, but it is time well spent. Follow these three steps to protect yourself and your family.
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How Easy is it to Find An Officer's Address Online? Too Easy.
Published July 2021
We sacrifice so much of our privacy for the convenience of online shopping and participation in social media communication. Because of this, your address, phone number, the name of your spouse, and even the schools your children attend can be accessed online in seconds with a few mouse clicks.
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