That was Then... This is Now

Recently I've gotten a lot of questions about what a "Blockchain" is and how it works. If you are already familiar with databases and encryption, there is a great deal of highly technical information available on this topic. The following post is intended for those who are just starting out.  Who hasn't heard of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin? Or NFT's? Maybe you have even invested in them? One thing they all have in common is a database technology called "Blockchain." Data security and integrity are of  the highest importance in financial transactions and blockchain is one way we can guarantee this. To understand the way it works, it helps to think of a single Block like a spreadsheet containing data. A collection of these blocks is a called a “Blockchain.” Similar in structure to a ledger, the blockchain is distributed in nodes across a computer network. Each node on the network contains a copy of the entire blockchain. The first...

Like pretty much everyone I used to find the “autocorrect” feature on my iPhone frustrating. I spent more time "correcting the corrections" in my texts than I did typing. Solution? Turn it off. That’s at least what I have done. But not everyone wants to go this route.  The whole idea was to make it easier to text quick replies to those you know. But occasionally an unintended and often embarrassing “substitution” goes through. Between friends that’s no big deal but when you are texting someone you don’t know well (such as a client) or someone in your company (like a boss), you never get a second chance to make a good impression. Worse, the “unintended” result can be insulting to the message recipient. Awkward at best. Loss of business? Maybe…  My own belief is that it’s better to be careful and make sure your message says exactly what it was supposed to say, before you send it, especially if it is business-related. A little extra time to reply is worth it to me. USA Today has...

Kaspersky’s “Secure List” outlines what its digital forensics and incident response teams are predicting for this year as the main threats to corporations and government agencies. The most recent dangers are media blackmail, fake leaks, and cloud attacks.  Learn more here: https://securelist.com/corporate-threat-predictions-2023/108456/