Cyber Roundup – December 2019
The 21st century holiday Grinch is now a “smart” TV (or any other “smart” household product) nosing into your family’s privacy. The new Scrooge is represented by ransomware cybercriminals trying to waste your resources and/or steal your money. Enter, the Elf on a Shelf. He’s watching everything ‒ while reading Cyber Roundup ‒ and suggesting that you remain […]
Cyber Roundup – January 2020
The decade ended the way it began – with cybercrime in the headlines. As we ease into the 2020s, however, more ways to combat it and more laws to protect us against it are being devised. In the meantime, we need to keep aware and be proactive. Hopefully, reading our monthly Cyber Roundup will keep you attentive […]
Cyber Roundup – February 2020
Healthy skepticism can help avoid falling for phishing schemes and way-out-there data equipment/systems scams; testing can help ensure that the data system actually works and supports your company’s stated policies and procedures; and, knowledge allows for expanding data enhancements and securing the necessary and appropriate hardware, the software and the data. It is hoped that incidents reported in Cyber Roundup provide you with […]
Cyber Roundup – November 2019
Although October was designated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security as National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, that didn’t stop any of the cybercriminals last month from doing what they do best – key logging, ransoming, hacking, phishing, etc. Just maybe ‒ because you are becoming more and more knowledgeable about the vulnerabilities of the internet ‒ […]
Are you minimising your tax and maximising your benefits? Update of LTF, RMF and SEF programs
With all the year-end excitement, don’t forget about the awesome personal savings you will receive from investing in the LTF & RMF incentive schemes that can give you a personal Thai tax reduction/refund of as much as THB350,000!!! These two often overlooked investments in your future are a genuine “no brainer” for anyone looking to […]
Cyber Roundup – October 2019
Given the cyber misconduct reported for September alone we need to plan and devise ways to protect our cyber privacy and not wait to be victimized. Not only is it technical data that is being compromised, but cybercriminals have now found ways to use our human qualities – like our voice, finger prints, etc. – […]
Seeking finance – how to put your best foot forward.
As traditional banks tighten their lending appetites, a new wave of lenders have emerged to plug the gap. But they are known for their rigorous review and vetting process.
Business Email Compromise: the scam duping businesses across the world
Businesses across the world are being bombarded by a range of cyber scams with one of the most prevalent being Business Email Compromise (BEC), also known as ‘CEO Fraud’.
Moving from a high tax state? Be prepared for a residency audit
“Should I stay or should I go?” sang The Clash years ago. Residents of New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, Rhode Island, California and other high tax states are now singing a similar song. The thought of moving to a lower tax state is more prevalent than ever in light of the federal Tax Cuts and […]
Cyber Roundup – September 2019
Key Cyber Events The following is a rundown of what happened during the month of August 2019. We welcome your comments, insights and questions. 2019 is on course to be another recording breaking year for data breaches. In a report issued by Risk Based Security, it was stated that 3,813 breaches were reported through June […]
