Tag: identity theft

The Case For Email Security

March 21, 2025

We all know that regular email is insecure; however, it may surprise you to learn just how insecure it really is. For example, did you know that messages you deleted years ago may be on servers halfway around the world? Or that your messages can sometimes be read and modified in transit, even before they […]

SPF and DKIM: The State of Domain-based Email Authentication – Part 1

September 1, 2017

Recent reports on cyber-security threats in the healthcare sector by Verizon, Symantec and Ponemon consistently make several observations: Email-borne malware is on the rise, with such malware delivered via spam or phishing; Small-to-medium sized businesses (from all sectors) have the highest rate of email-delivered malware; Most breaches are caused by negligent employees or contractors. These […]

Is your Accountant protecting your privacy and identity?

April 15, 2015

Everyone always harps on the necessity of privacy when discussing health care, government, and banking communications.  It is surprising how little attention is paid to email security with regards to accounting and tax preparation.   There is a real danger of identity theft, unintended information disclosure, as well as invasion of privacy when using tax preparation […]