“Can I see your business plan?” Has your banker or your strategy coach or some other respected colleague ever asked you that question? You probably answered something like, “Well, yes, absolutely. As a matter of fact, I just finished my semi-annual update to the plan, let me get it for you.
Don’t Leave IT Out!
Use STRONG Passwords
Quick Tip: To make it easier to remember your password, use a phrase and insert letters and numbers into it, like: 1!u>R0ck&R0!! (Translation: Iluvrock&roll)
Why: Hackers can try millions of possible password combinations per second using powerful brute-force-attack software that is readily available online.
How IT Enables Business Expansion
IT enables business expansion in ways unheard of in the past. Today, technology can be a key component in facilitating business growth. For example, it’s no longer necessary to incur large capital expense to streamline operations across multiple locations.
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Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, evokes fond family memories growing up for me. Every year around Thanksgiving, my husband and I have the tradition of visiting Rehoboth Beach to reflect on past experiences and make new memories together. We especially enjoy being there when the summer rush has faded, and the beach is quiet and peaceful.
Watch Out for Look-A-Like Domain Cyber Threats
Recently, we've seen several victims fall prey to cyber threats like this which employ a combination of a phishing email to gain access to a mailbox and then waiting until the opportune time to hook the prey using a look-a-like domain. Here's a short video explaining what happened:
Sneaky hackers purchase and set up fraudulent websites that are a close misspelling of legitimate ones.
Everybody Loves a Parade!
Did you know that the tradition of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade started as a Christmas parade? It started in 1924, ran 6 miles from 145th street all the way down to the Macy’s store at 34th and Broadway.
The entire parade consisted of three horse-drawn floats including Mother Goose, Little Miss Muffet, four bands, a variety of animals from the Central Park Zoo and, of course, Santa Claus was the last one in the lineup.
Let’s Talk Turkey About End of Life
We are well aware of the late November tradition when the nation’s Chief Executive pardons a turkey presented by the National Turkey Federation. The turkey’s life is spared allowing him to happily live out his days on a nearby farm. The ceremony traces its origins to 1863 when Lincoln’s son, Tad, apparently pleaded with his father to spare the life of a turkey brought to the White House for Christmas dinner.
Avoid Holiday Shopping Scams
Stay safe while shopping online this season! Here are a few tips:
Shop Securely
When shopping online, confirm that your browser’s padlock icon is active and that the website is secure by looking for an “s” after the “http” at the beginning of the website’s URL address.
Bookmark the LEGITIMATE Websites You Frequently Visit
Quick Tip: Create a bookmark for the websites you visit often.
Why: Sneaky hackers purchase and set up fraudulent websites that are a close misspelling of legitimate ones.
For example, a hacker might use "faceboook.com" instead of "facebook.com". All you have to do is accidentally fat-finger ONE letter in the URL and up pops a very legitimate-looking, fake copy of the site you were trying to get to--and the login and links are full of keylogger malware and virus landmines waiting for you to click on them.
Cathy’s Corner – November 2019
From the desk of: Cathy Coloff
Subject: Thankful for Our Friends and Clients!
What does tradition mean to you? For many, traditions are something to look forward to, a way to become closer to family or friends, a way to bridge generational gaps or even create a sense of identity.
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