On today's podcast, the PTG talks with their newest tech, Dwight, about not only his past experiences but also what he has learned along away. With over 30 years of IT/Cybersecurity/MSP experience (which includes working with PTG over a decade ago), we know he will add a lot of value to the team... We are thrilled to welcome him back! Hosts : BJ, Blake & Erin Guest : Dwight Support the show - Call 877-468-2721 or visit https://petronellatech.com Please visit YouTube and LinkedIn a...
Apr 13, 2022•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today the PTG team talks about what PTG's Blake and Russia's Putin apparently have in common: an obsession with watches! We know this because Putin "confiscated" rare watches in response to Switzerland condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine and Blake explains why watches are still so sought after, even with smartphones and smartwatches being as prevalent as they are. Link: Russia Seizes Rare Swiss Watches in Sanctions Reprisal Hosts: Blake, Erin & BJ Support the sho...
Apr 07, 2022•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast In today's episode, we discuss the psychological impact of hackers not having to see their victims face-to-face, as well as the impact solar flares can have on digital devices, and the importance of a steady flow of power to avoid frying your devices. Link : https://cybernews.com/cyber-war/russian-aviation-authority-switches-to-paper-after-losing-65tb-of-data/ Hosts: Erin, BJ, and Blake Support the show - Call 877-468-2721 or visit https://petronellatech.com Please visit YouTube and L...
Apr 06, 2022•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast In today's podcast, PreVeil's compliance manager, Noël Vestal, discusses how using Zero-Trust end-to-end encryption helps fight the Zero-Day attacks that are all the rage today, and why having trusted vendors is crucial when implementing compliance standards, especially when a government contract is on the line. Compliance takes hard work - even with vendors there to help - but knowing who to trust makes all the difference. Links: Google Chrome Bug Actively Exploited as Zero-Day Apple ...
Apr 06, 2022•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast ***In order to get the breaking cyber news to you guys FAST we are posting these right after the live broadcast! If you prefer your news more filtered, keep an eye out for the edited posting tomorrow!*** In today's podcast, PreVeil's compliance manager, Noël Vestal, discusses how using Zero-Trust end-to-end encryption helps fight the Zero-Day attacks that are all the rage today, and why having trusted vendors is crucial to help implement compliance standards, especially when a governme...
Apr 04, 2022•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast A number of Morgan Stanley clients fell victim to a Vishing scam. "What is a vishing scam?" you ask… Great question! But if Morgan Stanley wasn't breached (this time), how exactly did the hackers know who to target? Join the PTG team, along with Jamel from Gatekeeper, as we explore these questions and discuss what actions you can take to keep yourself safe from a vishing scammer. Link: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/morgan-stanley-client-accounts-breached-in-social...
Apr 04, 2022•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast ***In order to get the breaking cyber news to you guys FAST we are posting these right after the broadcast! If you prefer your news more filtered, keep an eye out for the edited posting tomorrow!*** In today's episode, we discuss the psychological impact of hackers not having to see their victims face-to-face, as well as the impact solar flares can have on digital devices, and the importance of a steady flow of power to avoid frying your devices. Link : https://cybernews.com/cyber-war/russi...
Apr 01, 2022•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast If you are a massive crypto exchange and tens of thousands of accounts are hacked, is it the tens of thousands of users' fault, or is it possible that maybe the company's cyber hygiene isn't passing the "sniff" test? Join the PTG team as they discuss the hacks and explore what exactly is going on. Links: https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/coinbase-says-hackers-stole-cryptocurrency-least-6000-customers-2021-10-01/ https://finance.yahoo.com/news/coinbase-user-lost-11...
Mar 31, 2022•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast In today's episode, the PTG team breaks down, step-by-step, the safeguards recommended by the White House in their special announcement, released on Monday, March 21, 2022, entitled, " Statement by President Biden on our Nation’s Cybersecurity ," as well as the accompanying " FACT SHEET: Act Now to Protect Against Potential Cyberattacks " in which the Biden Administration gives Americans guidance on hardening your cyber defenses to protect against a looming cyberwar with...
Mar 30, 2022•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast A number of Morgan Stanley clients fell victim to a Vishing scam. "What is a vishing scam?" you ask… Great question! But if Morgan Stanley wasn't breached (this time), how exactly did the hackers know who to target? Join the PTG team, along with Jamel from Gatekeeper, as we explore these questions and discuss what actions you can take to keep yourself safe from a vishing scammer. Link: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/morgan-stanley-client-accounts-breached-in-social...
Mar 28, 2022•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast ***In order to get the breaking cyber news to you guys FAST we are posting these right after the live broadcast! If you prefer your news more filtered, keep an eye out for the edited posting tomorrow!*** If you are a massive crypto exchange and tens of thousands of accounts are hacked, is it the tens of thousands of users' fault, or is it possible that maybe the company's cyber hygiene isn't passing the "sniff" test? Join the PTG team as they discuss the hacks and explor...
Mar 25, 2022•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, the PTG team discusses what details are known about the breach of the Oauth firm used by Microsoft (among thousands of other clients), Okta, what the potential fall-out could be, and what YOU can do to protect yourself and your business. Today's Links: https://thehackernews.com/2022/03/lapsus-hackers-claim-to-have-breached.html https://thehackernews.com/2022/03/lapsus-hackers-claim-to-have-breached.html Host : Craig Co-Hosts: BJ & Erin Support the show - Call 877-...
Mar 25, 2022•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast ***In order to get the breaking cyber news to you guys FAST we are posting these right after the live broadcast! If you prefer your news more filtered, keep an eye out for the edited posting tomorrow!*** In today's episode, the PTG team breaks down, step-by-step, the safeguards recommended by the White House in their special announcement, released on Monday, March 21, 2022, entitled, " Statement by President Biden on our Nation’s Cybersecurity ," as well as the accompanying "...
Mar 24, 2022•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we discuss the viability of Russia converting to crypto to circumnavigate sanctions, as well as the sustainability of current systems that are in place. Today's Link : https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-offers-russia-no-way-out-from-western-sanctions Host : Craig Guests : Erin, Blake, & BJ Support the show - Call 877-468-2721 or visit https://petronellatech.com Please visit YouTube and LinkedIn and be sure to like and subscribe! Support the show NO INVESTMENT A...
Mar 24, 2022•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast In today's episode, we discuss Biden's dire warnings to Americans to watch out for cyber warfare tactics, as Putin - with his back pressed harder and harder against the wall - grows increasingly more desperate. We give you real-life examples of what to look out for and how to protect you and your business from this growing threat. Host: Craig Guests : Erin, Blake & BJ Support the show - Call 877-468-2721 or visit https://petronellatech.com Please visit YouTube and LinkedIn an...
Mar 24, 2022•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we discuss why patches sometimes blow stuff up, why backups are absolutely CRUCIAL to running a business, and how BJ's wired home almost turned into a wired nightmare! Host : Craig Guests : BJ, Erin, and Blake Support the show - Call 877-468-2721 or visit https://petronellatech.com Please visit YouTube and LinkedIn and be sure to like and subscribe! Support the show NO INVESTMENT ADVICE - The Content is for informational purposes only, you should not construe any such...
Mar 24, 2022•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast ***In order to get the breaking cyber news to you guys FAST we are posting these right after the live broadcast! If you prefer your news more filtered, keep an eye out for the edited posting tomorrow!*** In this episode, the PTG team discusses what details are known about the breach of the Oauth firm used by Microsoft (among thousands of other clients), Okta, what the potential fall-out could be, and what YOU can do to protect yourself and your business. Today's Links: https://thehackernews...
Mar 23, 2022•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast An exploit found on Microsoft's Patch Tuesday had us wondering... Could hackers turn your Xbox against you? And if so, would we ever know? Host: Craig Guests: Erin, BJ and Blake Support the show - Call 877-468-2721 or visit https://petronellatech.com Please visit YouTube and LinkedIn and be sure to like and subscribe! Support the show NO INVESTMENT ADVICE - The Content is for informational purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, inv...
Mar 23, 2022•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we discuss why GoDaddy is in the news (again) and why a t-shirt company, CafePress, was fined $500,000 by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission for a data breach they experienced. Host: Craig Guests: BJ, Erin, and Blake Support the show - Call 877-468-2721 or visit https://petronellatech.com Please visit YouTube and LinkedIn and be sure to like and subscribe! Support the show NO INVESTMENT ADVICE - The Content is for informational purposes only, you should not construe any suc...
Mar 22, 2022•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast ***In order to get the breaking cyber news to you guys FAST we are posting these right after the live broadcast! If you prefer your news more filtered, keep an eye out for the edited posting tomorrow!*** In today's episode, we discuss Biden's dire warnings to Americans to watch out for cyberwarfare tactics, as Putin - with his back pressed harder and harder against the wall - grows increasingly more desperate. We give you real-life examples of what to look out for and how to protect yo...
Mar 22, 2022•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast You may think that having bad cyber hygiene will only affect YOUR business if you get hacked, but that is far from the truth. In today’s two-part episode, the PTG team is joined by IT Specialist Parker Stanley to discuss not only how your lack of cybersecurity can hurt others, but also what you can do about it! Host : Craig Guests : BJ and Erin Special Guest : Parker Stanley Support the show - Call 877-468-2721 or visit https://petronellatech.com Please visit YouTube and LinkedIn and be su...
Mar 22, 2022•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast You may think that having bad cyber hygiene will only affect YOUR business if you get hacked, but that is far from the truth. In today’s two-part episode, the PTG team is joined by IT Specialist Parker Stanley to discuss not only how your lack of cybersecurity can hurt others, but also what you can do about it! Host : Craig Guests : BJ and Erin Special Guest : Parker Stanley Support the show - Call 877-468-2721 or visit https://petronellatech.com Please visit YouTube and LinkedIn and be su...
Mar 22, 2022•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast ***In order to get the breaking cyber news to you guys FAST we are posting these right after the live broadcast! If you prefer your news more filtered, keep an eye out for the edited posting tomorrow!*** In this episode, we discuss the viability of Russia converting to crypto to circumnavigate sanctions, as well as the sustainability of current systems that are in place. Today's Link : https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-offers-russia-no-way-out-from-western-sanctions Host : Craig Guests ...
Mar 21, 2022•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast ***In order to get the breaking cyber news to you guys FAST we are posting these right after the live broadcast! If you prefer your news more filtered, keep an eye out for the edited posting tomorrow!*** In this episode, we discuss why patches sometimes blow stuff up, why backups are absolutely CRUCIAL to running a business, and how BJ's wired home almost turned into a wired nightmare! Host : Craig Guests : BJ, Erin, and Blake Support the show - Call 877-468-2721 or visit https://petr...
Mar 18, 2022•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, the PTG group discusses how Russian hackers hijacked multi-factor authentication (MFA) methods to exploit a Windows Print Spooler vulnerability called PrintNightmare, and what YOU can do to protect yourself and your business from being the next victim. Host : Craig Guests : Erin & BJ Support the show - Call 877-468-2721 or visit https://petronellatech.com Please visit YouTube and LinkedIn and be sure to like and subscribe! Support the show NO INVESTMENT ADVICE - The Co...
Mar 18, 2022•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we discuss the White-Hat Hacker group that has formed to help Ukraine fend off Russia. Host: Craig Guests : Blake, Erin, & BJ Support the show - Call 877-468-2721 or visit https://petronellatech.com Please visit YouTube and LinkedIn and be sure to like and subscribe! Support the show NO INVESTMENT ADVICE - The Content is for informational purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice....
Mar 18, 2022•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast ***In order to get the breaking cyber news to you guys FAST we are posting these right after the live broadcast! If you prefer your news more filtered, keep an eye out for the edited posting tomorrow!*** On this episode, we discuss why GoDaddy is in the news (again) and why a t-shirt company, CafePress, was fined $500,000 by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission for a data breach they experienced. Host: Craig Guests: BJ, Erin, and Blake Support the show - Call 877-468-2721 or visit https://pet...
Mar 17, 2022•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast Support the show - Call 877-468-2721 or visit https://petronellatech.com Please visit YouTube and LinkedIn and be sure to like and subscribe! Support the show NO INVESTMENT ADVICE - The Content is for informational purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. Nothing contained on our Site or podcast constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, endorsement, or offer by PTG. Support the Show Please visit h...
Mar 17, 2022•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we discuss how Putin is using SSL and TLS codes in an attempt to circumvent sanctions. Host: Craig Guests: BJ, Blake & Erin Please like, subscribe and visit all of our properties at: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8Hgyv0SzIqLfKqQ03ch0Bg YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa9l3tgOOHMJ6dClNn8BiqQ Podcasts: https://petronellatech.com/podcasts/ https://compliancearmor.com https://blockchainsecurity.com Please be sure to Call 877-468-2721 or visit https://petro...
Mar 17, 2022•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast Support the show - Call 877-468-2721 or visit https://petronellatech.com Please visit YouTube and LinkedIn and be sure to like and subscribe! Support the show NO INVESTMENT ADVICE - The Content is for informational purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. Nothing contained on our Site or podcast constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, endorsement, or offer by PTG. Support the Show Please visit h...
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