Posts by Barry Sender
Why do some Escrow Companies claim to have the highest level of security but when in reality, they do not? The truth explained.
The sale or purchase of a single family home is often the most significant financial transaction in a person’s lifetime. Escrow is not an option, it is a necessity. So, how does a buyer or seller make an informed decision on whom to use? In order to do that, you will want to select and…
Read MoreA look back on the 2010’s and what to expect from Cyber in 2020
As the end of the decade approaches, I catch myself reflecting on what transpired in the past 10 years. So much has happened. Some good, some bad. To list some of the headline ringers: Great Britain hosted two separate royal weddings, Apple released its first version of the iPad, Malaysia Airlines had a passenger jet…
Read MoreEncryption 101: The Basics
The need for encryption and stringent security is at an all-time high, with advancements in tech comes increased risks to individuals; encryption is needed on all fronts. Encryption is not part of the innovation wave as encryption dates back to ancient times. The Romans and Greeks would send confidential and coded messages substituting letters only…
Read MoreHo, Ho, Ho, Hold onto these Holiday Tips!
It’s that time of year again, holiday shopping has begun! Everyone is looking for those unique gifts, hot toys, and discounted electronics. Whether it is a hard-to-find toy for kids or the latest 4K smart TV. Black Friday sales seldom fail to pique the interests of even the most casual shoppers. Yet, even after the…
Read MoreHow important is Employee Cyber Education in the war on Cybercrime?
The Maginot Line was a line of concrete fortifications, obstacles and weapons installations that France constructed along its borders with Germany in the 1930s. This costly barrier was resistant to most forms of attack yet the barrier only protected a specific part of France. The French thought they understood the shape of the German threat,…
Read MoreCybersecurity Tips for Travelers
How familiar are you with the cyber dangers of today’s travel? Most of you have heard the standard safety tips regarding travel such as, “leave anything valuable at home” or “don’t leave your hotel room unlocked.” Yet, I am willing to bet, most have not given any direct attention to the risks of cybersecurity while…
Read MoreSolid as Granite – California Business Journal
When Playboy Enterprises Required a Renowned Firm to Handle the $100 Million Sale of the World-Famous Playboy Mansion, They Turned to Brad Cohen and Granite Escrow and Settlement. By Daniel Langhorne, California Business Journal. When it came time for Playboy Enterprises to sell its historic Playboy Mansion in 2016, the real estate agents representing both parties…
Read MoreBlockchain Technology… How Will It Disrupt Your Daily Life?
The term “blockchain” has become a common term in the tech, finance, and investment communities. It is best known for being the backbone behind bitcoin. However, blockchain need not only be associated with a monetary unit – its future has the potential to be the game changer technology in business automation. As the understanding and…
Read MoreThis Evil New Child Porn Phishing Attack Could Absolutely Ruin Your Life
Oh my. Bad guys have come up with a sinister new strain of blackmail/sextortion. Just when you thought things couldn’t get worse, the bad guys dive even deeper. Eric Howes, KnowBe4’s Principal Lab Researcher, notified me of a new type of cyber attack now currently out there in the wild. It claims that the CIA…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Risks of Cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency was invented in the late 1990’s yet coins such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin have only existed for merely a decade. Despite Bitcoin being the early front runner in the crypto world, there had been plenty of attempts at creating a centralized online currency with specific ledgers protected by encryptions. When Bitcoin took the…
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