Tag archives: Email

You’re Uninvited: Managing Unauthorized Third Party Access

By Jeff Pettit (US) on October 26, 2016 Posted in General, Privacy

Most people would not bring along a group of uninvited strangers to a dinner party or, even worse, a wedding. Society has certain expectations around attendance, guest lists, RSVPs, and the like. And yet, in the digital realm, these social norms may not have the same effect. What can be done about digital party crashers? … Continue reading

Social engineering fraud

By Erik Janitens (US) on March 1, 2016 Posted in Security

What is social engineering fraud? Social engineering fraud is defined as the art of influencing people to disclose sensitive information or granting the fraudster unauthorized access. As opposed to exploiting a secure computer system to access information, criminals are now exploiting a person’s trust through avenues such as email, social media, and mobile apps. While … Continue reading

NLRB to reconsider legality of employer email use policies

By Heather Sherrod on May 15, 2014 Posted in Employment and labor

The National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) is reconsidering whether companies may lawfully maintain policies that prohibit employees from using company e-mail and electronic communications systems for personal use. In 2007, the NLRB ruled that employees have no statutory right to use their employer’s e-mail system for Section 7 purposes. Section 7 protects an employee’s right … Continue reading

Passwords & Social Media

By Seth Jaffe (US) on January 2, 2013 Posted in Security

An employee’s personal social media page may offer prospective hackers a backdoor into company protected information. Many companies are moving towards lengthy and complex passwords, which has placed additional strain on password recovery procedures. Many of these “forgot password” security procedures ask for pseudo personal information such as a user’s high school mascot or mother’s … Continue reading