SIM2K

April's SIMformation is now available on our website, sim2k.com. We look at the 2023 National Cybersecurity Strategy plan recently released by the White House, and the four pillars of the plan. Plus, we have a copy of the full report if you want to get the in-depth discussion of the government's security focus. We also cover new, more sophisticated, cyber attacks believed to be coming from China, underscoring the need for a national security strategy. The bank failures have triggered cyber fraud attempts so we have tips on what to watch for and how to avoid being scammed. And, more than 1,000 tech experts have issued a warning on AI advancements and urge a pause in further development of AGI-5, which they fear could become sentient and think for itself.

Happy New Year! We kick off 2023 with a discussion of Tech Debt - deferring investments in technology that lead to business disruptions. We have seen two prime examples of this recently, between the Southwest Airlines scheduling collapse over the holidays, and the FAA grounding all flights for a day due to antiquated software. We also revisit the LastPass hack as new information indicates it might be worse than first thought, and also look at the Met Opera in NYC which had its ticketing taken down by an attack suspected to be from Russian sources. A new AI tool is being used to create malware by cybercriminals, and the Ohio Supreme Court ruled against a cyberinsurance claim stemming from a ransomware attack over a strict definition of "hardware." Finally, we have tips on how to improve your contact management on Android smartphones.