Scott Schaffer

Chief Information Security Officer, Blade Technologies, Inc. Chief Investigator, Watermark Labs ( Lover of ingenious solutions to problems.

[Scott Schaffer @sschaffer]

Good advice for all.

[Blade Technologies @bladetech]

Working from home is the new normal, but it is also risky. Learn more about managing IT risks in the work-from-home scenario- https://t.co/csdnZuXNfL

[Emily Manley @EmilyManleyTV]

About 20 states across the country are using an app through @Apple and @Android to notify someone if they’ve been exposed to #COVID19, but that app won’t work in Missouri.
The answer why. ⬇️⬇️ #moleg
https://t.co/lk0aVeOPAB

[Scott Schaffer @sschaffer]

Discussing the COVID killer in your pocket this evening on @FOX2now in the 6pm hour.

[Scott Schaffer @sschaffer]

Discussing #Ransomware, #nationalcybersecurityawarenessmonth, and more with @PERTZFOX this morning on @FOX2morning. https://t.co/k59vbtV3OC

[Scott Schaffer @sschaffer]

Have you ever negotiated with a bad actor in a #Ransomware situation? Do you know you may have violated Federal Law? Let's talk about it tomorrow morning at 7:15 on the @FOX2morning show.

[Blade Technologies @bladetech]

If you are a CIO our new series is a must watch. We kick things off with a review of compliance and how it WILL effect your company.

https://t.co/8Ba2pHmiTl

[Blade Technologies @bladetech]

If you think paying off the bad guys is the way to get out of a ransomware attack, think again.

Special Advisory from the US Department of Treasury:
https://t.co/N5u0LHIRgh

[Scott Schaffer @sschaffer]

Chatting about hidden spy cameras within hotel rooms and Airbnb-type accommodations and what you can do to search for them with @PERTZFOX on the @FOX2morning show: https://t.co/Vosv78uGCd

[Scott Schaffer @sschaffer]

For those of us who travel frequently, it is important to know what threats there are. Let's talk about two of them: spy cameras in hotel rooms and other accommodations and public USB charging stations tomorrow morning at 7:40 on the @FOX2morning show.

[Scott Schaffer @sschaffer]

Discussing Apple, #encryption, and the FBI with @PERTZFOX today on the @FOX2morning show: https://t.co/xcKup2aoUM

[Scott Schaffer @sschaffer]

So, what is the deal with Apple and their encrypting user data? How can the FBI obtain your backed-up data? If a backdoor for law enforcement is created, what does it mean to you? Let's talk about it tomorrow morning @ 7:15 on the @FOX2morning show.

[Scott Schaffer @sschaffer]

This is no joke and everyone should patch ASAP or risk data leakage.

[briankrebs @briankrebs]

NSA's advisory is here: https://t.co/jAk4mJU6wL CERT/CC's take: https://t.co/PKLbZrRJ9n

[Chris Krebs #Protect2020 @CISAKrebs]

Given recent developments, re-upping our statement from the summer.

Bottom line: time to brush up on Iranian TTPs and pay close attention to your critical systems, particularly ICS. Make sure you’re also watching third party accesses!

https://t.co/4G1P0WvjhS

[Scott Schaffer @sschaffer]

Federal agencies are investigating a #cyberattack against Pensacola, Florida which began around 1:30am Saturday morning.

[Scott Schaffer @sschaffer]

This scam is becoming very popular. Another angle is that they send you pictures of your "puppy" and ask for additional monies for "vaccinations" or similar. They will try and drain as much money out of their mark as they can. And you will not get a puppy in the end...

[FOX2 News in the AM @FOX2morning]

Avoid puppy scammers from bogus online pet sellers this holiday season #STL https://t.co/jm0i4CPZRy

[Scott Schaffer @sschaffer]

Always report any identity theft, successful or not, to the IC3 to help the #FBI and other government agencies understand the full breadth of the problem, and, just maybe, they will receive some additional funding to fight this scourge.

[FBI @FBI]

According to the @FTC, there were 444,602 reports of identity theft in 2018, but the number of identity theft victims is likely higher than publicly-reported statistics. You can report identity theft to the #FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) at https://t.co/MWss57C5gI.

[Scott Schaffer @sschaffer]

Guard that PIN!

[briankrebs @briankrebs]

Ever seen a hidden spy cam embedded into a gas pump? I hadn't either until this past week. Hidden cam + internal Bluetooth card skimmer found by Las Vegas police: https://t.co/eREa84zCkn Another reminder why it's not a great idea to use debit + PIN at the pump.

[Scott Schaffer @sschaffer]

This will be an interesting case to watch and could effect all of our #cyberliability insurance policies: https://t.co/nNeciurbKN

[Scott Schaffer @sschaffer]

Good advice. It is absolutely necessary to thoroughly vet your MSSP (and your MSP) vendor.

[Dark Reading @DarkReading]

In the Market for a MSSP? Ask These Questions First https://t.co/6rQia0JxZW by @JoanGoodchild #MSSP #cybersecurity #hiring #outsourcing

[Scott Schaffer @sschaffer]

This is a good way to either learn about this year's holiday scams, or to brush up on your existing knowledge.

[FBI @FBI]

Have questions about holiday scams and how to protect yourself while shopping this holiday season? Join @FBIWFO for a Twitter chat on Monday, 11/25, at 1pm ET. Tweet your questions using #AskFBIWFO. https://t.co/UjFJQ7CNLd