Maryanne ChiribogaWhen nonprofits think about cybersecurity, they often picture complex firewalls and expensive antivirus software. While those are important, some of the most effective security measures have nothing to do with high-tech software and everything to do with practical, human-centered habits. True community defense starts with basic data hygiene. Here are five real-world security steps every […]
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Maryanne ChiribogaEvery nonprofit has one: a closet or corner of a basement filled with old, forgotten technology. A stack of beige desktop towers from 2008, a box of old company cell phones, a few tablets with cracked screens. It feels wasteful to throw them out, but what do you do with them? Most organizations see this […]
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Maryanne ChiribogaYou’ve dragged your old files to the recycling bin and clicked “Empty.” You even performed a “factory reset” on your old phone. That data is gone forever, right? Wrong. For data thieves, a “deleted” file is an unlocked door. Standard deletion and basic resets simply remove the pointers to your data, leaving the actual information […]
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Maryanne ChiribogaHere’s a terrifying thought: every time an old laptop, phone, or tablet is thrown in a recycling bin without being properly sanitized, it’s not just an environmental risk. It’s a potential goldmine for organized crime. Fraud and identity theft losses have skyrocketed, reaching an all-time high of $12.7 billion in 2024. While we’re all looking […]
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