Ryan Chiavetta

BlackCloak | Protect Your Digital Life™

Whenever personal information is exposed in a data breach, it’s highly recommended that you take immediate action to protect yourself from harm. This is perhaps most applicable whenever a Social Security number is compromised in a cyberattack. While a password can easily be changed and multi-factor authentication can be set ... Read More

It’s always better to be safe than sorry. It’s an adage that can keep you out of a lot of trouble, and it’s definitely one to take seriously when discussing cyberthreats. A person’s digital life is incredibly important, and the dangers one faces when their digital life is compromised can ... Read More

It may seem difficult to track all of the different cyber scams deployed by bad actors in the digital space. These threats can be entirely new scams developed by cybercriminals, or are evolved forms of preexisting attacks. You may end up asking yourself, how can I keep myself up-to-date on ... Read More

A key attribute to keep in mind when your information is caught up in a data breach is vigilance.  The damage you may face following a data breach will likely not appear immediately after the breach is discovered or reported. Cybercriminals may sit on your stolen information for an extended ... Read More

The travel season is almost upon us, but now is not the time for your cyber hygiene to go on vacation. Cybercriminals are always on the hunt for ways to steal your valuable, personal data, and their attacks sometimes shift depending on the time of the year. Phishing emails may ... Read More

Exit Planning is the strategic process of preparing for the eventual transfer or sale of a business. It takes into account the business owner’s personal and financial goals and involves decisions and actions that enable a smooth and organized exit from the business.  Exit planning presents a challenging time for ... Read More

When you think about who is behind a data breach, your mind probably swings towards the stock photo of a person wearing a black hoodie menacingly hovering over a laptop in a black room, waiting to steal your money and valuable sensitive data. In reality, however, most data breaches are ... Read More

It’s rare to see a data breach study observers call a “mixed bag.” Normally, reports on data breaches are grim, touting how each year was a record high for the number of data breach incidents and victims, so when one of those figures goes down, it’s as close to good ... Read More

Cybercrime continues to be costly to victims, and the amount lost to these scams continues to climb year after year. In the FTC’s latest report, the agency found U.S. citizens lost $1.1 billion to impersonation scams in 2023. The figure is three times higher than the amount lost to similar ... Read More

Cybercriminals may have different reasons for conducting cyberattacks, but the number one reason above all else is to make money. The reason why these incidents are so common is due to the fact that cyberattacks can be incredibly lucrative for bad actors. In its 2023 Internet Crime Report, the FBI’s ... Read More