The BlackCloak desktop application is due to be updated next week. It's important to download these updates to ensure our application is working to the best of its capabilities.
You may be asked to enter your password to download the update. If you see this box appear, please enter the password for your computer, not your BlackCloak PIN. If you have any questions, please contact the BlackCloak Concierge team.
Cybersecurity Alerts
News Worth Noting:
Questions Arise Over iPhone NameDrop Feature - Law enforcement expressed their concerns over the NameDrop feature that was included in iOS17. Despite the fact it's turned on by default, the actual security risk the feature presents may be in fact quite low, as it requires the user to actively share any information. If you have any questions about how this feature may affect yourself, or your family, please schedule a call with the BlackCloak concierge team and our staff will answer your questions.
Every year presents challenges for cybersecurity professionals, and 2023 was no exception. Take a look back at some of the most important cybersecurity stories that took place over the past year.
Data Broker Removal Services: A Necessity for Cybersecurity for Active Duty Military
Our nation's servicemen and servicewomen sacrifice a lot to protect us, both here and overseas. They are in the line of danger when on duty, but unfortunately, that is not the only arena where they are in harm's way.
The personal information of U.S. military personnel is readily available for anyone to purchase, and can be done so through legal means via data brokers. In this blog, learn how this data can be obtained from data brokers, and why data broker removal is vital for active duty personnel.
BlackCloak is attending the Data Connectors event in Dallas this December. If you or your colleagues are attending this event, please let us know by responding to this email.
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