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"Smart" consumer electronics may be gathering more information than you think

Thu, 19 Jan 2017 12:18:00 GMT

In a recent interview with Minnesota's KSTP Channel 5 News, Newberry Group's Chris Schulte explains how consumers who purchase "smart" products like phones, tvs and even thermostats may be exposing more of their personal information than desired.

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http://kstp.com/news/household-tech-devices-organizations-learn-about-you-amazon-echo-technology/4365032/

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Free WiFi isn't Free. Find out how you are really paying for it

Tue, 11 Oct 2016 12:57:00 GMT

In a recent interview with Minnesota's KSTP Channel 5 News, Newberry Group's Chris Schulte explains how consumers of free WiFi are indirectly paying for this service through the unsecure connections.

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http://kstp.com/news/free-public-wi-fi-cost-data-mall-of-america/4261753/?cat=1

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Newberry explains why Hackers are a threat to all - not just big corporations.

Mon, 26 Sep 2016 11:49:00 GMT

In an interview with CBS affilliate WCCO in Minnesota, Newberry Group's Sr. Forensic Consultant Christopher Schulte explains that it is very easy for a maliciouis hacker to break into your home or business computer and steal data such as your banking or tax information that you think is protected. He also offers easy tips to help minimize this from happening.

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http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2016/09/21/good-question-hackers/

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Newberry Group Explains Effects How Net Neutrality Laws Affect You

Wed, 22 Jun 2016 17:12:00 GMT

Sr. Forensics Consultant Christopher Schulte talks to Minneapolis' Channel 5 News about a recent Court of Appeals decision which upholds the concept of Net Neutrality. Net Neutrality is the idea that Internet service providers (ISPs) must allow access to all sites and services on the internet without favoring certain websites or internet traffic. This is a good thing for everyone who uses the internet to shop, surf the web, and communicate with others.

The cable and telecom industries argue that they should be able to throttle traffic and charge consumers more for access to certain sites. This would have a dramatic impact on every business that uses the internet.

For example, if a business relies on videoconferencing for communication, it could be charged more to use this technology. Or perhaps an ISP has a deal with Skype allowing access for that product but not a competitor such as Apple's FaceTime.

The continued classification of broadband access as a utility has a positive impact for all internet users. If ISPs are allowed to send traffic to one service but not another, they are able to effectively create "winners and losers" on a whim, rather than allowing a marketplace of ideas to determine that outcome. If an ISP was able to block traffic to YouTube when it was first brought online, we would likely not enjoy the numerous streaming content services that are available online today.

FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler said in a statement following the ruling, "Today’s ruling is a victory for consumers and innovators who deserve unfettered access to the entire Web, and it ensures the Internet remains a platform for unparalleled innovation, free expression and economic growth."

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http://kstp.com/national/net-neutrality-rules/4168314/
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Newberry Group Provides Explanation of "Cellphone Swatting" Techniques

Mon, 06 Jun 2016 15:19:00 GMT

Sr. Forensics Consultant Christopher Schulte talks to Minneapolis' Channel 5 News about how the act of "swatting" can be used to hoax bomb threats simultaneously around the globe.

In a recent interview with Minneapolis/St. Paul ABC affiliate KSTP-5 News, Mr. Shulte demonstrates how easy it is to spoof telephones when making calls. Calls of this type can cover up the real perpetrator.

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http://kstp.com/news/bomb-threats-shut-down-schools-minnesota-swatting-cell-phone/4148836/
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Newberry Group Provides Clarity on FBI / Apple case Over Hacking a Terrorist's iPhone

Mon, 22 Feb 2016 11:43:00 GMT

Newberry Groups Sr. Consultant, Chris Shulte provides clarity over Apple's refusal to honor a recent FBI request to hack into the iPhone of one of the San Bernadino terrorists.

In a recent interview with Minneapolis/St. Paul NBC affiliate KARE-11 News, Mr. Shulte explains that while the premise of the FBI request may seem like an easy request to support, the ramifications may very well outweigh the results of this one request.

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http://www.kare11.com/news/local-lawyer-weighs-in-on-iphone-dispute/45662741
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Newberry Security Expert Interviewed on St. Louis KSDK 5 News

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 11:20:00 GMT

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Diane McClain, Operations Manager for Newberry’s Cyber Security Practice, was interviewed on December 21st, 2011 by St. Louis KSDK 5 News about how to guard against email phishing scams. Diane explains how constant vigilance is the key to avoiding a malicious link embedded in an email.

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http://www.ksdk.com/life/programming/local/tisl/article/292294/97/How-to-guard-against-phishing-email-scams

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Newberry Group Announces cmdLabs Merger Completion

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 GMT

Newberry Group, Inc., a nationally-recognized cyber security and IT services firm, announces the completion of the merger between Newberry Group, Inc. and cmdLabs, LLC, Newberry’s wholly-owned subsidiary. The cmdLabs portfolio of digital forensics and incident response services is now offered under the Newberry Group portfolio.
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