Below you'll find a list of all posts from July, 2015
Investigation widens, bringing more systems under review Fiat Chrysler’s recall of 1.4 million vehicles due to a flaw in its Uconnect “infotainment” system that could allow hackers to remotely control braking and acceleration was big news thanks to the scare factor and widespread nature of the problem, but it may …
A scary series of security flaws raises serious questions Brinks has a reputation as a trusted name in security, but the findings of a pair of security researchers may crack that wide open. Daniel Petro and Oscar Salazar of security company Bishop Fox decided to take a look at Brinks’ …
When it comes to hacks think “when,” not “if” Our smartphones are veritable treasure troves of valuable information, yet they’re also one of the least-protected devices we use on a regular basis. Hacking phones is becoming more profitable by the minute, and the number of threats appearing is directly related. …
Success brings dangers of its own English playwright, poet, and literary critic Ben Jonson was considered second only to Shakespeare for his contributions to the stage in the late 1500’s and early 1600’s. He was also a cunning humorist, and, as so many others who are talented in the comedy …
New hire for NY firm turns heads Former Congressman Anthony Weiner became the namesake of our Weiner Awards thanks to his repeated demonstration of a keen ability to sink his own reputation ship via a multitude of communications platforms. Now, in a turn of events that reads like the start …
Reporters uncover stats the search giant’s been reluctant to share European courts have determined that the ability to remove Google search results is a matter of privacy, and although it’s been firmly contested in the U.S., the “right to be forgotten” has become a regular part of European law. While …
If you don’t like the names stakeholders use to describe your organization, do something about it Jennifer Lee Carrell’s career has spanned academia, reporting, theater, and three novels. And, judging by today’s Crisis Management quotable, she’s gained some experience in both dealing with people and telling it like it is …
Jonathan Bernstein shares his take on the intersection of crisis management and cyberbullying Whether it’s nuisance behavior like derailing social media conversations or more serious attacks such as releasing personal information and sabotaging review sites, cyberbullying can, and does, create crises. In a video presentation for the American Veterinary Medical …
Putting figures to the phenomenon Our friend Chris Syme shared the below infographic, created by Overdrive Interactive to celebrate Social Media Day 2015, and we knew we had to pass it on to our readers here. It’s common knowledge that social media’s been growing at a rapid clip, but when …
A self-inflicted crisis for O, The Oprah Magazine Failing to meet stakeholder expectations is an almost-certain way to create a crisis. O, The Oprah Magazine, found this out firsthand after creative director Adam Classman responded to a reader’s question, “Can I pull off a crop top?”, by writing, “If (and …
A growing concern among business owners Cyberbullying has grown from a niche subject into a hot topic over the past few years. While initial discussion of cyberbullying focused on interactions between young people, today businesses can be, and are being, cyberbullied on an increasingly regular basis. What does cyberbullying look …
Know the communication tools your stakeholders prefer Knowing how whatever audience you’re trying to communicate with is using social media is an essential part of crisis management today. Let this infographic by DocStoc get you started on some crucial learning that will help you get your message out when the …
