by thelanzagroup | Mar 26, 2024 | Jeff Lanza's Blog
Bank Robber Willie Sutton was reported as to have said, when a reporter asked why he robbed banks, “Because that’s where the money is!” Willie denied it and said that the quote was made up by the reporter. As someone who has seen the devastating consequences of...
by thelanzagroup | Mar 26, 2024 | Jeff Lanza's Blog
“I remember the time I was kidnapped and they sent a piece of my finger to my father. He said he wanted more proof.” Rodney Dangerfield Back in the 1920s and 30s, old-school criminals made money through kidnapping – holding people for ransom until their demands...
by thelanzagroup | Mar 25, 2024 | Jeff Lanza's Blog
An actuary can tell you how many people between the ages of 50 and 60 will die this year. A Sicilian actuary will tell you their names. Actuarial science uses the laws of probability and statistics to predict the possibility of things happening in the future. Much of...
by thelanzagroup | Mar 25, 2024 | Jeff Lanza's Blog
The word “malware” is derived from two terms: “malicious” and “software.” Software is what operates the hardware, or physical components, of your computer. Malicious—well, you probably know what that means. Hateful, spiteful, mean, nasty, mischievous, and, well, you...
by thelanzagroup | Mar 25, 2024 | Jeff Lanza's Blog
In today’s interconnected world, cybercrime has become a pervasive issue that affects individuals and businesses alike. Cybercrime encompasses a range of illicit activities, from phishing scams and identity theft to ransomware attacks and data breaches. As...