Posts made in July 2021

Cryptocurrency Investment: Five Personal Finance Experts to Follow for Perfect Advice

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There is much one must know to avoid facing trouble in the domain of cryptocurrency. Hence, it is vital to explore more about this new currency. Finance experts like Saijal Patel, can be your best guide when it comes to cryptocurrency advice. Whether you follow these experts or explore sites like Bitcoin Buyer, you can gain valuable insight. Check out the top five personal finance experts to follow before investing in digital currency:

1). Jeremy Schneider

Jeremy is one of the most senior Bitcoin experts, having been involved with the industry from the first day. He learned about cryptocurrency in 2010 and after thinking for half an hour, Jeremy finally decided to procure BTC. Jeremy warns against investing because of fear of missing out (FOMO) pressure. Rather, Jeremy reminds people of two rules when it comes to making money by investing in cryptocurrency: think twice before investing, and go safe in their games. Today, his net worth comes to around 4.1 million dollars.

2). Jully-Alma Taveras

Jully is called the Investing Latina on the internet. She aims to diversify the entire holdings of digital currency assets. People are starting up to learn more about the digital coin, claims Jully, yet not all are required to put their money into cryptocurrency. Jully feels that one’s cryptocurrency assets should comprise of a wide range of profiles. She also recommends people try only the two, main digital currencies for now. When we compare digital currencies to traditional ones, some cryptocurrencies can miss the mark.

3). Kiana Danial

Kiana Danial is also known as the Invest Diva. She began keeping an eye over the digital currency market in 2016, and began putting her money into the market in 2018. Danial has been active on Instagram, on which she discusses investing on goals and objectives. Kiana claims that BTC is not a lottery ticket to make loads of money in a year. She feels that one should research and check out potential risks before investing their money.

4). Marc Russell

Mark, better known as Betterwallet on Instagram, loves to stick to the basic rules of investing. He says that long-term and boring kinds of strategies do not often work, and that they require too much focus. At the same time, Mark also recommends considering what your personal long-term goal is. He claims that a majority of asset distribution deals (which include a proper blend of bonds, stocks, and alternatives) are simple and make everyone a long-term investor. He recommends that veterans start first with 5 percent investment allocation, and then proceed to with 10 percent allocations with caution.

5). Humphrey Yang

Humphrey Yang creates TikToks and YouTube videos concerning investing. He strongly advocates for index funds. Humphrey recommends that investors put money into these index funds and check them on a yearly basis. Furthermore, Yang calls people to avoid any speculative investments. He recommends only putting a small amount of money into an investment, and then proceeding gradually to see that your money is moving in the right direction.

Storm Ford Signs with LVRN and Warner Chappel

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Artist, singer, and songwriter, Storm Ford has signed a publishing deal with Atlanta-based label Love Renaissance (LVRN) and Warner Chappel.

On the special signing, Ford shares “LVRN just makes sense. It feels right. In some ways I feel like they’ve courted me as a writer; they pushed me creatively & taught me important lessons about this industry whether they intended to or not. And they’ve made me feel welcomed into the family they’ve created. Justice (Baiden) is ‘goated’ for doing those IG Live talent shows. That really changed my life.”

This announcement today stems directly from the connection Storm made with Founder/Head of A&R at LVRN, Justice Baiden, during his Instagram Live songwriter talent search where Storm blew him and the viewing audience away, performing her own acoustic songs in her Grandma’s kitchen. During the beginning of quarantine, as many turned to hosting open mics and competitions on Instagram Live, Storm seized her opportunity and claimed her moment. The rising star dominated Instagram, winning a competition curated by media personality Scottie Beam and performing on the United Masters’ Instagram Live, where she then received an invite to sing on the NBA’s weekly artist competition via the NBA Instagram account. Music mavens T-Pain and Anthony Hamilton, who were selected as judges, praised Ford for her distinct sound and budding success.

In October 2020, after further developing a relationship with the label, Storm was invited to participate in LVRN’s month-long songwriting camp in Atlanta. She knew it was the opportunity she dreamed of to take the next step in her career. With her guitar and two suitcases full of her most important belongings, Storm made the permanent move to Atlanta. Since making the move she has already left her mark on the city, amassing co-signs from the likes of Diddy, London on da Track, MikeWill Made-It, and more.

Home to an array of breakout artists from the likes of Summer Walker and 6lack to Shelly (fka DRAM) and Westside Boogie, Ford makes history as the first and only songwriter signed to the trailblazing label under LVRN’s new publishing partnership with Warner Chappel. No stranger to making waves in the industry for some time now, Ford is most known as an artist, having released two independent projects and is currently recording for her third. Highest Mountain was unveiled in 2018 as a deeply personal project, detailing the peaks and valleys of various loves. Her most recent body of work In the Moment: A Process, was released in 2019 as a unique, soulful collection of voice notes and demos reflecting on growth and the internal Process.

More recently, Storm was invited to the HBO’s hit series’ Insecure season five writing camp under Issa Rae’s music conglomerate Readio.

About Storm Ford

Storm Ford is a 21-year-old R&B/Soul singer-songwriter from Providence, Rhode Island. Her honest and poetic lyricism invites listeners to heal and grow from past relationships, old wounds or just the challenges of life. Her two projects, Highest Mountain, released on Valentine’s day of 2018, and In the Moment: A Process, released in November of 2019, are full of ideas, representing Ford’s journey towards self-love and acceptance of the things we can’t change. Family, love, lust, hurt, and healing are themes that weave their ways through Storm’s music and what has inspired her audience to connect so deeply, not just with her gift, but with Storm as an artist. Storm’s music has saved lives and she hopes to continue that healing work with her next project which she is currently recording for.

ASTON MARTIN VALKYRIE DECLARED MICHELIN’S SHOWSTOPPER

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The Aston Martin Valkyrie hypercar was voted winner of the illustrious Michelin Supercar Paddock Showstopper of the Festival at FOS
The all-electric Rimac Nevera hypercar and the bespoke Glickenhaus SCG 004S road car were runners up
Showstopper Award judges Jodie Kidd, Frank Stephenson, Mr JWW and Mike Fernie commended the Valkyrie’s design and pursuit of function over form, making it an instant winner
The Michelin Supercar Paddock stage saw a host of special guests and celebrities including Jenson Button, Olly Gavin, James Glickenhaus, Marek Reichman, Paul Swift, Colin Turkington, Darren Turner, Andy Wallace, Oli Webb and Matt Windle
Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport, Corvette C8, Koenigsegg Regera, Ford Mach-E 1400, Ferrari SF90 and the all-new Lotus Emira were among the star cars on the Paddock stage

The all-new Aston Martin Valkyrie hypercar has been declared the Michelin Supercar Paddock Showstopper of the Festival at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed.

The Michelin Supercar Paddock Showstopper award was presented to Darren Turner, Marek Reichman and the Aston Martin Valkyrie team by judges Jodie Kidd, legendary designer Frank Stephenson, Mr JWW and DriveTribe’s Mike Fernie.

Chosen for its pursuit of function over form, the judges were impressed with the hypercar’s impeccable road-going credentials, as well as its striking aerodynamic design and mind-blowing performance.

The Aston Martin Valkyrie made its global dynamic debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed and is the first hypercar the legendary British marque has ever produced. The name of the car intentionally evokes images of an otherworldly power, and its performance lives up to that billing. Featuring a huge 6.5-litre V12 hybrid engine capable of delivering 1160 horsepower in a car which is exceptionally lightweight—its 100% carbon fibre chassis and body weigh just over 1,000 kilograms—helping it achieve better than a 1:1 power to weight ratio.

The hypercar takes design and engineering cues from Formula One racing, thanks to collaborative input from Red Bull Racing’s legendary design guru Adrian Newey. The aerodynamics around the car were designed to give F1 standard of performance, downforce and handling. Capable of reaching 0-62mph in a blistering 2.5 seconds, the Valkyrie has an astonishing top speed in excess of 250mph.

The Glickenhaus 004S and the Rimac Nevera were runners up of the Michelin Supercar Paddock Showstopper Award.

Owner Dr. Cecilia Muldoon drove the Glickenhaus SCG 0004S for the first time on the Goodwood Hillclimb and came straight to the Paddock stage to showcase the unique and wonderful supercar. With a supercharged V8 delivering 650bhp, the three-seater with a central driving position and includes some amenities rare in the world of track cars, including air conditioning, Bluetooth speakers and a backup camera.

On the Michelin Supercar Paddock Stage James Glickenhaus described the car as “a road car born on the track.” Judges were extremely impressed with the car’s bespoke design, both inside and out, coupled with the vehicle’s performance and rarity. They felt it was unique and worthy of being a Showstopper finalist.

The judges were also blown away by the outstanding all-electric Rimac Nevera. The Croatian hypercar was a runner up for the award. It produces a staggering 1914 horsepower and can accelerate from 0 to 100 kph in 1.97 seconds, and from 0 to 300 kph in 9.3 seconds. Each of the Nevera’s wheels are driven by their own electric motor, and each wheel’s torque is automatically adjusted for improved handling.

Other automotive highlights from the Michelin live stage include, Lotus (Emira), Bugatti (Pur Sport), Ferrari (SF90), Porsche (GT3), Zenvo (TSR-S), Callum Design (Vanquish 25), Ford (Mach-E 1400), Corvette (C8), Mini (ePacesetter), BMW (2 Series), Mission H24 (LMPH2G), Koenigsegg (Regera), Everrati (964), The Little Car Company (Baby Bugatti).

Working alongside General Motors for the debut of the all-new RHD Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, Michelin had five-time 24 Hours of Le Mans winner and Corvette Ambassador, Oliver Gavin, on the live stage to reveal the model ahead of its first-ever run up the hill. The Supercar Paddock also saw a number of guest appearances talking to presenters Vicki Butler-Henderson and Tim Harvey, including Jenson Button, Oli Webb, Andy Wallace, James Pickford, Colin Turkington, Paul O’Neill, Darren Turner, Caffeine & Machine’s Phil McGovern and Dan Macken, Charlie Cooper, Richard Westbrook, Paul Swift, Mazin and Nabil Naamo, Zach and Raziz.

KNUCKLEBONZ × CALICRAFT — AC/DC BRANDED BEERS

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KnuckleBonz^® and Calicraft Brewing Company^® announces its plans to launch a new music branded beverage line with two AC/DC officially licensed beers: AC/DC^® PWR UP Juicy IPA and AC/DC^® TNT Double IPA coming to select retail in late summer of 2021.

We are excited to announce this is the first in a series of AC/DC branded beers to be featured in this unique collaboration to bring quality beverages to the music superfan.

Tap Room Release Event:

There will be a tap room release event in the San Francisco Bay Area the weekend of July 23-25, 2021, at the Calicraft headquarters/tap room located at 2700 Mitchell Drive, Walnut Creek, CA. Click HERE for more details.

16 oz Collector’s Edition Cans:

Featured in a 16 oz collector’s edition AC/DC can, this sustainably and specially crafted beer will be available through the Reyes Distribution network that sells to retail partners such as Raley’s, WholeFoods and more.

Availability is slated for mid-September 2021, in select retail outlets throughout CA and AZ. Online ordering will be available as individual states allow.

AC/DC^® PWR UP Juicy IPA (6.66%) mixes the tropical hop punch of hazy IPAs with the balance of West Coast IPAs. A blend of Australian Galaxy Hops and American Citra Hops bring massive flavors of bright passionfruit, ripe peaches and juicy mandarin. Inspired by the newest AC/DC album, AC/DC^® PWR UP Juicy IPA combines new school vibes with old school cool.

AC/DC^® TNT Double IPA (8.2%) is a modern take on a classic style. We blend a mix of Australian Cascade, American Cascade and Simcoe to create a big, bold 8.2% Double IPA. Flavors of fresh cut grapefruit, sweet mango and fresh pine explode out of the glass. Inspired by the first international AC/DC album – AC/DC^® TNT Double IPA proves that classics never go out of style.

“We are beyond excited to be collaborating with Calicraft on a new line of craft beers for music superfans,” says Tony Simerman, CEO of KnuckleBonz, Inc. “Many of the bands we have worked with in the Rock Iconz® and 3D Vinyl® Series will be coming to the new beverage line. There’s not a better band than AC/DC to kick this off.”

Calicraft and KnuckleBonz, Inc. were both founded on values of creating true artistry through custom crafted product. This is a special joint effort to create a specialized beverage line for true music enthusiasts. Both companies are honored to have AC/DC participate as THE craft beer to launch this line.

“Over the years, we’ve always stood for collaborations that go beyond beer. We value community and the arts. As music enthusiasts, we could not be more excited to work with our friends at KnuckleBonz and some of the most influential and groundbreaking musicians in history,” says Blaine Landberg, CEO of Calicraft Beverage Co. “Our collaboration is inspired by the band and is designed to be paired with their music. Great music and great beer – there is no better pairing!”

G-SHOCK RELEASES NEW MASTER OF G TIMEPIECES

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Today, Casio announces the latest additions to its popular G-SHOCK Master of G series, featuring two updated models dressed in black and gray colorways. The GRAVITYMASTER GRB200-1B arrives in all-black while the MUDMASTER GGB100-8A features a two-tone gray and black design. The new models are built to withstand the harshest environments and provide G-SHOCK‘s level of high performance with a Carbon Core Guard structure and carbon fiber insert bezels to provide the ultimate in functionality and shock resistance in a lightweight case.

The GRAVITYMASTER GRB200-1B is designed for aviation professionals and delivers essential functions and accuracy required for pilots. Its unique design features large buttons for easy operation while wearing gloves. As part of the MUDMASTER line-up, the GGB100-8A is ideal for those working in harsh rubble, and sandy conditions; the mud and debris resistant structure with large textured buttons for slip-resistance provides functionality when in severe environments.

The updated GGB100 and GRB200 boast one of the pinnacles of G-SHOCK’s technology and functionality, Quad Sensors provide compass, thermometer, altimeter/barometer, and step tracker, as well as Bluetooth Connectivity via the G-SHOCK Connected app for automatic time adjustment, world time, mission log function and more. Both models come with a two-year battery, Super LED light, 5 alarms, a 1/100 stopwatch and more.

The GGB100-8A retails for $380, and the GRB200-1B retails for $350, both will be available in July at select G-SHOCK retailers, G-SHOCK Soho Store and gshock.com.

WALK THE MOON — CAN YOU HANDLE MY LOVE??

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Critically acclaimed band WALK THE MOON return today with an exciting drop of three new songs. First single “Can You Handle My Love??” which was a collaboration between WTM, Tommy English (BORNS, Kacey Musgraves, Andrew McMahon) and K.Flay and produced by Tommy English and Mike Crossey comes alongside a colorful and dynamic music video which was shot in Los Angeles last month. You can listen to the new single HERE. You can watch the accompanying music video HERE.

Tonight, the band will be performing “Can You Handle My Love??” on NBC’s Late Night with Seth Meyers.

Alongside “Can You Handle My Love??” comes new tracks “Giants” and “I’m Good” rounding out the first new taste of WALK THE MOON music in over a year. You can stream the band’s other new releases HERE. The band has been in the studio, working remotely in many cases, finishing up their highly anticipated fourth studio album titled HEIGHTS which will be released this fall 2021. With the band members separated from each other and from their producers, they often collaborated virtually, building this new body of work in a way they never have before.

“‘Can You Handle My Love??’ is a song about how trying to be perfect is totally ridiculous. Whoever hears these songs, I want them to be reminded of what they love about life.” —Nicholas Petricca, Lead Singer

WALK THE MOON will be hitting the road this fall on their “Dream Plane” tour which kicks off September 20^th, 2021 in Tampa, FL. Tickets will be on sale to the public on Friday, July 16th at 10am local time. To purchase tickets go HERE.

Questlove Supreme Debuts New Episode

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Acclaimed music & pop culture-based iHeart Podcast Series, Questlove Supreme, today debuts newest episode featuring acclaimed music producer Mark Ronson. Questlove Supreme’s July programming kicked off last week with an interview with iconic comedian Gina Yashere. Additional upcoming guests this month include rock duo Sleater-Kinney & Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Howard Hewett

Listen to this week’s episode with Mark Ronson HERE

Prior guests on Questlove Supreme have included Mariah Carey, Zoe Kravitz, James Taylor, Seth Rogan, Estelle, Jimmy Fallon, Kurtis Blow and several others. It was announced earlier this year that Questlove Supreme is rolling out Classic Episodes from years past on Mondays. These episodes will include conversations with Michelle Obama, Cree Summer, Lenny Kravitz, Chris Rock, Maya Rudolph, Weird Al and many more. Check them out HERE.

Questlove Supreme is a fun, irreverent and educational weekly podcast that digs deep into the stories of musical legends and cultural icons in a way that only Questlove and Team Supreme can deliver. Each episode is driven by conversation ranging from the guest’s origins (along with a few never-before-revealed secrets to their success) to their life passions and current projects. Additional hosts on the series include renowned and award-winning on-air personality and music commentator Laiya St.Clair, GRAMMY Award-nominated rapper/singer Phonte Coleman, GRAMMY, Tony and Emmy award winning music director “Unpaid” Bill Shermanand engineer for Questlove, The Roots, The Tonight Show and Elvis Costello “Suga” Steve Mandel.

CIRCOLOCO REVEALS US TOUR LINEUPS

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CircoLoco New York on Halloween Weekend — Featuring Black Coffee, Virgil Abloh, The Martinez Brothers, DJ Tennis, Damian Lazarus, Michael Bibi, Perel, Mink and Chloé Caillet on October 29 + 30

CircoLoco Art Basel Miami — Featuring Tale of Us, Damian Lazarus and Seth Troxler on December 3

CircoLoco Los Angeles — With Virgil Abloh, Tale of Us, Seth Troxler and Perel on December 4

Tickets Now Available: NYC | MIA | LA

CircoLoco is breaking new ground in 2021; the revered party just announced the launch of its record label, CircoLoco Records, and has now revealed the artists joining them for their first overseas tour in over a year in partnership with longtime promoter partners Teksupport. Black Coffee, Virgil Abloh, Tale of Us, The Martinez Brothers, Seth Troxler, Damian Lazarus, Michael Bibi, Perel, Chloé Caillet and Mink are set to provide world class soundtracking across the brand’s touchdowns in New York, Miami and Los Angeles.

New York will be the first to host a CircoLoco takeover, running two nights during Halloween Weekend in an undisclosed Brooklyn warehouse location. South African superstar and Grammy nominee Black Coffee will take on headlining duties on Friday, October 29. He’ll be accompanied by Off-White leader Virgil Abloh, Life and Death owner DJ Tennis, and PVBLIC XCESS’ Chloé Caillet. The following night, Cuttin’ Headz bosses and IMG signees The Martinez Brothers take the stage alongside Crosstown Rebels founder Damian Lazarus, Solid Grooves’ Michael Bibi, DFA and Running Back’s Perel, and Mink.

Virgil Abloh, Damian Lazarus and Perel will hit the road with CircoLoco as it journeys South and West. Come the party’s anticipated Art Basel Miami debut, the brand will reunite with Damian Lazarus, a crowd favorite in the city for his iconic Get Lost marathons. Fellow icons Seth Troxler and Tale of Us will also join CircoLoco for its Miami festivities, before heading West to Los Angeles for its day-into-night bacchanale. It is there that Virgil Abloh and Perel will also make their return to the CircoLoco stage, treating guests to golden hour performances for the ages.

CircoLoco is one of underground dance music’s longest running brands, representing house and techno for over 20 years through its parties at Ibiza’s DC10 and around the world. As its reputation has grown, CircoLoco’s dance floor has become a principal intersection between underground dance music and elements of fashion, art and wider culture.

The recent launch of CircoLoco Records saw CircoLoco partner with acclaimed video game creator, Rockstar Games, with the goal of fusing the physical and digital worlds of entertainment to support and elevate dance music culture worldwide. The label’s first release is the Monday Dreamin’ compilation which dropped on July 9 and showcased contributions from visionaries and icons from every era of CircoLoco’s 20-year party history with new releases from Carl Craig, Luciano, Seth Troxler, Dixon Moodymann and Kerri Chandler, as well as cuts from artists that point to the future of dance music, including Sama Abdulhadi, Lost Souls of Saturn ft. TOKiMONSTA, Red Axes and many more.

CircoLoco North America 2021 Dates:

CircoLoco New York – October 29 and 30 – Halloween Weekend

Black Coffee

Chloé Caillet

Damian Lazarus

DJ Tennis

The Martinez Brothers

Michael Bibi

Mink

Perel

Virgil Abloh

CircoLoco Miami – Dec 3 – Art Basel Weekend – Day Time, Open Air

Damian Lazarus

Seth Troxler

Tale of Us

Special Guests TBA

CircoLoco LA – Dec 4 -Day Time, Open Air

Perel

Seth Troxler

Tale of Us

Virgil Abloh

Monday Dreamin’ Compilation: Released on July 9

Featured artists

Lost Souls Of Saturn & TOKiMONSTA
Rampa
Moodymann
Butch
Margaret Dygas
Carl Craig
Deichkind
Adam Beyer
tINI
Jamie Jones
Seth Troxler
Tale Of Us
Sama’ Abdulhadi
Luciano
DJ Tennis
Mano Le Tough
Kerri Chandler
Damian Lazarus
Bedouin
Red Axes

Claire Rosinkranz Announces Tour

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Gen Z singer-songwriter Claire Rosinkranz announces the ‘Claire Rosinkranz Tour’ for this Fall 2021. The tour is in support of her recently released sophomore EP, 6 Of A Billion – listen HERE!

The tour kicks off November 7 in San Francisco, with stops in major cities including Los Angeles and Chicago before ending in New York on November 17. Spotify Fan First: Tour Pre-sale begins today, July 14 at 9AM Local Time, and general on-sale begins this Friday, July 16 at 10AM Local Time. Get tickets and more information HERE.

Southern California singer, songwriter, ballerina, and multi-instrumentalist Claire Rosinkranz grafts the Gen-Z coming-of-age experience onto quirky D.I.Y. soundscapes often cooked up by her dad in the garage. Within a year, the 17-year-old phenomenon has eclipsed over half-a-billion total streams and received widespread acclaim courtesy of Rolling Stone, Variety, Coup de Main, Buzzfeed, Genius, and more. OnesToWatch championed her as one of its “Top Artists To Watch in 2021,” while New York Times and Billboard named her breakout anthem “Backyard Boy” among “The Best Songs of 2020.” Speaking of “Backyard Boy,” it inspired over 3 million TikTok videos and fueled the trailer for Amazon’s The Map of Tiny Perfect Things. Along the way, she collaborated with the likes of Jeremy Zucker, Role Model, and Clinton Kane and earned the support of Olivia Rodrigo, Tai Verdes, Lexi Jayde, and 347aidan. Now, she presents an unfiltered perspective on being a teen through her 2021 sophomore EP introduced by the lead single “Frankenstein.”

Concentric Q×A

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In the current age of digital technology, car owners are being forced to consider their vehicle’s susceptibility to ransomware attacks. These malicious cyber-attacks can expose your personal data to online hackers. However, there are certain measures that car owners can take to help prevent security breaches. Proactive car owners are utilizing services like Concentric to safeguard their technology and online identity. 360 Magazine spoke with Laura Hoffner, Chief of Staff at Concentric, and Sam Connour, Concentric Intern, about how to best practice car system security.

What steps can proactive car owners take to protect their vehicles from security threats and hackers?

First, understand that all digital property can be hacked.

Second, as a result, be conscious of what personal technology you connect to or tether with. Understand that if you connect your phone to your car via Bluetooth, someone hacking into your car will then result in vulnerability to your phone (and everything else connected to your phone such as your home Wi-Fi, addresses, credit cards.)

Third, ensure your vehicle’s software is up today. Car makers, like Tesla and Jeep, are known to push out patches for these potential holes hackers can access. Keeping your vehicle up to date will aid in that effort.

Finally, protect that vulnerability by being aware of the modifications you’re making to your vehicle’s software. Don’t let unknown devices connect to your car, and be wary of who has physical access to your vehicle

What makes a car susceptible to ransomware attacks?

Cars are now equal [in terms of susceptibility] to computers as a result of their connectivity capabilities both to the internet and to Bluetooth. If a car is connected to an insecure and unprotected internet connection, hackers are capable of installing malware into a vehicle’s operating or infotainment systems.

What models of cars are the most likely to encounter hacking/privacy issues?

Cars with self-driving capabilities, or features such as lane assist or automatic braking, are particularly at risk. But practically any vehicle made in the past 20 years can be hacked. Generally, vehicles [from] 2007 or newer run a higher risk of personal information being compromised. Car makers, with a warning from the FBI, are taking steps to beef up cybersecurity within their vehicles.

Should customers be weary of certain car brands when buying technology systems for their vehicles? How can consumers find quality retailers with safe car products?

Rather than it being a concern about specific car brands, consumers should instead educate themselves on the risk associated with these vulnerabilities and take proper protocol to mitigate those risks.

Can Concentric offer any services for car owners looking to safeguard their vehicles?

Concentric offers holistic security solutions for our clients. Included in that is a residential risk assessment that can identify specific concerns and vulnerabilities. This is where personal risk associated with property would be assessed, [as well as] physical and behavioral recommendations.

How did your experience as a Naval Intelligence Officer and in the Naval Reserves translate into your current role at Concentric?

Understanding the threat landscape both nationally and internationally– as well as the acknowledgement that we make both micro and macro decisions about risk daily– ultimately prepared me to understand the corporate security landscape. Holistically viewing a problem set and identifying creative solutions are [at] the core of Naval Intelligence, thus it wasn’t a large leap to bring that mindset over with me from the government side.

As Concentrics’ Chief of Staff, what is your best advice regarding car related security?

Car-related security advice is the same as all other security advice we have: educate yourself, your family, and your team to know what risk decisions you are making that have vast implications across your security vulnerability spectrum. Additionally, security is not something to think about when you’re in a crisis. Avoid or better prepare yourself for the crisis beforehand by taking steps to vastly reduce, or eliminate, your vulnerabilities to exploitation.