Dan Lounsbury

Salt Typhoon Part II: A Growing Threat in Cyber-Espionage

by Florida DanBusiness, Financial Health, Global, politics, Security, Strategic December 3, 2024December 3, 2024No Comments

Recent investigations and updates have shed more light on Salt Typhoon, a sophisticated Chinese state-sponsored hacking group that has been targeting critical telecommunications infrastructure and other sectors worldwide. The group’s activities, already labeled as one of the most severe cyber threats of the decade, continue to unfold with new revelations about their operations, methods, and …

The Russian Military, Nuclear Capabilities, and the Ukraine War: Rising Tensions Amid Long-Range Missile Strikes

by Florida DanBusiness, Global, politics, Security November 22, 2024November 22, 2024Comments are Disabled

Are we on the Brink of Nuclear War? As the war between Russia and Ukraine continues into its second year, the dynamics on the battlefield and the broader geopolitical implications remain fluid and contentious. One key development raising alarm is Ukraine’s reported use of U.S.-made long-range missiles to target locations inside Russia. This escalation has …

Salt Typhoon: A Storm is Coming

by Florida DanBusiness, Crypto, Financial Health, Global, Privacy, Security November 8, 2024November 8, 2024Comments are Disabled

In the evolving landscape of global cybersecurity, state-sponsored cyberattacks have emerged as a significant concern. Among the most sophisticated of these threat actors is Salt Typhoon, a Chinese state-sponsored advanced persistent threat (APT) group engaged in cyberespionage. Since its emergence in 2020, Salt Typhoon has targeted critical infrastructure, focusing primarily on telecommunications and internet service …

How will the Trump election victory impact our Economy?

by Florida DanBusiness, Financial Health, Global, politics November 6, 2024November 6, 2024Comments are Disabled

Waking up this morning for most American’s felt like a victory, or a punch in the gut. This election broke records for early voters as well as demographic splits in nearly every category. Let’s take a look at what matters; how will it impact the economy? As Donald Trump returns to office, investors, businesses, and …

Income Taxes: The Truth!

by Florida DanBusiness, Financial Health, politics October 31, 2024October 31, 2024Comments are Disabled

The election seems like it’s the only topic people can focus on. As such, I want to share some stats which are not intended to have a political view. Both sides of the fence seem to want to present partial facts which support their agenda, so here are some facts. You decide! In 2021, the …

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Understanding Game Theory and Its Real-Life Applications in Life and Business

by Florida DanBusiness, Health & Wellness, Strategic October 26, 2024October 26, 2024Comments are Disabled

Game theory might sound like it’s all about video games, but it’s actually a fascinating field of study that applies to decision-making in real life. Developed in the 1940s by mathematicians John von Neumann and Oskar Morgenstern, game theory explores how people make choices when the outcome depends not only on their actions but also …

Who is Tren de Aragua and does the USA have a problem?

by Florida DanGlobal, politics, Security October 19, 2024October 26, 2024Comments are Disabled

The US Dept of Homeland Security announced today that it has identified more than 600 persons whom have ties to the Venezuelan criminal organization Tren de Aragua, and at least 100 of these persons were deemed “confirmed” gang members whom DHS recommended be placed on the FBI watchlist. According to DHS reports, this gang has …

How Fast is AI evolving?

by Florida DanBusiness, Crypto, Financial Health, Strategic October 10, 2024October 26, 2024Comments are Disabled

My original post on this topic was last year but AI is moving so fast, I felt like it was time for a quick update! Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is all the buzz now. Every company in just about every industry is finding a way to add, enhance, or integrate the capabilities of AI into …

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What is Grace?

by Florida DanHealth & Wellness October 1, 2024October 26, 2024Comments are Disabled

I went on a much longer than usual bike ride this morning. Sometimes when I do this, I enjoy the solitude of the quiet side streets in the early morning hours as it gives me time to think about things in my life. Today was one of those days and I was overwhelmed with a …

In our invasive world of “Privacy” is there really Secure Email?

by Florida DanBusiness, Privacy, Security, Strategic September 30, 2024October 26, 2024Comments are Disabled

This is a conversation I hear more and more frequently and almost on a daily basis. I had a conversation this week with my friend Stefan regarding the latest data breach’s with Telegram which was previously thought by many to be a very secure chat application. In mid-2024, a massive data breach was revealed, involving …

Can I be Judgement-Proof? (part 1)

by Florida DanBusiness, Financial Health, Global, Strategic September 13, 2024September 26, 2024Comments are Disabled

I had a great discussion with a buddy during our lunch meeting yesterday and it raised this topic; Can I be judgement-proof? Let’s dive in! *Disclaimer- I am not a lawyer and this is not legal advice. ALWAYS seek counsel when exploring topics like this. If you think asset protection is just a thing for …

How Broken and Corrupt is our Banking System?

by Florida DanBusiness, Financial Health September 1, 2024October 26, 2024Comments are Disabled

My wife Sarah and I were enjoying our evening walk last night and we were discussing the world of banking, and more. As some of you may know she works in the finance world. As we walked and talked, I shared the details of this report which I am about to cut and paste below. …