Monthly Newsletter
            July 2017
FBI: "Extortion and CEO Fraud Are the Top Online Fraud Complaints"

And victims aren't reporting ransomware attacks...

Online extortion, tech support scams and phishing attacks that spoof the boss (CEO Fraud) were among the most damaging and expensive scams according to new figures from the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3).

The IC3 report released last week identifies some of the most prevalent and insidious forms of cybercrime today, but the total financial losses tied to each crime type also show that victims do not report these crimes to law enforcement very much.

People Only Report 15% of Ransomware Attacks

Writing for Bleepingcomputer.com - a great tech support forum run by our friend Larry Abrams - Catalin Cimpanu observes that the FBI's ransomware numbers "are ridiculously small compared to what happens in the real world, where ransomware is one of today's most prevalent cyber-threats."

"The only explanation is that people are paying ransoms, restoring from backups, or reinstalling PCs without filing a complaint with authorities," Cimpanu writes.

Real Cost of Cyber Fraud Closer to 9 billion Dollars

Since roughly 15 percent of the nation's fraud victims report their crimes to law enforcement, for 2016, 298,728 complaints were received, with a total victim loss of 1.33 billion dollars. Intrepid investigative cybercrime reporter Brian Krebs noted: "If that 15 percent estimate is close to accurate, that means the real cost of cyber fraud for Americans last year was probably closer to 9 billion dollars.

Applying that same 15 percent rule, that brings the likely actual losses from CEO fraud schemes to around 2.4 billion dollars last year."

In This Issue
Panasonic Announces Arbitrator Body-Worn Camera MK3

Industry-leading Battery Life, Durability and Compatibility New Key Features

Pana sonic System Communications Company 
of North America, a leading provider of advanced mobile technology, video evidence capture and management solutions for the public sector, announced its next generation Arbitrator® Body-Worn Camera (BWC) MK3.

Incorporating feedback from law enforcement agencies around the country, the Panasonic MK3 camera is designed to be rugged and reliable in any situation. The new version of this product has the following upgraded features: industry-leading battery life, durability, and system compatibility.

"Law enforcement and other organizations operating in harsh conditions and with no tolerance for equipment failure or inferior video have turned to Panasonic for rugged quality for years," said Panasonic Business Security Group Director Greg Peratt.

"The new MK3 is designed to deliver the same tough reliability Panasonic is famous for, and is engineered to exceed law enforcement expectations for a body-worn camera."

  
 
  
We are excited to announce the all new Panasonic Toughbook 33 is now shipping. The Toughbook ®  33 is the first fully rugged 2-in-1 of its kind - redefining rugged flexibility. Its groundbreaking detachable 12" screen is easier to handle, easier to read and is backward compatible with an entire generation of Toughbook 31 vehicle docks. Plus, with hot-swappable batteries and choice of keyboards, it's ideal for mobile workers.


The new Toughbook 33 2-in1 combines Panasonic reliability with technology you can count on, to make your job easier. For complete product details please 

Watch the promotional video

Toughbook 33
Toughbook 33
Havis has (3) Innovative New Docking Station Series in development, and current product information can be found in links below.  

PRESENT LIKE NEVER BEFORE  

Meet Spotlight™. A game-changing presentation remote. Spotlight™ allows you to simply navigate slides and interact with on-screen content
from up to 100 feet away.2 The customizable timer sends vibration alerts directly to hand - and the advanced pointer system allows you to highlight and magnify areas of focus in pixel-perfect detail.1


FEATURES
* On-screen cursor control for rich content interaction
* Highlight and magnify content on screen
* Play videos and open links while presenting
* Track time and set vibration alerts
* 100 ft. wireless range-move around the room freely
* Easy 3-button slide and cursor control
* One-minute charging for three hours of use
* Connects via included USB receiver or Bluetooth® Smart

WHAT'S IN THE BOX
* Presenter
* USB wireless receiver
* Charging cable
* Pouch
* User documentation

UNIVERSAL COMPATIBILITY
* Works with Windows® 7 or later, Mac OS® 10.10 or later, PowerPoint®, Keynote®, PDF, Google Slides, Prezi

Customer Kudos

Mark Watson - I wanted to take an opportunity to let you know how the first year of the contract has been for us - absolutely wonderful!  Our departments are very satisfied with the machines and I thoroughly enjoy dealing with the personnel from CDS.  Mike Hammond is great and takes care of every issue that arises and everyone that I come in contact with at CDS provides excellent customer service.  I look forward to having CDS here on campus for another four years.
 
Thanks,
Karen, SIU Medicine, Office of Capital Planning & Service Operations, Springfield, IL
Welcome New Employees

Bill Berger, IT Engineer, St. Louis
Todd Rettke, IT Sales, Peoria
Nicholas Sims, Delivery Driver, Glenn Brunk, Springfield

Top Field Service Technicians

Top Three Technicians for First Call Efficiency May 2017:

Terry Claypool
Bob Prahl
Charles Orkild

Certifications

Jordan Carrigan completed the KMBS Tech Start online curriculum course. 

Congratulations Jordan!
Bob Patton, Field Service Manager, CDS Office Technologies 

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