consumersafety

Welcome to another compelling episode of the Reimagining Cyber podcast, where your knowledgeable hosts, Rob and Stan, explore the intricate landscape of Black Friday and Cyber Monday and the associated cybersecurity challenges that intensify during this festive shopping season.

Stan sheds light on the colossal scale of holiday spending, revealing that last year's Black Friday soared to an impressive 9 billion, while Cyber Monday skyrocketed to nearly 11 billion. With an astounding 197 million U.S. shoppers in the mix, the stakes are undeniably high, and the threats are alarmingly real.

The hosts pivot to the consumer side of the equation, drawing attention to the escalating sophistication of phishing emails. They caution listeners against succumbing to alluring offers that appear too good to be true and stress the paramount importance of verifying the authenticity of retail websites before divulging sensitive information.

Rob offers valuable insights into potential pitfalls for businesses, citing the recent Adobe update that addressed nine security vulnerabilities. The conversation delves into the multifaceted risks of payment fraud, ransomware attacks, and distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks capable of disrupting e-commerce operations during this pivotal sales period.

Practical tips emerge as the hosts advocate for the crucial use of multi-factor authentication for online shopping accounts. They underscore the necessity of secure transactions facilitated by HTTPS protocols. Furthermore, Rob and Stan caution against using debit cards for online purchases and highlight the heightened risks associated with public Wi-Fi.

In summary, this episode provides not only a comprehensive understanding of the cybersecurity challenges during the holiday season but also actionable advice to navigate these threats successfully. Tune in for expert insights and safeguard your online experience during this bustling shopping period.

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The FDA has taken action by sending warning letters to eight companies that have been marketing unapproved eye products, potentially violating federal laws and risking consumer health. 

These companies include Boiron Inc, CVS Health, Dr. Vitamin Solutions, Natural Ophthalmics Inc., OcluMed LLC, Similasan USA or Similasan AG, TRP Company Inc., and Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. 

These companies are now under increased scrutiny and may face legal consequences if they fail to comply with FDA regulations. They must either seek FDA approval for their products or remove them from the market to avoid further repercussions. 

Additionally, they need to establish appropriate marketing compliance programs to ensure accurate product labeling. 

Remember Brexit? Well, back in late January when the UK left the EU, I reached out to a Toy Safety expert friend of mine and asked, “What is this going to do to our labeling requirements?” The answer was, "a little when it comes to testing, and "a lot when it comes to paperwork. "

Today’s podcast episode is our Toy Safety 102 lesson, and we spend about 90% of this conversation focusing on the cost, complication, and changes in labeling and testing requirements brought about once the UK split from the EU. EN-71 is the European standard that specifies safety requirements for toys sold in the European Union. Bill walks us through what you need to stay compliant with and points out that we have until January of 2022 to have all product molds, deco, and packages updated with the new required labeling. 

At the end of the episode, you’ll gain a little bit of perspective around accepting international orders for your product line too soon. If you don’t know anything at all about toy safety, you might want to check out episode number 43, Toy Safety 101. You’ll learn more about our guest, Bill Baxter, and get a clearer picture of the acronyms you’ll hear us tossing around in this episode. To listen to episode 43 just visit www.thetoycoach.com/43.

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The Business of CBD: Consumer Safety & Education

Manny Johnson is back in the studio to continue the conversation on the booming business of CBD and how important it is for consumers to make the most educated decisions about purchasing & using top quality product. If you haven’t heard from Manny yet, you are missing out! Don’t miss tonight’s episode!

Manny Johnson, Chief Business Officer of Organicann Group, LLC, is a third-generation farmer, Professional Florida Nurseryman for 30 years and Co-Founder of one of the largest specialties, floral nurseries in the U.S. with facilities in Florida, Germany and China. When medical cannabis became legal, his extensive plant cultivation experience coupled with his educational background in Biochemistry, Medical Microbiology made Mr. Johnson a Subject Matter Expert for medical cannabis in the U.S., Europe and South America.

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Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.

Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.

He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.

Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.

Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.

He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.

Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.

Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com