Netlok® announced today that its patented Photolok™ technology, which replaces passwords with photos, has been selected as the 2018 winner in the category of Cybersecurity Authentication and Identity from Business Intelligence Group in its inaugural Fortress Cyber Security Awards. The industry competition honors the top companies, technologies and products in the online security space, with particular emphasis on solutions for preventing hacking and other cyber threats. Photolok is part of Netlok’s groundbreaking Netlokr® product, which integrates private messaging, confidential file sharing and protected data storage in one secure environment. 
“We are thrilled to be the first recipient of this award for our Photolok authentication system because there is nothing like it on the market today that truly protects the most common activities you do as a business or an individual online,” said Tony Perez, CEO at Netlok. “The escalation of cybercrime demands that new solutions be found and Netlok is committed to protecting online privacy by shutting down the entry points for hackers.”
Netlokr, featuring the Photolok authentication technology, pairs its patented photo-based login system with a cloud-based cybervault that operates in Netlok’s own proprietary eco-system, avoiding the vulnerable public pathways of the Internet. The system is designed to protect personal, business or client information and correspondence that are deemed highly confidential, sensitive or private. The Netlokr market includes individuals, groups and organizations, small and medium-sized businesses, large enterprises, government entities, celebrities and other high-profile individuals.
“According to recent reports, only 38 percent of global organizations say they are prepared to handle a sophisticated cyber attack and, worse, an estimated 54 percent of companies say they have experienced one or more attacks in the last 12 months,” said Russ Fordyce, Managing Director of Business Intelligence Group. “Netlok and the other 35 elite companies selected as winners of the Fortress Cyber Security Awards are creating breakthrough solutions that will stem the cybercrime tide and bring real protection to online activity.”
Nominations were judged by an independent panel of experts within the information security industry using a proprietary scoring model to determine uniqueness and innovation. Netlok’s patented Photolok™ technology was a stand-out among those nominated in this category, because of its innovative use of photos in the authentication system, combined with a simple set-up process and its ease-of-use.
ABOUT NETLOK
Netlok is a cyber security company founded on the belief that everyone has something they value and wish to keep secure and private, and it extends to the way in which they operate online. From personal information, to confidential documents, to private communications with others, Internet users want to protect certain aspects of their online activities from unauthorized access. Netlokr®, the company’s inaugural product, addresses the need for online privacy and security using a break-through photo authentication technology called Photolok™ for private messaging, as well as file and data sharing and storage. Netlok’s products are built for the full range of Internet users: individuals, businesses, large enterprises, organizations and associations, and government entities. Netlokr customers enjoy a highly secure, simple and affordable product that creates peace of mind for what matters most to them online. Netlok is based in Playa del Rey, in the heart of Southern California’s Silicon Beach. To learn more about the company and its security solutions, visit www.netlok.com.
ABOUT BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE GROUP
The Business Intelligence Group was founded with the mission of recognizing true talent and superior performance in the business world. The Fortress Cyber Security Awards, unlike other industry recognition programs, are judged by business executives with deep experience and knowledge in the online security space. The organization’s proprietary and unique scoring system selectively measures performance across multiple business domains and rewards those companies whose achievements stand above those of their peers.
Today’s students are often considered experts on all things technology because they grew up in an online, tech-savvy world.
These digital natives have a comfort level with – and even a fearlessness about – anything technology-related and they view the Internet as a familiar playground for much of their day-to-day activities. Unfortunately, it has also made them highly de-sensitized about online security and that can get them into significant trouble.
Compounding their risks online is today’s culture of sharing personal information in very public forums such as social media.
From one’s interests and habits to highly personal information, this over-sharing tells hackers and other “bad actors,” everything they need to know to exploit them, as well as their friends and families.
Unfortunately, students are at risk for attacks – online and offline – from not only anonymous hackers, but people they know. The dangers posed fall into two categories:
In the case of theft or fraud, cybercriminals target students based on lax security measures: using public Wi-Fi, forgoing password protections or using easy-to-break passwords, storing passwords and other personal information online, failing to keep security software and other programs updated, leaving laptops or mobile devices unattended in public settings like the library or coffee shops.
Phishing scams and other methods for manipulating students into revealing personal information or providing access to bank accounts and credit card information are other ways that students are falling victim to financial crimes and identity theft.
Stalking and harassment are sweeping college campuses and many of these crimes begin online, thanks to the wild frontier of social media and the breadth of personal information being shared there. In posting personal photos, checking into locations and providing constant updates on their activities, family, friends, shopping habits, purchases and more, students are providing a comprehensive dossier for those with bad intent.
Students and others believe (falsely) that they can screen those who have access to their social media accounts, but hackers have ready access through a variety of tools to breach these networks. The result is a sharp rise in online stalking and harassment that often moves into the offline world where significant harm can occur.
The first step in preventing online threats is to understand how they occur and what you are doing to contribute to your risk. Some ways to protect yourself:
Students cannot afford to become victims of cyber attacks.
The loss of money, time and reputation can be devastating. By taking a few precautions and being more mindful of the vulnerabilities and risk for exploitation, students can protect themselves from the crimes playing out online every day.
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Netlok® announced today that its patented Photolok™ technology, which replaces passwords with photos, has been selected as the winner of the “Authentication Solution of the Year” award from CyberSecurity Breakthrough, an independent organization that recognizes the top companies, technologies and products in the global information security market today. Photolok is part of the company’s groundbreaking Netlokr™ product, which integrates private messaging, confidential file sharing and protected data storage in one secure environment.
“We are thrilled to receive this prestigious industry recognition for our Photolok authentication system because there is nothing like it on the market today that truly protects the most common activities you do as a business or an individual online today,” said Tony Perez, CEO at Netlok. “The escalation of cybercrime demands that new solutions are found and Netlok is committed to shutting down the entry points for hackers.” 
Netlokr, featuring the Photolok authentication technology, pairs its photo-based login system with a cloud-based cybervault that operates in Netlok’s own proprietary eco-system to avoid the vulnerable public pathways of the Internet. The system is designed to protect personal, business or client information and correspondence that are deemed highly confidential, sensitive or private. The Netlokr market includes individuals, groups and organizations, small and medium-sized businesses, large enterprises, government entities, celebrities and other high-profile individuals.
“CyberSecurity Breakthrough’s authentication award category was highly competitive this year, with 41 impressive nominations from a variety of leaders and innovators in the information security market,” said James Johnson, managing director, CyberSecurity Breakthrough. “We congratulate Netlok for breaking through the pack with their innovative approach to authentication to receive this recognition and we look forward to continued success for Netlok in 2018 and beyond.”
Nominations were evaluated by an independent panel of experts within the information security industry, and CyberSecurity Breakthrough judges considered authentication solutions featuring a variety of approaches, including multi-factor and password-based methods. Netlok’s patented Photolok™ technology was a stand-out among those nominated in this category, because of its innovative use of photos in the authentication system, combined with a simple set-up process and its ease-of-use.
The mission of the CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards is to honor excellence and recognize the innovation, hard work and success in a range of information security categories, including Cloud Security, Threat Detection, Risk Management, Fraud Prevention, Mobile Security, Email Security and much more. This year’s program attracted more than 2,000 nominations from over 12 different countries throughout the world.
ABOUT NETLOK
Netlok is a cyber-security company founded on the belief that everyone has something they value and wish to keep secure and private, and it extends to the way in which they operate online. From personal information to confidential documents, to private communications with others, Internet users want to protect certain aspects of their online activities from unauthorized access. Netlok products address the need for online privacy and security using break-through photo authentication technology for file and data sharing and storage, as well as private messaging. Netlok is built for the full range of Internet users: individuals, businesses, large enterprises, organizations and associations, and government entities. These Netlok customers enjoy a highly secure, simple and affordable product that creates peace of mind for the things that matter most to them online. Netlok is based in Los Angeles, California. To learn more about the company and its security solutions, visit netlok.com.
ABOUT CYBERSECURITY BREAKTHROUGH
The CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards program is devoted to honoring excellence in information security and cybersecurity technology companies, products and people. The CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards provide a platform for public recognition around the achievements of breakthrough information security companies and products in categories including Cloud Security, Threat Detection, Risk Management, Fraud Prevention, Mobile Security, Web and Email Security, UTM, Firewall and more. For more information visit CyberSecurityBreakthrough.com.
May’s massive “WannaCry” ransomware attack that hit 104 countries, including the U.S., left many fearful that cybercrime could strike much closer to home.
So far, there has been little protection against hackers, but Netlokr is a brand new product that replaces vulnerable passwords with a patented photo technology and combines it with a cloud-based cybervault, which allows you to conduct private messaging, file sharing and file storage in a complete secure environment.
In fact, it’s the most hacker-resistant technology on the market today. Visit netlok.com and use Promo Code MM6017 to get a 60-day free trial.
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