Explore our February 2026 Newsletter for look at February birthdays and anniversaries, IT's latest insights, and to learn more about a special Valentines Day celebration.
FEBRUARY 2026
Monthly Newsletter
Important Dates
• February 16th — Presidents Day
Birthdays
Anniversaries
February 4 February 7 February 10 February 10 February 11
33 years 25 years 23 years 21 years 19 years 9 years 8 years 7 years
Sang Hyun Kim Scott Brennan Alex Adams
Arleen Rivera Michele Kilcullen Miriam Mendez George Mastorides
Lucas Schulman
Kevin Ting
Ari Moses Miguel Aguilar-Romero Thomas McFarland Anabel Perez-Valdez
February 14
Nikolay Martynov
February 14
Thomas McFarland Timothy Duffy
February 16
6 years
February 16 February 21
Kalyan Ghosh
Daniel Moriarity Bryce Newton
6 years
Marcos Degiorgio
2 years 3 years 4 years
February 23
Ashely Brouwer Robert Ingram Benjamin Eshiwani
Bradley Katz
February 26
James Frusciante Patrick Daly
February 27
2 years
Edward Schwartz
1 year
Richard Wade
Fisher Brothers News
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a festive lunch followed by a trivia game, where winners can earn gift cards. Candy and sweet treats will be available throughout the day. Hearts, Treats, & Trivia
DATE
TIME
Wednesday, February 18th
12:30 - 1:00 PM
IT
8:30 AM - 6 PM | support@fisherbrothers.com | 212-940-6888
Important Mobile Update Requirement
To continue using Duo Mobile, users will need to update their mobile devices to meet the new minimum operating system requirements. Duo Mobile will require Android 12 or higher or iOS 17 or higher.
This change will take effect on April 16, 2026.
Senior Note from EM: IT Update: 2025 Cyber Tabletop Exercises Highlights
At Fisher Brothers, the IT operational team and the executive team recently participated in our annual tabletop exercises (TTX). A tabletop exercise is a collaborative, discussion-based simulation where teams gather around a “table” (virtually or in-person) to walk through hypothetical scenarios, like cyber incidents, step by step. It’s like a strategic rehearsal—no real systems are affected—focusing on roles, decisions, and coordination to build preparedness without the pressure of a live event. In 2025, we partnered with Next Peak for executive (ETTX) and operational (OTTX) sessions simulating challenges such as venue disruptions, ransomware, and data protection. The scenarios drew from real-world possibilities, including a hijacking of digital systems at our Area 15 entertainment venue in Las Vegas, a ransomware event impacting development projects like building models and blueprints, and a data breach involving sensitive investor information. These fostered teamwork and awareness across our organization.
Key strengths demonstrated:
• Leadership & Culture: High executive and IT engagement, early escalation, and strong collaboration in legal, operations, and communications. • Technical Capability: Deep knowledge of tools, ransomware processes, and evidence handling; teams welcomed feedback for ongoing improvement. • Teamwork & Preparedness: Active participation, broad risk awareness, robust cyber controls like backups, and a purpose-driven, collaborative culture.
These exercises underscore our resilience and dedication to security.
IT
8:30 AM - 6 PM | support@fisherbrothers.com | 212-940-6888
Romance Scam Prevention Act Introduced
A new bill, the Romance Scam Prevention Act, was introduced in the U.S. House on March 31, 2025. The legislation would require online dating platforms to notify users if they have interacted with an account that has been banned for suspected fraud. Required notifications would include details about the banned account, warnings about potential scams, guidance on avoiding financial fraud, and customer support contact information. The bill would be enforced by the Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general.
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Common Red Flags
Love Bombing: Declaring love very quickly. “Can’t Meet” Stories: Excuses like being overseas, in the military, or working in oil rigs. Sudden Financial Needs: Emergencies, travel costs, or “exclusive” investment opportunities. Untraceable Payments: Requests for gift cards, wire transfers, crypto, or payment apps. Moving Off Platform: Pushing to communicate on other apps to avoid detection.
How to Protect Yourself
Verify Identity: Insist on live video calls, ask them to hold up a current date/phrase. Reverse Image Search: Check profile photos for misuse. Stay Private: Don’t overshare personal info or move off dating apps too soon. Talk to Others: Discuss potential partners with trusted friends or family. Never Send Money: To anyone you haven’t met in person, especially for emergencies. Report & Block: Cut contact immediately if suspicious and report the profile.
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IT
8:30 AM - 6 PM | support@fisherbrothers.com | 212-940-6888
City Resources to report Fraud, Scams, and Identity Theft
Protect yourself and others by reporting suspicious activity and staying informed.
Report Tax Fraud or Evasion
If you suspect tax fraud, submit a confidential report online, by phone, fax, or mail.
Report a Scam
Learn how to recognize scam tactics and report fraudulent calls, messages, or schemes.
Report Identity Theft
If you believe you are a victim or potential victim of identity theft, report it immediately to help protect your personal and financial information.
Report a Data Breach
Businesses handling sensitive financial data can report security breaches and access tips to better protect client and customer information
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IT
8:30 AM - 6 PM | support@fisherbrothers.com | 212-940-6888
Handling Phishing or Spam Emails
Windows Outlook
Report Phishing or Report Junk from the top Outlook Ribbon under “Home”
Right-click on the email and select Report Phishing .
IOS Outlook
MacOS Outlook
Right-click on the email and select Report Phishing from the dropdown.
Select the three-dot menu, then tap Report Phish .
Android Outlook App
Apple Mail
Select the email and tap the “…” button at the top of the screen. From the menu, select Report Phishing or Report junk.
On desktop and mobile, right click on the email and Move to Junk .
Please note: There is no Report Phishing button on Apple Mail. Users will need to continue reporting unwanted email as Junk.
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