Breaking News Received this notice from Plex today stating there was a breach on 08/24/2022. The gist of the situation is login, perform a password reset, and confirm you have MFA (multi-factor authentication) setup and enabled. Dear Plex User, We want you to be aware of an incident involving your Plex account information yesterday. While […]
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Don’t plug in that free Microsoft Office USB drive you got in the mail
In a recent PC World article, some people are receiving what looks like a full retail copy of Microsoft Office in the mail. They never ordered it. NEVER PLUG IN RANDOM USB DRIVES They are finding themselves with an infected computer. The scam is attempting people to plug in the USB drive. Once inserted into […]
Zelle Scams
We have recently seen digital money movement fraud on the rise. A scammer can contact you requesting payment through a Wire Transfer or transfer via Zelle® –these methods allow money to be sent quickly, and the funds are often hard to trace and recover. You should never wire money or send money using Zelle® to: […]
Stay vigilant to protect your personal accounts
Let’s fight fraud together. Follow these simple steps to protect yourself Here are some ways to protect yourself from fraud occurring daily. Protect yourself. Protect your information. Protect your money. If you get a suspicious call, email, or text, don’t disclose any personal information until you verify it’s from a legitimate source. If you have […]
Dymo Printer Proprietary Labels
Dymo Printer Proprietary Labels have RFID chips. This means you are required to purchase Dymo brand labels to run on these news Dymo printers. If you are using custom labels, avoid purchasing the Dymo 550, Dymo 550 Turbo, and Dymo 5XL printers. These printers ONLY use proprietary Dymo labels. These labels have an RFID chip […]
Zero-Click Spyware
There have been many spyware vulnerabilities for mobile devices such as iPhones and Android. This Reuters Article details the account of how a Saudi woman’s iPhone revealed the details of a spyware network. The spyware she was infected was a Zero Click. The type of spyware Citizen Lab discovered on al-Hathloul’s iPhone is known as […]
On-line Shopping Guide
Our shopping toolkit includes online shopping do’s and don’ts, ways to protect financial and banking information, and general information on how to navigate shopping on-line. Crime prevention starts by being vigilant and knowing how to protect yourself and your family. There are several steps that consumers can take to protect themselves when shopping online: Reputable […]
Avoiding Romance Scams
Stay safe this Valentine’s day by following our top 5 tips to avoid romance scams! With the rise of the digital world, online dating has become a reality for millions of Americans. But with the convenience of dating apps and social media, there comes a cost. Romance scams involve a person with a fake dating […]
Company that routes SMS for all major US carriers was hacked for five years
Per this ARSTtechnica article from Oct 5, 2021, Syniverse hasn’t revealed whether text messages were exposed. Syniverse, a company that routes hundreds of billions of text messages every year for hundreds of carriers including Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T, revealed to government regulators that a hacker gained unauthorized access to its databases for five years. Syniverse […]
UEFI firmware vulnerabilities affecting over 25 vendors
UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) software is an interface between a device’s firmware and the operating system, which handles the booting process, system diagnostics, and repair functions.
McAfee Agent bug lets hackers run code with Windows SYSTEM privileges
Bleeping Computer’s article from January 21, 2022, states the following: McAfee Enterprise (now rebranded as Trellix) has patched a security vulnerability discovered in the company’s McAfee Agent software for Windows enabling attackers to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges. McAfee Agent is a client-side component of McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator (McAfee ePO) that […]
3G Networks are shutting down in 2022
From the FCC: If your mobile phone is more than a few years old, you may need to upgrade your device before your mobile provider shuts down its 3G network, to avoid losing service. For more information on your mobile providers’ plans for 3G retirement and how you can prepare, contact your provider directly. What […]
Shipment-Delivery Scams spreading Malware
Threat actors are increasingly using scams that spoof package couriers like DHL or the U.S. Postal Service in authentic-looking phishing emails which attempt to dupe victims into downloading credential-stealing or other malicious payloads. The emails used to deliver Trickbot include official USPS branding as well as details such as third-party social-media logos from Facebook, Instagram, […]
Microsoft says M365, cloud services inaccessible due to Azure AD outage
Does not affect users with already active sessions. Microsoft has confirmed issues with its Azure Active Directory service that are preventing a number of users from authenticating to gain access to cloud-based applications and services. The company said in a status advisory that “customers using Azure Active Directory or Microsoft Account may experience authentication issues […]
Apple iOS Vulnerability Patch
Apple patches iPhone and iPad Zero-Day in iOS 15.0.2.to address a vulnerability in the operating system that has been exploited in the wild which would allow a hacker the ability to elevate privileges to give attackers full control of your device. Recommendation: update your iPhone and iPad immediately to this latest release. More information: https://apple.co/3FQkEvy
Hikvision Critical Vulnerability
‘Highest Level of Critical Vulnerability’ Found in Certain Hikvision Products A cybersecurity researcher discovered that a vulnerability in Hikvision firmware allowed for potential attackers to gain full control of devices without a username or password. In addition to the IP camera being compromised, internal networks are also vulnerable.
Tell Apple: Don’t Scan Our Phones
Apple has abandoned its once-famous commitment to security and privacy. The next version of iOS will contain software that scans users’ photos and messages. Under pressure from U.S. law enforcement, Apple has put a backdoor into their encryption system. Sign the EFF petition and tell Apple to stop its plan to scan our phones. Users […]
Internet Spoofed Site Scam
Internet scams are on the rise, but that does not mean you need to be a victim. Social engineering scams have existed throughout history. Social engineering is a practice of deceiving people to obtain valuable information and/or money. The FBI says it is seeing a record spike in internet scams — with 800,000 reports in 2020 alone. Now, the scams are getting much more complicated, with victims stating they never saw […]
Turn off, turn on: Simple step can thwart top phone hackers
“At a briefing by security staff this year, he said he got some advice on how to help keep his cellphone secure. Step One: Turn off phone. Step Two: Turn it back on. That’s it. At a time of widespread digital insecurity it turns out that the oldest and simplest computer fix there is — […]
Is your printer tracking you?
The tracking is almost invisible but contain a hidden code. These “microdots” are well known to security researchers and civil liberties campaigners. Many color printers add them to documents without people ever knowing they’re there. The EFF (Electronic Frontier Foundation) has a no longer updated list of printers. It is referenced in the article. Article: […]