The vast majority (80%) of ransomware attacks can be traced back to common configuration errors in software and devices, according to Microsoft. The tech giant’s latest Cyber Signals report focuses on the ransomware as a service (RaaS) model, which it claims has democratized the ability to launch attacks to groups “without sophistication or advanced skills.’” […]
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Category: Cyber-Security
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Protect Yourself from Text and Email Scams
SMISHING is on the rise Sending emails and texts that impersonate businesses and financial institutions is a common method used by scammers to obtain your personal information and commit identity fraud. SMS Phishing, also known as “Smishing”, is a method that uses fraudulent text messages that ask you to click on a malicious link or […]
Plex Breach
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]