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How You Sign Into Your Facebook Account May Get Your Account Compromised

Scams & Phishing

How You Sign Into Your Facebook Account May Get Your Account Compromised

When you go to your Facebook login page, you’re likely to see a pop-up window asking if you’d rather sign-in using your Google account credentials. It’s hard to resist…it’s easy, convenient, and you don’t have  those pesky password problems. But is that little window there simply for convenience or is there more to it? A security researcher found there’s a lot more to it. That is, using Gmail to sign into your Facebook account can get your account and credentials stolen. READ FULL STORY

Education

Should I, Could I Freeze My Credit Report?
August 10, 2022

Having your private information or identity stolen is no picnic. It takes quite a long time to make it right, so one of the best ways to help ensure that neither happens in the first place is to protect it as much as you can. In light of the recent Capital One data breach, many may be considering putting a freeze on their credit reports and that is a great idea. However, it's a good idea to be sure to know what that means before taking that action. READ FULL STORY

Toll Malware Hits Android Smartphone Users Square In Their Phone Bill

Mobile Security

Toll Malware Hits Android Smartphone Users Square In Their Phone Bill

Toll malware is one of the most prevalent types of Android malware, and like most other malware, it evolves and improves over time. Toll malware is the best reason why now is the perfect time to pay close attention to your phone bill. That’s because this malware can sign you up for premium phone services without you knowing, and worse, you pay the bill. It's a cybercrime where a malicious app registers a user for costly services, but that’s not all that toll malware can do. READ FULL STORY
WhatsApp Scammers Take Advantage Of Your Loved Ones

Mobile Security

WhatsApp Scammers Take Advantage Of Your Loved Ones

If you receive a WhatsApp message from a loved one asking for financial help, it’s a very good idea to become a bit of a private investigator before turning over any funds. The popular chatting/phoning/video calling app has been taking a beating lately and once again it’s the tool cybercriminals are using to get to your money. And they are pulling out the best of their social engineering and manipulation tactics to do it.  This time, it’s by masquerading as loved ones on WhatsApp. READ FULL STORY
Cybercrooks Doing Cybersecurity? When NOT To Return An Urgent Voicemail Call

Corporate Security

Cybercrooks Doing Cybersecurity? When NOT To Return An Urgent Voicemail Call

Surprise! Hackers are up to no good, again. This time they’re relying on their acting skills to convince employees there’s been a cyberattack at their place of work. They leave a phishing voicemail with urgent instructions to return the call. It’s a sneaky way to get the information they need to pull-off a system-wide malware infection. In whatever way a hacker can best monetize this crime is likely the route they’ll take, including lucrative ransomware attacks. READ FULL STORY

Corporate Security

The Call Is Coming From Inside…27% of Angry Employees Leak Valuable Data
August 6, 2022

It’s no secret that a disgruntled employee can be a formidable insider threat to their employer. The digital world drastically changed what “loss” means for employers today, and not for the better. Recent findings by Ponemon Institute and Tessian finds 27% of staffers with an axe to grind can do serious harm to their employer by intentionally leaking company data. With the enormous amount of digital information organizations hold, including company intellectual property, it only takes one spiteful staffer to exploit it. READ FULL STORY

Homoglyph Attacks Show What You See May Not Be What You Get

Scams & Phishing

Homoglyph Attacks Show What You See May Not Be What You Get

Not the easiest word to pronounce or spell, homoglyph attacks continue to be widely used by fraudsters intent on stealing your PII. Homoglyphs use characters in a domain name that look like what they’re supposed to be, but they’re not. Cybercriminals use characters from English and other languages to create sneaky, but fake domain name spellings, all with the goal of stealing your PII from a bogus website. Hackers count on users not noticing the homoglyph in order to be successful, and now these attacks are easier to pull-off than ever before. READ FULL STORY
Phone Scammers Use Big Tech As Lures

Mobile Security

Phone Scammers Use Big Tech As Lures

Ask a robocall recipient and they’ll tell you that robocalls are annoying and a waste of time. But the victim of a phone scam (vishing) will tell you it could mean losing a lot more than just time. Like email phishing, falling for a vishing scam can put you in danger of losing your identity, your money, and any other private information a criminal can get. So, what to do when the caller claims to be from a trusted business and has a legitimate reason to call? READ FULL STORY
Tips to Avoid Social Media Cybercrime

Education

Tips to Avoid Social Media Cybercrime

We love social media these days. Facebook, Snapchat, Twitter, LinkedIn, and many others can lead to lots of sharing and fun, but also carry significant risks. This is particularly true now that cybercriminals are collating data and using it against us for targeting phishing attacks. Online social networks may seem all in fun and harmless, but they are anything but that. Anyone participating in a social network online assumes some risk of becoming a victim of a con artist or other criminal. But this does not mean you should opt out of getting involved READ FULL STORY
What is FERPA And Why We Should Care?

Identity Theft

What is FERPA And Why We Should Care?

In 1974, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) was created. The reason behind it was to protect the abuse of student records in the U.S. At the time, these records were easily accessible to law enforcement and eventually led to those records being misused. In response, FERPA supported the protection of data for students and their families. FERPA requires educational institutes to obtain written consent from the parent to access student PII. READ FULL STORY
Money Mule Scams Are More Common Than You Would Expect

Education

Money Mule Scams Are More Common Than You Would Expect

A money mule scam is when someone sends money to you and asks you to send a portion of it to someone else. They often ask you to use gift cards or wire transfers. The money they are providing you is likely stolen. Drug trafficking and human tracking are also common sources of the money, and they're lying about the reason they need you to send it. The relationship, job, prize or other reason they use is not real and they are only using you to launder money.  READ FULL STORY
K-12 Students and Online Learning-Schools, Parents Failing Security

Your Security

K-12 Students and Online Learning-Schools, Parents Failing Security

Since the coronavirus pandemic struck, educating children in the U.S. became a challenge to figure out. Online, remote education is still considered the safest way for our children to learn, but it also presents serious online security concerns. Unfortunately, the quick shift to remote education resulted in an outright failure to protect students learning online. Now on the brink of a new school year, how it’s going to work is still being debated. It could include in-person, hybrid, and remote education. READ FULL STORY
Phony Voicemail Links Steal Employee Credentials From Office 365 And Outlook Users

Scams & Phishing

Phony Voicemail Links Steal Employee Credentials From Office 365 And Outlook Users

Most of us know phishing emails and fake texts are a hacker’s calling card for stealing valuable PII. But recently, researchers at Zscaler cloud security sounded the alarm about an unusual malware campaign using voicemail-themed email phishing as the primary hook for cyberattacks. It’s only after Zscaler fell victim to this campaign that the company felt compelled to study it further. Zscaler finds this cybercrime targets employees in the U.S. using Microsoft Office 365 and the Outlook email service. READ FULL STORY
Relentless Ransomware Strikes Making Healthcare Orgs Queasy

Corporate Security

Relentless Ransomware Strikes Making Healthcare Orgs Queasy

Hospitals and other healthcare organizations have long been a top target for ransomware attacks. Over time, this brand of cybercrime continues to grow rapidly, with stealthy upgrades made along the way. A recent study by Sophos “2022 State of Ransomware Report” finds these attacks against healthcare organizations have surged by 94%, nearly doubling the number of attacks each year. Attackers know that encrypting this data can prevent an entire hospital from functioning properly, and worse. READ FULL STORY




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