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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

Education

Tips to Avoid Social Media Cybercrime
August 2, 2022

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

Spam Emails Mask Ransomware With A Wink And A Smile

Identity Theft

Spam Emails Mask Ransomware With A Wink And A Smile

A new ransomware, Avaddon, is having a bit of fun with its targets as their way to install the malware on devices worldwide. Hackers are sending “innocent” spam emails as a calling card to deploy Avaddon ransomware on data systems. Hoping to catch users off guard, spam emails infiltrate email accounts with a subject line asking the user if they approve of their “new photo” or the photo of the spam sender. What could possibly go wrong when the only email content is an innocuous winking smiley face? READ FULL STORY
QR Code Dangers And The Risks Behind Using Them

Mobile Security

QR Code Dangers And The Risks Behind Using Them

There’s danger now lurking behind those busy black-and-white boxes that are QR codes and that now seem to be found everywhere for everything, including viewing restaurant menus. Always a quick way scan for information, more businesses are using them now more than ever. A study by Ivanti takes a look at what’s really going on behind QR’s and their findings should make anyone think twice before they reach to scan a QR code with their mobile device. READ FULL STORY
Can Hackers Take A Bite Out Of Your Mobile Pay Solution?

Mobile Security

Can Hackers Take A Bite Out Of Your Mobile Pay Solution?

With the many digital payment options available today, finding the most secure providers can be a challenge. The popularity of digital wallets has grown over time and writing checks and even using plastic cards for payments are quickly becoming the dinosaurs of our non-digital past. Many users now own mobile wallets and pay for goods and services. And using Apple Pay, Google Pay or another service for those transactions may offer peace of mind knowing your payment data is safe and out of the reach of hackers. READ FULL STORY

Identity Theft

What is FERPA And Why We Should Care?
July 29, 2022

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
When Sharing Isn't Always A Good Thing: TikTok Shares Your PII

Mobile Security

When Sharing Isn't Always A Good Thing: TikTok Shares Your PII

Growing up, our elders taught us to share with others. Of course, we know they weren’t talking about sharing personal information online. If anything, the latest TikTok hack should be a lesson to us all to be extremely careful about the PII (personally identifiable information) we share online, especially on social media sites. TikTok’s “Find Friends” option was exploited by hackers who used it to steal PII from the account holder and their contacts. READ FULL STORY
Facebook, Instagram Shopping Scams Run Wild And Rake In Millions

Scams & Phishing

Facebook, Instagram Shopping Scams Run Wild And Rake In Millions

Data recently released by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) shows that the number of complaints about social media shopping scams more than tripled over the last year. Consumers reported losing more than $117 million to this type of scam in just the first six months of 2020 compared to $134 million for all of 2019, according to the FTC’s latest Consumer Protection Data Spotlight. The social media sites overwhelmingly involved in these scams are Facebook and Instagram, with consumer scam reports totaling 94% of all rip-offs involving a specific platform. READ FULL STORY
Business Email Spoofing On The Rise

Corporate Security

Business Email Spoofing On The Rise

While the headlines are focused on ransomware attacks, spoofed emails are getting sneakier and more successful. Bad actors are always finding new ways to hack their way into businesses, and spoofing email addresses are proven way of doing just that. During the first 100 days of the coronavirus outbreak, spoofing attacks increased by 30%. This type of phishing email can sneak past antivirus security and lead to data theft, fraudulent wire transfers, ransomware, BEC (business email compromise), and more. READ FULL STORY
The Future Of Banking. Will Be It For The Better?

Your Security

The Future Of Banking. Will Be It For The Better?

World events like the coronavirus pandemic are changing the face of financial institutions and the way we conduct our banking transactions. Cybersecurity experts note some needed changes in security technology for financial institutions in general, including for our local branches. With cybercrime spiking 600% since the pandemic began, online banking attacks increased too. American Banker takes a closer look at how financial institutions are stepping-up to the future ways of everyday banking and much more. READ FULL STORY




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