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Protect Yourself From Phishing Scams: 8 Steps To Better Security

Scams & Phishing

Protect Yourself From Phishing Scams: 8 Steps To Better Security

Since the mid 1990’s, email phishing scams have been on the rise. Like most cybercrimes, hackers have improved and refined their phishing methods over time. Now, there’s been a massive increase in targets due to the continuing coronavirus epidemic. Email phishing continues to be the method of choice for many cybercriminals to enter your device, steal your data, identity, finances, and more. A study by Tessian finds that 96% of phishing attacks arrive via email, showing the threat is very real. READ FULL STORY

Mobile Security

DawDropper Trojan Infects 17 Google Play Store Apps. Are Any On Your Android Mobile?
September 25, 2022

Since opening over a decade ago, Google Play Store has evolved into a site that is worth questioning for downloading malware apps. Despite blocking 1.2 million apps last year and introducing Google Play Protect as a safety net, malware continues to plague the Store. Enter “DawDropper." Trend Micro researchers discovered several apps that carried DawDropper banking malware. DawDropper is a dropper-style banking trojan that hides in apps but doesn’t activate until a user downloads it. READ FULL STORY

Tips for Securing Your Mobile Devices

Education

Tips for Securing Your Mobile Devices

Nearly all of us these days have some type of mobile device that is essentially a part of us. It is filled with all kinds of personal information, such as our contacts, our email conversations, and perhaps even our health information. Losing it, having it accessed without permission, or finding out it’s infested with malware can be a really scary moment. Fortunately, there are some things you can do to protect those devices and the information on them. READ FULL STORY
What Is A VPN And Do I Need One At Home

Education

What Is A VPN And Do I Need One At Home

VPNs have been discussed before, but sometimes it’s good to refresh your memory about technology. There’s been a lot of talk about these mysterious VPNs-Virtual Private Networks-lately, especially with the increase in working from home. It’s become a rather common thing. Facebook announced that it would continue having those who can work from home, continue doing so for a while longer. If you are allowed to work from the comfort of your loungewear, you may want to know what the heck is a VPN and why do you need one? READ FULL STORY
How To Create A Strong And Unique Password For Every Account

Education

How To Create A Strong And Unique Password For Every Account

Most of us know by now not to use the same passwords for different accounts; yet some of us still do. But users who continue to use passwords they know have been exposed in a hack are truly flirting with danger. In a recent study, Google found 1.5% of passwords are still being used despite those users knowing they’ve been compromised. A security researcher discovered more than 22 million unique passwords and over 770 million email addresses were made public on a popular hacker forum earlier this year. READ FULL STORY

Scams & Phishing

CAPTCHA Used as Bait For Growing Number Of Email Scams
September 21, 2022

Most of us are familiar with the funky CAPTCHA verification window that occasionally pops-up when signing onto a website. CAPTCHA systems lend a level of credibility to those of us asked to verify online that we’re human and not a bot. Seeing it makes us feel better about the site being more secure than others. After all, only a 100% legitimate website or service would dare use CAPTCHA, right? Wrong. This now Google-owned service has become a favorite bait for scammers who want you to believe they’re legitimate, and it’s working big-time. READ FULL STORY

Relentless Ransomware Attacks Against Education Still Rising

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Relentless Ransomware Attacks Against Education Still Rising

Whether K-12 or higher education, schools continue to be a ripe target for ransomware attacks. It’s safe to say it’s not a fleeting hacking trend when for years now, colleges, universities, and K-12 have faced relentless ransomware attacks and the devastating fallout that results. Sophos’ State of Ransomware in Education 2022 finds an average 60% increase in attacks against the education sector. Sadly, most education budgets don’t provide enough for the needed improvements and deciding to pay the ransom is the other less desirable and pricey option. READ FULL STORY
When Tragedy Arises, Scammers Rise To The Occasion

Scams & Phishing

When Tragedy Arises, Scammers Rise To The Occasion

Scams surrounding crisis situations or high-profile events never cease. Taking advantage of current events and crises are a lure many cyberthieves cannot wait to take advantage of for their own gain. While natural disasters and the fundraising surrounding it opens a door for scammers to steal donations from those who give to provide relief for those in need, others such as the recent death of Queen Elizabeth II are also fair game for cybercrime. READ FULL STORY
Popular Password Management Company LastPass Compromised Again

Identity Theft

Popular Password Management Company LastPass Compromised Again

We said it could happen, and it has. It’s not the first time a security incident has plagued the company. This time, the popular password management software provider, LastPass, experienced a data compromise that targeted portions of the company’s development environment, including the source code and parts of the company’s technical data. According to a press release from LastPass' CEO, the attack was perpetrated through one compromised developer account. READ FULL STORY
Online Banking Risks – How Financial Institutions And Customers Partner For Better Security

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Online Banking Risks – How Financial Institutions And Customers Partner For Better Security

The financial services sector has gone through significant changes since horse-drawn wagons delivered money to banks. Long after that, in-person visits to your local branch gave way to online banking on devices. But the start of the pandemic in 2020, left its mark on financial services and their customers. The risks of e-banking have been a very real concern ever since bad actors switched from cracking bank safes to cracking online accounts instead. A partnership with your financial institution can help boost online security. READ FULL STORY
Sustained Phishing Campaign By The SEABORGIUM Threat Actor Reported By Microsoft

Scams & Phishing

Sustained Phishing Campaign By The SEABORGIUM Threat Actor Reported By Microsoft

The Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center (MSTIC) recently published a new blog on the sustained campaign of phishing and credential theft by the threat actor SEABORGIUM. This campaign has persistently targeted larger scale organizations over long periods of time. This debunks the idea of some that cybercriminals get into the organization and right back out. In fact, it is becoming more common for them to sneak in under the radar and wait for long periods of time. Sometimes, years before they attack. READ FULL STORY
Because That’s Where The Money Is. Top Cybersecurity Threats To Financial Institutions

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Because That’s Where The Money Is. Top Cybersecurity Threats To Financial Institutions

Since they’re not secured like Fort Knox, online banks, credit unions, investment firms, and other financial establishments continue to be prime targets for cybercrime. Cybersecurity Ventures finds in 2025, the global price tag for cybercrime will reach $10.5 trillion. And there is a list of the most often used attacks against financial firms. Phishing is definitely on the list, but it's not alone. There are some ways to bolster security at your institution. READ FULL STORY
Emotet Banking Malware Up 375% Now Targeting Weak Passwords

Your Security

Emotet Banking Malware Up 375% Now Targeting Weak Passwords

It looks like Emotet malware may be coming to a Wi-Fi network near you. Discovered in 2014 as a banking Trojan, Emotet’s malware growth has been aggressive. In the “2020 State of Malware Report,” Malwarebytes found that not only has Emotet been expanding its capabilities over time, attacks jumped 375% in 2019. As the banking Trojan that first aimed at stealing only financial data, Emotet has added stealing personal data, ransomware, and botnets to its growing menu of malware. And now, its brute force attacks against weak Wi-Fi passwords are making headlines for good reason. READ FULL STORY
Math Helps Phishing Campaign Evade Detection, Steals Office 365 Logins

Corporate Security

Math Helps Phishing Campaign Evade Detection, Steals Office 365 Logins

In this latest phishing attack, hackers were found adding mathematical symbols into a company logo design heading at the top of a phishing email. It uses a sneaky tactic to avoid detection and it’s working. Analysts at INKY discovered the phishing campaign that hides math symbols in a major company logo as the first step to stealing Office 365 login credentials from victims. And there is no surprise that it's succeeding. Since we’re all potential victims, we need to be aware of what to look for as well as what not to fall for with email phishing. READ FULL STORY




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