Beware of Fake IRS Websites: Over 100,000 People Targeted in Recent Phishing Scam This past summer, a large-scale phishing campaign exploited fake IRS websites to target over 100,000 individuals worldwide. Researchers from Akamai, a cloud security solutions provider, uncovered that the threat actors operated the campaign for more than two months, using hundreds of deceptive… Read more »
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Smartphone Users Advised Not to Use Public USB Charging Stations
Have you ever traveled before with a phone lower on power and tried one of those “free” USB charging stations? According to a recent report, it turns out the convenient USB power charging stations found in airports and malls may come with a cost. Officials are warning that travelers should be wary of using USB… Read more »
Is Your Organization’s IT Infrastructure Up-To-Par?
Having a solid IT infrastructure is the absolute bare minimum if you want your organization to grow and prosper in the 21st century. With the technology age in full swing, organizations that don’t adapt and implement the latest technologies will be left in the dust. A recent entrepreneur.com article lists a few areas that business… Read more »
Vishing Scam Costs Large Energy Company $243,000
Elaborate phishing scams are already a massive problem that continue to cost organizations thousands of dollars as a result of employees clicking on malicious links or sending money to someone claiming to be their boss. Thanks to technological advances in AI, there is a new threat to look out for, vishing (voice phishing), that allows… Read more »
Beware of potential spike in fraudulent websites in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian
When a natural disaster or great tragedy occurs such as a massive hurricane or the Boston bombing, your immediate reaction may be to want to help those who are suffering during these circumstances by sending monetary donations. Unfortunately, cybercriminals know this and take advantage of people’s good will through phishing scams and the creation of… Read more »
How to Stay Malware-Free
In the current technology age, every organization relies on a secure network to ensure efficient daily operations ranging from lead generation and sales to internal functions such as HR and accounting. That being said, if your network is infiltrated with malware, it isn’t just a problem for the IT department; it affects the entire organization… Read more »
Don’t be fooled by copycat Equifax Websites
Predictably, there have been reports of fake Equifax settlement websites in the wake of Equifax announcing their settlement. In order to prevent having your data stolen or your computer infiltrated with malware, it would be wise to take the following precautions: Double-check the website address and the URL. The correct starting point recommended by the… Read more »
How to claim your Equifax Settlement
If you were one of the 147 million people affected by the Equifax data breach that occurred back in 2017, now is the time to file your claim to receive compensation according to a recent CNET article. If you aren’t sure whether or not you were affected by the breach, you can go to the… Read more »
Don’t expose your organization via social media
There are many precautions that you’ve probably already read about that employees can take to prevent putting their organization at risk of a breach. Precautions such as not clicking on phishing emails or suspicious links, or using weak passwords are frequent topics of discussion in the world of cybersecurity. One topic, however, that doesn’t appear… Read more »
Life saving tips for your laptop’s battery
We’ve all at some point in time had to stop working on an important project or playing a fun game because our laptop battery runs out and we’re not near an outlet. Given that at least for the time being, there won’t always be a charging station available where you would like to do some… Read more »
