Security News and Alerts
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“Think Before You Tap”
Our smartphones and digital devices have become essential parts of everyday life. From checking emails and browsing social media to online shopping and banking, we rely on technology more than ever. But with convenience comes responsibility. One simple habit can help protect you and your family from cyber threats: Think Before You Tap. Cybercriminals are…
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DocuSign Phishing Attack
Hackers have stolen the customer email database of DocuSign, the company that allows companies to electronically sign documents. These criminals are now sending phishing emails that look exactly like the real DocuSign ones, but they try to trick you into opening an attached Word file and click to enable editing. But if you do that,…
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Largest Single Cyberattack In History!
ALERT: WannaCry ransomware hits 150 countries with over 200,000 victims in only 3 days. The attack crawls for open vulnerabilities in Windows OS. Typically, ransomware like most Phishing attacks use a blended approach of email and web as attack vectors. Please be sure to: (a) update your Windows OS right away, (b) make sure you…
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New Phishing Scam: Missed Voicemail
Criminal hackers are constantly trying to trick people into clicking on links or open attachments they did not ask for. Their new “scam of the week” is to send you an email that looks like it comes from WhatsApp and claims it is a voice mail left for you. It’s not. Do not click on…
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Airline Phishing Attack
“There is a new spin on an existing phishing scam you need to be aware of. Bad guys are doing research on you personally using social media and find out where and when you (might) travel for business. Next, they craft an email especially for you with an airline reservation or receipt that looks just…
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KnowBe4: USB Sticks Could Infect Your Network With New Spora Ransomware Worm
Infection vector is email attachment with HTA file Spora exhibits worm-like behavior using .LNK files Anyone bringing a USB stick to the office is now a possible ransomware infection vector. Read the entire article at KnowBe4
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Hackers Use Ransomware To Extort Money From U.S. Businesses
A new article published today by KrebsonSecurity about the hacking of the San Francisco rail system re-confirms that foreign hackers use ransomware to extort money from U.S. businesses. The hacker in the Krebs article has been extorting money from different companies in the amounts of tens or hundred of thousands of dollars. Read the entire article on KrebsonSecurity.com…
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Reporting Ransomware to the FBI
On September 15, FBI published a new Public Service Announcement urging victims of ransomware to report the attacks to the them. Every ransomware report helps the FBI “gain a more comprehensive view of the current threat and its impact on U.S. victims”. Ransomware creators are currently targeting businesses, not only individuals, causing service disruptions, financial loss, and…
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Invincea [Security News & Alerts]
5/23/2016: [ALERT] Two Attacks for The Price Of One: Weaponized Document Delivers Ransomware and Potential DDoS Attack DDoS (distributed denial of service) in ransomware a new trend… Beware of phishing emails! The attack comes as a Rich Text Document (.rtf) file attached to your email. Opening it and running the macro attached to it, will install the…