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fake invoice, impersonating Geek Squad with a large "SCAM!" stamped on top.

Be Aware of Increased Email Scams

As we continue with our increasingly digital workflows, email scams are continuing to be on the rise.

Cyber Security
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Windows 11 Important Information

Windows 11 comes with many requirements and surprising loop-hole shutdowns from Microsoft

Operating Systems

New Windows 10 Vulnerability Allows Anyone to Get Admin Privileges

Windows 10 vulnerability using SAM registry entries allows local elevation privileges

Cyber Security
Picture of a man walking past a FBI banner.

FBI warns of BEC scammers impersonating construction companies

The FBI has issued a warning to companies about scammers impersonating construction companies to target critical US infrastructure sectors.

Cyber Security
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Over $80 million lost to cryptocurrency investment scams since October

The FTC reports that since October 2020 there has been more than $80 million dollar in losses due to cryptocurrency investment scams.

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Microsoft warns of phishing attacks bypassing email gateways

An ongoing phishing campaign has begun abusing legitimate services to bypass secure email gateways to send phishing emails.

Cyber Security
Warning sign that says "Ransomware Ahead" on it

Ransomware gang plans to call victim's business partners about attacks

The group behind the REvil Ransomware has started to use two new tactics to extort ransom from victims.

Cyber Security

Scammers posing as FBI agents threaten targets with jail time

The FBI has issued a warning about scammers impersonating FBI representatives to steal personal and financial information from victims by threatening them with fines or jail time.

Misc.

Swatters are hijacking smart devices to live-stream swatting incidents

The FBI is warning homeowners about the increase of smart devices being hijacked to record or live-stream swatting incidents.

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Your bank account could be fueling crime

The FBI has issued a warning about an increase in money mule schemes for the second time this year. Scammers are preying upon workers who have lost their jobs due to the ongoing pandemic, and recruiting them as unwitting money mules.

Misc.
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1 million stolen credentials from Facebook Messenger phishing operation

June 9, 2022

In just 4 months, these phishing attempts resulted in 1 million credentials being stolen.

Cyber Security
fake invoice, impersonating Geek Squad with a large "SCAM!" stamped on top.

Be Aware of Increased Email Scams

May 23, 2022

As we continue with our increasingly digital workflows, email scams are continuing to be on the rise.

Cyber Security
Windows 11 Logo

Windows 11 Important Information

September 15, 2021

Windows 11 comes with many requirements and surprising loop-hole shutdowns from Microsoft

Operating Systems

New Windows 10 Vulnerability Allows Anyone to Get Admin Privileges

July 22, 2021

Windows 10 vulnerability using SAM registry entries allows local elevation privileges

Cyber Security
Picture of a man walking past a FBI banner.

FBI warns of BEC scammers impersonating construction companies

June 10, 2021

The FBI has issued a warning to companies about scammers impersonating construction companies to target critical US infrastructure sectors.

Cyber Security
A Bitcoin being disintegrated.

Over $80 million lost to cryptocurrency investment scams since October

May 18, 2021

The FTC reports that since October 2020 there has been more than $80 million dollar in losses due to cryptocurrency investment scams.

Misc.
Man sitting outside and looking concerned about something on his laptop

Microsoft warns of phishing attacks bypassing email gateways

March 24, 2021

An ongoing phishing campaign has begun abusing legitimate services to bypass secure email gateways to send phishing emails.

Cyber Security
Warning sign that says "Ransomware Ahead" on it

Ransomware gang plans to call victim's business partners about attacks

March 10, 2021

The group behind the REvil Ransomware has started to use two new tactics to extort ransom from victims.

Cyber Security

Scammers posing as FBI agents threaten targets with jail time

February 2, 2021

The FBI has issued a warning about scammers impersonating FBI representatives to steal personal and financial information from victims by threatening them with fines or jail time.

Misc.