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Your Work Email Address Is Your Work’s Email Address
Some people had an expectation of conducting personal activities on work accounts without the oversight of their employer. Especially in an era where we’re walking around with super computers in our pockets and on our wrists and free personal accounts by the likes of Gmail are ubiquitous, there’s very rarely a need to conduct personal affairs under a work identity.
Form “Troy Hunt” Troy Hunt (7/22/2021)
CISA warns users to remain on alert for malicious cyber activity targeting potential disaster victims and charitable donors following a hurricane. Fraudulent emails—often containing malicious links or attachments—are common after major natural disasters. Exercise caution in handling emails with hurricane-related subject lines, attachments, or hyperlinks. In addition, be wary of social media pleas, texts, or door-to-door solicitations relating to severe weather events.
From “Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency” (8/21/2021)
Watch Out For False Promises As Eviction Moratorium Nears End
As the eviction moratorium winds down, watch out for scammers offering loans, peddling credit repair services, or promoting government programs. These cons are a way to trick desperate people out of money they don’t have.
From “Better Business Bureau” (8/06/2021)
Excel Is Still A Security Headache After 30 Years Because Of This One Feature
The nuclear option for protecting against this kind of malware is to block any and all inbound macro-enabled and macro-embedded files from email or file transfer pathways.
From “Tech Republic” Veronica Combs (8/13/2021)
This New Phishing Attack Is ‘Sneakier Than Usual’, Microsoft Warns
The phishing group is using Microsoft SharePoint in the display name to entice victims to click the link. The email poses as a “file share” request to access bogus “Staff Reports”, “Bonuses”, “Pricebooks”, and other content hosted in a supposed Excel spreadsheet. It also contains a link that navigates to the phishing page and plenty of Microsoft branding.
From “ZD Net” Liam Tung (8/02/2021)
Is it paying bills on time, robust savings, retirement fund, affording a new car? Whatever financial health means to you, it starts with getting your finances in order. It’s easy to think that keeping track of your account balances is all you need to do to stay on top of your finances. But that is […]
Learn More About What Does Financial Health Mean to You?Homeownership is the American Dream. It’s a significant step towards building wealth, but people across the country are struggling to purchase a home because of limited homes for sale, prices are high, and the Fed is raising interest rates. However, homeownership is not a lost dream – it’s a long-term investment. Here’s how you can […]
Learn More About 5 Tips for Home BuyersDo You Practice Safe Checks? It should come as easily as airline safety, so buckle up for this one. Despite the fact that check use has declined by 25%, reports of check fraud have soared. In fact, they’ve nearly doubled since 2021. Criminals are becoming more sophisticated and finding new ways to steal your financial […]
Learn More About Practice Safe ChecksProtect Yourself from Scammers According to a recent alert to banks from the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, part of the Treasury Department, criminals have been increasingly targeting the U.S. Mail and United States Postal Service mail carriers since the COVID-19 pandemic to commit check fraud. Criminals typically steal personal checks, business checks, tax refund checks, […]
Learn More About Check Theft & FraudEach year older Americans lose approximately $2.9 billion to fraud, but it is suspected that number is drastically underestimated because only one in 44 seniors report financial abuse. The following tips are helpful for seniors and their financial caregivers to proactively protect themselves and their loved ones from fraud. For more financial caregiver resources, visit […]
Learn More About Safe Banking for SeniorsWatch Out for Election-Themed Scams In this week’s scam, cybercriminals are taking advantage of the upcoming United States elections to try and steal your personal information and money. The scams vary slightly and involve fake text messages, social media posts, phone calls, and more. Cybercriminals use AI to make these phishing attempts even more convincing. […]
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