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The Top Cybersecurity Threats For 2022: And What Businesses Can Do To Protect Themselves
Over 75% of cyber attacks start with someone opening a malicious email. These emails are designed to extract data from the recipient, usually a password, which is used to gain further access to an organization’s network. Once an account takeover has been successful, hackers are able to mount more sophisticated attacks.
From “Global Banking & Finance Review” (1/19/2022)
US Police Warn Of Parking Meters With Phishing QR Codes
In a hurry to park your car? Don’t want to fumble around in your pocket to find cash for the parking meter, and don’t have the correct payment app installed on your phone?Well, think carefully before rushing to scan the payment QR code stuck on the side of the meter – it may well be an attempt by fraudsters to phish your financial information.
From “Bit Defender” Graham Cluley (1/05/2022)
5 Steps To Reduce Your Risk Of A Ransomware Attack
To help with taking inventory, tools like asset discovery scanning and automated vulnerability scanning can be used. Furthermore, other good housekeeping measures involve reviewing your change management procedures, running a report on administrator accounts, verifying firewall rules, and validating VPN accounts.
From “Supply Chain Digest” Leon Allen (12/09/2021)
Attack Misuses Google Docs Comments To Spew Out “Massive Wave” Of Malicious Links
Security researchers say they have seen a “massive wave” of malicious hackers exploiting the comment feature in Google Docs to spread malicious content into the inboxes of unsuspecting targeted users.
From “The State of Security” Graham Cluley (1/07/2022)
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 […]
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Learn More About 5 Tips for Home BuyersProtect 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 & FraudTimely Topics: Beware of new Consumer Financial Protection imposter scams We can’t say it enough – the CFPB will NEVER contact you and ask you for sensitive information or to pay money. This includes never asking you to pay an upfront fee or taxes, or telling you that you’ve won a lottery, sweepstakes, or class-action lawsuit. […]
Learn More About IT Regulatory Compliance SecurityTimely Topics: ATM Security | American Bankers Association ATMs remain a prime target for criminals. Whether the criminals attempt to breach the machine through physical means or through malware infections, banks must remain knowledgeable about the evolving threats in their region. From “aba.com” This Remote-Created Check Fraud Cover-Up Was A Scam Check fraud losses are […]
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