FBI Issues Alert on Phishing Email Scams Related to COVID-19
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The FBI IC3 has asked people to be cautious of emails that claim to be from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) or other healthcare organizations.
Phishing in the Time of COVID-19: How to Recognize Malicious Coronavirus Phishing Scams
For malicious people, preying on collective fear and misinformation is nothing new. Mentioning national headlines can lend a veneer of credibility to scams.
US Commerce Dept Shares Tips On Securing Virtual Meetings
The US NIST has shared a number of measures that should be taken by remote workers to prevent eavesdropping and protect their privacy during the current COVID-19 pandemic.
FBI Says $140+ Million Paid to Ransomware, Offers Defense Tips
Through the analysis of collected ransomware bitcoin wallets and ransom notes, the FBI states that victims have paid over $140 million to ransomware operators over the past six years.
Ransomware victims thought their backups were safe. They were wrong
The UK's security agency has updated its guidance on what to do after a ransomware attack, following a series of incidents where organizations hit with ransomware also had their backups encrypted.
