Thousands of computers got infected with WannaCry 2.0/WannaCrypt ransomware on Friday May 12, 2017. This attack is still under progress. Why is it worst? This is one of the worst cyber ransomware attacks that infects the Windows based computers that are not patched with the EternalBlue Windows patch released in March 2017. This ransomware does Read more about How to Avoid WannaCrypt or WannaCry 2.0 Ransomware Attack?[…]
75,0000 attacks have been recorded on Windows systems across 99 countries on Friday May 12, 2017. Windows systems that were not patched with Windows March updates are susceptible to this attack. This attack is spread through the EternalBlue vulnerability. This attack locks the infected computer and asks for ransom to unlock. The ransom payment window Read more about Windows Operating Systems in 99 Countries are Hit by Ransomware Attack[…]
DHS OIG hotline telephone number has been used in scam to obtain personally identifiable information. The perpetrators of the scam represent themselves as employees with “U.S. Immigration” and can alter caller ID systems to make it appear that the call is coming from the DHS OIG Hotline telephone number (1-800-323-8603). Stay safe using the following Read more about Fraud Alert: DHS OIG Hotline Telephone Number Has Been Used in Scam[…]
Free WiFi is a good customer attracting tool but it can cost users an arm and a leg. A free public WiFi is not safe unless it is run by a CDSBureau member business. Here are the dangers of using a free public WiFi: Crooks can compromise a free public WiFi and steal your passwords, Read more about Connecting to a Free Public WiFi Can Cost You Dearly, if its from a non CDSBureau Member Business[…]
Multiple tax refund phishing emails are circulating over the web. Stay away from them and don’t open them unless you are sure. One of such phishing emails is listed below. See Email handling recommended practices. NEVER CLICK ANY LINK IN THE TAX REFUND PHISHING EMAIL. This is how a currently circulated tax refund phishing email looks like: Email Read more about Tax Refund Phishing Scam Emails – One of them Appears To Be Coming from HMRC[…]
Hackers are sending malicious text messages to iPhones. These text messages look like from Apple Inc and ask to click on a link to activate the locked account. The message are like: (Apple Center): Your device user-ID associated with <…….> has ben locked due to failed login attempts. Tap <URL ending with hVDThF> for validation. Read more about Alert! iPhone Text Message Scam[…]
A CDSBureau Recommended Practice Series. Email is one of the major ways Cyber crooks use to get into your business or home computers/network. Simple looking emails can carry malicious code, attachments, or links that can spread virus, auto bots, malicious programs. Although companies or public email providers put very good filters yet Cyber crooks are Read more about CDSBureau Recommended Practices: Protecting Business/Family Assets from Malicious Emails[…]
Adobe has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Flash Player and the Creative Cloud Desktop Application. Exploitation of some of these vulnerabilities may allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review Adobe Security Bulletins APSB16-32 (external link) and APSB16-34 (external link) and apply the Read more about Adobe releases security updates – update your systems asap Oct 13, 2016[…]
Microsoft has released 10 updates to address vulnerabilities in Microsoft software. Exploitation of some of these vulnerabilities could allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system. Users and administrators are encouraged to review Microsoft Security Bulletins MS16-118 through MS16-127 (external link) and apply the necessary updates. Read more.