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Important that we meet discuss speerfishing attacks over business comunicatons. We need to make plan about this IMMEDIATELY. Please click on the link [uurl.callender.com] to make an appointment with IT for quick tutorial.
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IT
There are several things wrong with this email, and hopefully, you noticed them. All are red flags you can look for to avoid fake meeting requests or calendar-invite scams. [Read more…]
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Phishing attacks have been around for a long time in IT. Designed to steal your credentials or trick you into installing malicious software, they have persisted in the IT world precisely because they have been so devastatingly simple and effective. Today, a more modern and more effective version of the same attack is commonly used. [Read more…]
The executives of your company are the big fish in your sea. Yet cybercriminals think of them as whales. In fact, whaling is a new cybersecurity threat targeting the C-suite level.
You’ve likely heard of phishing attacks. Phishers use scam emails or spoofed websites to obtain user credentials or financial information. This might be an email that looks like it is from your bank asking you to log in and update your details, or a supposed tax alert needing immediate action. [Read more…]
A single click can be the difference between maintaining data security and suffering massive financial losses. From the moment just one employee takes the bait in a phishing email, your business is vulnerable to data breaches and extensive downtime.
Quickly spot the red flags and put phishing emails where they belong: [Read more…]
Sounds scary doesn’t it? Almost like a swat team dressed in black is going to swing in and start yelling orders. While just as effective at disabling the bad guys, Unified Threat Management (UTM) is a special kind of IT solution focused on proactive protection. Consider it more like a team of virtual bodyguards that stand at the door between your business and the internet, keeping trouble out while your legitimate traffic can come and go normally. [Read more…]
Y-Not Tech Services have just heard of a widespread Phishing attack that is targeting users of Google’s Gmail platform. This attack may appear to come from someone you know since it is taking over people’s accounts. This is how it is spread.
The attack will appear to be a simple Google Doc that has been sent to you (Again, possibly by someone you know). If you click the link, your account can be taken over by the attackers, and the phishing e-mail will be sent out to your address book.
Here is a statement from Google:
Always use caution when opening e-mails and links. If you have any doubts or concerns, DO NOT OPEN THE E-MAIL. Be extra cautious as this will be spreading. If I learn more, I will update you.
UPDATE FROM GOOGLE:
Y-Not Tech Services is happy to assist anyone who may feel they were affected by this or any other malicious activity.