Biden Administration Forms AI Safety Institute Consortium (AISIC)
The goal of the consortium is to advance the development and deployment of safe, trustworthy AI.
“Even Troy Hunt gets phished”
“Security researchers they’re just like us. HaveIBeenPwned founder Troy Hunt published a blog post detailing how a “sneaky phish” managed to export his Mailchimp account. Hunt received a legitimate-looking email purportedly from Mailchimp, advising that his sending privileges were restricted and offering a button to review his account. Hunt entered credentials and a one-time password, almost immediately receiving a genuine email from Mailchimp that his subscriber list was exported.“
Was that a phish?
Think twice before parting with your money. Is my computer screen really frozen? Why am I feeling anxious about it. Should I even be feeling anxious? Why am I given these strange instructions? Is that a legitimate website you are buying from? Could that website be a clone? Do I really want this? Is this believable? Is this credible? Why is it asking me for money? Who can I ask about this? Hexagon Center
Look out for those breaches (They’ll cut you.)
This week, we have observed a significant increase in consumer-level attacks. These attacks have targeted non-organizational individuals and personal accounts. We are here for you. Our hotline and email services remain available to assist you in safeguarding your online presence. Should you suspect potential targeting, please do not hesitate to utilize these resources for immediate protection.
They are trying everything, including speed
Knowing how the cyber criminals gain success is one way of fighting them. Not only should you keep your authentication strong, you should also always be wary of things that you are not familiar with. Think twice before you click. Think twice before you call. Think twice before you pick up. Always be vigilant.
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“Even Troy Hunt gets phished”
“Security researchers they’re just like us. HaveIBeenPwned founder Troy Hunt published a blog post detailing how a “sneaky phish” managed to export his Mailchimp account. Hunt received a legitimate-looking email purportedly from Mailchimp, advising that his sending privileges were restricted and offering a button to review his account. Hunt entered credentials and a one-time password, almost immediately receiving a genuine email from Mailchimp that his subscriber list was exported.“
Was that a phish?
Think twice before parting with your money. Is my computer screen really frozen? Why am I feeling anxious about it. Should I even be feeling anxious? Why am I given these strange instructions? Is that a legitimate website you are buying from? Could that website be a clone? Do I really want this? Is this believable? Is this credible? Why is it asking me for money? Who can I ask about this? Hexagon Center
Look out for those breaches (They’ll cut you.)
This week, we have observed a significant increase in consumer-level attacks. These attacks have targeted non-organizational individuals and personal accounts. We are here for you. Our hotline and email services remain available to assist you in safeguarding your online presence. Should you suspect potential targeting, please do not hesitate to utilize these resources for immediate protection.
They are trying everything, including speed
Knowing how the cyber criminals gain success is one way of fighting them. Not only should you keep your authentication strong, you should also always be wary of things that you are not familiar with. Think twice before you click. Think twice before you call. Think twice before you pick up. Always be vigilant.
Yup! It’s still phishing ... and malvertising is joining in too!
It’s not just in your email, it’s also all over social media and ... basically, the internet. Our indefatigable team is here to help you keep your vigilance up but only you can keep yourself safe. After all, they say the best cybersecurity tool is yourself. We hope that out emails help remind you about being safe and not fall for these phishing and malvertising attacks.
Phishing in the news this week. Where to watch out for the phishes
As we observe an increase in phishing-related news this week, we urge all individuals to maintain heightened vigilance and exercise extreme caution. Pay particular attention to your emotional state, as it is often exploited by phishing attempts. Additionally, refrain from disclosing financial information without verifying its authenticity with a trusted individual. Remember, we are here to provide assistance. For further information, please visit hexagoncenter.org
🗳️Election • Disinformation • Security
As the dissemination of malicious content continues to escalate, it becomes imperative that we adopt an ever-increasing level of vigilance and remain informed. Thoroughly scrutinize the veracity of the information you encounter. Regularly review and adjust your security settings to enhance your protection. We are here for you.
How to get ready for disinformation?
As if you haven’t already anticipated it, one way to manipulate the public and make them believe you’re doing a good job when you’re not is to spread disinformation. Sometimes, simply allowing the answer “common sense” without challenging it, inadvertently contributes to the spread of disinformation. However, as news consumers, it’s crucial that we question authority and obtain the facts from reliable and impartial sources. Meanwhile, hackers will continue to hack, and DeepSeek will conveniently censor information regardless of the facts.
What’s your top security concern?
Phishing attacks are undoubtedly on the rise. Fortunately, there is something you and only you can do about it: to avoid becoming a victim of these attacks. When these attackers successfully steal money, they will continue their malicious activities even further. Meanwhile, watch out for MFA fails and fake Google ads that contain malware. And don’t forget your Personal Identifier and use it when you’re unsure. ... or even when you’re sure. Don’t part with your money so easily.
“Meta, Meta, thou art careful and troubled about many things.”
But one thing is needful: and MANY have chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her - DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH! Read the official statement of Hexagon Center on our reaction to Meta’s decision to remove professional fact checking services on their social media platforms. Meanwhile, we are still being attacked in the cyberspace. So keep your vigil up and look out for one another by sharing the stories you hear and things you experience. Reply to this email anytime to communicate with us.