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Imposter (voice) Scams on the Rise
They didn’t ever go away but they are rising. Reasons for the increase in a particular type of scams are usually because they have seen success in it. This week’s news is quite like the others but they are giving a lot more punch than usual. We must stay vigilant and keep vigilant. Each time you are doing something your gut tells you not to, most likely your gut is right. Double check on the identity of the person you think you know. It’s ok.
You just hired ... a North Korean?
North Korean fake worker hiring scheme involves North Korean IT workers creating fake online personas with fabricated identities and resumes to get hired by companies worldwide, often in high-paying remote technical roles. Posing as non-North Korean nationals, they secure employment across various industries.
“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.