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.

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Daniel Masterson, Ai Courtrie Buson & Bard Gee
March 14, 2025

Weekly newsletter of Hexagon Center

for the week March 9, 2025, 63rd edition

☝️ TOP STORY

Breaches, outages, lures and impersonations. Looking for gullible victims with their guard down.

As we learn about these cyber attacks week after week, it behooves us to be ever more suspicious and vigilant.

If you have a use a password, make sure it’s long and difficult to break into. Always use multi-factor authentication, where available.

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about this edition and Inside Hexagon

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This week’s HX Weekly highlighted numerous significant breaches, underscoring the escalating threat landscape. As Hexagon Center’s role in cybersecurity intensifies, our efforts to combat these attacks remain paramount. We are committed to not only educating individuals and organizations about cyber security measures but also actively working to prevent potential victims from falling prey to these malicious cyber attacks.

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HOUSEKEEPING

Glossary/Legend:

  • MFA can refer to Multi-factor Authentication - a security method that requires users to provide multiple verification factors to access online accounts, applications, or VPNs. It can also refer to Master of Fine Arts, a graduate degree for students of visual and performing arts, design, or creative writing.

  • Phishing - a cybercrime that involves tricking people into giving away sensitive information.

  • Cyberattack - A malicious attempt to gain unauthorized access to a computer system, network, or device. The goal of a cyberattack is to disrupt or damage the target, or to steal data, intellectual property, or money.

  • Ransomware - A type of malware that locks or encrypts a victim's files and demands a ransom payment to unlock and decrypt them. Ransomware can infect a variety of devices, including computers, smartphones, printers, and more.

  • Password manager - a software application that allows users to securely store, generate, and manage their online login credentials (passwords and usernames) across different websites and applications, typically requiring only one "master password" to access all stored information, promoting strong password hygiene by creating unique passwords for each site and automatically filling them in when needed.

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DISCLAIMER

Cybersecurity is an ever-changing field, and threats may evolve. While Hexagon Center strives to provide accurate and timely information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. Users are responsible for implementing their security measures and staying informed about the latest cybersecurity developments. Hexagon Center is not responsible for any cyber or scam attacks by our readers. HX Weekly tips are advice are not official positions of Hexagon Center nor is Hexagon Center responsible for its content.

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