Phishing Attempts Often Mimic Legitimate Platforms
May 22nd, Tip of the Week |Be wary of unsolicited emails, especially those requesting personal or financial information. Instead of clicking on embedded links, manually type the website address in your browser or use trusted bookmarks. Remember, legitimate organizations never ask for sensitive information via email. By exercising caution and staying informed, you can effectively safeguard yourself and your personal information from phishing scams.
NSA Releases Best Practices For Securing Your Home Network
May 8th, Tip of the Week |Your router is the gateway into your home network. Without proper security and patching, it is more likely to be compromised, which can lead to the compromise of other devices on the network as well. To minimize vulnerabilities and improve security, the routing devices on your home network should be updated to the latest patches, preferably through automatic updates. These devices should also be replaced when they reach end-of-life (EOL) for support. This ensures that all devices can continue to be updated and patched as vulnerabilities are discovered.
Check out more best practice tips from the NSA Cybersecurity Information Sheet.
In 2022 Phishing Attacks Rose 47% Over the Previous Year
May 1st, Tip of the Week |According a newly-released ThreatLabz 2023 Phishing Report by Zscaler, the attack trends that occurred throughout 2022 provide insight into what we should be expecting over the next year. According to the report:
- The number of phishing attacks rose 47% overall
- United States and the U.K. were the top two targeted countries
- Education, finance and government were the top three sectors, with attacks on education skyrocketing 576%
- Microsoft, OneDrive, and Binance were the top three impersonated brands
We encourage W&L users to keep these findings in mind while partcipating in the recently impleted Security Awareness Program and to use the Phish Alert Button whenever you receive a suspicious email message.
