Nov 1, 2023 | Security Tips
September Sees a 32% Increase in the Number of Ransomware Attacks October 31st, Tip of the Week | IT security vendor NCC Group’s Cyber Threat Intelligence Report for September 2023 reveals a surge in ransomware attacks in just one month. Most of these...
Oct 3, 2023 | Security Tips
Phishing that Targets Online Gamers September 26th, Tip of the Week | Phishing threats aren’t limited to scammers targeting your email inbox. Those who play online games also need to be aware of increased threats. According to research from Kaspersky,...
Sep 19, 2023 | Security Tips
W&L and other universities across the nation are being targeted with phishing scams that encourage users to scan fraudulent QR codes. According to BleepingComputer, the threat actors are using QR codes embedded in images to bypass email security tools that scan a...
May 30, 2023 | Security Tips
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...
May 2, 2023 | Security Tips
Traveling this Summer? Beware of “Juice Jacking” April 19th, Tip of the Week | The FBI is warning consumers about “juice jacking,” where bad actors use public chargers to infect phones and devices with malware. Avoid using free charging stations in...
Apr 18, 2023 | Security Tips
As the end of the academic year approaches, bad actors are using the fake promise of internships, paid research and/or summer jobs to lure students into falling for a mobile check deposit scam. The hoax is initiated through phishing messages found in emails and on...
