Security Awareness Tips From October 2023

Security Awareness Tips From October 2023

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...
Security Awareness Tips from September 2023

Security Awareness Tips from September 2023

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,...
Phishing Attacks Using QR Codes are on the Rise

Phishing Attacks Using QR Codes are on the Rise

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...
Security Awareness Tips from May 2023

Security Awareness Tips from May 2023

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...
Security Awareness Tips from April 2023

Security Awareness Tips from April 2023

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...
Security Awareness Tips from March 2023

Security Awareness Tips from March 2023

Go With Passphrases March 27th, Tip of the Week  | Passphrases are among the strongest version of password you can use and often the easiest to remember and type. Simply use random words or an entire sentence for your password, such as “Honey rain beach...