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 airports, hotels or shopping centers,” a tweet from the FBI’s Denver field office said.  According to CNBC, “Bad actors have figured out ways to use public USB ports to introduce malware and monitoring software onto devices. Carry your own charger and USB cord and use an electrical outlet instead.” 

Tax Phishing Campaigns Continue to Spread

April 10th, Tip of the Week  | Securonix is “warning businesses and individuals to be extra vigilant when opening tax-related emails, especially as the tax deadline in the US approaches. Securonix is tracking an active campaign using a phishing email with a password-protected zip file delivered to the target using tax-themed lures. The emails contain attachments designed to install stealthy and somewhat sophisticated malware.” Once installed, the threat actor(s) can take full control of the compromised systems. If you have questions about a tax email you received contact the ITS Helpdesk at X4357 or help@wlu.edu for assistance.

Exercise Caution with Online Forms

April 3rd, Tip of the Week  |Whenever you fill out online forms, you are potentially giving away information that can be used to trick you at a later date. Cybercriminals can use this knowledge to make you feel comfortable in providing additional data that can lead to hacked or locked personal accounts. Be cautious with online forms, especially those coming from unsolicited email messages. Always confirm the form is from a credible source. If you have completed an online form that you later suspect may be fraudulent, RESET your password as soon as possible.  If you are unsure about a form you recently filled out, contact the ITS Helpdesk at X4357 or help@wlu.edu for assistance.