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NEWS FOR YOU
Fake Captcha Scams Are Back! nice...
Here’s a recent attack that double-dog-dares you to prove you are a “human”. Whether you’ve received privileged info, you’re making a purchase, or somebody is trying to just plain lure you, you are probably now being faced with a “VERIFY YOU ARE A HUMAN” command. Followed closely by some test of your Sherlock Holmes level of skills in decoding, puzzle placement, or some other AI enhancing input. This scam though, wants you to prove you are not a robot by having you, with a few keyboard shortcuts: 1. Copy a malware script onto your clipboard, 2. Open a Run window for data entry, 3. Paste the malware script from the clipboard and then, 4. Run the malware program – which proceeds to do all sorts of devilish antics. Just like that, easy-peezy, your computer has turned to the dark side (carrying your info along with it) BOTTOM LINE: Don’t click on hyperlinks from outside sources. Avoid the temptation of following ads. Don’t follow their commands of keystroke shortcuts. Especially refrain from pasting things you don't recognize. |
TIPS & ADVICE
TRAVELING = Eyes Open For Theft
In crowded tourist areas, thieves may create a distraction to steal from you while you're focusing elsewhere. The thieves may pickpocket from you or your bag or take items you've put on a table.
Remember that there are MULTIPLE ways to distract you, which can include:
~ A crowd of beggars or street salesmen who are coming up to you
~ An offer or a request for help from someone you don't know
~ A "friendly stranger" coming to your table to chat at an outdoor cafe.
So, to help reduce your risk of theft:
~ Stay alert in areas where pickpocketing is common
~ Treat any unusual event as a potential theft attempt
~ Put any valuables in pockets that are harder to reach
~ Use a tamper-proof backpack or handbag
~ Don't put your phone or wallet on the table or hang your bag on a chair while you eat outdoors.
Some of these you may say are No-Brainers, DUH!
Unfortunately sooo many people still fall victim because of distractions or friendliness though.
Keep Your Guard Up
In crowded tourist areas, thieves may create a distraction to steal from you while you're focusing elsewhere. The thieves may pickpocket from you or your bag or take items you've put on a table.
Remember that there are MULTIPLE ways to distract you, which can include:
~ A crowd of beggars or street salesmen who are coming up to you
~ An offer or a request for help from someone you don't know
~ A "friendly stranger" coming to your table to chat at an outdoor cafe.
So, to help reduce your risk of theft:
~ Stay alert in areas where pickpocketing is common
~ Treat any unusual event as a potential theft attempt
~ Put any valuables in pockets that are harder to reach
~ Use a tamper-proof backpack or handbag
~ Don't put your phone or wallet on the table or hang your bag on a chair while you eat outdoors.
Some of these you may say are No-Brainers, DUH!
Unfortunately sooo many people still fall victim because of distractions or friendliness though.
Keep Your Guard Up
THIS IS A SAMPLE NOT BE USED!
Yes we had to say it for somebody
CHECK YOUR PASSWORD - HOW STRONG IS IT?
With so much of our lives online – from banking and emails to health records and passport details – it’s important to keep your digital life secure. A great action that everybody should be doing (but may be lacking) is using strong passwords.
Here’s 5 tips to making your passwords more secure:
1. Don’t include anything in your password that is personal to you or describes you. Not your name, birthdate, address, phone number, etc)
2. Longer passwords are better so make sure they are OVER 15 characters.
3. Use different passwords for different accounts. If one gets hacked or leaked, you don’t want them all to fall when it gets posted online.
4. Use a phrase or random string of characters. Don’t use proper nouns or real words found in dictionaries. Be random with characters - Upper, Lower, Numbers, Symbols
5. Activate two-factor authentication on your accounts. Passwords alone can be guessed and phished and, once stolen, tried against a range of accounts to find more access.
With so much of our lives online – from banking and emails to health records and passport details – it’s important to keep your digital life secure. A great action that everybody should be doing (but may be lacking) is using strong passwords.
Here’s 5 tips to making your passwords more secure:
1. Don’t include anything in your password that is personal to you or describes you. Not your name, birthdate, address, phone number, etc)
2. Longer passwords are better so make sure they are OVER 15 characters.
3. Use different passwords for different accounts. If one gets hacked or leaked, you don’t want them all to fall when it gets posted online.
4. Use a phrase or random string of characters. Don’t use proper nouns or real words found in dictionaries. Be random with characters - Upper, Lower, Numbers, Symbols
5. Activate two-factor authentication on your accounts. Passwords alone can be guessed and phished and, once stolen, tried against a range of accounts to find more access.
