Thursday, January 30, 2020

Wednesday, January 29, 2020

In Other News: New Ransomware Strain Targets Healthcare Sector


Each week, our newsletter has examples of companies devastated by ransomware attacks that carry an incredible cost and inflict reputational damage. Unfortunately, these attacks have become more pervasive this year, and hackers are not content to rest on their laurels. 

Instead, a new variant of ransomware called Zeppelin is being deployed throughout the US, Canada, and Europe to target healthcare companies and IT organizations. In addition, the ransomware is using MSPs to further infect companies via their management software. Notably, the ransomware is being deployed through remote desktop servers that are publicly exposed to the internet. 

The incident is a reminder that SMBs can’t afford to leave cybersecurity up to chance. These attacks can have devastating financial consequences for any organizations, which means that a robust defensive posture is a bottom line issue that will continue to become more critical in the year ahead.

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Monday, January 27, 2020

Healthcare is a leading target for Cyber Attacks



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Be Aware. Be Vigilant. Be Safe. - UPS provides great safety advise to its clients.

This applies to all th big name companies out there Apple, Microsoft, Fidelity etc..  Each has a fraud reporting address.. 

We want to help you avoid being a victim of fraud
Fraudulent communications adopt many different forms and are the unauthorized actions of third parties. These messages, sometimes referred to as "phishing" or "spoofing", are becoming more common and may appear legitimate by incorporating company brands, colors, or other legal disclaimers. We take fraud and the protection of our customers' information seriously. We want to help make sure you don’t fall victim to phishing or other types of fraudulent activity whether it’s through email, text, phone, or social media.
Here are some tips to keep in mind:

UPS will not request personal information, financial information, account numbers, IDs, passwords or copies of invoices in an unsolicited manner through email, mail, text, phone or fax, especially in exchange for the transportation of goods and services.

If you receive a message that appears to be from UPS that you believe is fraudulent, send a screenshot of the message or forward it to fraud@ups.com for investigation.

Learn more about how to avoid phishing scams in this article from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission: https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/how-recognize-and-avoid-phishing-scams


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For information on UPS's privacy practices, refer to the UPS Privacy Notice.
UPS, 55 Glenlake Parkway, NE, Atlanta, GA 30328; ATTN: Customer Communications Dept.

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Thursday, January 23, 2020

Cyber Security tip#5



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Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Cyber Security tip#4



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Tuesday, January 21, 2020

Cyber Security tip #3



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