Are you planning a summer trip overseas for work or pleasure? Are you crossing the border to visit America’s neighbors? If so, you should read these helpful tips to help make your trip a success. Don’t end up like these unsuspecting victims: “My bag did not fit in the overhead compartment and I was forced [...]
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International Travel Safety Tips
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New Phishing Email Detected – May 13
This phishing email is circulating the Northeastern community. If you receive this email please do NOT click on the link and delete it from your inbox. Northeastern will NEVER ask you to validate your email account to increase your mailbox quota. Additionally, you can tell this email is a fake because the URL in the [...]
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Amazon Kindle Order Confirmation Phishing Email
Click here for copy of the email This phishing example was sent to us in the form of a Amazon Kindle order confirmation email. This email has all the hallmarks of a phishing scam. 1.) The user did not order anything from Amazon 2.) The billing address does not belong to the user 3.) When [...]
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May is for Password Security
This month Ouch!, The Monthly Security Awareness Newsletter, is focusing on Passwords Download the Newsletter It is a good time to brush up on password security. Creating strong passwords and securely using passwords is the first line of defense in protecting your online accounts. The newsletter this month explains how to create a good password [...]
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41 Dumbest Security Decisions
Securing IT systems is a difficult task on an average day. There is a never ending list of threats and vulnerabilities that need attention, research, and remediation. New projects and technologies require vetting and users have questions that need to be answered. Unfortunately sometimes decisions are made, either in haste or hubris that can open [...]
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Cyber criminals take advantage of Boston tragedy
Yesterday we reported scammers had registered over 125 domain names within hours of the Boston bombings. Today security researchers have reported that once again criminals are taking advantage of the public’s curiosity and generosity to spread malware and computer viruses. TrendLabs reports that spam messages with subjects such as “2 Explosions at Boston Marathon” and [...]
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Boston Marathon Tragedy Used by Scammers
In the hours following yesterday’s explosions over 125 domain names have been registered that could potentially be used to disseminate false information, solicit fake fundraisers, and fake requests for donations. These domains contain words related to the tragedy such as, “boston”,”marathon”, “bombings”, “charity”, “fund”, “lawsuit”, “massacre”, “attack”, “news”, “info”, “victims”, etc.. Examples include: “bostonmarathonrelief.com” and [...]
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American Airways Free Ticket Scam
IT Security was mailed this phishing letter disguised as a free airline ticket giveaway. Read up on this offline attempt to steal our personal information and protect yourself from free offer scams. More Information: American Airways Free Ticket Scam
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