We do not recommend responding to scammers, however this is too funny not to share. James Veitch does it again! You will need a tissue for the tears of laughter!
CYBERSECURITY EVENTS
• Protecting yourself against cybercrime - workshop Jan 14 • Spot the phishing email - Main Street event Jan 23
SECURITY BREACHES
Change your password if you use one of these websites or applications. Watch for signs of identity theft.
• Sweaty Betty
Keep your accounts safe, use a unique password for each one.
OTHER NEWS
• FTC warns Christmas buyers that smart toys are a security risk • FBI recommends that you keep your IoT devices on a separate network • Millions falling for online rental scams, says Better Business Bureau • Your smart TV tracks what you watch. Here's how to change the privacy settings
• Protecting yourself against cybercrime - workshop Jan 14 • Spot the phishing email - Main Street event Jan 23
PHISHING SCAMS
Give your emails 100% of your attention. Watch out for emails about:
• Steam giveaways
Stop and think before you click.
COMPROMISED & FAKE APPS
If you have one of these apps, you may have a virus on your device.
• Apex App • Tetris game
Avoid fake apps, only download ones with good reviews from reputable sites.
SECURITY BREACHES
Change your password if you use one of these websites or applications. Watch for signs of identity theft.
• TrueDialog • Mixcloud
Keep your accounts safe, use a unique password for each one.
OTHER NEWS
• Police warn of new phone scam where criminals intercept your calls • Cornwall, Ont., woman loses life savings to terrifying 'SIN scam' • This cheap gadget can stop your smartphone or tablet being hacked at an airport, hotel or cafe • Calgary consumer warns about app security after being hacked twice
• Protecting yourself against cybercrime, Jan 14 2020 • Spot the phishing email, Jan 23 2020
PHISHING SCAMS
Give your emails 100% of your attention. Watch out for emails about:
• Netflix account freeze
Stop and think before you click.
SECURITY BREACHES
Change your password if you use one of these websites or applications. Watch for signs of identity theft.
• Adobe's Magneto Marketplace
Keep your accounts safe, use a unique password for each one.
OTHER NEWS
• How cybersecurity experts become victims • Another baby monitor hacked, how to shop for one that is safe • This fake software update tries to download malware onto your PC even when you click 'later' • Kids’ smartwatch security tracker can be hacked by anyone
A reminder on how to stay safe while shopping online this holiday season.
MUST READ
• You have one week left to complete the cybersecurity survey and win a $50 gift certificate for the Table.
CYBERSECURITY EVENTS
• Protecting yourself against cybercrime, Jan 14 2020 • Spot the phishing email, Jan 23 2020
PHISHING SCAMS
Give your emails 100% of your attention. Watch out for emails about:
• Windows update • Software updates
Stop and think before you click.
SECURITY BREACHES
Change your password if you use one of these websites or applications. Watch for signs of identity theft.
• Magic: the Gathering • GateHub
Keep your accounts safe, use a unique password for each one.
OTHER NEWS
• Ho Ho OUCH! There are 4x more fake retailer sites than real ones • Nurse scammed out of nearly $10,000 after falling victim to new 'SIM swap' scheme • Password reuse and keyloggers result in hacked Disney accounts • Officials warn about the dangers of using public USB charging stations
• New dates for Hack the Box, Main Street events and workshops.
PHISHING SCAMS
Give your emails 100% of your attention. Watch out for emails about:
•WebEx meeting invite
Stop and think before you click.
COMPROMISED & FAKE APPS
Check to see if you have one of these apps, you may have a virus on your device.
• 49 disguised adware apps found on Google Play
Avoid fake apps, only download ones with good reviews from reputable sites.
OTHER NEWS
• Another Facebook hoax: Robbers still throwing eggs at car windows? • Tech Support Scammers Exploiting Unpatched Firefox Bug • Mac users warned that disabling all Office macros doesn’t actually disable all Office macros • Facebook iOS app silently turns on your phone camera
• Watch for payroll and HR related phishing emails • Take the Cybersecurity Survey and win a $50 gift certificate to the Table
CYBERSECURITY EVENTS
• Protecting yourself against cybercrime, Nov 14 • Show your cybersecurity sticker, Ongoing
Contest entry code: 4lntr8
PHISHING SCAMS
Give your emails 100% of your attention. Watch out for emails about:
• Wage increases
Stop and think before you click.
SECURITY BREACHES
Change your password if you use one of these websites or applications. Watch for signs of identity theft.
• Trend Micro
Keep your accounts safe, use a unique password for each one.
OTHER NEWS
• OUCH Newsletter - Shopping Online Securely • A new and terrifying scam can steal your phone number and clear your bank accounts • Don’t respond to suspicious emails • Don't reboot your computer after you've been infected with ransomware
Keep your accounts safe, use a unique password for each one.
OTHER NEWS
• Some older D-Link routers vulnerable to remote code execution • Update your iPhone 5 before Nov 3 • A hacker hid in the Austrailian National University's network for weeks • New 'unremovable' xHelper malware has infected 45,000 Android devices
