Toggle navigation Cybersecurity Hub File Management when working from home PhishBowl PCI MRU Cybersecurity Newsletter archives Nov 1, 2019 to Dec 20, 2019 December 13 *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* 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 December 6 *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* Stay safe out there!! CYBERSECURITY EVENTS • 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 November 29 *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* 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: • 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 Contest Entry Code: wtlnr5 November 22 *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* 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 Contest Entry Code: 3trnlw November 15 *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* MUST READ • Students can now take the cybersecurity survey CYBERSECURITY EVENTS • 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 November 8 *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* How to stop spies & thieves in your smart home MUST READ • 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 November 1 *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* MUST READ • Logging into a machine or an account and then letting someone else use it is against our AUP PHISHING SCAMS Give your emails 100% of your attention. Watch out for emails from: • Adobe Stop and think before you click. COMPROMISED & FAKE APPS If you have one of these apps, you may have a virus on your device. • ai.type 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. • Adobe Creative Cloud • Bed, Bath and Beyond • Web.com 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