Hackers Sending Ransomware-Laden USB Drives To Businesses
Packages purporting to be from Amazon, containing gifts, actually held something much more sinister. Source Link Jack Turner January 10th 2022 8:59 am The FBI has warned that the latest ransomware threat may not come from the internet – but instead via an infected USB stick. A security alert sent to US organizations details that […]
VPN Cybersecurity
When the world started to work-from-home, cybercriminals changed their focus. VPN technology, among other things, became a focus of attacks. For example, vphishing (voice phishing) is now widely used in an attempt to steal employees’ VPN credentials and access their organization’s network either directly or by taking advantage of platform vulnerabilities. Our mission at Applied […]
Federal Agencies Warn of Emerging Fraud Schemes Related to COVID-19 Vaccines
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG), and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) are warning the public about several emerging fraud schemes related to COVID-19 vaccines. The FBI, HHS-OIG, and CMS have received complaints of scammers using the public’s interest in COVID-19 vaccines […]
Transition to Distance Learning Creates Opportunities for Cyber Actors to Disrupt Instruction and Steal Data
InfraGard has released a public advisory from the FBI related to threats against students and parents as distance learning is more prevalent and commonplace. The advisory contains much more information and includes some of our standard advice: -Keep your computer up to date with the latest security patches. -Always be vigilant about clicking links (inspect […]
MS Critical Infrastructure Photos
We need your help! We need MS Critical Infrastructure Photos! Our company provides cybersecurity for 14 of the 16 critical infrastructure sectors (including elections infrastructure) defined by the Dept of Homeland Security. We are also heavily integrated with the Infragard Mississippi Members Alliance. We are looking for “artistic” photos and drone footage that highlights our […]
