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Weekend Update

A quick Saturday digest of cybersecurity news articles from other sources.

DHS Sounds Alarm on New Russian Destructive Disk Wiper Attack Potential

CNN just reported on a Jan 23 Intelligence Bulletin from the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that warned state and local governments and critical infrastructure operators about the risk of Russia hitting the US with cyber attacks in retaliation for a possible US or NATO response ...

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Friday Phish Fry

Phishing Email Alerts

Catch of the Day: IONOS Phish

Chef’s Special: MS Consent Phish

Examples of clever phish that made it past my spam filters and into my Inbox, or from clients, or reliable sources on the Internet.

I would be delighted to accept suspicious phishing examples from you. Please forward your email to phish@wyzguys.com.

My intention is to provide a warning, examples ...

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account hijacking, authentication, email, Friday Phish Fry, Phishing

Dridex is Sending Out Termination Letters and Fake COVID Notices

The latest Dridex phishing campaign has been using various hot topics to lure its victims, including COVID-19 funeral assistance and employee termination letters. Regardless of the message’s contents, the purpose of the email is to get the reader to click on an attachment, which is typically in Excel or Word format. Opening this document installs malicious code ...

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Sunday Funnies – Don’t Worry Be Happy

My friend Tomilyn Lang Garot posted this on Facebook a while ago. This is so true. Master even two of these things and be happier.

And my favorite Brue Lee Quote

Bruce Lee’s Top 9 Fundamentals

“As you think, so shall you become.”
“It’s not the daily increase but daily decrease. Hack away at the unessential.”
“If you spend too much time thinking ...

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Weekend Update

A quick Saturday digest of cybersecurity news articles from other sources.

[FBI HEADS UP] US Defense Industry Targeted with New USB-Based Ransomware Attacks

The FBI recently released a notice about cybercriminal group FIN7, according to a Bleeping Computer article, warning defense contractors to be wary of USB drives being sent through the mail. According to the notice, FIN7 is impersonating Amazon and the Department of Health & Human ...

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account hijacking, crypto-currency, Google, ransomware, Trojan, Weekend Update

USB drop

Friday Phish Fry

Phishing Email Alerts

Catch of the Day: eFax Phish

Chef’s Special:

Examples of clever phish that made it past my spam filters and into my Inbox, or from clients, or reliable sources on the Internet.

I would be delighted to accept suspicious phishing examples from you. Please forward your email to phish@wyzguys.com.

My intention is to provide a warning, examples of current phishing ...

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account hijacking, email, Friday Phish Fry, Phishing

How You Can Upgrade Your Home to Accommodate Your Growing Home Business

by Carla Lopez

If you run a business out of your home, you’re in good company. Big names from Apple to Amazon started as home businesses. That said, as your entrepreneurial venture expands, you may find that your house isn’t large enough to accommodate your growing success. In this case, it’s time for an upgrade.

Buying a ...

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Sunday Funnies – High Tech Cat Warmer

I love this article from the Smithsonian

As cold weather and storms plague parts of the United States this winter, cat owners can count on their fluffy companions to curl up in the warmest spots they can reach.

That’s what Aaron Taylor certainly seems to have discovered. On December 31, Taylor posted a photo of five cats curled up on his self-heating satellite dish on Twitter. The post quickly went viral, gaining over 190,000 likes and 26,000 retweets so ...

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Sunday Funnies

Weekend Update

A quick Saturday digest of cybersecurity news articles from other sources.

Webinar: Anatomy of a Phishing Exploit

Cyber-hygiene alert!! You are invited to a one hour seminar titled Anatomy of a Phishing Exploit. I will be the presenter

Understand cyber-hygiene essentials to secure your data from phishing attacks in a highly informative, one-hour webinar organized by Vinsys. The heaping cases of cybercrime worldwide has raised a ...

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account hijacking, email, law and policy, Phishing, privacy, public event, ransomware, social engineering, surveillance, Weekend Update

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