Bad Actors Could Exploit US Mail-In Voting System, FBI and CISA Warn

A joint statement released by the FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Tuesday warns that foreign actors and cybercriminals are likely to exploit this year’s US mail-in voting system to spread disinformation about the … Continue reading Bad Actors Could Exploit US Mail-In Voting System, FBI and CISA Warn

FBI Warns Consumers about COVID-19 Antibody Testing Scams

Lockdown measures may be easing across the world, but we are not out of the woods yet. Scammers continue to leverage the coronavirus crisis by recycling old ruses or devising new schemes to fool unsuspecting victims. Governments and police are on full … Continue reading FBI Warns Consumers about COVID-19 Antibody Testing Scams

Remote Work Increases Ransomware Attacks on K-12 Schools and Districts, FBI Warns

Earlier this week, the FBI released a security alert warning K-12 schools about the increased risk of ransomware attacks during the coronavirus crisis. Since the transition to online learning and remote work for teachers, K-12 schools have become a luc… Continue reading Remote Work Increases Ransomware Attacks on K-12 Schools and Districts, FBI Warns

Increased Use of Mobile Banking Apps May Lead to Cyber Attacks, FBI Warns

The Covid-19 lockdown and stay-at-home orders have changed the way we work, shop and handle our finances. As mobile banking tools become a go-to alternative for customers who continue in the struggle of social distancing, the FBI anticipates a surge in… Continue reading Increased Use of Mobile Banking Apps May Lead to Cyber Attacks, FBI Warns

FBI warns extortion scams are on the rise amid stay-at-home orders

Amid the coronavirus lockdown and social distancing measures, cybercriminals have found new ways to continue their attacks against consumers worldwide. Making a quick buck has always been the top priority, so as we all turn to our Internet-enabled devi… Continue reading FBI warns extortion scams are on the rise amid stay-at-home orders

Zoom-bombing: FBI warns of rise in teleconference hijacking amid stay-at-home order

The Zoom video-teleconferencing app seems to be everywhere today, as people turn to an online environment for classes, events, meetings or even a good-old-fashioned family dinner. Recent events have pushed school staffers to reunite with students virtu… Continue reading Zoom-bombing: FBI warns of rise in teleconference hijacking amid stay-at-home order

Feds Crack Down on Money Mules, Warn of BEC Scams

Authorities say they have halted over 600 domestic money mules – exceeding the 400 money mules stopped last year. Continue reading Feds Crack Down on Money Mules, Warn of BEC Scams

Smart TVs: The Cyberthreat Lurking in Your Living Room, Feds Warn

TV takeover, privacy threats, botnet concerns and Wi-Fi network compromise are all big concerns when it comes to connected TVs. Continue reading Smart TVs: The Cyberthreat Lurking in Your Living Room, Feds Warn