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Microsoft Seizes Domains Used in COVID-19 Phishing Attacks

Microsoft took action to stop a cybercriminal network from launching phishing attacks designed to take advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic.

July 8, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Microsoft took action to stop a cybercriminal network from launching coronavirus-related phishing attacks, according to newly unsealed court records. In a blog post, the company detailed its actions taken in the case, which now includes seizing control of key domains in the criminals’ infrastructure to prevent future attacks. The U.S. District Court for the Eastern […]

Microsoft Warns of ‘Massive’ Excel, COVID-19 Phishing Campaign

Microsoft is warning users of a massive phishing campaign using malicious Excel files and fake COVID-19 news that can give a hacker access to machines.

May 22, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Microsoft is warning users of a massive phishing campaign using malicious Excel files and fake COVID-19 news designed to install software that can allow hackers to take over end user computers. In a series of Tweets earlier this week, Microsoft Security Intelligence tweeted that the company is tracking a “massive campaign” that installs the legitimate […]

Week in Review: Avoid Phishing, Database Software, Videoconferencing Fatigue, etc.

This week, April 20-24, 2020: making sure students and faculty don’t fall for phishing attacks, database software for SMBs, Zoom and AWS updates, and more.

April 24, 2020 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

This week, April 20-24, 2020: making sure students and faculty don’t fall for phishing attacks, database software for SMBs, Zoom and AWS updates, and more.

This Phishing Email Scam Cost $2.3 Million

Three separate phishing email scam were made after emails were sent to the Texas school district back in November. The content of the emails isn't known.

February 11, 2020 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

The phishing emails sent to the Manor, Texas Independent School District in November led to three separate transactions totalling $2.3 million, according to ZDNet. The content of the emails and who made the payments is not yet known, but an employee discovered the scheme a month later, leading to the involvement of the FBI and […]

IT Pro Tips for Avoiding a Phishing Attack

From spam phishing to spear phishing, employee education is still your best weapon.

January 28, 2019 TD Staff Leave a Comment

Your organization is only as safe as your least security-savvy employee. That’s a scary thought, isn’t it?

US Universities and Colleges at Risk for Phishing Scams

When it comes to cybersecurity, universities and colleges can’t be too careful. The problem is that phishing scams target individuals, not the network.

May 14, 2018 Matthew Vernhout Leave a Comment

When it comes to cybersecurity, universities and colleges can’t be too careful. The problem is that phishing scams target individuals, not the network.

Anti-Phishing Added to Intermedia Email Security Solution

The cloud business application vendor’s Intermedia Email Protection offering now comes with six different safeguards against one of today’s most rampant threats at no additional cost.

August 21, 2017 Rich Freeman Leave a Comment

The cloud business application vendor’s Intermedia Email Protection offering now comes with six different safeguards against one of today’s most rampant threats at no additional cost.

New Anti-Spear Phishing Solution, Sentinel, Launched by Baracuda

Called Sentinel, the cloud-based system uses artificial intelligence technology to block dangerous messages in real time, and includes domain fraud prevention and end user awareness functionality as well.

July 5, 2017 Rich Freeman Leave a Comment

Called Sentinel, the cloud-based system uses artificial intelligence technology to block dangerous messages in real time, and includes domain fraud prevention and end user awareness functionality as well.

How to Protect Your Business from Dangerous Spam and Phishing Emails

Spam and phishing attacks can cripple a company. Keep your business safe with these tips.

January 16, 2017 Jeff Olejnik Leave a Comment

There are not many ways to break into a bank; however, gaining access to personal bank accounts is becoming a very common way for criminals to get in. One way this is achieved is by clicking on a link within an email. Spam is very cost effective for cyber criminals, as emailing is a near […]

June 2023 Patch Tuesday: Exchange Server, SharePoint, PGM

The June 2023 Patch Tuesday release includes no active threats, but critical vulnerabilities still need to be patched, experts say.

June 13, 2023 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Microsoft has released fixes for about 70 vulnerabilities for its June 2023 Patch Tuesday release, and while none are listed as being actively exploited of publicly known, there are still a handful of critical-rated vulnerabilities that IT admins should prioritize this month. That list of bugs that should be prioritized includes two remote code execution […]

Microsoft took action to stop a cybercriminal network from launching phishing attacks designed to take advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Microsoft is warning users of a massive phishing campaign using malicious Excel files and fake COVID-19 news that can give a hacker access to machines.

This week, April 20-24, 2020: making sure students and faculty don’t fall for phishing attacks, database software for SMBs, Zoom and AWS updates, and more.

Three separate phishing email scam were made after emails were sent to the Texas school district back in November. The content of the emails isn't known.

From spam phishing to spear phishing, employee education is still your best weapon.

When it comes to cybersecurity, universities and colleges can’t be too careful. The problem is that phishing scams target individuals, not the network.

The cloud business application vendor’s Intermedia Email Protection offering now comes with six different safeguards against one of today’s most rampant threats at no additional cost.

Called Sentinel, the cloud-based system uses artificial intelligence technology to block dangerous messages in real time, and includes domain fraud prevention and end user awareness functionality as well.

Spam and phishing attacks can cripple a company. Keep your business safe with these tips.

The June 2023 Patch Tuesday release includes no active threats, but critical vulnerabilities still need to be patched, experts say.

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