Messaging Smishing Attacks

Messaging Smishing Attacks

MESSAGING SMISHING ATTACKS
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

From: SANS Security Awareness

One of the most common ways cyber attackers attempt to trick or fool people is by scamming you in email attacks (often called phishing) or try to trick you with phone calls. However, as technology continues to advance bad guys are always trying new methods, to include tricking you with messaging technologies such as text messaging, iMessage/Facetime, WhatsApp, Slack or Skype. Here are some simple steps to protect yourself and spot / stop these common attacks.


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Shopping Online Securely

Shopping Online Securely

SHOPPING ONLINE SECURELY

From: SANS Security Awareness

Many of us shop online in search of great deals and to avoid noisy crowds. Unfortunately, cyber criminals will be active as well, creating fake shopping websites and using other tactics to scam people. In this newsletter, we explain how you can shop online safely and avoid becoming a victim.


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