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money23 days ago•12 min saved

FBI warns of banking spoof calls and how to shield yourself

The FBI warns of “banking spoof call” scams in which criminals spoof a bank’s phone number to fool people into transferring funds; victims have lost tens of thousands of dollars, including a reported $40,000 loss from a scammer posing as a Chase representative. To protect yourself, enable two-factor/multi-factor authentication, scrutinize email addresses and URLs, avoid unsolicited links, and remember that legitimate banks will never ask for your username or password—report suspected spoofing to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center.

via USA Today|

#banking-spoof-call #consumer-protection #fbi

cybersecurity2 years ago•1 min saved

"Pentagon Notifies 20,000 Employees of 2023 Email Data Breach"

The Department of Defense has notified over 20,000 current and former employees about a data breach that exposed their personal information, including sensitive details like social security numbers and home addresses. The breach occurred due to an unsecured cloud email server, likely misconfigured, that leaked sensitive emails onto the web. While there is no evidence of misuse, the department is urging affected parties to sign up for identity theft protection and is working with the service provider to improve cyber event prevention and detection.

via Engadget|

#cybersecurity #data-breach #department-of-defense

cybersecurity2 years ago•3 min saved

"Louisiana OMV Provides Free Credit Monitoring and Identity Theft Protection After Data Breach"

Louisiana residents affected by the Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) data breach are being offered a free year of credit monitoring and identity theft protection. The breach impacted individuals who applied or were issued a Louisiana driver's license, identification card, or vehicle registration. The compromised information included personal details such as name, address, Social Security number, and driver's license information. The OMV is notifying affected individuals and providing resources to monitor for fraud or unauthorized activity.

via WDSU New Orleans|

#credit-monitoring #cybersecurity #identity-theft-protection