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Cybersecurity 101: Protect your privacy from hackers, spies, and the government

Cybersecurity 101: Protect your privacy from hackers, spies, and the government | ZDNet Simple steps can make the difference between losing your online accounts or maintaining what is now a precious commodity: Your privacy.

https://www.securityweek.com/cisa-details-additional-malware-targeting-pulse-secure-appliances?&web_view=true

CISA Details Additional Malware Targeting Pulse Secure Appliances | SecurityWeek.Com CISA has released five new analysis reports detailing malware discovered on compromised Pulse Secure devices.

Beware small businesses and users working from home. Never open an email attachment that looks suspicious. This whole COVID-19 pandemic is spiraling out of control and creating much unneeded PANIC. Take the necessary precautions to clean surfaces and wearing protective gear, but understand this too shall pass!

The FBI anticipates cyber actors will exploit increased use of virtual environments by government agencies, the private sector, private organizations, and individuals as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Computer systems and virtual environments provide essential communication services for telework and education, in addition to conducting regular business. Cyber actors exploit vulnerabilities in these systems to steal sensitive information, target individuals and businesses performing financial transactions, and engage in extortion.

As of March 30, 2020, the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has received and reviewed more than 1,200 complaints related to COVID-19 scams. In recent weeks, cyber actors have engaged in phishing campaigns against first responders, launched DDoS attacks against government agencies, deployed ransomware at medical facilities, and created fake COVID-19 websites that quietly download malware to victim devices. Based on recent trends, the FBI assesses these same groups will target businesses and individuals working from home via telework software vulnerabilities, education technology platforms, and new Business e-mail Compromise schemes.