Vishing is a voice phishing scam, also known as a phone-based phishing attack. The criminal will call the intended target and try to persuade them to take action, thereby scamming them out of money or access. The caller will make the request seem urgent and impersonate a financial institution, the IRS, or a utility company. […]
Cyber Scams CAN happen to you! Are you prepared?
I am always warning people about cyber scams. I am what some might call a cybervangelist. Whether through phishing (emails), smishing (text messages), or vishing (voice). Last week, someone tried one of those cyber scams on me. I received a call that appeared to be from Louisville Gas & Electric (LG&E), my local utility company. […]
Cyber Security Funds Available for Local Government
The landmark $1.2 Trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act that was signed into law has several very important elements for state and local officials. As the federal government has grappled with its own cyber security attacks which are growing seemingly exponentially, the emphasis on cyber security for all public and private entities is evident. One […]
Is Your Domain Name Vulnerable to Sneaky Crooks
Your organization’s domain name is unique to your company. It correlates to your IP address and searches for your website and your employees’ emails. A cyber criminal can impersonate or infiltrate your domain to trick someone into clicking on a malicious link (also known as phishing). The following are steps you can take to protect […]
So What is Log4j and Why Should I Care?
I’ve determined the last name of the cyber criminals. It’s Scrooge. Or maybe it’s Grinch. Either way, obviously cyber criminals hate Christmas. Once again, right before the holidays we were alerted of the latest, and possibly biggest, vulnerability. It’s Log4j. On November 24, it was discovered that this vulnerability existed but was not disclosed publicly […]
Don’t Fall Victim of a QR Code Scam
Many marketing plans now use QR codes. They are a quick and easy way to access a website using the camera on your smartphone. However, hackers use these same QR codes as phishing tools. Here are some tips to ensure you don’t fall for a scam. At Commonwealth Sentinel, we can help keep you and […]