Tag Archives: malware

Malware disguised as party invites, holiday hours makes the rounds

December 17, 2019 More ongoing proof that hackers try anything: New emails about a Christmas party or holiday hours could bring disaster. Hackers invite unsuspecting victims via an email that talks about a holiday party or holiday hours in the body of the email. It comes with an attachment the victim believes lists a party menu, or a … Continue reading "Malware disguised as party invites, holiday hours makes the rounds" Read More

Know a Veteran? Tell them to avoid this site

November 10, 2019 A threat group dubbed “Tortoiseshell” is preying on American’s support for Veterans with a fake website that offers an “app” to assist in finding a job. Instead the app downloads malware. The malware is designed to spread further once installed. The site spoofs a popular website by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce at https://www.hiringourheroes.org. The … Continue reading "Know a Veteran? Tell them to avoid this site" Read More

ImageQuest’s Jay Mallory shares true stories in “Tales from the Malware Front”

October 22, 2019 What do an employee working from home, a financial services advisor, an attorney, and a mortgage company CEO have in common? Two things – one each experienced a hacking attempt, and each were a topic in today’s “Tales from the Malware Front.” Sponsored by Citizens Union Bank, the event provided attendees guidance on how to … Continue reading "ImageQuest’s Jay Mallory shares true stories in “Tales from the Malware Front”" Read More