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New "Economic Relief" Phishing Email
Fake Small Business Administration (SBA) Loan Offer
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) announced a new phishing email campaign spoofing the Small Business Administration (SBA). This email has the subject “SBA Application –...
Posted: August 13, 2020, 11:47 AM
Powerball Scam Emails
A New Example Of An Old Scam
DoIT Security has received a new variation of a classic get-rich-quick scam, this time claiming to be from a Powerball winner who wishes to distribute millions of dollars, supposedly to lessen the...
Posted: August 11, 2020, 10:18 PM
Government Imposter Scams
Scammers Pretend To Be From Government Agencies
In the article linked below, the Better Business Bureau is warning of government imposter scams. In these scams, a malicious actor will call or even message the victim claiming to be from a...
Posted: August 11, 2020, 9:35 PM
Be Wary Of These Covid-19 Scams
Some Of The Scams Coming Over Email, Phone, and Text
In the article linked below, BBC News warns of different Covid-19 themed frauds and scams. Many malicious actors follow the headlines just like the rest of us, and when they see a crisis like...
Posted: August 5, 2020, 6:12 PM
Fake Covid-19 Fund Scam
No. The FTC Is NOT Offering You Any Money
Fake Covid-19 Fund Scam The FTC posted an article warning of a phishing scam that they recently discovered. In this scam, the malicious actor is sending email claiming to be from the FTC and...
Posted: July 22, 2020, 2:49 PM
Phishing Email Subject Lines
A Guide To Common Phishing Email Subjects
With COVID-19 and associated restrictions remaining prevalent, many malicious actors have used the opportunity to update their phishing email campaigns. The article linked below explains some of...
Posted: July 22, 2020, 2:45 PM
Work-From-Home Scams Targeting College Students
"To Good To Be True"
According to the article linked below, a recent work-from-home scam has been targeting college students. These malicious actors are targeting students via emails that appear to be sent from a...
Posted: July 13, 2020, 4:08 PM
Tips for online purchasing during COVID-19
Scamming Websites Are Selling Fake Products
With COVID-19 causing many to shop online instead of in person, many scamming websites have appeared selling fake products. The Better Business Bureau created a list of tips for shopping online...
Posted: July 13, 2020, 4:03 PM
Avoiding COVID-19 Contact Tracing Scams
How To Spot The Scammers
Contact tracing is an integral part of the fight against COVID-19. It speeds response, identifies potential hot spots, and focuses testing efforts. Unfortunately, it also creates an opportunity...
Posted: July 13, 2020, 3:42 PM
IRS Warning of COVID-19 Scams
Financial Scammers Taking Advantage Of COVID-19 Uncertainty
With COVID-19 present in our day to day lives, malicious actors are taking this opportunity to scam people out of their personal and financial information. Recently the IRS Criminal Investigation...
Posted: June 19, 2020, 10:22 AM
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