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Account Data Breach: Chatbooks

A Data Breach Report

In March 2020, Chatbook, a photo print service, suffered a data breach. Approximately 15 million user records were put up for sale on a dark web marketplace. This information includes email...

Posted: August 11, 2020, 10:21 PM

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

Amazon Account Phishing Scam

Contact By A Fake Amazon Rep About A Fake Account

According to the article linked below, malicious actors have been  recently noticed in the UK. The actors pose as an Amazon customer service representative. The goals of this phishing campaign is...

Posted: August 11, 2020, 9:14 PM