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Equifax

September 28, 2017

THe IT Office has received requests for information on the Equifax hack from a few weeks ago. We will list a few resources below that you can use to respond to this incident. Comprehensive online resource https://securingthehuman.sans.org/blog/2017/09/08/awareness-officers-what-to-communicate-about-the-equifax-hack What is a security freeze? https://krebsonsecurity.com/2015/06/how-i-learned-to-stop-worrying-and-embrace-the-security-freeze/ Phishing scam prevention tips. https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/current-activity/2017/09/14/Potential-Phishing-Scams-Related-Equifax-Data-Breach We hope you will find these resources… Continue Reading→

Filed Under: Advisories, Security, software Tagged With: equifax, hack, Security, websites

Digital Security for Churches: Social Engineering and Phishing Attacks

February 13, 2017

You should take time to become familiar with the important concepts Social Engineering and Phishing to better protect your home or church network. Attackers will try to use these concepts to exploit your computers and steal or damage your data. Increasing your computer security starts with education. We’ll talk about what you can do to… Continue Reading→

Filed Under: e-mail, Security, software, Training Resources Tagged With: advisory, email, phishing, Security, social engineering

Digital Security for Churches: Data Breach Recovery and Prevention

February 6, 2017

A Data breach occurs when private or secure data is disclosed (intentionally or unintentionally) to an untrusted network. What happens if a company that you entrusted your personal information suffers a data breach? Suddenly your personal information is available for sale to the highest bidder through no fault of your own. What should you do?… Continue Reading→

Filed Under: Security, Training Resources, website Tagged With: advisory, data breach, identity theft, internet, privacy, Security, websites

Digital Security for Churches: Ransomware

January 30, 2017

Ransomware is increasingly common malware that infects computers and holds them hostage. Once a computer is infected the malware will encrypt every file it can find including your Documents, Desktop, and Download folders, shared network drives, and portable thumb drives. All of your work that you have created could be instantly encrypted and inaccessible with… Continue Reading→

Filed Under: Security, software, Training Resources Tagged With: advisory, encryption, ransomware, Security

Apple releases critical security updates

January 24, 2017

Apple released a series of critical security updates last night (1/23) for nearly their entire product line. Please take a few moments today to update all of your Apple products (iPhones, iPads, Macbooks, Mac Minis, etc.). We maintain an Apple update server on our local network. Your devices will download updates faster here than anywhere… Continue Reading→

Filed Under: Advisories, mobile, Security, software Tagged With: apple, internet, iOS, mobile, OSX, Security, updates

Digital Security for Churches: Start with Security

January 23, 2017

The Information Technology (IT) Office is starting a series of posts on the topic of Digital Security for Churches. This series seeks to inform and equip our local churches on the best ways to secure their computer networks from various threats. These same principles may be applied to personal equipment and systems as well. You… Continue Reading→

Filed Under: Security, software, Training Resources Tagged With: internet, network, online, safety, Security

How to Recognize and Avoid Phishing Attacks

October 18, 2016

Digital Guardian has released an interesting infographic detailing how to avoid phishing attacks. Phishing attacks are one of the most common ways that computers are compromised and information is stolen. Be careful when clicking links on pop-up windows, disclosing personal information over the phone, or attachments/links in email messages! Phishing attacks are by no means… Continue Reading→

Filed Under: e-mail, Security, Training Resources Tagged With: email, hacking, phishing, Security, training

Potential Hurricane Matthew Phishing Scams

October 11, 2016

Natural disasters bring out the best in us. We spring into action, helping wherever we can. It also brings out scammers who try to trick people into giving away their money. The United States Computer Emergency Response Team (US-CERT) has released some helpful guidelines on avoiding these potential scams. Before you click links on Hurricane… Continue Reading→

Filed Under: Advisories, e-mail, Security Tagged With: email, Hurricane Matthew, natural disasters, scam, Security, Security, website

Windows 10 Upgrade Scams

July 15, 2016

Microsoft is reporting a large number of people who are being told that their current Windows licenses are about to expire. They are instructed to call a number for help upgrading before their computer stops working. This is a scam. Your current licenses are fine. They will not expire. If you choose to upgrade to… Continue Reading→

Filed Under: Advisories, Security, software Tagged With: advisory, microsoft, scams, Security, windows

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