Humble ISD Cybersecurity Briefing
July 2024
Humble ISD News
All New Updates to Cybersecurity Resources Webpage
💡 Many policies posted including AI, Travel, and Email Retention
💡 Several new parental resources including new presentation on protecting children online
💡 Cybersecurity learning videos for Elementary, Middle, and High School students
💡 FERPA fact sheets for parents and teachers
💡 New Cybersecurity Hygiene course for staff
💡 Latest podcast and monthly Cybersecurity Newsletter
The Latest Emerging Cyber Threats to Avoid (series)
U.S. & Global Cybersecurity News
Urgent Warning to all iPhone and Android Users
Anyone with an iPhone or Android should turn their device on and off once a week, officials say - to protect them from hackers.
The idea is to thwart 'zero-click' hacks, which involve downloading spyware onto users' phones without them ever clicking a link.
The National Security Agency (NSA) endorses the rebooting method, which temporarily deletes the massive stores of information that continuously run in the background - such as on our apps or internet browser.
K-12 & Major U.S. Corporate Data Breaches
June 2024 Breaches
▪️ L.A. County School District (CA) - via vendor Snowflake
June 2024 Breaches
▪️ DMM Crypto Exchange
▪️ GitHub
▪️ UwU Defi Crypto Platform
▪️ TeamViewer
The FBI Files - Infragard Daily Briefing
FBI Warns to be Careful at the ATM!
Skimming occurs when devices illegally installed on ATMs, point-of-sale (POS) terminals, or fuel pumps capture data or record cardholders’ PINs. Criminals use the data to create fake debit or credit cards and then steal from victims’ accounts. It is estimated that skimming costs financial institutions and consumers more than $1 billion each year.
Here are some tips that you can use to stay safe:
- Inspect ATMs, POS terminals, and other card readers before using. Look for anything loose, crooked, damaged, or scratched. Don't use any card reader if you notice anything unusual.
- Pull at the edges of the keypad before entering your PIN. Then, cover the keypad when you enter your PIN to prevent cameras from recording your entry.
- Use ATMs in a well-lit, indoor location, which are less vulnerable targets.
- Be alert for skimming devices in tourist areas, which are popular targets.
- Use debit and credit cards with chip technology. In the U.S., there are fewer devices that steal chip data versus magnetic strip data.
- Avoid using your debit card when you have linked accounts. Use a credit card instead.
- Contact your financial institution if the ATM doesn't return your card after you end or cancel a transaction.
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