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Tech Talk
Volume 1 - Issue 5
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Hurricane-Related Scams
Remain on alert for malicious cyber activity targeting potential disaster victims and charitable donors following a hurricane. Fraudulent emails—often containing malicious links or attachments—are common after major natural disasters. Exercise caution in handling emails with hurricane-related subject lines, attachments, or hyperlinks. In addition, be wary of social media pleas, texts, or door-to-door solicitations relating to severe weather events. Visit the link below to for how to spot fraud and other preventive measures.
https://consumer.ftc.gov/features/dealing-weather-emergencies#stayingalert
Updates & Upgrades
Last week saw an critical fix for Google Chrome. Multiple vulnerabilities in Google Chrome could allow an attacker to install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights. Our desktops have already been protected, but if you use Chrome at home (as I do) be sure you are up to date.
SYSTEMS AFFECTED:
Google Chrome versions prior to 106.0.5249.61/62 (Windows)
Google Chrome versions prior to 106.0.5249.61 (Mac/Linux)
As always, if you have a question, let me know.
Google Drive Folder Hack
Anything in a folder takes on the sharing permissions of the folder. Create a folder and share it with Michael. Any file you put in the folder is shared with Michael.
Change the sharing permissions to “Anyone with the link can view” and any documents in the folder are shared as “Anyone with the link can view.”
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month (CSAM)
Since 2004, the President of the United States and Congress have declared October to be Cybersecurity Awareness Month (CSAM), helping individuals protect themselves online as threats to technology and confidential data become more commonplace.
During October, let's be aware of what the bad guys are up to and always remember to "Think before you click!"
Cosmic perspective
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