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Are you using a password manager?

If you're using simple, easily guessed passwords or re-using passwords, just one breach can result in a major problem for your business. Using a password manager allows you to create secure, unique passwords and save them with just one very strong passphrase.

Yesterday was the final "Patch Tuesday" of 2023 - make sure to do your Windows updates as soon as possible. Don't put them off.

WhatsApp scams are on the increase - this article has some examples and decent advice.

WhatsApp Scams To Look Out for: Updated List & Pictures We're tracking the latest WhatsApp scams being carried out in 2023 by malicious actors. Find out if your message is legit.

https://www.tripwire.com/state-of-security/snatch-ransomware-what-you-need-know

Sn**ch ransomware - what you need to know The FBI and US CISA have issued a joint advisory warning organisations about a ransomware-as-a-service operation called "Sn**ch."

There are over 300 million fraudulent sign-in attempts to Microsoft's cloud services every day. Most attacks on systems are successful without the use of advanced techniques - all it takes is one compromised credential or one legacy application to cause a data breach. That's why it's so important to ensure password security and strong authentication. Using Multi-factor authentication (MFA) reduces breaches by a staggering 99%.

Use an authenticator app on your mobile and set up MFA ASAP. :) And if you need help or advice, just get in touch.

https://www.troyhunt.com/data-from-the-qakbot-malware-is-now-searchable-in-have-i-been-pwned-courtesy-of-the-fbi/

Data From The Qakbot Malware is Now Searchable in Have I Been Pwned, Courtesy of the FBI Today, the US Justice Department announced a multinational operation involving actions in the United States, France, Germany, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom to disrupt the botnet and malware known as Qakbot and take down its infrastructure. Beyond just taking down the backbone of the operat...

https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/amazon-sends-out-warning-watch-out-for-recent-scam-tactics-5429859

Amazon Sends out Warning: Watch out for Recent Scam Tactics Amazon this week sent out an alert to its customers to avoid recent scam tactics that are targeting P...

If you have a Wordpress website, it's very important to keep any plugins updated.

WordPress plugin flaw puts 'millions of websites' at risk XSS marks the spot

Some tips to avoid being the victim of a phishing attack:

Few (if any) websites, banks or businesses will ask you for confidential personal or financial information in an e-mail. If you receive an email asking for such information, it is likely a phishing email. Do not click on any links in the email.

Check the sender’s email address. If it looks suspicious or unfamiliar, do not click on any links in the email. The name may be one you recognise, but the email address may be completely different.

Watch for links and attachments. Hovering over links increases the likelihood that you’ll accidentally click them. Do not let yourself be provoked by the sense of urgency in many phishing emails.

Typos are a red flag. If you see typos in an email from a legitimate company or organization, it is likely a phishing email.

When in doubt, contact the supposed sender. If you are unsure whether an email is legitimate or not, contact the supposed sender directly to verify its authenticity. Never transfer money without a phone call to confirm.

Attachments should always be checked *before* opening - PDFs are a favourite malware vector and often appear to do nothing, whilst silently infecting your machine.

Should you get an email suggesting you "renew" your business listing at parish.uk, ignore it. It's not a renewal at all, but a link to a website that copies the layout of government websites but isn't linked to government or parishes.

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