Tag: Knowbe4

Dec 15, 2021

Microsoft Office 365 (M365) Quarantined Message Scam

Important information about quarantined message phishing from our partners at KnowBe4: In a new scam, cybercriminals spoof Microsoft Office 365 by using the email address quarantine[at]messaging[dot]microsoft[dot]com to send you a spam notification. The fake notification claims that a seemingly important email with the subject line “[Your Organization’s Domain] Adjustment: Transaction Expenses Q3 UPDATE” has been […]

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Jan 06, 2021

Man’s Best Friend – The Newest Scam

At Safety Net, we’re big fans of our furry friends and we love having them in our offices (home or traditional) – but we’re definitely not fans of online scams.  Thanks to our security partners at KnowBe4 for sharing this Scam of the Week. With stay-at-home orders in place across the globe, many people are […]

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Dec 07, 2020

“Back to Work” Themed Phishing Scam – Protect Your Credentials!

As some start consider going back to work (in the office), using a fake internal memo from HR, per-user custom-named email attachments, SharePoint Online, and a realistic-looking HR form, this phishing attack has all the ingredients to trick your users. This far into the pandemic, there are groups of users within your organization begging to come […]

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Nov 25, 2020

Stay Safe (Online) for the Holidays!

The holiday season is officially underway. Cybercriminals are known to exploit the vulnerabilities that come with challenging times, and 2020 has been nothing short of that. As we share our wish lists with family and friends, online shopping is likely to be more popular than ever. Phishing attempts that appeal to our desire to be […]

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Sep 10, 2020

Scams Today and How to Avoid Them

Scams are everywhere, and cyber criminals are smart.  They look for ways to exploit trust and goodwill in the rest of society, and then they attack. When it comes to personal information, always remember it’s yours to know and yours to protect. The same is true for your technology – whether at home, school, or […]

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Feb 07, 2020

Coronavirus Phishing Attacks – They’re Contagious!

“The global threat of the coronavirus has everyone’s attention, and the cybercriminals are already taking advantage of it. The bad guys are using the coronavirus as clickbait so they can spread malware and steal your personal information. They’ve crafted their phishing emails to look like they’re coming from health officials such as doctors or national […]

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Oct 16, 2018

“Apple Care” Vishing Attacks

One of our partners, KnowBe4, recently warned of vishing attacks (like phishing, but by phone).  Each of us needs to be protective of our personal information.  In this case, if you use Apple products, please be especially vigilant, as a new scam is underway. As shared with Safety Net by KnowBe4: KnowBe4 Scam of the Week: […]

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