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Phishing Attack Delivers 3 Forms Of Malware To Steal Your Data

SEATTLE, WA. - A phishing campaign targeting Microsoft Windows users delivers three different forms of malware, all designed to steal sensitive information from victims. Detailed by cybersecurity researchers at Fortinet, those who unintentionally run the malicious attachment sent in phishing emails fall victim to AveMariaRAT, BitRAT and PandoraHVNC trojan malware. The campaign allows cyber criminals to steal usernames, passwords

By |2022-05-26T12:32:00-04:00May 26th, 2022|Cyber Defense|

The Online Threats That Businesses Face The Most In 2022

DETROIT - There is no doubt that as technology advances, there are a lot more opportunities out there for businesses. That being said, with those opportunities also come potential threats as with this evolving technology, so too are there more ways for hackers to infiltrate a business and steal their private information. This article is

By |2022-02-02T11:01:14-05:00February 2nd, 2022|Cyber Defense|

Study: 73 Percent Of Phishing Sites Impersonate Microsoft Product-Related Login Pages

DETROIT - Cybercriminals always target software or websites which many people use. By exploiting found vulnerabilities or using people’s unawareness of good cybersecurity practices, threat actors launch different cyberattacks, which would affect a large audience and bring the most benefits. According to the data presented by the Atlas VPN team, 73 percent of phishing sites

By |2021-12-16T11:15:31-05:00December 13th, 2021|Cyber Defense, Featured|

How to Keep Your Small Business Secure

DETROIT - One of the main concerns for small business owners is ensuring that their business remains secure from potential threats. There is an abundance of security risks that could cause extensive damage to your business, so you must be aware of how to prevent them from taking hold. With companies now heavily relying on

By |2021-11-02T17:06:00-04:00November 2nd, 2021|Cyber Defense, Guest Columns|

Michigan State Treasurer Warns Taxpayers About Coronavirus Phishing Scams

LANSING - Michigan State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks issued an urgent reminder to be aware of phishing emails sent by scammers seeking to obtain the personal information and the hard-earned money of Michigan’s taxpayers.  Similar to the phishing scam that targeted the Michigan’s Attorney General yesterday, Michigan Department of Treasury staff members were subjected to a

By |2020-03-22T13:15:37-04:00March 21st, 2020|Cyber Defense|

Educating Metro Detroit On The Latest Threats And Trends In IT Security

NOVI - Phishing scams. Ransomware attacks. Virus outbreaks. Listen to the news today and you are almost afraid to turn on your computer. Since that's not an option for our businesses, we need to stay a few steps ahead of the cyber criminals.   Get a jump on the competition by joining us Thursday, September

By |2018-09-21T18:34:02-04:00September 21st, 2018|Cyber Defense, New Products / Contracts|

Google Shuts Down Massive Google Docs Phishing Scam

MOUNTAIN VIEW - Google shut down a massive phishing scam that targeted users of its Google Docs service. You know, basically everyone. The sophisticated phishing scam spread across the web on Wednesday afternoon, tricking people into giving up access to their Google accounts. Some people, like Reddit user JakeSteam, said the scam is so sophisticated

By |2017-05-04T21:03:16-04:00May 4th, 2017|Cyber Defense|

Go Phish Webinar On Demand

LANSING - Go Phish, as in Phishing attacks and how to thwart them, was live webinar that aired March 30 presented by NuWave Technology Partners. It is now available on-demand. To watch, click on https://www.sbam.org/Resources/tabid/97/ArtMID/2980/ArticleID/2784/Go-Phish.aspx  

By |2017-04-07T12:24:00-04:00April 7th, 2017|Cyber Defense|

Phishing: How To “Catch” A Scam Before It’s Too Late

LANSING - More than half of all internet users receive at least one phishing scam per day. Are your employees equipped with the knowledge they need to know what emails are safe? Why does this matter? Because your business may be a target. No matter the size of your business, your business is or will

By |2017-03-24T12:26:36-04:00March 24th, 2017|Small Business Association of Michigan|