USB Scams
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Online Security: What could possibly go wrong??
🧰 The BadWolf Toolkit 🧰
Resource of the Month
Free USB Security Test
Find out how your users will react to unknown USBs they find!
Did you know that, on average, 45% of people will plug unknown USBs into their laptops, desktops, etc. AND they will do the same with unknown charging cords (power cords).
💡Today's Security Tip
Never use an unknown USB key 🔑 USB cable 🖱 power cord 👩💻 or any other useful gadget in your devices 🔐
🔐 Security Word of the Month:
⭐️ In the News ⭐️
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We've all heard the horror stories AND warnings about "gift card scams". In this edition of the newsletter we are looking at "usb scams".
NEVER plug an unknown device into any of your devices. This includes USB keys, charging cords, etc.
Robert Pooley on LinkedIn: #cyberattack #scams #securityawareness | 488 comments
Wow, this one is new to me. Someone just shared that their father received a package in snail mail to their house (pictures below), plugged in the very legit… | 488 comments on LinkedIn
FIN7 Mails Malicious USB Sticks to Drop Ransomware
The FBI warned that attackers are impersonating Health & Human Services and/or Amazon to mail BadUSB-poisoned USB devices to targets in transportation, insurance & defense.
Get your "Free USB Security Test" from the "Toolkit Resource" (above), and then check out these stats:
Users Really Do Plug in USB Drives They Find
Been suspecting that users are plugging in any USB stick they find, to see what is on it? Social engineering is alive and well using low-lech tricks.