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Recent research by folks at cybersecurity firm Securonix uncovered a cyberattack campaign operating out of China, and targeting Chinese users. What I find most noteworthy is how the attackers are obfuscating what is actually a .LNK file (which is a Windows shortcut file), as being a Microsoft Word .DOCX file (see image below). The .LNK file is contained within a .ZIP file which, if one has their antennae up, should be the first red flag. Somebody not paying attention to what is actually the full file name and the actual file name extension, could easily get tricked into clicking open such a file. Clicking open a malicious .LNK file could easily be the kiss of death for a Windows machine. It is not uncommon to see the same basic principle in play, in which attackers will obfuscate a .EXE file as being a Word file or a PDF file. Securonix blog article: https://lnkd.in/edzRFUAP #cybersecurity #cybersecurityawareness #socialengineering #scamprevention #scamawareness #fraudprevention #fraudawareness

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Could you spot a social engineering attack❔ Social engineering is one of the oldest tricks in the cyber criminal’s book, and it’s still highly effective. As part of Cyber Collab’s tips for Cyber Security Awareness Month, we’re sharing a few common tactics to watch out for: 🎯 Pretexting: Fraudsters pose as someone trustworthy to get information from you. 🎯 Baiting: Enticing you to click on malicious links with attractive offers. 🎯 Impersonation: Hackers pretending to be a colleague or service provider to gain access to sensitive information. Stay vigilant, trust your instincts and always verify before you act. #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth #SocialEngineering #CyberResilience #CyberProtection #DataProtection

Are you concerned about cybersecurity in higher education? 😰 You’re not alone. After all, Education has been one of the most targeted industries for ransomware attacks in the decade 🏴☠️ That’s why Cybersecurity has become a top priority for educational institutions in the digital age. All should focus on defending and safeguarding digital systems and information, like employees’ and student’s sensitive data. If not, the fallout from poor cybersecurity safeguards in our institutions goes beyond technical inconvenience, leading to grave privacy violations, hefty financial penalties, and permanent damage to reputations. ➡️ Are you doing what’s needed to protect your institution? You can start by reading this brief guide on the Edular blog: https://buff.ly/424FbYM 📖 #Edular #KlassApps #CyberSecurity #HigherEd #DataProtection #Privacy

Hello everyone In today's increasingly linked world, cybercrime offers a tremendous threat to individual, corporation, and societies as a whole. Empowering everyone with the knowledge and tools they need to protect themselves against cyber attacks. through educational materials, community participation activities and interactive seminar. to remain vigilant and knowledgeable about internet hazards. Gratitude to my faculty Chandrika Bagepalli Krishnan for encouraging me to share this informative vedio on cybercrime. your guidance empower us to raise awareness and stay vigilant in the digital world. #CybercrimeAwareness

In cybersecurity, the rules are set to change soon, and you might be affected! It's the NIS 2 directive (Network and Information Security) that says so! What? You don't understand any of it! 😱 No problem, STid has prepared a guide for you to understand everything and find out if you're affected! 🎉 Look, it's right below! 👌 #NIS2 #Cybersecurity #STid

As the exam results season approaches, students and parents prepare to celebrate academic achievements. However, beneath the excitement lies a critical concern - the cyber security risks associated with sharing images of examination certificates on social media platforms. In our latest blog post 'Balancing Pride and Privacy: Navigating Cyber Security Risks When Sharing Exam Certificates Online' we cover off the risks and what you can do to protect yourselves... https://lnkd.in/eBJhdsys

Your organisation can have fancy tools to protect itself from cyber criminals but having a culture where employees are comfortable pausing to question the communications they receive and know how to spot social engineering is equally as important. Please take a few seconds to share the below tips from Chris Watson and the Cyber Collab team with your colleagues.

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