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by Scott Muniz | Dec 20, 2021 | Security
This article was originally posted by the FTC. See the original article here.
Kwanzaa, which is based on traditional African harvest festivals, is celebrated every year from December 26 to January 1. The first principle of Kwanzaa is Umoja (unity) and the importance of finding ways to stay united and working together. Pulling together to protect loved ones — against scammers, for example — is especially important this time of year.
Just as we may be — at last — traveling to spend time together, scammers are scheming to convince you there’s a family emergency. Scammers pretend to be your loved one (or a friend, police officer, lawyer, or doctor) and try to scare you into sending money to (supposedly) help them. These scams often target older people and say it’s urgent and only you can help. The scam can play out in different ways but the bottom line is the same: the caller lies, tries to scare you, and rushes you to pay so you don’t have time to think twice or check things out before you send money.
Help protect those close to you. Tell family and friends what to do if they get a call like this:
- Resist the urge to act right away — even if the story is dramatic.
- Then, call or message your family member or loved one — even if the caller said not to. Use a number you know is right, not a number the caller gave you.
- Most importantly, never send cash, gift cards, wire transfers, or cryptocurrency. Once the scammer gets the money, it’s gone. If you spot this or other scams, let us know at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.
Finally, enjoy your time with those close to you
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by Scott Muniz | Dec 17, 2021 | Security, Technology
This article is contributed. See the original author and article here.
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by Scott Muniz | Dec 17, 2021 | Security, Technology
This article is contributed. See the original author and article here.
VMware has released a security advisory to address a vulnerability in Workspace ONE UEM console. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information.
CISA encourages users and administrators to review VMware Security Advisory VMSA-2021-0029 and apply the necessary mitigation.
by Scott Muniz | Dec 16, 2021 | Security, Technology
This article is contributed. See the original author and article here.
CISA has announced the joint National Security Agency (NSA) and CISA publication of the final of a four-part series, Security Guidance for 5G Cloud Infrastructures. Part IV: Ensure Integrity of Cloud Infrastructure focuses on platform integrity, microservices infrastructure integrity, launch time integrity, and build time security to ensure that 5G cloud resources are not modified without authorization. This series was published under the Enduring Security Framework (ESF), a public-private cross-sector working group led by NSA and CISA.
CISA encourages 5G providers, integrators, and network operators to review the guidance and consider the recommendations. See CISA’s 5G Security and Resilience webpage for more information.
by Scott Muniz | Dec 16, 2021 | Security
This article was originally posted by the FTC. See the original article here.
If you suddenly need to hire a lawyer, you might start searching online. When you do, you’re likely to see lawyers and law firms with fancy-looking seals and badges on their websites claiming they’re among the best in their field. Before you move forward, know that some of these seals or badges might be “vanity” or “ego” awards that lawyers can buy.
It can be tricky to tell whether an award is earned through merit or is simply a marketing ploy, but a few questions can help. How long has this award been in existence? What requirements does someone have to meet to earn the award? How many awards are given out each year? Is a marketing company awarding it? Try searching online for the name of whoever’s giving the award plus words like “vanity,” “ego,” “marketing,” and “scam” to find out.
When choosing a lawyer, be sure to look beyond any seals or badges on lawyers’ websites:
- Ask for recommendations from people you trust who already have experience hiring lawyers. Online reviews can be made up or written by people with personal ties to the lawyers.
- Lawyers must pass a state bar exam to practice law in the U.S., and they often have to be admitted to the bar in the state where they practice. Check the state bar association to see if the attorney is active, inactive, disciplined, or disbarred.
- Look for actual accomplishments and past work experience. Many court documents are public record and you can see if the lawyer you’re considering has experience handling your type of legal issue.
And check out ftc.gov/hiring-lawyer for more information on how to hire the right kind of lawyer and what to ask about lawyers’ fees.
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