We have had reports of the 'Deadbolt' ransomware affecting kindergartens. The Deadbolt ransomware targets computers and networked attached storage (NAS). Just like your computer, NAS devices should be kept secure by running security updates and turning off vulnerabilities. If your service has a network attached storage device such as a QNAP or other storage device,
Scam texts are fake messages with links that can target Androids, iPhones or any other smartphone. Scammers can appear to be sending from legitimate phone numbers or even among messages from other contacts. Although they are constantly changing examples regularly include… claims of a missed call with a link to voicemail [FAKE] claims
Phone scam calls can occur to both home or business numbers and within business hours or outside. The callers may be human or automated (robocalls). What they want Phone scammers aim to harvest information and to gain access to systems for further exploitation. If they see an opportunity to escalate the attack, they will. For
Best practice for any important online account is to use a unique, complex random password and to update it periodically. This can be an inconvenient demand if you have many passwords memorised but becomes easy with a Password Manager. What is a Password Manager? An App or feature that records, stores then auto-fills usernames
Both individuals and organisations are regularly targeted by criminals attempting to collect confidential information and accounts. Phishing attacks are a common method used by online scammers to fool you into giving out private information or tricking you into entering your information or passwords into fake websites. Phishing emails and messages try to look genuine, and
How do I know I have been attacked by ransomware? The first sign may be a “ransom letter” appearing in a new text file, your browser or desktop created by the ransomware alerting you to on-going damage with instructions and threats. Your work files may appear corrupted or unusable. How did I get attacked? Ransomware
Ransomware is malicious software that encrypts files on a victim’s device or drives. The encrypted files are then unusable to anyone without the encryption key. Once the attack starts the ransomware warns the victim on how to pay a ransom in order to unlock their data. The cyber criminals may also threaten to expose or
Simply having Antivirus software installed on your computer does not mean it will always be a virus free environment. You can run a scan with anti-virus software to check for computer viruses and remove any found. The Kindergarten IT Program provides BitDefender Antivirus software; you may have your own alternative Antivirus software. To run a
Scammers are targeting kindergartens with fake messages with malicious attachments. Please treat all email received from addresses claiming to be kindergartens with the same level of caution as other email. Our system admin has identified malicious email that looks like it is from another kindergarten. Double check the sender information of all email you receive,
What is Bluekeep? Microsoft has advised users that there is a vulnerability within its Remote Desktop Services. Remote Desktop Services allow others to access your computer without physically being at the machine. Cyber attackers can connect to targeted computers and send specially crafted commands. This can happen without you allowing them to do so. Computers
