The BSNC IT Dept., BSNC Security Dept., along with the United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT) would like to remind users to remain vigilant when browsing or shopping online this holiday season. Emails and e-cards from unknown senders may contain malicious links. Fake advertisements or shipping notifications may deliver attachments infected with malware. Spoofed […]
Several security firms, along with Google, have discovered a security compromise with Google Docs. If you were sent an invite today (May 3, 2017) to view, edit, or download a file or folder from Google Docs, even if it’s from a legitimate and trusted source, please use extreme caution and if possible do not open […]
What is ransomware? Ransomware is a type of malware that restricts access to your computer. Ransomware typically infects a computer through a malicious email, email attachment, or from a downloaded file. This infection usually can be removed by paying the attacker. We encourage employees to always check the validity of an email or email attachment. […]
Some users have reported receiving an email from Home Depot regarding an account being accessed from a different location. This email is not legitimate, do not click on the attached link in the email as it does not redirect to Home Depot. If you feel that you have received a legitimate email from Home Depot […]
This is just a reminder to BSNC employees, contractors, and BSNC JV employees of some simple tips that can help you keep your email account and computer from being compromised. • If you receive an email that you are unsure of, for example accounting @beringstraits.com, contact ITsupport@beringstraits.com to verify the sender, or look up the […]
Some users have reported receiving an email from American Express regarding “unusual activity in your American Express account“, do note that this email is not legitimate and the email should be deleted. Please do not click on any link from this spoof email. The following information is from the American Express (safe link) website: Nearly […]
Dear valued PayPal® member: Due to concerns, for the safety and integrity of the paypal account we have issued this warning message. It has come to our attention that your PayPal® account information needs to be updated as part of our continuing commitment to protect your account and to reduce the instance of fraud on […]
Some users may have received phishing emails about a “Security Concern on your American Express Account/Credit Card” or a Daily Report email containing a ZIP file. These emails are not legitimate, and some may contain links asking you to download and view a file or to visit a website to view more information. Again these […]
Some users may have received phishing emails about an “ADP Past Due Account/Invoice” or a Daily Report email containing a ZIP file. These emails are not legitimate, and some may contain links asking you to download and view a file or to visit a website to view more information. Again these emails are not legitimate. […]
ABOUT CRYPTOLOCKER: CryptoLocker was a ransomware trojan which targeted computers running Microsoft Windows and was first observed by Dell SecureWorks in September 2013. CryptoLocker propagated via infected email attachments, and via an existing botnet; when activated, the malware encrypts certain types of files stored on local and mounted network drives using RSA public-key cryptography, with […]
