FBI warns of surge in malicious QR codes
QR codes have become the new normal for contactless transactions during the pandemic and the FBI is now warning the public that...
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- Jan 19, 2022
Beware of fake government contracting websites
A new phishing campaign is targeting federal contractors with an invitation to bid on various fake federal projects with the U.S....
- Jan 12, 2022
Happy Zero Day to you!
This January’s Patch Tuesday release is nearly double the average, including 97 security vulnerabilities and 6 zero-day exploits If your...
- Jan 6, 2022
FBI warns of new Google Voice scam tsunami
The FBI is receiving a tsunami of reports of malicious Google Voice scams So, here’s how the scam works: Let’s say that your your fur...
- Dec 22, 2021
The Grinch wants to steal your Christmas Presents!
The FBI and Better Business Bureau are warning folks that the Grinch has come to your town for the holiday season and he’s taking...
- Dec 16, 2021
Takeaways from KHON2 Cyber Attacks and Holiday Hacks segment
Earlier this week we were interviewed by Dallis Ontiveros from the KHON2 news crew about the latest cyber attacks on Hawaii critical...
- Dec 10, 2021
Honolulu transportation officials discuss cyberattack that caused TheBus and TheHandi-Van servers to
HONOLULU(KHON2) — Oahu Transit Services (OTS), which runs TheBus and TheHandi-Van, has fallen victim to a cyberattack. Officials are...
- Dec 8, 2021
Tune in Tuesday, December 14th, to the KNOH2 morning news show at around 7am
Good morning my friend, Did you know that between October of 2020 and July of this year, the US Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) seized...
- Dec 8, 2021
New holiday shopping anti-scam toolkit from Homeland Security now available
To help smart shoppers not get scammed, Homeland Security’s National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center (IPR Center) has...
- Dec 8, 2021
University Targeted Credential Phishing Campaigns Use COVID-19, Omicron Themes
Proofpoint researchers have identified an increase in email threats targeting mostly North American universities attempting to steal...
- Dec 6, 2021
New convincing Microsoft phishing uses fake Office 365 spam alerts
A persuasive and ongoing series of phishing attacks are using fake Office 365 notifications asking the recipients to review blocked spam...
- Nov 26, 2021
How cybercriminals adjusted their scams for Black Friday 2021
Cybercriminals are honing their malware droppers, phishing lures, and fake sites while shoppers prepare to open their wallets. As...
- Nov 24, 2021
FBI warns of phishing targeting high-profile brands’ customers
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warned today of recently detected spear-phishing email campaigns targeting customers of...
- Nov 22, 2021
Don’t fall for these new Black Friday scams
Don’t fall for this year’s new and clever Black Friday scams Scammers don’t take time off during the holidays. In this article we’re go...
- Nov 19, 2021
Global Entrepreneurship Week 2021 – Cylanda Cybersecurity GEW Aloha State – Maui County
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/small-business-cybersecurity-gew-aloha-state-maui-county-tickets-194942437077 County of Maui joins GEW Aloha...
- Nov 15, 2021
Scammers using Hawaii phone numbers to fake identities
Scammers are using spoofing to scam Hawaii residents by making it appear they are receiving a call from the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data...
- Nov 12, 2021
Honolulu Police warn of phone scam
Police are warning the public about recent phone scams in which attempts are being made to obtain money from individuals and businesses....
- Nov 8, 2021
The Hawaii Police Department is warning the public about another reported scam.
The Hawaii Police Department is warning the public about another reported scam. Several individuals have reported to police unauthorized...
- Nov 5, 2021
Small Business Cybersecurity (GEW Aloha State – Maui County)
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/small-business-cybersecurity-gew-aloha-state-maui-county-tickets-194942437077 County of Maui joins GEW Aloha...
- Nov 3, 2021
HPD alerts public of new Uber scam
The Honolulu Police Department and CrimeStoppers are alerting the public of a new Uber scam that have hit our island streets. There have...
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