Warning: Board Has Been the Target of Phishing

Over the past several months, board members have received emails masquerading as other board members, urgently requesting purchases of various items. Investigations have shown that the board members were not hacked, but rather “phished.” Phishing refers to the act of impersonating someone to obtain money, personal information, or credentials, and it can occur through emails, text messages, or phone calls. While it’s unlikely that members will be phished by someone posing as an EAA 430 board member, it remains a possibility. If you have an email account or a phone, be it a landline or a smartphone, you are a potential target for phishing if you haven’t already been targeted.

PLEASE NOTE: The board will not send urgent emails requesting you to purchase anything – except, of course, your membership dues.

Phishing is just one example of “social engineering.” As a Microsoft employee (which also serves as my disclosure), we must complete annual security training related to external threats. This year, they are providing resources for our family and friends, and since I consider you all my friends, I am sharing this curated list of resources to help protect you from malicious actors. Even the brightest minds in the tech industry (referring to my colleagues) can be deceived by these bad actors, so using these resources can help reduce your risks.

Protect yourself online: Online Security Resources Phishing

Be Cyber Smart Kit with Phishing - Download these 7 ways to protect yourself from phishing.

Spot tech support scams

Be Cyber Smart Kit with Scams - Review 5 tell-tale signs of a tech support scam.

Securely sign in to online accounts

Be Cyber Smart Kit with Passwords - Follow this advice to help keep your accounts and your identity out of the wrong hands.

Ransomware

Ransomware one pager - Download this comprehensive list of tips to avoid ransomware that can be shared with friends and family!

Business Cybersecurity 101

Be Cyber Smart Kit with Cybersecurity 101 - Protect your business with these cybersecurity insights and resources.

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