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All Android users should be on the lookout for FluBot malware. https://www.zdnet.com//password-stealing-android-malware-/

The percentage of malware downloads originating in malicious office documents has increased from 14% to 38% year-over-year. Be sure you know what you are downloading! https://cybernews.com//dont-download-unknown-office-docum/

A profile of the new DarkMatter ransomware group by Herjavec Group. https://www.herjavecgroup.com/herjavec-group-blackmatter-/

Beware! Hackers are now specifically sending malicious emails in the afternoon when people are tired and stressed the most. https://cybernews.com//mind-your-afternoon-emails-it-s-sc/

Global digital services provider TTEC hit by Ragnar ransomware attack. https://www.zdnet.com//ttec-hit-with-ransomware-attack-ha/

Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Bulletin for the Week of August 16th. https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ncas/bulletins/sb21-235

During this difficult time, please be safe, practice social distancing and also protect yourself from scammers.

Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week is February 3-7. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week webpage will provide webinars and other resources from FTC and its partners throughout the week to help educate the public on how to protect against identity theft this tax season. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) encourages taxpayers, businesses, and tax professionals to review the FTC announcement and the following resources for more information:

Yet another breach targeting small businesses and individuals who submitted credit card applications. This one will cost Capital One $100 million dollars in 2019.