[Promo] ROMY PSA - Holiday Scams and Malware Campaigns

Fri Nov 17 12:50:20 UTC 2017

Hi Gotham:

Romy Computers Services is here to assist!

If you have business or family in South Florida, are re-locating or starting a new business (or know someone who is) and are in need of IT services (Home, SOHO or Small Business), please call (But ONLY if you want to provide them with quality services.)

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this announcement, please feel free to call or email me for more information (954) 341-0868

Marshall Kass
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The following is a US-CERT warning regarding Scams and Malware and how to avoid becoming a victim.  It also provides some tips on how to prevent being taken advantage off and protecting yourself online.

[U.S. Department of Homeland Security US-CERT]

National Cyber Awareness System:

Holiday Scams and Malware Campaigns<https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/current-activity/2017/11/16/Holiday-Scams-and-Malware-Campaigns>
11/16/2017 08:41 PM EST

Original release date: November 16, 2017

US-CERT reminds users to remain vigilant when browsing or shopping online this holiday season. Emails and ecards from unknown senders may contain malicious links. Fake advertisements or shipping notifications may deliver attachments infected with malware. Spoofed email messages and phony posts on social networking sites may request support for fraudulent causes.

To avoid seasonal campaigns that could result in security breaches, identity theft, or financial loss, users are encouraged to take the following actions:

  *   Avoid following unsolicited links or downloading attachments from unknown sources.

  *   Refer to our Tips to learn more about Shopping Safely Online<http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/tips/ST07-001.html> and Avoiding Social Engineering and Phishing Attacks<http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/tips/ST04-014.html>.

  *   Read the Federal Trade Commission's blog: Holiday Shopping Tips from the FTC<https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2017/11/holiday-shopping-tips-ftc>.

  *   Visit the Federal Trade Commission's Consumer Information page on Charity Scams<http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/features/feature-0011-charity-scams>.

If you believe you are a victim of a holiday phishing scam or malware campaign, consider the following actions:

  *   File a complaint<http://www.ic3.gov/default.aspx> with the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3).

  *   Report the attack to the police and file a report<https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/> with the Federal Trade Commission.

  *   Contact your financial institution immediately and close any accounts that may have been compromised. Watch for any unexplainable charges to your account.

  *   Immediately change any passwords you might have revealed and do not use that password in the future. Avoid reusing passwords on multiple sites. See Choosing and Protecting Passwords<https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/tips/ST04-002> for more information.

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Marshall Kass
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Marshall J. Kass
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