Subj : Sophos Virus News
To   : All
From : Daryl Stout
Date : Wed Nov 11 2020 12:54:43

Here is the latest information from the Naked Security Blog from Sophos.
You can go to nakedsecurity.sophos.com to read these. You can also sign
up to have these delivered to your email during the week.

Be sure that you PRACTICE SAFE HEX -- and that you keep your anti-virus,
anti-malware, anti-spyware, and anti-ransomware software up to date. 

Do NOT open any email attachments, even if they appear to be from someone
you know!! Even if you were notified in advance that the file was coming
before it arrived, use EXTREME CAUTION when opening attachments, or even
clicking on links. 

If it appears your email has been spoofed, change your access password 
immediately!! It's best to use 2 unrelated words (the longer, the better), 
separated by a non-alphabetic character...such as BOAT+TOUCH (please do 
NOT use this example). While you can't use high ascii characters online,
you can use numbers, letters (upper and lower case), and symbols.

The use of a Password Manager, such as Dashlane, is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. 
That way, you can create a different password for each site you visit, 
and you don't have to remember them...plus, you can make it a complex 
password, that's difficult for someone to guess. If they do, they can 
steal your identity, and make you liable for things like credit card 
debt, etc.

Lastly, if your browser seemingly locks up, telling you to call Microsoft
at a certain number, do NOT call the number!! Instead, close your web
browser, clear the cache and cookies, do a full virus scan, then restart
the browser. You may also want to reboot the computer afterwards.

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"Instant bank fraud" hoax is back - don't spread fake news!

You need to spread the word to your family and friends NOT to spread 
the word to their family and friends

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Smishing attack tells you "mobile payment problem" - don't fall for it!

Don't be fooled by a website that looks OK - it's easy for crooks to
make an exact copy. (This time, they got just one letter wrong.)

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Naked Security Live - Shop safe online (you know why!)

Here's the latest Naked Security Live video - enjoy (and please 
share with your friends)!
	
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Black Friday - stay safe before, during and after peak retail season

Yes, we give Black Friday tips every year - but that's because 
they're worth doing every year!

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