Cybersecurity for Businesses

Alerts

• Coronavirus E-mail Scams April 15, 2020

  Please be aware that cyber criminals are taking advantage of the opportunity to use Coronavirus as a new scam. They are crafting many Phishing e-mails related to the Coronavirus. Click on the title to read the full alert.

• Video Conference Security Concerns Increase as NYS Suspends Article 7 In Person Meeting Requirement April 8, 2020
  On March 12, 2020, Governor Cuomo issued Executive Order 202.1, which suspended the in-person meeting requirement under Article 7 of the Public Officers Law, the Open Meetings Law (OML). As a consequence of this exception to the OML, public bodies (i.e., municipalities, school districts, and public authorities) in New York State have turned to video conferencing services for holding public meetings. Click on the title to read the full alert.

• Stimulus Scams Awareness

  Scammers use any excuse to try to trick people into giving up their money and personal information. The FBI warns that coronavirus fraud is on the rise with phishes, calls, and text messages luring victims with promises of free items or access to government payments. Phishing attacks are asking for personal information to "verify" contacts before sending checks – like many other variations, this is a bogus claim. Click on the title to read the full alert.
• Privacy and Security Tips
  View some of our tips for maintaining privacy and security while working remotely. Click on the title to read the full alert.