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The Hackers Brief from Cyber Wyoming is sponsored by First Federal Bank & Trust. Be aware of the latest scams in Sheridan, Wyoming and the rest of the nation.
Wyoming businesses are affected by the situation in Ukraine
A Sheridan business reported a fake invoice imitating their human resources system, but it actually came from Croatia. The email had a zipped file for the invoice and the file required a password. CyberWyoming Note: In speaking with our members (technology companies throughout the State), a marked uptick in attempted cyberattacks on Wyoming businesses from IP addresses from Russia and the Netherlands is taking place. One of our members said “The types of attacks haven’t really changed but the volume has significantly increased.”
Scambuster’s warning about Ukraine conflict
Scambuster’s has issued a warning that scams will be coming soon that target Americans. Here are the lines that will likely be used: 1. You may get a phone, text or email from someone you may know saying they are trapped in the war zone and need money to escape. 2. Watch for fake charities that spring up because of the war. (Remember you can validate charities using CharityWatch.org or the IRS’s tax exempt search tool.) 3. Watch for fake news in edited videos. For more about deep fakes, check out
