(KrebsOnSecurity.com) – Maybe you were once advised to “look for the padlock” as a means of telling legitimate e-commerce sites from phishing or malware traps. Unfortunately, this has never been more useless advice. New research indicates that half of all phishing scams are now hosted on Web sites whose Internet address includes the padlock and begins…
Read More about Half of all Phishing Sites Now Have the PadlockUS Dept of Homeland Security – The National Cybersecurity & Communications Integration Center (NCCIC) As the holidays approach, NCCIC reminds users to be aware of seasonal scams and malware campaigns. Users should be cautious of unsolicited emails that contain malicious links or attachments with malware, advertisements infected with malware, and requests for donations from fraudulent…
Read More about Beware of Holiday Scams and Malware CampaignsThe State Office of Homeland Security recently went through a phone system upgrade resulting in some of the office phone numbers being changed. The new numbers for each section are listed below. Please note that some numbers have not changed. Statewide Interoperability Coordinator: (808) 369-3523 Grant Management Office: (808) 369-3524 Hawaii State Fusion Center: (808)…
Read More about Important Phone Number ChangesNational Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) – observed every October – was created as a collaborative effort between government and industry to ensure every American has the resources they need to stay safer and more secure online. Since its inception under leadership from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the National Cyber Security Alliance, NCSAM…
Read More about Hawaii Celebrates National Cybersecurity Awareness Month(NICCS) The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is proud to announce the 15th annual National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM), in partnership with the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) October 2004 was the first National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. At that time, Facebook was less than a year old and neither the iPhone nor the Samsung Galaxy…
Read More about Get Ready! National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) 2018 is Quickly ApproachingThis week’s INTERFACE Hawaii Conference includes a presentation entitled “Cyber Security Education and Pathways to Cyber Security Careers” which is scheduled for this Thursday, September 20, 2018 9am-10am at the Sheraton Waikiki. This and other cyber-related presentations are offered at this one-day no-cost event. Read More and Register
Read More about INTERFACE HAWAII – Cyber Security Education and Pathways to Cyber Security Careers PresentationThe FBI recently launched the Protected Voices webpage to mitigate the risk of cyber influence operations targeting U.S. elections through a series of informative cybersecurity videos. But even beyond political campaigns, the cybersecurity information contained in these videos—which ranges from protecting passwords to social engineering threats to what to do if you think you’ve been…
Read More about FBI Launches the Protected Voices Cybersecurity Informational Video SeriesNew Wi-Fi hotspots — from Moloka‘i’s remote Kalaupapa area to bus stops and community gathering places — are now available on Kaua‘i, Maui, Moloka‘i and O‘ahu, with Hawai‘i island locations planned for implementation. The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) has announced the first wave of free public Wi-Fi hotspots will offer one hour of…
Read More about Free Public WiFi Hotspots Available StatewideCombating identity theft. If you’re concerned about identity theft, those reported mega-data breaches, or someone gaining access to your credit report without your permission, you should consider placing a credit reporting agency security freeze on your credit report. What is a security freeze? A security freeze means that your credit report file cannot be shared…
Read More about Protecting Yourself with Credit Reporting Agency Security Freezes – Now FreeThe National Security Agency (NSA) recently announced their Hawaii cybersecurity work study and internship programs available to high school and college students. While the list released includes many other excellent opportunities nationwide, the following programs are available here in Hawaii: High School Work Study Program – Hawaii location (application deadline is September 30, 2018) Stokes…
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