Facebook Scam with Photo Notification

  A systemic scam is exposing Facebook users to malware and other computer viruses. This new Facebook scam with Photo Notification is initiated via email; the virus is triggered by an email claiming “one of your friends added a new photo of new you.” When receiving this notification it is essential that you scour it ...

Caution Android Users: Malware Alert

  On October 12, 2012, the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) warned mobile users with Android operating systems of new Malware.  Two new types of malware, called Loozfon and FinFisher, have targeted Android users.       IC3 reports that Loozfon is a type of malware that steals information.  The ...

Ohio Residents Warned of Malicious Malware

On October 4, 2012, Todd Lindgren, a Public Affairs Specialist, made a special announcement to all residents in central and southern Ohio.  The announcement was made because residents in the central and southern parts of the state are still reporting that their computers are becoming infected by a virus called the Reveton ransomware ...

October: The National Cyber Security Awareness Month

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has announced, for the ninth year in a row, that October is the National Cyber Security Awareness Month.  The announcement was made by FBI because, according to FBI Director Robert Mueller, “Cyber security may well become our highest priority in the years to come.” The FBI reports ...

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