Tech Talk
Volume 1 - Issue 14
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Identity Theft Awareness Week
As unique as we each are, we all look the same to identity thieves: like good targets. To them, it’s all about our Social Security numbers, birth dates, account login credentials, and other personal information. But during Identity Theft Awareness Week (January 30-February 3) we can all fight back against identity theft.
Identity theft happens when someone uses your personal or financial information—such as your Social Security number or financial account information—without your permission.
Learn more about identity theft at ftc.gov/IDTheft. And, if identity theft happens to you or someone you know, visit IdentityTheft.gov to report it and get a personalized recovery plan.
The Federal Trade Commission works to promote competition and protect and educate consumers. Learn more about consumer topics at consumer.ftc.gov, or report fraud, scams, and bad business practices at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. Follow the FTC on social media, read consumer alerts and the business blog, and sign up to get the latest FTC news and alerts.
Updates & Upgrades
iOS has been updated to protect against the latest threats. Your classroom devices have been updated, but you may want to check at home to be sure you have the latest version.
- Safari versions prior to 16.3 for macOS Big Sur and macOS Monterey
- iOS versions prior to 12.5.7 for iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Air, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 3, and iPod touch (6th generation)
- iOS versions prior to 15.7.3, for iPadOS 15.7.3, for iPhone 6s (all models), iPhone 7 (all models), iPhone SE (1st generation), iPad Air 2, iPad mini (4th generation), and iPod touch (7th generation)
- iOS versions prior to 16.3 , for iPadOS 16.3 for iPhone 8 and later, iPad Pro (all models), iPad Air 3rd generation and later, iPad 5th generation and later, and iPad mini 5th generation and later
- macOS Monterey versions prior to 12.6.3
- macOS Big Sur versions prior to 11.7.3
- macOS Ventura versions prior to 13.2
- watchOS versions prior to 9.3
Google has just patched Chrome. Your desktops at school are protected, but check at home to be sure you have the latest version. Be sure to to upgrade to at least version 109.0.5414.119/.120 for Windows (109.0.5414.119 for macOS and Linux).
On this day around the web
In 2003, the Library of Congress announced the first 50 recordings to be added to the National Recording Registry, including Booker T. Washington’s Atlanta Exposition speech, and Abbott and Costello’s “Who’s on First?” skit.
New ‘Blank Image Attack’ Hides Malicious Files in DocuSign Phishing Emails
The NJCCIC observed a phishing campaign in which a new technique is used to attempt to bypass security tools. The email appears to be a DocuSign message that includes an HTML attachment that contains malicious code in a blank image file. Researchers dubbed this campaign “the blank image attack,” as the image does not contain any graphics or shapes, causing the target to see a blank screen.
Always remember to "Think before you click!" and report any suspicious emails.
Did you know?
Google Chrome has built-in, full-page screenshot tool. Here's how to use it:
- With the web page open, press Ctrl + Shift + I .
- Then, press Ctrl + Shift + P.
- In the search bar, immediately after the word Run >, type "screenshot".
- Select Capture full size screenshot, and Chrome will automatically save a full-page screenshot to your Downloads folder.
By the Numbers
37 million. That’s how many T-Mobile customers had their data stolen by hackers, according to the company’s SEC filing.
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