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title: "Cybersecurity Updates For The Week 33 of 2020 | Phish Protection"
description: "Cybersecurity Updates For The Week 33 of 2020: Cybersecurity is an integral part of the online work set up that has taken over all sectors of the present."
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The ASX-listed aged care operator \[Regis is struggling\](https://www.smh.com.au/business/companies/aged-care-operator-s-sensitive-data-stolen-in-foreign-cyberattack-20200803-p55hxl.html?&web\_view=true) internally with the COVID pandemic in its Brighton facility at Melbourne. So far, three deaths have occurred, and 19 residents and 23 staff have tested COVID positive. \_To add to their woes, the maze ransomware recently brought down their systems, compromising the residents' sensitive information\_.

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_Cybersecurity is an integral part of the online work set up that has taken over all sectors of the present world_. Countless data breaches, phishing attacks, and scams happen every day, causing losses amounting to millions of dollars. Hence, taking necessary [anti-phishing solutions](/products/advanced-threat-defense/) is of utmost importance. Here is a list of the recent data breaches to enlighten on the level of **phishing prevention** needed today

### Maze Ransomware Hits Aged Care Operator Regis

The ASX-listed aged care operator [Regis is struggling](https://www.smh.com.au/business/companies/aged-care-operator-s-sensitive-data-stolen-in-foreign-cyberattack-20200803-p55hxl.html?&web%5Fview=true) internally with the COVID pandemic in its Brighton facility at Melbourne. So far, three deaths have occurred, and 19 residents and 23 staff have tested COVID positive. _To add to their woes, the maze ransomware recently brought down their systems, compromising the residents’ sensitive information_. 

_Although Regis has denied commenting on the nature of the attack or type of PII that was leaked_, they notified that the breach hadn’t hindered their services. They are now adapting the [phishing prevention best practices](/resources/phishing-prevention-best-practices/) and are telling all affected people about the breach.

![Spear phishing prevention](https://media.mailhop.org/phishprotection/images/2020/08/spear-phishing-prevention-5428.jpg) 

### Kentucky’s Unemployment System Attacked For The Second Time

For the [second time in four months](https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/second-data-breach-at-kentucky/?&web%5Fview=true), the Office of Unemployment Insurance (OUI), Kentucky, has **undergone a cyberattack**. _The breach was reported by a claimant who could see another claimant’s former employer and health details_ while updating his unemployment application.

Muncie McNamara, the former director of OUI, comments on the incident and says that he had notified the IT department about a **possible breach** on 22nd April but received no response. However, _J.T. Henderson denies McNamara’s statement_.

From what is visible, the wisest thing for OUI would be to first address its internal miscommunication before hitting the road with a [phishing attack prevention strategy](/content/phishing-prevention/).

### Beware Of Zoom Meeting Invites

Yet again, _Zoom has become the medium through which attackers try and extract sensitive user information_. The recent [phishing campaign](https://www.hackread.com/fake-zoom-meeting-invitation-phishing-scam-microsoft-credentials/?web%5Fview=true) involves sending very credible\*\* phishing emails\*\* to Zoom users, asking them to either review a meeting invitation or download an attachment to access meeting details.

_Once users click on these links, they land on a spoofed Microsoft Office365 or Outlook login page_. Falling for this trap puts the security of everyone associated with the victim at risk.

Hence, organizations must educate their employees on [phishing email prevention](/office-365-phishing-protection/) measures and create an **environment of vigilance** before any of their employees become victims of malicious hacker schemes.

### Data Breach At UberEats

_The American online food ordering [facility UberEats](https://securityaffairs.co/wordpress/106770/deep-web/ubereats-data-leaked-dark-web.html?web%5Fview=true) has been the recent target of hackers_. The data breach exposed details belonging to the delivery drivers, delivery partners, and customers of Ubereats.

The **compromised details** included the login credentials, full name, contact number, trip details, bank card details, and _account creation date of 579 UberEats customers and 100 delivery drivers_.

_Users are advised to use strong passwords and multi-factor authentication to avoid unauthorized account access or other losses._

### Organizations Must Upgrade To Windows 10, Says FBI

_While Microsoft has formally announced the end-of-life of its Windows 7 variant, several organizations continue to [work on Windows 7](https://www.zdnet.com/article/fbi-issues-warning-over-windows-7-end-of-life/?&web%5Fview=true)_, without having any security patches and updates. The FBI warns that the use of Windows 7 now increases an organization’s **vulnerability to cyberattacks** since the _adversaries will be more likely to target those organizations that are still working on the older and unsecured operating system_.

However, the FBI also acknowledges that certain limitations of budget refrain companies from upgrading their computer network infrastructure and installing Windows 10\. _The FBI suggests organizations make an investment in their existing infrastructure_ and take necessary [anti-phishing protection](/) measures before any attackers target them and demand a hefty ransom.

### Get Your Updates Done Android Twitter Users

After the massive attack on celebrity Twitter accounts, _the company has found a security flaw that affects millions of Android Twitter users_. All those using [android 8 and 9 versions](https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-53667665?&web%5Fview=true) are **vulnerable to a security flaw** that Twitter claims to have resolved now.

_Twitter hasn’t disclosed how many users are vulnerable to this threat or how long they have been exposed to it_. Hence, as a [phishing protection](/) measure, all users with older versions of Android will receive an update notification, which will let them know if they need to do anything.

### Chartreuse Blur Campaign Used Fraudulent Photo Apps

_A lot of fake apps have been active on Google Playstore because of which people began downloading apps from their official app store_. But hackers never stop innovating, and they found a way to slip their [malicious apps despite](https://cyware.com/news/chartreuse-blur-campaign-used-fraudulent-photo-apps-f4c02a36) **anti-phishing tools** in place.

_The Chartreuse Blur cyber scheme has been trying to hide **malicious out-of-context** (OOC) ads and apps into authentic app platforms_. These apps operate in the background, making it very difficult for them to identify and uninstall them.

Thus, people must remain vigilant and follow [phishing prevention tips](/content/phishing-prevention/) before downloading and using any random application they find online.

### Email Scanner Phishing Campaign

A new [email phishing campaign](https://www.tripwire.com/state-of-security/security-data-protection/phishing-campaign-leads-users-to-site-disguised-as-email-scanner/?web%5Fview=true) has emerged in which _the hackers try to create a fake hype about the deactivation of an email account_. The adversaries send emails with subjects like “Virus Alert!!!” that notify users of immediate account deactivation if they do not get their email account scanned via an embedded link. 

_The hackers then spoofed an email scanner website_, which was supposed to ‘scan’ for viruses in a user’s mailbox. But midway in the process, they asked for the **email credentials** of the users. This was allegedly done to confirm the email account and complete the scanning process.

However, such **phishing schemes** aren’t uncommon. Users need to guard against falling for such campaigns and take necessary email [phishing prevention](/) measures.

![Spear phishing prevention](https://media.mailhop.org/phishprotection/images/2020/08/spear-phishing-prevention-5429.jpg) 

### Cyber Attack At Colorado City

Colorado City was recently **hit by a cyberattack**, _which disrupted its system functioning and compromised the details of many of the city’s citizens_. The city is now [redeveloping its entire](https://www.securityweek.com/colorado-city-pays-45000-ransom-after-cyber-attack?&web%5Fview=true) online system and has also **paid a ransom** of $45,000 to the attackers.

The attack crippled the city’s emails, phones, online payments, and reservation systems to temporarily shut down because of which they had to reseek to temporary phone numbers and emails.

However, the city officials seem to have learned their lesson and are taking measures to ensure [protection against phishing](/). _They have installed crypto-safe backups and shall conduct regular vulnerability assessments from now on_.

### Protect Your Organization

- [Learn how phishing attacks work and how to spot them](/learn-what-is-phishing/)
- [See how Phish Protection blocks threats in real time](/anti-phishing-tools/)

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