El Paso and Dayton Tragedy-Related Scams and Malware Campaigns
Title | El Paso and Dayton Tragedy-Related Scams and Malware Campaigns |
Publication Type | Magazine Article |
Year of Publication | 2019 |
Magazine | CISA |
Date Published | 8/6/2019 |
Keywords | Articles of Interest, C3E 2019, Cognitive Security, Cognitive Security in Cyber, Cogntive Security, Dayton, El Paso, Malware, Scams |
Abstract | In the wake of the recent shootings in El Paso, TX, and Dayton, OH, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) advises users to watch out for possible malicious cyber activity seeking to capitalize on these tragic events. Users should exercise caution in handling emails related to the shootings, even if they appear to originate from trusted sources. It is common for hackers to try to capitalize on horrible events that occur to perform phishing attacks. |
URL | https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/current-activity/2019/08/06/el-paso-and-dayton-tragedy-related-scams-an... |
Citation Key | node-62461 |