CCR Technology Alerts
CCR Technology Partners Cybersecurity Alert: Google Chrome Update Scam
Users are receiving pop-up ads that appear to be an error message telling them that an error occurred in updating their Google Chrome installation. Users are given the option to either wait for the next automatic update, or they can manually install what is claimed to be the update in an automatically downloaded ZIP file that contain an EXE file within it. This EXE file instead contains malware
CCR Technology Partners Cybersecurity Alert: Silicon Valley Bank Collapse Sparks New Phishing Scam
CCR Data Center, Indianapolis, Indiana, March 21, 2023 1200 hrs This is a CCR Technology Partners cybersecurity alert. CCR's Security team has received reports of cybercriminals taking advantage of the recent collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) to run new phishing...
CCR Technology Partners Cybersecurity Alert: Counterfeit DocuSign Emails and Malware Attempts
CCR Data Center, Indianapolis, Indiana, January 24, 2023 1400 hrs This is a CTAS notification alert from CCR Technology Partners. CCR's Security team has received new reports of cybercriminals sending counterfeit DocuSign emails in attempts infect victims with...
4 Reasons Not to Renew Your Current IT Vendor Contract
From the Desk of:Gene OlsonPresident/CEOCCR Technology Partners, Inc. It's IT support renewal season! If you're hesitant to sign on the dotted line with your current IT vendor this year, there's probably a reason. Here are a few "red flags" that you might want to...
CCR CTAS Technology Alert: Phishing Scam Distributes Malware
CCR Data Center, Indianapolis, Indiana, November 30, 2022 1400 hrs This is a CTAS notification alert from CCR Technology Partners. CCR's Security team has received reports of an ongoing Phishing Campaign that is being used to distribute ransomware and...
5 Questions CEOs and Business Owners Need to Ask Their IT Team
From the Desk of:Gene OlsonPresident/CEOCCR Technology Partners, Inc. Many business owners shy away from asking questions of their IT team because they either don’t know what questions to ask or have difficulty following along with the answers provided by their IT...
CCR CTAS Technology Alert: Cybercriminals Impersonating Docusign
CCR Technology AlertCCR Data Center, Indianapolis, Indiana, October 30, 2022 1900 hrs This is a CTAS notification alert from CCR Technology Partners. CCR's Security team has received reports of cybercriminals sending unsuspecting, targeted victims emails that appear...
5 Tips for Creating a Cybersecurity Plan for Your Business
From the Desk of:Gene OlsonPresident/CEOCCR Technology Partners, Inc. October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a perfect time to focus your efforts on creating, developing and implementing a solid cybersecurity plan for your organization. Let’s take a look at five...
Ransomware Being Sent Through Postal Services
CCR Technology Alert CCR Data Center, Indianapolis, Indiana, August 10, 2022 1345 hrs This is a CTAS notification alert from CCR Technology Partners. CCR's Security team has received reports of cybercriminals creating counterfeit retail copies of software,...
Top 5 Ways to Survive a Ransomware Attack
From the Desk of:Gene Olson, President/CEO, CCR Technology Partners, Inc. What you do today moving forward, will ultimately determine if you are able to recover from a ransomware attack. Here are 5 ways to help you survive an attack: Invest in a business grade,...
Top 5 Cyber Security Must Do’s
From the Desk of:Gene Olson, President/CEO, CCR Technology Partners, Inc. You may be inundated with new information on cyber threats, scams, and ransomware attacks. Don't lose any sleep over it - there are things you can do quickly that will help put up a few layers...
Attempts to Hijack Google My Business Pages
CCR Data Center, Indianapolis, Indiana, April 27, 2021 1600 hrs This is a CTAS notification alert from CCR Technology Partners. CCR's Security team has received reports of ongoing attempts to hijack Google My Business pages. Scammers will request ownership of the...
Cybercriminals Using Quickbooks to Send Invoices to Scam Users
CCR Data Center, Indianapolis, Indiana, February 8, 2022 1600 hrs This is a CTAS notification alert from CCR Technology Partners. CCR's Security team has received reports of cybercriminals using QuickBooks’ ability to send invoices via email to scam users. This...
Cybercriminal Groups Mailing Malware-laden USB Drives to Targeted Victims
CCR Data Center, Indianapolis, Indiana, January 26, 2022 1600 hrs This is a CTAS notification alert from CCR Technology Partners. CCR's Security team has received reports of cybercriminal groups mailing malware-laden USB drives to targeted victims. The cybercriminal...
Five Easy Ways to Recognize and Dispose of Malicious Emails
From our friends over at Malwarebytes. One of the best written, concise articles about identifying malicious email. by Pieter Arntz. I suppose we all get our share of spam. Some more than others. But how do we differentiate between simple commercial spam and the types...
Pop Quiz: How Current Is Your Cybersecurity Plan?
a) Installed one year ago b) Installed two years ago c) Installed three years ago d) None of the above Answer: Trick question. Even if you answered “A. Installed one year ago” it’s not current. Cybersecurity is changing at a blistering pace. It’s evolving on a daily...
CTAS Mobile App Malware
This is a CTAS notification alert from CCR Technology Partners. CCR’s Security team has received an alert from the Federal Trade Commission regarding fraudulent mobile applications that can either steal a user’s’ identity or spread malware to the phone or tablet being...
CTAS Netflix Phishing
This is a CTAS notification alert from CCR Technology Partners. CCR’s Security team has received reports of a phishing attack targeting Netflix users.. Targeted users receive an email asking users to update their Netflix account details by clicking a link in the...
How Network Security Affects Your Earnings
Many people think that having a secure network does not affect their bottom line. In fact, the opposite is true. The less structure of a network that you have, the more at risk you are for fraud and data loss. Both of these factors can cost companies thousands of...
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