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Tech Tuesday Series 2 part 2 Scams Likely and Last Pass Set up

December 5, 2023 By //  by Mblox IT

 

Announcements:

  1. Congrats to Ms. Coleman on Winning The Trailblazer Award!
  2. Forms Bureau is in full swing if it’s on Cofess it’s good to use. Please contact me if you have questions!

In order to continue our Journey in becoming more secure as a company I got a lot of requests for a tutorial on how to sign up for Last Pass. So I’ll bump password sharing to next week’s article. First let me stress this is an amazing password manager available to every person at this company just for being an employee. It is a secure way to share and store passwords and it notifies you if a password was seen on a data breach.

Last pass helps also helps us as a company reduce how often and how managed our passwords need to be by managing one password and letting Last Pass take care of the rest.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

    • Join a LastPass business account as a new user
    • Other Types of Scams
      • Adware
      • Phishing:
      • Some helpful advice for cyber security in general.
  • Don’t Be like Grumpy Cat


CyberSecurity Memes and Phishing Memes of 2023 - Part 2

 

Join a LastPass business account as a new user

You can join your company’s LastPass Business or LastPass Teams account (once you’ve been invited by a LastPass admin) by activating a new LastPass account.

 

The steps below outline the activation experience for a brand new user whose email address was not associated with any existing LastPass account.

 

  1. Open the Welcome email you received from LastPass with the subject line, “Activate your account to get started.”
  1. Copy the Activation code.
  2. Select Activate Your Account.

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  1. Once redirected to the “Finish account creation” page, paste the Activation code into the field (your LastPass email address is already pre-populated for you).
  1. Create a new master password, then re-enter it to confirm. If desired (recommended) set a Reminder – this is a clue that is sent in a reminder email to help you remember your master password if it is ever forgotten).
  2. Select Continue

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Result: Your LastPass vault is then de-crypted and re-encrypted to use your newly created master password to log in to LastPass going forward. 

  1. Once your account is created, choose from the following options for installing the LastPass browser extension:
    • If you already have the LastPass installed, click OK on the confirmation page, and you are redirected to your LastPass vault.
    • If you do not have LastPass installed, you can click Install LastPass on the confirmation page to install the LastPass browser extension and log in.

 

     8. You have successfully activated your LastPass Business or LastPass Teams account, and are now logged in to your vault.

Other Types of Scams

Password Protection isn’t the only way we avoid scammers and having our information stolen.

Adware

Scammers often hide malicious software in pop-ups and links. It’s crucial never to click on a link if you’re unsure of its destination, and the same caution should apply to unfamiliar articles or pop-ups. For more information, click Here!

Phishing:

Beware of scammers who may reach out, pretending to be familiar contacts or trusted sources like Windows Defender. I recently experienced such an incident myself. The scammer posed as a friend, using a common tactic that I’ve observed affecting others in our community.

 

Typically, these scammers initially pretend to be someone you know, perhaps a distant acquaintance or relative. They often provide a plausible excuse for not engaging in a video call or phone conversation, citing reasons like a sore throat, as was the case in my encounter. Following this, they attempt to establish contact with you and then proceed to boast about the success of their fraudulent activities, often involving a significant sum of money.

 

Subsequently, they may claim to have come across your name on a certain list (there’s almost always some list involved) and offer to assist you in acquiring a similar financial gain. However, this is where it takes a turn for the worse—they typically request something less traceable, such as Apple gift cards or funds through cash apps. They will invent reasons for being unable to perform the requested actions themselves.

 

If you find yourself in such a situation, it is advisable to promptly change your password on the relevant platform and clear your browsing history. Stay vigilant and exercise caution to protect yourself from falling victim to these scams.

 

Some helpful advice for cyber security in general.

CyberSecurity Memes and Phishing Memes of 2023

Don’t Be like Grumpy Cat

11 hilarious cybersecurity memes of cats

Filed Under: Employee News

2023 Trailblazer Winner

November 28, 2023 By //  by Allen Winkler

In March of 2023 the COF Chiefs of Security, under the direction of Director of Security Sam Williams, wanted to establish an award that recognized the leading security officer at City of Faith.  Through these meeting sessions the Roderick T. Pettus Trailblazer Award was created.  During the course of the year the Chiefs nominated various winners for the weekly award, the Reginald T. Ellis Chief’s Cup.  From these weekly winners a close raise began between Rosemary Coleman (Baton Rouge), Jasmine Toately (Little Rock), and TaRhonda Williams (Monroe).  From these 3 location nominees a close vote decided the winner.  On November 28, 2023, Rosemary Coleman was awarded the inaugural Pettus Trailblazer Award.

Filed Under: Employee News

Carlos Reyes

November 22, 2023 By //  by Allen Winkler

At the November 2023 staff meeting, the Little Rock location celebrated Carlos Reyes recently passing his citizenship exam and interview.  Reyes has worked for City of Faith since 2016.  In 3 weeks he will take his oath officially gaining his American citizenship.  A cake was made by former City of Faith employee Catie Morrow to celebrate Mr. Reyes heritage and his new citizenship.

Filed Under: Employee News

2023 Golf Tournament

November 22, 2023 By //  by Allen Winkler

City of Faith Director of Security Sam Williams retired from the Maumelle Police Department in 2019. Cory Pickard was named as his replacement upon Sam’s retirement. On October 21, 2023 a tournament was hosted in Cory’s honor to help support his family through his cancer treatments. City of Faith was able to sponsor a hole.
A special thanks to all 33 team, 132 golfers, 40+ sponsors, the tournament committee, and the entire community of Maumelle who made the tournament happen. The outpouring of love and support was remarkable and a powerful reminder of the strength that lies within a community! Tee it up fore Cory.

Filed Under: Employee News

Weekly Tech Review Series 2 Week 1 Password Security

November 21, 2023 By //  by Mblox IT

Announcements

1. Revver Check ins Start this week so check in all your files by Friday.

2. All requests must have a ticket to be completed.

3. Special Congratulations To Carlos Reyes for Making it as a US citizen!

4. We’ve started migrating to Teams. If you have not logged into teams please get with me so we can get you moved over. The goal is drop Group me at the 1st of the Year.

5. Have a good Holiday Everyone!

Lets Talk about Passwords Security

Password security is crucial for several reasons, as it plays a fundamental role in protecting sensitive information and maintaining the overall security of digital accounts. Here are some key reasons why password security is important:

1.  Protecting Personal Information: 

   – Passwords act as a barrier against unauthorized access to personal and sensitive information. They safeguard details such as emails, financial transactions, and private messages.

2.  Preventing Unauthorized Access: 

   – Strong passwords help prevent unauthorized individuals from gaining access to your accounts. This is essential for maintaining privacy and ensuring that only authorized users can access sensitive data.

3.  Securing Financial Information: 

   – Many online accounts are linked to financial information, such as banking and credit card details. A secure password is a critical line of defense against financial fraud and unauthorized transactions.

4.  Safeguarding Business Data: 

   – In a business context, password security is vital for protecting proprietary information, customer data, and other sensitive business-related materials. Compromised passwords can lead to data breaches and significant financial losses.

5.  Preventing Identity Theft: 

   – Strong passwords are a deterrent to identity theft. Cyber-criminals often target personal information to impersonate individuals for fraudulent activities. A secure password helps mitigate the risk of identity theft.

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Don’t put your password out in a public forum ever. Use secure password sharing. There’s a link on cofess and the help desk for this.

6.  Mitigating Cybersecurity Threats: 

   – In the era of cyber threats and hacking, a weak or compromised password is one of the easiest ways for attackers to gain unauthorized access. Strengthening passwords helps mitigate the risk of cyber attacks and protects against various online threats.

7.  Maintaining Online Reputation: 

   – A compromised account can be misused to spread false information, engage in malicious activities, or damage your online reputation. Secure passwords help maintain the integrity of your online presence.

8.  Compliance with Regulations: 

   – Various regulations and laws, such as GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), mandate the protection of personal data. Adhering to password security best practices is essential for compliance with these regulations.

9.  Preventing Credential Stuffing Attacks: 

   – Cybercriminals often use automated tools to launch credential stuffing attacks, where they use stolen usernames and passwords from one site to gain unauthorized access to other accounts. Strong, unique passwords help mitigate the success of such attacks.

10.  Encouraging Responsible Online Behavior: 

    – Promoting good password hygiene encourages responsible online behavior. This includes practices such as using unique passwords for different accounts, regularly updating passwords, and avoiding easily guessable information.

City of Faith Mitigates these concerns by using things Like Last Pass. Once everyone is on last pass Password Changes will become stricter, more routine, and instrumental.

How Do I make a Secure Password? 

To create a secure password you’ll remember can be tricky. Start with something simple like a passphrase but replace a letter with a symbol and add a number series at the end.  Just make sure you can remember it too. For Example “ForEverSecure” might become “43ver$EcUre!”. Alternatively Password managers typically have a way to generate passphrases and set up changes. Get with me if you have questions on this!

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If you haven’t set up your last pass get with me and follow the recommendations in the article Here. A few of you will have to meet with me 1 on 1 during my next travel session.

If you can’t get into the account submit me a ticket!

Next week we will review secure password sharing via Last Pass and how to add a password to the account.

Filed Under: Employee News

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