Feds issue cybersecurity warnings for Labor Day weekend
Louisville Geek • September 3, 2021
From Louisville Geek -- The FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have issued an advisory warning of potential cyberattacks that may occur over the coming Labor Day weekend, noting that in recent years hackers have launched dozens of devastating attacks on long weekends.
Modern cybercriminals use sneaky tactics to maximize the damage and collect the most money per attack. Because organizations are generally short-staffed over holiday weekends, the swiftness with which they can respond to attacks that occur during these times will be impacted.
What You Can Do
To avoid these phishing schemes, please observe the following email best practices:
- Do not click on links or attachments from senders that you do not recognize. Be especially wary of .zip or other compressed or executable file types.
- Do not provide sensitive personal information (like usernames and passwords) over email.
- Watch for email senders that use suspicious or misleading domain names.
- Inspect URLs carefully to make sure they’re legitimate and not imposter sites.
- Do not try to open any shared document that you’re not expecting to receive.
- Be especially cautious when opening attachments or clicking links if you receive an email containing a warning banner indicating that it originated from an external source.
Actions to Protect Against Ransomware
- Make an offline backup of your data.
- Do not click on suspicious links.
- If you use RDP, secure and monitor it.
- Update your OS and software.
For more, visit Louisville Geek's website
or us-cert.cisa.gov
OUR GOLD SPONSORS
More FEI Louisville News
National manufacturing impact on regional payrolls -- with rate cuts are on the horizon
Michelle Kerstling, Chief Financial Officer, Dismas Charities (left) and Amy Szymański, Senior Director of Finance, American Printing House for the Blind Michelle Kerstine Michelle Kerstine is Chief Financial Officer for Dismas Charities, one of the largest, not-for-profit providers of residential, effective, evidence based re-entry services in the United States. She joined Dismas in 2023 and is responsible for the management and oversight of Finance and Human Resources, according to her Dismas profile, and will have a critical role in the development of all plans regarding the continued growth and success of the company. Michelle has more than 25 years of leadership experience with non-profit organizations in the roles of team member, consultant and board member, and has held several leadership positions in Finance during that time. She holds a B.S. in Accounting and an MBA both from the University of Louisville and continues to make community involvement in local non-profit boards and civic organizations a priority. Amy Szymansky Amy Szymansky is senior director for finance at the American Printing House for the Blind. She was recommended for membership by Andrea Higgins from Robert Half. Since 1858, APH has operated in Louisville as the world’s largest nonprofit organization creating accessible learning experiences through educational, workplace, and independent living products and services for people who are blind and low vision. Prior to joining APH in 2023, Amy was Senior Controller at American Queen Voyages. She also previously served as controller for a family office and in financial positions for other companies. She graduated from Sullivan University with an MBA with focuses in accounting and business.
Please welcome Family Allergy & Asthma's CFO to our organization of financial executives
