Latest Cyberthreats and Advisories – January 6, 2023

The LockBit ransomware gang apologizes, Google settles privacy lawsuits and cybercriminals impersonate brands and the U.K. government. Here are the latest threats and advisories for the week of January 6, 2023. Threat Advisories and Alerts Cybercriminals Impersonate Brands with Search Ads And Fake Sites The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a warning that cybercriminals are directing internet browsers to malicious sites via search ads. How does the scam work? Bad actors build a fake website that impersonates a legitimate brand and then advertises it to appear at the top of search results. Once browsers click the ad,…

Read More >>

Jan. 6: ‘There aren’t two sides to this’

To those who say there’s not enough information, yet, about the insurrection to make an objective judgment about­ what happened on Jan. 6: There are people from both parties who were traumatized by that day. It isn’t subjective — there aren’t two sides…

Read More >>

Football: Change ‘gladiator’ mentality

Re: “Bills’ Hamlin in critical condition after collapse on field” [Jan. 2, Sports]: I do not watch football. This is because seeing the frequent injuries, like Damar Hamlin’s collapse on-field, is both horrifying — and predictable. This sport takes the…

Read More >>