Mitron app! Do NOT use!

G'day everyone.  Here's a little article on a new overnight viral App.

Mitron - a TikTok clone. That is being used to steal users information.

Mitron

The Hacker News

Just a quick note, to any that may be using it.  Read up on it!

Stay safe.

Sevenowl

Getting Ninja'd? It's all fun until....

The new fad!  Getting Wine Ninja'd, or just Ninja'd! It can be a lot of fun.  Until of course you start posting your Name, address, and other details online, in hopes to get a cheap bottle of wine.  Or even worse, the kids, or even YOUR kids doing the same and having someone ask them to "ninja" them. Can be where all hell breaks loose. 

RCMP in Newfoundland & Labrador have posted an article telling people to beware of what they are sharing online during this new craze.  Read about it here :  RCMP on getting Ninja'd

I can't stress enough on what and what not to post online regarding personal information. You should never share anything regarding your personal address or even phone number.  I have some previous articles here on the topic, feel free to search them up.

Getting Ninja'd is the act of someone, usually anonymous, dropping off a "gift" bag which usually will contain a bottle of wine.  But with the craze taking off, now it can just be anything in the "gift" bag.

Everyone loves getting gifts, even better are the unknown surprise ones!  But you should never have to give out any personal information to recieve these.  It is supposed to come from someone who already knows you and wants to surprise you.  Then you would do the same, make a bag and pass it on to someone you know, or don't. Don't forget, there are some out there that will and ARE using this fad to gather your info etc. and who are not looking to give any gifts.

Not saying don't participate. It's a great idea during these pandemic times! Just saying be safe! Don't let YOUR information end up where it's not supposed to be.

Here are a few articles about the Ninja craze!

1. CTV News

2. Global News

3. Livewire Calgary

Stay Safe!

Sevenowl.

Meal delivery Service! Hacked!

Good day everyone.  In these pandemic times, a lot of things are changing, including how we shop and eat.  Quite a few people are turning to Meal Home delivery services.

    Home Chef™  has confirmed a data breach, announcing that 8 million user records have been compromised, and for sale on the Dark web. 

    Here is an article regarding it from Techcrunch.com

Just as a reminder to everyone, please use hard to guess passwords, and change them often, and do not reuse them! Even consider using a password manager like Dashlane or Lastpass. I have articles on how to setup and use these managers, feel free to browse through them!

They have also released a statement acknowledging the breach, and the action being taken to ensure it doesn't happen again.  Read about it here:  Home Chef.

Sevenowl.

Have cryptocurrency? Beware these Chrome extentions!

To add to an ever-growing list of malicious extensions for Chrome, this list targets your crypto-currency wallets! 

The following article here lists some of those extensions that go looking for your hard-earned coins.


Extensions aren't a new thing, a lot of the "average" internet user doesn't use these. Although there are some out there that do and can fall prey to them.  Browser extensions are meant to enhance your internet experience, but like all things in cyberspace, there is always someone trying to steal something from you.

Here is an article from TheHackerNews from February, regarding 500 extensions that were removed from the google play store. 500 Chrome extensions caught stealing your data!

 There are many very useful extensions, and like anything else you tend to acquire, a little research goes a long way.  Read over the description and install instructions very carefully, and make yourself aware that when you are installing the extensions, you are giving it and the creator access to your browser and possibly it's history and your browsing habits!

In this new day and age, and the way our world is constantly changing now, always watch what you are giving out online!


Stay safe all!

Sevenowl

Upon further review, and some requests, This blog shall remain open!  New content coming soon!!

in the meantime.....

Covid-19 Scams *updated 3/30/20*

*Update 3/30/20*

For the City of Brandon:

Brandon Police warn public about COVID-19 scam

The City nor any organization within the City of Brandon is soliciting donations for Covid-19 research etc.  Please stay aware! Please stay safe!

Article from Brandon Police Service

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A New York Times article detailing the Covid-19 Virus.



Scammers are now taking advantage of the Covid-19 virus to try and get your hard-earned cash!

There is quite a few malware-infected "maps of Covid-19" circulating, once clicked on installs malware on your systems that scammers then use to steal your information. These are also being coupled with phishing scams, with people posing as health care representatives who will try to get your credit card information promising a vaccine or other medicines. Please DO NOT answer these!

Fake Covid- 19 maps article.

Fake emails regarding Covid-19.

There are even texting and phone phishing scams out there. Scammers are spoofing the number of Health centers and trying to get your information! NO ONE will call you, and ask for any financial or personal health information.

Have a read from this CTV news article:  Scammers pretending to be from Red Cross.

Do NOT answer any texts from the Red Cross or anyone claiming to be from such. They will NOT text you trying to sell you any masks, medicine or hand sanitizer, etc.

Please use common sense, everyone!  The media is causing more panic and frustration than anything else. Fear-mongering is taking over, people are panic buying, and profiteering from this.  Please protect yourself!

Here a little video I came across - The Angry Viking!  He has some good points!  He also has an awesome Southern Rock Band - Check them out as well - Wreckin' So!

Wash your hands!

More to come.....

A quick update, Hackers have created thousands of fake websites, etc to entice people to click on and give away private info!  Please read the following link from The HackerNews about it:

Hackers create phony webpages.


Sevenowl


From the Government of Canada - Prime Minister issues statement regarding text scam! Please read! And remember, all links here are verified and safe!

Covid-19 text scam for those applying for aid.

Have an Andriod device? Read on..

1 Billion Android devices are at risk of being hacked because they are no longer protected by security updates.  Early android users, with phones released around 2012 and earlier are especially at risk as they are no longer receiving updates from the Google operating system and built-in protection is no longer working.  Android version 7 or less are especially at risk. (released in 2017)


Here is the report by CTV news.  Android devices at risk.

Here's another by TechRadar.  Android devices at risk.

Some tips from the TechRadar article:

- Check whether your device qualifies for an update
- Be careful what you download
- Watch what you click on
- Back up your data
- Get mobile antivirus


Worth a read!  


Sevenowl.