1. Exploiting Coronavirus Scam  
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Adjusting how we work during the Pandemic has been the challenge of 2020. As we changed from in-person meetings to remote video conference calls, cybercriminals have also learned to pivot. Cybercriminals are spoofing video conferencing software like Zoom and Microsoft Teams. They are getting very clever with their phishing emails. 
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Enabling macros is one of the most common ways bad guys can get you to install their malware on your computer. The cybercriminals will most likely send you an email with a macro-enabled excel document attached. This excel document will have a security banner at the top asking you to "Enable Content." By enabling the content the cybercriminals' malware will automatically install on your computer. 

 
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On Monday, September 28, The Schaumburg Business Association (SBA) had their first in-person Signature Event since the COVID Pandemic started. They had the 2020 Golf Classic and Ladies Golf Outing on the same day at the Schaumburg Golf Course. 
 
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Work has looked a little different these past few months. Our world transitioned from going to work every day to working at home with the whole family. During these challenging times, we have had to juggle getting a laptop or moving our desktop home, making sure our security is top-notch, and taking extra precautions when working with kids around. It’s been a tough change for all of us, but Links is always here to help make the transition easy.

 

What we have been doing to help:

-Setting up desktop computers at home

-Providing laptops for people to use at home

-We have been putting security measures in place, including VPN .. so the security is the same at home as it is in the office

-Reminding customers to lock their computers when they are away from them and store them out of children’s reach. (We know that children love to “work” like their Moms & Dads)

 
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Retail surveys are sent out to customers so the retailer can learn more about what customers want and how they can improve. Many retailers offer a coupon or deal to customers who complete their survey. These are becoming even more popular during the Coronavirus Pandemic and scammers are starting to take advantage.
 
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Video chats are becoming essential to network with others, hold meetings for work, and to connect with loved ones and friends. There are many different video conferencing apps but Zoom is growing very popular with EVERYONE, including cybercriminals. The latest scam is a malicious Zoom installer.  
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During these scary and unprecedented times, many people have found themselves unemployed. With the unemployment rate in the US growing, cybercriminals are becoming crafty with their latest job offering phishing emails.  
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