Technology & Security Blog

Cybercriminals are creating fake applications pages for the student loan relief plan.

Cybercriminals are spoofing university email addresses and tricking students into giving them their login credentials.

Cybercriminals are creating fake Google Translate webpages that trick people into providing their login credentials.

Cybercriminals are pretending to be insurance providers to help with Hurricane Ian damages.

Cybercriminals are trying to steal healthcare reimbursements!

Queen Elizabeth II's death is the latest scam subject for phishing emails.

Cybercriminals are using metaverse as their newest scam subject.

Cybercriminals are using callback numbers to trick people into granting them remote access.

Cybercriminals are sending out fake PayPal invoices.

Cybercriminals are sending out fake deals and refund scams for energy bills.

Cybercriminals are using QuickBooks and fake invoices to trick people in their latest scam.

Lemonade Day was in full swing with 32 stands around Schaumburg.

Cybercriminals are using multi-vector attacks to make their scams seem more legitimate.

Cybercriminals are sending fake messages on WhatsApp.

Our employees enjoyed golfing and being a hole sponsor at SBA's Golf Classic!

Cybercriminals are using the latest health concerns like Monkeypox for their phishing email topics.

Cybercriminals are sending fake Facebook links through messenger.

Cybercriminals are sending out smishing delivery scams.

Cybercriminals use SEO to have their malicious websites rank higher and fool people into trusting them.

Spear phishing attacks are on the rise.

Cybercriminals are using a very simple undeliverable email to trick people into sharing their login credentials with them.

Supply Chain phishing and social engineering attacks are on the rise.

Cybercriminals are using vishing scams to get your personal information.

Cybercriminals are hacking into law enforcement email systems and sending out fake Emergency Data Requests (EDRs).

Cybercriminals are using a new Malware called QakBot that allows them to send phishing emails to your users from your email account.

The Links Crew had an awesome time celebrating St. Patrick's Day!

Cybercriminal researchers warn the public about a future scam that bypasses MFA's.

Cybercriminals are using contact us forms in their latest scams.

Fake voicemail attachments sending people to a fake Microsoft 365 login page is the latest cybercriminal scam.

Cybercriminals are sending out scams and spreading disinformation about Ukraine to get people's personal and payment information.

Cybercriminals are utilizing QR codes to scam people into giving their personal or payment information.

Team Build Back Sweatier competed in SBA's four week Memebers & Miles Challenge.

The Links Team attended this year's park district conference representing both Links Technology and their app, CentralParks.

Cybercriminals are creating fake job posts looking like they are coming from real companies.

Cybercriminals are sending out Winter Olympic-themed social posts, phishing emails, and messages.

Since the supply chain has had shipping delays cybercriminals have created missed or delayed shipment phishing emails.

Cybercriminals are adding enabled phishing links in Google Doc comments.

Cybercriminals are using phone numbers they find online to link to their Google Voice account and to get access to other Google accounts.

Since CBD products have become even more popular during the pandemic, they have been used as the main topic in many phishing emails.

Amazon Token fake social media advertisements are circulating.

A fake Covid-19 Omicron PCR test scam is making its way to inboxes.

Cybercriminals are using Netflix in their latest scam targeting current and potential customers.

Cybercriminals are sending out fake Amazon confirmation emails.

Keep these 10 tips in mind while shopping online.

During the latest phishing email, cybercriminals are creating fake customer complaints urging you to act fast and fix what is wrong now.

Cybercriminals use Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales as topics in their phishing emails.

Curious to see if you are cyber smart? See how many of these boxes you can check yes to.

Cybercriminals are using Verizon in their latest scams.

Microsoft is rolling out their Windows 11 upgrade in the next couple of weeks. Cybercriminals are using this topic in their latest phishing scams.

Cybercriminals have learned to get around filters that flag suspicious-looking emails by using common platforms that not all filters will flag.

Schaumburg Business Association's Golf Classic & Ladies Golf Outing was a blast!

Links Technology was recognized in CPI North American MSP Innovation Awards 2021 as an extraordinary example of success in the US managed services market.

We are pleased to announce that Links Technology has been recognized as one of Forbes 2021 America's Best Professional Recruiting Firms!

Heads up all Android users! One of the latest scams going around is targeting Android users with a Smishing Scam.

One of the latest scams going around is a wrong password credential scam.

Be on the lookout for a Facebook-themed phishing attack that is going around.

Using social media platforms and their connections is one of the easiest ways for cybercriminals to trick people ... LinkedIn is the latest victim.

The latest scam going around is a text message with a malicious link in it, better known as a smishing attack.

Watch out for coronavirus, holiday shipping, "Is this a video of you?", and Capitol and Parler scams!

Adjusting how we work during the Pandemic has been the challenge of 2020.

Each year Links employees donate to Poplar Creek Church's Thanksgiving Food Drive for Ontarioville Elementary School.

Enabling macros is one of the most common ways bad guys can get you to install their malware on your computer.

On Monday, September 28, The Schaumburg Business Association (SBA) had their first in-person Signature Event since the COVID Pandemic started.

Links Technology was awarded the 2019 Illinois Parks and Recreation Association and Illinois Association of Park Districts Community Service Award.

Scammers have gotten more clever and are using Covid-19 to their leverage.

It can be a big task to house your network and server operations at your company. This is why more companies are switching to offsite locations.

Work has looked a little different these past few months.

Retail surveys are sent out to customers so the retailer can learn more about what customers want and how they can improve.

Video chats are becoming essential to network with others, hold meetings for work, and to connect with loved ones and friends.

Once again, with great honor, we are proud to announce that Links Technology has been reverified as a Veteran-Owned Small Business for the next three years.

During these scary and unprecedented times, many people have found themselves unemployed.

Netflix, Disney+, Spotify, and many more are being used in phishing scams!

Evil email attacks are still circulating while this Coronavirus pandemic is taking place. Many hackers are using an email claiming “You Are Infected.”

Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, Microsoft has pushed back deadlines for two versions of Windows 10.

Your support requests and concerns are very important to us. Our staff is working around the clock to give our customers top-notch support.

After 5 years, we have just recently been promoting and exhibiting at park district trade shows solely focusing on our Central Parks brand/app platform.