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CYBER HYGIENE | Securing Airmen to help secure our world
October 26, 2023 — Have you ever thought about what you may be doing to secure our world? Think about it. As technology advances, what are you doing to protect yourself from online threats and malicious ransomware attacks? The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, or CISA, is working to ensure a secure and resilient critical infrastructure for the American people. That work starts right here in places like your U.S. Air Force base... MORE

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Around the Air Force: Space Force base preferences, legacy aviation bonus, malicious email
June 16, 2023 — In this week’s look around the Air Force, Space Force announces preferred locations for units, some pilots can apply now for special bonus pay, and a fake email is circulating that servicemembers need to be aware of... MORE

In this week’s look around the Air Force, the Space Force announces preferred locations for units, some pilots can apply now for special bonus pay, and a fake e-mail is circulating that servicemembers need to be aware of. (Hosted by Staff Sgt. Kahdija Slaughter)

CYBER HYGIENE | Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency sends alert about phishing attempt
June 5, 2023 — The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency has been made aware of a sophisticated malicious phishing email circulating that references the collection of an “SF-86_F” or an SF-86. ... MORE

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Recognizing, reporting phishing
October 20, 2022 — Cybersecurity Awareness Month highlights why cybersecurity is critical in keeping agency and personal data safe... MORE

Don’t be a target: Phishing and smishing on the rise
August 29, 2022 — The criminal act of phishing and smishing are on the rise and people across the nation are falling for scams daily. Scammers are out to get your personal information and subsequently, access to your money, accounts or credit line... MORE

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Tax time brings out scammers, phishing schemes
April 7, 2022 — Tax Day, April 18, is coming soon, and along with it comes the onslaught of fraudulent robocallers, scam artists, and general lowlifes posing as legitimate entities to try to scam you through phishing campaigns... MORE

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Army CID reports increase in phishing scams during pandemic
August 31, 2020 — The U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command’s Major Cybercrime Unit has seen an increase in phishing and spoofing scams and reminds the Army community to be cautious when opening emails and to take extra precautions to protect personal information... MORE

CID Lookout is a U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command initiative to partner with the Army community by providing a conduit for members of the Army family to help prevent, reduce and report felony-level crime.

Cyber security: identifying and mitigating threats
August 8, 2019 — Thanks to ongoing training and genuine engagement with cyber security subject matter, most of us are well prepared to identify and mitigate most cyber security threats at work. In particular, phishing emails originating from either a real threat vector or as part of a vulnerability exercise remains the most common threat we are likely to encounter in the workplace... MORE

Thanks to ongoing training and genuine engagement with cyber security subject matter, most of us are well prepared to identify and mitigate most cyber security threats at work.

Air Force issues phishing scam alert
December 21, 2018 — Recently, Headquarters Air Force Judge Advocate General has become aware of a phishing attempt targeting Air Force members using a falsified email notification from the JAG Corps. The subject line of the e-mail is "***HOT*** Jury Summons Notification." DO NOT OPEN OR RESPOND to the e-mail or follow the web link. Follow your unit's cyber security procedures if you receive this phishing attempt. Contact your respective JA office with any questions. ... MORE

Recently HAF/JA has become aware of a phishing attempt targeting Air Force members using a falsified email notification from the JAG Corps. The subject line of the e-mail is "***HOT*** Jury Summons Notification." Please DO NOT OPEN OR RESPOND to the e-mail or follow the web link, & follow your unit's cyber security procedures if you receive this phishing attempt. Please contact your respective JA office with any questions.

DOD warns of ‘Wannacry’ ransomware threat to networks
May 15, 2017 — Ransomware known as “Wannacry” has been reported to have struck multiple entities across the world, according to an email sent out May 14 by Vice Adm. Marshall B. Lytle III, Director, Command, Control, Communication and Computers/Cyber, Chief Information Officer, J6, Joint Staff, and Dr. John A. Zangardi, the Acting Department of Defense Chief Information Officer... MORE

Ransomware is a type of malicious software that infects a computer and restricts users’ access until a ransom is paid to unlock it. The malware spreads by “phishing,” which is luring unsuspecting users to click on infected email attachments and links in emails to launch the attack.