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Online Scammers Using This Method To Steal Personal Info, FBI Says Online Scammers Using This Method To Steal Personal Info, FBI Says
Online Scammers Using This Method To Steal Personal Info, FBI Says The FBI has issued a warning about cybercriminals exploiting victims to distribute malware and steal personal information. ​ Fraudulent free online file converter tools offer services like converting or merging files—such as transforming a .doc file to a .pdf or combining multiple images into a single document. While they perform the advertised tasks, they may also install hidden malware on users' computers.  This malware can grant criminals access to sensitive data, including Social Security numbers, banking details, cryptocurrency information, email addresses, and passwords.  …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Passwords Compromised In Ridgewood Schools Cyber Attack, Superintendent Says Passwords Compromised In Ridgewood Schools Cyber Attack, Superintendent Says
Passwords Compromised In Ridgewood Schools Cyber Attack, Superintendent Says The Ridgewood Public School District is monitoring a potential cybersecurity hack, officials said in an email this week. The district's cybersecurity systems detected and alerted its IT team to unauthorized access attempts by an outside entity on Tuesday, Nov. 5, Superintendent Mark Schwartz said in an email. "The attacker was able to view certain directory information, including encrypted password data (password hashes)," he said. "While these passwords are securely encrypted and cannot be used to log in to any systems, we believe a proactive district-wide password reset is appropriate to …

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by Cecilia Levine