This DAP highlights – Neo-Nazis in Ohio and faith-based organizations targeted by multiple ransomware gangs. DAP also has More Faith-Based Stories and Select All-Hazard Stories. These updates are shared to help raise the situational awareness of Faith-Based organizations to best defend against and mitigate the impacts from all-hazards threats including physical security, cybersecurity, and natural disasters.
Faith-Based Daily Awareness Post 3 April 2024
Faith-Based Security Headlines
These updates are shared to help raise the situational awareness of Faith-Based organizations to best defend against and mitigate the impacts from all-hazards threats including physical security, cybersecurity, and natural disasters.
7 Types of Business Email Compromise (BEC) Attacks
The Rexxfield item discusses Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks and details information on the following.
- What is a Business Email Compromise Attack?
- What are the different types of Business Email Compromise Attacks?
- CEO Fraud
- Phishing Attacks
- Invoice Fraud
- Vendor Impersonation
- Data Breach and Data Theft
- Email Account Compromise (EAC)
- Commodity Theft
- How do Most BEC Attacks Work?
- How to Recognize a BEC Attack
- How to Prevent and Protect Against BEC Attacks
- Upgrade Your Email Security
- Cultivate Awareness and Training
- Implement Technical Safeguards
- Develop an Incident Response Strategy
Analyst Comments:
Many Faith-Based Organizations’ (FBO) email processes can be considered business email and can face the same threats as secular business email. FBOs should consider reviewing the Rexxfield item to better understand the email threat and how to protect against BEC attacks.
Cyberattack Report in FB-ISAO Slack
Among other security issues, FB-ISAO Slack is reporting a communicated cyberattack message from LulzSec Muslims urging cyberattacks against Israel during various upcoming holidays of religious and national importance.
FB-ISAO members share information about threats in FB-ISAO Slack.
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Weekly Security Sprint EP 59. Terrorism news, Hurricanes, and Health Preparedness
The Gate 15 Security Sprint is a weekly rundown of the week’s notable all-hazards security news, risks and threats and some of the key focus areas for organizations to consider behind the headlines. Gate 15 team members discuss physical security, cybersecurity, natural hazards, health threats and other issues across our environment.
In this Week’s Security Sprint, Dave and Andy discuss:
- Russia, Terrorism
- Explosive Atlantic hurricane season predicted for 2024, AccuWeather experts warn
- Health and Broader Preparedness
The above Gate 15 Weekly Security Sprint website also provides links to many security-related items of interest.
Information on other Gate 15 podcasts can be found at Podcasts (gate15.global).
More Faith-Based Stories
‘I am a terrorist’: Man accused of ‘screaming loud obscenities’ at South Florida mosque and CAIR-Florida Commends Law Enforcement’s Swift Response After Florida Man Disrupts Worship Ceremony at Mosque
Indian American lawmakers seek DOJ action on temple attacks
IN: Vandal who broke First Christian Church windows left blood evidence at the scene
PA: Pastor reports vandalism at Monessen church
Police investigating vandalism at Drexel Jewish center as ‘hate crime,’ university says
UC Davis Sued over Anti-Jewish Campus Environment
Poll: Muslims most discriminated group in US, but Jews not far behind
Antisemitic incidents continue locally post-Oct. 7
Former Chi Alpha pastor gets no prison time for sexual abuse of family member
Swastika sprayed on housing for Holocaust survivors in Belgium
Muslims in India’s most populous state protest ban on madrasas
No evidence Toronto mosque break-in was ‘hate-motivated,’ police say; investigation continues
Select All-Hazards Stories
Huge counter-protest for Israel drowns out ‘intifada revolution’ calls in Teaneck
Apple Store Employees Say Coworkers Were Disciplined for Supporting Palestinians
The Moscow Terrorist Attack: Pro-Islamic State Narratives and their Wider Implications
Islamic State-linked fighters kill at least a dozen civilians in eastern Congo
North Korea fires suspected intermediate-range ballistic missile
Huge American flag-burning protests erupt as Iran vows revenge for deadly ‘Israeli strike’
Heavy Snow Across the Great Lakes and Northeast; Severe Weather Along the East Coast National Weather Service
Nine dead in Taiwan’s strongest earthquake in 25 years, 50 missing
Biden reiterated US concerns over TikTok in call with Xi, White House says
Malware hiding in pictures? More likely than you think
CISA Publishes New Webpage Dedicated to Providing Resources for High-Risk Communities
Did German Gov’t Just Admit There Was No Pandemic?!
RAND: Emerging Technology and Risk Analysis – Artificial Intelligence and Critical Infrastructure
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