FDIC “Top 10” List of Online Resources for Consumers
Consumers of all ages are increasingly turning to the Internet for help with managing their finances, but knowing where to go online for reliable, practical money tips can be challenging. That’s why the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation has compiled a “Top 10” list of FDIC online resources for consumers on subjects ranging from deposit insurance to shopping for a bank account and avoiding financial fraud.
Security Takes Cooperation!
Some think that it is strictly the Information Security Officer’s job to keep us secure. Others think that it is the Network Administrator’s role. Still others think the task belongs to Superman. Sure, those individuals are important in keeping a “hacker free” network, but there is more to it than that!
FFIEC IT Examination Handbook InfoBase: New Look and Improved Navigation
The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) has announced the launch of its redesigned IT Examination Handbook InfoBase. The IT InfoBase is the primary distribution method for the IT Examination Handbook. The new IT InfoBase is expected to have a beneficial impact on the user experience and will enable more timely updates to the IT Handbook in the future. This update does not implement any changes to the content of the IT Handbook, or related guidance.
Recently Reported Internet Scams
We have received notification from IC3 pertaining to recent cyber crime trends and new twists to previously-existing cyber scams.
Social Media Slides Added to Tools Page (m.infotex.com/tools)
Dan is placing his social media UAT slides on the infotex tools page.
Staying Safe on Social Network Sites
The popularity of social networking sites continues to increase, especially among teenagers and young adults. The nature of these sites introduces security risks, so you should take certain precautions.
Zeus Trojan Merger with SpyEye
According to an article posted on eWeek.com, a slew of Zeus Trojan variants and a merger between the two largest botnets have security researchers worried about future banking malware attacks.
S.A.F.E. Act’s Mortgage Loan Originator Provisions
The federal bank, thrift and credit union regulatory agencies, along with the Farm Credit Administration, announce that the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry will begin accepting federal registrations today.
Microsoft Releases Security Advisory 2501696
Microsoft has released Microsoft security advisory 2501696 indicating that it is investigating public reports of a vulnerability affecting Windows. This vulnerability is due to the way MHTML interprets MIME-formatted requests for content blocks within a document. Exploitation of this vulnerability may allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information.
When the Mice Are Away!
In working on our clients’ risk assessments, in addition to preparing our own assessment, one of the top “human” risks we find is an unattended workstation. An easy, cost-effective (no cost to you) mitigating control is simply to require that users either log out of or lock their computers when they walk away… either during the work day or at the close of business.