From SDeuman at ci.monona.wi.us Mon Jun 21 16:28:20 2010
From: SDeuman at ci.monona.wi.us (Sara Deuman)
Date: Mon, 21 Jun 2010 16:28:20 -0500
Subject: [Alerts] Communication Interruption Scams
Message-ID: <880A485C4B71434DAA75EED8F48ACF5A2A20605A13@cms3.ci.monona.wi.us>
Although this warning comes from Michigan it happened recently near Edgerton, WI. Be aware of possible scam attempts.
(U//FOUO) Business owners be aware of a scam targeting the area. Thieves are interrupting communications
satellites at businesses by attaching tin foil to the satellite. Those businesses with lower roofs or satellites at
ground level are most vulnerable. Credit card transactions are normally complete before the clerk realizes the
system is scrambled.
(U//FOUO) We are cautioning businesses about accepting transactions when a customer uses a variety of credit
cards to pay for purchases. If credit card communications go down check any communication satellites and call
911 immediately if foil is detected.
Source: Michigan CIP (16 June 2010)
Sara Deuman
Detective Lieutenant
Monona Police Department
5211 Schluter Road
Monona, WI 53716
(608) 216-7417
http://mononapolice.com
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From SDeuman at ci.monona.wi.us Mon Jun 21 16:31:10 2010
From: SDeuman at ci.monona.wi.us (Sara Deuman)
Date: Mon, 21 Jun 2010 16:31:10 -0500
Subject: [Alerts] Cyber Crimes related to World Cup
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(U//FOUO) Cyber Criminals Take Advantage of the 2010 World Cup
(U//FOUO) The WSIC has received information indicating that cyber crimes related to the World Cup have
begun. These attacks include but are not limited to: e-mails referencing the World Cup containing malicious
software (malware) or links to falsified websites, search engine poisoning, and the compromising of social
networking sites. E-mail users should be wary of these campaigns during the World Cup and during any major
sporting event.
(U) The World Cup 2010 runs from 11 June to 11 July in South Africa. The U.S. Men's Soccer Team is
participating in the event.
(U) "SymantecUSBUS [a web security provider] has historically observed that nearly every major sporting event
quickly becomes the target of malware authors and spammers to some degree. Symantec anticipates that the
World Cup...will be one of the most targeted events by malware authors and spammers this year." To help
keep U.S. citizens safe, Symantec launched a website, www.2010netthreat.com, which features safety tips and
data on cyber crimes related to events such as the World Cup.
* (U) The security firm WebsenseUSBUS began tracking roughly 80,000 spam messages related to the
World Cup on Thursday, 10 June. The e-mails contained attachments which, when opened led users to
malicious websites.
* (U) As of 11 June, spam messages referencing the World Cup doubled in volume and search engine
poisoning attacks increased 74 times since January 2010.
(U) Symantec research has shown that "the majority of cybercrime attacks happen through legitimate websites
that have been compromised by attackers." Therefore social networking sites, such as FacebookUSBUS,
TwitterUSBUS, and MySpaceUSBUS, used by those attending World Cup are likely to be targeted.
(U) Some private companies have developed tools for social networking users to scan incoming news feeds,
check the veracity of URLs, and potentially protect users against malware, phishing and other common scams.
Users should exercise caution when receiving information about new websites or groups that are related to
World Cup teams or players.
(U//FOUO) WSIC Comments:
(U//FOUO) These e-mail and search engine poisoning campaigns will likely continue through the end
of the World Cup;
* (U//FOUO) While World Cup-related spam represents only 2% of spam overall, the
increases seen on the first day of the tournament indicates that spamming related to the
World Cup is likely to increase.
(U//FOUO) Internet users should be wary of suspicious websites and e-mails during any major sporting
event that could possibly be the work of cyber criminals; and
(U//FOUO) Users should take these attacks seriously and ensure that appropriate protective measures
are taken.
(U) Protective measures:
(U) Never open e-mails from unfamiliar senders;
* (U) Users may think that these spam messages are legitimate because cyber
criminals are now researching details about the victim prior to sending out such an
e-mail. This research helps to make the email seem more legitimate and also more
interesting to the user.
(U) Never open attachments or click on links in e-mails from unfamiliar senders;
(U) Never disclose personal or financial information in an email or use a link to a website received via
e-mail. Instead, contact the agency before opening attachments or clicking on links. Do not use a phone
number given in the suspicious email, rather, look up the number yourself;
(U) Ensure that privacy settings are used on all social networking accounts;
(U) Do not click on links in social networking sites from friends that appear suspicious;
(U) Do not "accept as friends" people whom you do not know and who express a mutual interest in the
World Cup;
* (U) Facebook users can download Norton Safe Web to protect their accounts;
(U) Keep your passwords private;
(U) Use strong passwords with at least one capital and lower-case letter, one number, and one symbol
and change them at least every 90 days; and
(U) Do not save passwords on websites.
Source: CIAC Report 10-152 (15 June 2010)
Sara Deuman
Detective Lieutenant
Monona Police Department
5211 Schluter Road
Monona, WI 53716
(608) 216-7417
http://mononapolice.com
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