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Cybersecurity Today: Hijacker Scams, Ransomware Attacks, and Summer Travel Threats
Category: News & Politics
Duration: 00:13:33
Publish Date: 2025-05-30 05:44:00
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In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love covers critical updates in the world of cyber threats. The FBI warns of hijackers posing as IT support to infiltrate law firms, a Wisconsin city reveals a ransomware attack affecting 67,000 residents, and a Texas city refuses to pay a ransom, risking the public release of sensitive data. The episode also highlights the 3-2-1-1-0 backup strategy as a defense against ransomware and reports on sophisticated scams targeting summer travelers. Additionally, Jim previews tomorrow’s discussion on scammers targeting vulnerable groups.

00:00 Introduction and Headlines 00:29 FBI Warns of IT Support Scams Targeting Law Firms 03:18 Ransomware Attack on Sheboygan, Wisconsin 05:24 Texas City Refuses Ransom Payment 07:05 Understanding the 3-2-1-1-0 Backup Strategy 09:37 Summer Travel Scams on the Rise 12:55 Conclusion and Upcoming Topics
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