FBI Warns Utah and Nevada Gmail Users Of New Threat

Utahns who use Gmail or Outlook need to be extra wary of hackers and scammer right now.  

It almost tiring reading all the new reports on scams and hacker threats that bombard social media and technology. However, to avoid hurting yourself or your company, knowing about them is necessary.  

In the latest attack, the FBI is warning U.S. residents about Medusa, a ransomware industry which has elevated its hacker game.  

Users of Gmail and Outlook in Utah are susceptible to these ransomware attacks, as the hackers have been targeting those applications. Medusa has even been using the USPS for its malicious attacks, Forbes said.  

As one of “the most sophisticated threats against Gmail users ever”, it's important for Utahns to know what they are up against.  

Basically, false messages coming in many forms like USPS issuing a warning, malware downloaded as a conversion application for PDFs and JPGs, and fake alerts.  

The Medusa ransomware is named for its many attacks and wide-reaching strategies to ensnare unsuspecting victims.  

The FBI and CISA are warning all U.S. tech users to be wary of Medusa and not to pay the ransom should you or your company get hacked.  

One of the best ways to protect yourself from getting hacked it to have two factor authentication or 2FA when logging into your Gmail or Outlook. It’s also recommended that companies don’t require password changes too often since it weakens security.  

Lastly, don’t download or open any messages you aren’t 100% certain you can trust.