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Email Hacked! Now What? Awareness and swift action are keys to protecting yourself and your company. By Clint Lentner
Metro Bus takes home gold Six Metro Bus operators took part in the 37th Annual Minnesota Public Transit Association Statewide Bus Roadeo. For the second year in a row, Metro Bus Dial-a-Ride Operator David Peacock took first place in the Small Bus Division, while the other five operators all placed high in their divisions as well.
Soukup joins WhiteBox Marketing Frank Soukup joined WhiteBox Marketing as senior strategist. Soukup spent 14 years in hospitality marketing with Grand View Lodge and Tanque Verde Ranch, and previously owned a marketing agency. He will focus on growth in the Brainerd market, where he still serves on the boards for Explore Minnesota, Hospitality Minnesota and the Brainerd Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce.
Lawrence named CEO of Vye Jennifer Lawrence takes over as the new CEO of Vye in January 2025. She has been with the agency since 2012 and most recently held the role of vice president. She will succeed Dan Soldner, who will transition to a founder/board member role and focus on business development for the company.
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“Mondays, am I right?” You sit back in your office chair after a long weekend, power on your computer and begin your morning email review. As you scroll through your inbox, you notice an email from a co-worker replying to one of your messages, but don’t recall sending it. You probably did before rushing out the door on Friday and just forgot. Suddenly, your phone rings. It’s an important prospect you’ve been working with for months. Instead of their usual banter, they sound concerned, asking if the email you sent was legitimate. The message seemed off and included a link requiring the prospect’s email address and password to view a secure document. Your heart sinks and you
let out a sigh as you realize your email account has been compromised. In our digital age, cyberattacks like this are an unfortunate reality. When a threat actor, or “hacker,” first gains access to your digital account, they often look for information to help them steal something of value: Passwords for other accounts, financial data, personal identification details, sensitive information, etc. And what better place to start than your email? Due to its low risk and high payoff, email compromise is one of the most common cyberattacks. If you find yourself in a similar situation, don’t panic — take immediate action to secure your accounts and prevent further damage.
Change Your Password
The first step is to change your email password immediately so the hacker can’t easily get back in. Select a strong, unique password you haven’t used before that isn’t easily guessable (don’t use your old password plus an extra character or number). If you haven’t done so already, enable multifactor authentication (MFA), such as a code sent to your phone in addition to the password. This helps prevent a hacker from getting into your account if they have your email address and password. Remove Active Sessions
Most email providers allow you to see active sessions, which is a list of people currently logged into your