Good advice, but won't stop what is taking place in this instance. They
are sending from free email addresses and trying to appear as a known or
legitimate user.
On 2/6/2025 2:05 PM, N5LNK - Sean Linkenheimer via BVARC wrote:
Hackers are getting better at what they do especially as AI enters the
arena. A great way to stop hackers from gaining access to
sensitive accounts such as your email is to at minimum enable 2-factor
authentication. In addition to that there is a device called a
YubiKey. it is a physical device that must be inserted into a USB port
or used as a NFC ID device. You must then pysicly touch the key when
prompted in order to complete the handshake. Basically it provides any
linked account it is set up on with a handshake confirmation that you
are who you say you are. When set-up properly the YubiKey is linked to
your account and the only way anyone including yourself can access it
is for the key to provide the account with the handshake. No it is not
an encrypted password exchange it is much more secure than that. It is
a physical interaction between you, the key, and the account you are
trying to protect/access. Here is a link if you are interested to
learn more.
https://www.yubico.com/
Regards,
Sean Linkenheimer
On Thu, Feb 6, 2025 at 12:48 PM Mike Hardwick via BVARC
<bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:
It appears that hackers are sending out requests again using my
name. Please do not fall for this scam. It is unfortunate that the
hackers are doing this asking for gift cards or support for ??? or
who knows what. Just please do not answer their e-mails and end up
with a virus or something worse. Remember, the address listed on
the e-mail may not be a correct address.
In talking with Rick Hiller, W5RH (who notified me of the e-mails
going out this morning) he was opened what appeared to be my
address and found a hidden g-mail address that was not mine.
Always be cautious on strange e-mails in general, not just
something from me.
As I have said in the past, the only time that you might get an
e-mail from me is when I send out a request for two, first class
round trips tickets between Sydney, Australia and Houston (the
current price is around $26,000).
If you ever have a question about the validity (thank Rick) about
any e-mail that appears to come from me, please give me a call or
drop me an e-mail.
Thanks,
Mike Hardwick, N5VCX
President
Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club
713-826-6917
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