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Fraudulent Email Domain Name Support
Information Security BTech Alerts & Notifications - Check this page for the latest information on emergencies and system outages. All times are Pacific. Problem An email has a fake Swinerton email domain. An Email address domain name is very similar to a real Swinerton email address. Swinertonco.com, swinertoncorp.com, swinerton-usa.com, swinertton.com An Email that appears to be an official Swinerton email that has a “Caution! This message was sent from outside your organization.” Examples: “corp” added to the end of “swinerton”. “co” added to the end of “swinerton”. Bad Email Address @swinertoncorp.com @swinertonco.com Cause A domain name was registered with a similar name that was used to send a potential fraudulent email opening lines of credit, requesting payment, and/or requesting a payment change. Examples of references to this type of issue: Email Domain Spoofing Email Typosquatting Email Domain Phishing Email Cybersquatting Email Domain Attack Email Trademark Infringement Estimated Troubleshooting Time 5 Minutes. Solution Gather the following information: Exact Email Address (copy and paste): Attach a copy of the original email with mail headers (if applicable) to the ticket. The original email is needed to investigate the information. Contact information for the first recipient of the email. Open a ticket with the Service Desk to report the issue using the Swinerton Support Customer Portal. Ticket Logging Guide Subject: Fraudulent Email Domain Name Trademark Infringement - (Name of Domain) Fraudulent Email Address Spoofing - (Name of Domain) Description: Include the Email Address (copy and paste). Include any information that may help identify the impact of the issue." Attach a file: Attach a copy of the original email with mail headers (if applicable) to the ticket. Priority: Low Issue: Cyber Security Category: Domain Infringement
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Recommended Actions After a Potential Compromised Account
BTech BTech Alerts & Notifications - Check this page for the latest information on emergencies and system outages. All times are Pacific. Cybersecurity Information If you suspect that one of your accounts has been compromised, taking immediate action is crucial to protect your personal information and prevent further damage. Here are some steps you can take that will mitigate the usefulness of data the attackers may have found while they had access to your computer: Secure your Accounts Change Passwords: Immediately change the password for the compromised account. Choose a strong, unique password that includes a combination of letters, numbers, and special characters. Avoid using easily guessable information like birthdates or common words. Treat every password in your life as if it has been compromised. Change every password you have for ALL websites and set up Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) wherever possible. Make sure that you do not re-use any similar passwords. Every site should have a unique password. Consider using a password manager (eg. Lastpass, onepass, etc) to make passwords easier to manage. Enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): If the compromised account supports it, enable multi-factor authentication for an extra layer of security. This typically involves receiving a code on your phone or email that you need to enter along with your password when logging in. Notify your Contacts Notify Friends, Family, and Business Contacts as needed: Contact friends and family and warn them that someone may try to contact them or impersonate you. Recommend they call you to confirm information rather text/email etc. Established contacts can become the next target. Check Accounts and Available Data Check your Accounts for any Personal and Confidential information (such as address, CC #, SSN): Check files/email for any information that could be used in a scam or to scam people you know (financial info or personal info). If you find anything a bad guy might use to impersonate you with a business or financial partner, contact any other parties to let them know of the situation and ask what can be done to protect yourself. Check Other Accounts: If you use similar passwords across multiple accounts, consider changing the passwords for those accounts as well. It's a good practice to use unique passwords for each account to minimize the risk of multiple accounts being compromised if one is breached. Monitor Accounts and Activity Review Account Activity: Review the recent activity on the compromised account to identify any suspicious actions, unrecognized devices, or unauthorized access. Most online services provide a feature that allows you to view recent login attempts and activity. If you find anything suspicious, log out of all active sessions and revoke access to any unauthorized apps or services. Monitor Financial Statements: If the compromised account is linked to any financial accounts or payment methods, monitor those accounts closely for any unauthorized transactions. Report any suspicious activity to your bank or financial institution immediately. Monitor your credit for unauthorized activity. In the event the bad actors got hold of financial information consider contacting all financial organizations and insurance companies you partner with and let them know your personal information may have been compromised and ask what they recommend to protect yourself against Identity Theft. Contact Customer Support: If you suspect that your account has been compromised, contact the customer support team of the service or platform associated with the account. They can provide guidance on next steps and may be able to assist in securing your account. Contact the three major credit agencies (see below) and consider putting a freeze on your credit and ask for recommendations. Major credit agency contact info: Equifax (866) 349-5191 www.equifax.com P.O. Box 740241 Atlanta, GA 30374 Experian (888) 397-3742 www.experian.com P.O. Box 2002 Allen, TX 75013 TransUnion 800) 888-4213 www.transunion.com 2 Baldwin Place P.O. Box 1000 Chester, PA 19016 Protect and Educate Yourself Consider Identity Theft Protection: Depending on the severity of the compromise and the information involved, you may want to consider enrolling in an identity theft protection service to monitor for any signs of fraudulent activity using your personal information. Educate Yourself: Take this opportunity to educate yourself about common cybersecurity threats and best practices for protecting your online accounts. Stay informed about the latest security measures and updates from the services you use. Review the tips provided by the Federal Trade Commission's Consumer Information website, a valuable resource with some helpful tips on how to protect your information. Additional information is available at https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/topics/privacy-identity-online-security View the tips listed here: https://www.identitytheft.gov/#/Info-Lost-or-Stolen Stay Vigilant: Even after taking these steps, remain vigilant about your online security. Regularly update your passwords, enable security features like MFA whenever possible, and be cautious about clicking on links or downloading attachments from unknown source Scan for Malware: Run a full scan of your device using reputable antivirus or anti-malware software to check for any malicious software that may have contributed to the compromise. By taking these proactive measures, you can help minimize the impact of a compromised account and reduce the risk of future security incidents.
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Website Address Domain Name Trademark Infringement Support
Information Security BTech Alerts & Notifications - Check this page for the latest information on emergencies and system outages. All times are Pacific. Problem A website address (URL, domain name) is very similar to a real Swinerton website address. Swinertonco.com, swinertoncorp.com, swinerton-usa.com, swinertton.com Examples: The letter “v” used twice instead of the letter “w”. Bad Web Address: www.svvinerton.com Typo in the Web Address (URL, domain name). Bad Web Address: www.swnierton.com Cause A domain name was registered with a similar name that was used to send a potential fraudulent email opening lines of credit, requesting payment, and/or requesting a payment change. Examples of references to this type of issue: Email Domain Spoofing Email Typosquatting Email Domain Phishing Email Cybersquatting Email Domain Attack Email Trademark Infringement Estimated Troubleshooting Time 5 Minutes. Solution Gather the following information: Exact Website Address (copy and paste): Attach a screenshot showing the Website Address (URL, domain name) to the ticket. Contact information for the first recipient of the email. Open a ticket with the Service Desk to report the issue using the Swinerton Support Customer Portal. Ticket Logging Guide Subject: Website Address Domain Name Trademark Infringement - (Name of Domain) Description: Include the Website Address (URL, domain name) (copy and paste). Include any information that may help identify the impact of the issue. Attach a file: Attach a copy of the original email with mail headers (if applicable) to the ticket. Priority: Low Issue: Cyber Security Category: Domain Infringement
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How to Setup the Microsoft Authenticator on a Mobile Device
BTech BTech Alerts & Notifications - Check this page for the latest information on emergencies and system outages. All times are Pacific. Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) using a Mobile App, 1000044132. Microsoft Authenticator Overview The Microsoft Authenticator is a Phish Resistant Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) app. This if for anyone that needs a Phish Resistant MFA. Scope This if for anyone that needs a Phish Resistant MFA. OSI Contractors. Steps to Perform Prerequisite Checklist Your Work Computer (with internet access). Your Mobile Device (with internet access). Download and Install the Microsoft Authenticator App on your Mobile Device: The Microsoft Authenticator App can be found in the Google Play store and the Apple app store. Access the Google Play store or Apple app store Search for Microsoft Authenticator Google Play store Apple app store Tap Install Microsoft Supporting Website: Download Microsoft Authenticator Add a Sign-in Method to your Swinerton Account: Using your Work Computer, access https://mysignins.microsoft.com/security-info Sign-in with your Swinerton credentials. Click Add Sign-in method Click Microsoft Authenticator Click Next This is the QR Code that will be scanned in the next step. Stay on this for the next step. Setup the Microsoft Authenticator App on your Mobile Device: Launch the Microsoft Authenticator App on your device. Your Mobile Device may prompt for Access Permissions. Tap Accept on the privacy prompt. Tap Continue on the improve Microsoft Authenticator prompt. Tap Scan QR code Use your Mobile Device to scan the QR Code that displays on your Work Computer. After scanning the QR Code on your Mobile Device, return to your Work Computer to complete the process for adding a Sign-in Method. Click Next Input the number displayed into the Microsoft Authenticator app on your mobile device. Click Next Microsoft Authenticator will test. Click Next Microsoft Authenticator will now display in the Security info
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How to Check Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) using Microsoft Entra Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR)
BTech BTech Alerts & Notifications - Check this page for the latest information on emergencies and system outages. All times are Pacific. Microsoft Entra Overview Microsoft Entra self-service password reset (SSPR) gives users the ability to change or reset their password, with no administrator or help desk involvement. If a user's account is locked or they forget their password, they can follow prompts to unblock themselves and get back to work. This tool will check the account for active Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Steps to Perform Navigate to the Microsoft Entra Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR) URL: https://aka.ms/ssprsetup Log in: This site uses Single Sign-On (SSO). If prompted to login, use the Swinerton Credentials.
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How to Uninstall Software using Add or remove programs in Windows 11
BTech BTech Alerts & Notifications - Check this page for the latest information on emergencies and system outages. All times are Pacific. Windows 11 Overview This guides through uninstalling Software using the Add or remove programs feature. Administrative access may be needed for installing and uninstalling some software. Steps to Perform In the Windows search bar, input add or remove programs. Click Add or remove programs Locate the applicable software. May need to scroll down in the App list. Once you locate the software, click the ellipsis Click Uninstall
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My Email gets marked as SPAM by Inky - How to give feedback to Inky
BTech BTech Alerts & Notifications - Check this page for the latest information on emergencies and system outages. All times are Pacific. Inky Thank you for troubleshooting with our self-service tools! If, at anytime, any assistance is needed: Open a ticket with the Service Desk, Swinerton Support Customer Portal. Contact the Service Desk at 866-647-5200 For more information about the Service Desk, check out the Service Desk site. Problem On occasion, you will receive a legitimate email from a known or expected source that will get marked by a yellow banner labeling it possible SPAM. This document will help you give our email detection system (Inky) feedback so that legitimate emails don’t get marked as spam and get filtered out. Cause INKY, is an anti-phishing and email security platform, can flag emails as suspicious or malicious, potentially leading to them being marked as spam or quarantined, depending on your INKY settings. The settings may be set too strict. Sender's Email Address/Domain may have been previously reported to INKY. Contents of the email may have been flagged based on other reported emails. Estimated Troubleshooting Time 5 minutes. Solution When an email marked SPAM by Inky, a Details email is sent with the information about the email and why it was marked SPAM. Within the Details email, click Provide Feedback / Report This Email Review the options available for labeling this message. Safe Spam Phishing Click Safe (after confirming the email is safe). Input a comment example: This is a trusted vendor. Click Submit The feedback tool will return this confirmation window: The feedback you provide will enable our email detection system to avoid marking legitimate email traffic as spam in the future and help it fine tune its detection process. Ticket Logging Guide Subject: Inky marked legitimate email as spam Description: Email address of the sender: Email Subject line: Priority: Low Issue: CyberSecurity Category: Phising\Smshing\Vishing
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Bluebeam prompting a Subscription Expire Notice
BTech BTech Alerts & Notifications - Check this page for the latest information on emergencies and system outages. All times are Pacific. Bluebeam Thank you for troubleshooting with our self-service tools! If, at anytime, any assistance is needed: Open a ticket with the Service Desk, Swinerton Support Customer Portal. Contact the Service Desk at 866-647-5200 For more information about the Service Desk, check out the Service Desk site. Problem Bluebeam prompt: Your subscription will expire in X days. Save your work and renew your subscription to keep using Bluebeam. Cause The license for Bluebeam was renewed, but not all Bluebeam applications took the updated subscription information. Estimated Troubleshooting Time 10-15 minutes. *Download and installation time may vary. Solution Determine the version of Bluebeam on your device: Within Bluebeam, click Revu Click About Note the Version Number (21.0.3 or 21.4 or higher) Update or refresh based on the Version: For Version 21.0.3, update Bluebeam For Version 21.4 or higher, refresh your Bluebeam Account Refresh your Bluebeam Account (for version 21.4 or higher) Within Bluebeam, click on your email address (in the upper right hand corner) Click the Refresh button Close Bluebeam Launch Bluebeam The Subscription expiration message should no longer appear. If the message does reappear, open a ticket (if you don't already have one open) if you do have a ticket coordinate with your support technician for next steps. Update Bluebeam (for version 21.0.3) Navigate to the Software Center Search for Bluebeam version 21.5 Select "Bluebeam Revu (MSI-x64) 21.5.0" Click Install If you are having issues with the installation, please close all processes that aren't the Software Center and attempt again, you may need to click "Install" multiple times If issues persist, please submit a ticket (if you don't already have one) or coordinate with your support technician for next steps Update Complete Verify version per the process (see above). If your Bluebeam version is now 21.4 or higher, you may have to refresh your Bluebeam Account.
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Modem Information and Pictures
BTech BTech Alerts & Notifications - Check this page for the latest information on emergencies and system outages. All times are Pacific. Network Support Training, 1000062324. Network Details (Circuits, SSID, Cellular, VLAN, Subnet), 1000062338. Circuit (Internet Connection) Information and Pictures, 1000062392. Network - Modems Overview This document provides a comprehensive overview of the various types of modems currently in use across different network environments. Includes key characteristics, functionalities, and use cases of each modem type. The document categorizes modems into major types—such as DSL, Cable, Fiber, Satellite, and Cellular (LTE, 3G/4G/5G). Modems require a circuit from an Internet Service Provider (ISP). For more information about Circuits, see 1000062392. This document does not show all of the Modems that are in use. This list will be updated as new information is identified. Fiber Manufacturer: ADVA Model: GE114Pro Category: Fiber Description: Ethernet business demarcation device Vendor Information: Datasheet Manufacturer: ciena Model: 3903 Category: Fiber Description: Ethernet business demarcation device Vendor Information: Datasheet Manufacturer: ciena Model: 3903x Category: Fiber Description: Ethernet business demarcation device. Vendor Information: Datasheet Cellular Manufacturer: Cisco Meraki Model: MG21E Category: Cellular Description: High-speed broadband connectivity via Cellular service. 4G LTE Vendor Information: Datasheet Technical Specifications Installation Guide Manufacturer: Cisco Meraki Model: MG51E-HW Category: Cellular Description: High-speed broadband connectivity via Cellular service. 5G Vendor Information: Datasheet Technical Specifications Installation Guide Manufacturer: Cisco Meraki Model: MG52E-HW Category: Cellular Description: High-speed broadband connectivity via Cellular service. 5G Vendor Information: Datasheet Technical Specifications Installation Guide Satellite Manufacturer: Starlink Model: UTA-222 Category: Satellite Description: High-speed broadband connectivity via a network of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites. Vendor Information: Technical Specifications Installation Guide
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Adobe Acrobat Pro Crashing
BTech BTech Alerts & Notifications - Check this page for the latest information on emergencies and system outages. All times are Pacific. Adobe Acrobat Pro Thank you for troubleshooting with our self-service tools! If, at anytime, any assistance is needed: Open a ticket with the Service Desk, Swinerton Support Customer Portal. Contact the Service Desk at 866-647-5200 For more information about the Service Desk, check out the Service Desk site. Problem Adobe Acrobat Pro is running Crashing. Cause Some causes include: Outdated software, insufficient system resources, configuration issues, and conflicting settings. Estimated Troubleshooting Time 5 minutes. Solution Open Adobe Acrobat Professional Click Menu Click Preferences Click Security (Enhanced) Uncheck the following in order: Enable Protected Mode at startup Run in AppContainer Enable Enhanced Security Click OK at the bottom Click Menu Click Page Display Uncheck Use page cache Select OK at the bottom Restart Adobe Acrobat Professional Ticket Logging Guide Subject: Adobe Acrobat Pro is Crashing - Description: Adobe Acrobat Pro is Crashing Troubleshooting performed Priority: Low Issue: Applications / Software Category: Adobe Products Product: Adobe Acrobat Pro Tag(s): Adobe Acrobat Pro