Holmes and Associates, Inc.

09/10/2025

Big news! Kirk Holmes, CEO of Holmes and Associates, Inc. is speaking at the 2025 NMSDC Annual Conference & Exchange in Miami! This year’s event is all about navigating our new economy.

Let’s connect, learn, and lead the way forward together.

🔗 Register now: nmsdcconference.org

07/07/2025

Do you use Google Chrome? IMMEDIATELY make sure that your browser is up to date. There is an active malware threat that Google just released an updated browser for. If you end up landing on a site that either intentionally carries the malware or has been unknowingly infected, you will be exploited WITHOUT EVEN CLICKING ON ANYTHING. That's right. If you just land on such a site with a Chrome browser your system can be compromised.

THE ONLY OPTION IS TO UPDATE CHROME IMMEDIATELY. Please note that even if you have automatic updates enabled (like me), the updates may not install automatically until you close Chrome and reopen it.

Here is the short version about updating. You have to navigate to the "About Chrome" on your browser (different for Windows and Mac). Once on that screen, it will check your version and either tell you to update or install the update automatically (requiring a quit and restart). You can read more instructions courtesy of Malwarebytes.com. https://lnkd.in/erdU7tPx

DO NOT DELAY. This is important.

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11/06/2024

Beware of "Vishing", a rising cybersecurity threat targeting mobile devices through voice calling technology. A new variant of the malware called FakeCall has been discovered, specifically attacking Android phone users who download software via APK rather than Google Play.

FakeCall tricks users into installation and then hijacks the device, posing as the user's financial institution to extract sensitive information. The malware intercepts calls to the bank, displaying a fake interface to deceive users into revealing confidential data, granting scammers access to financial accounts unnoticed.

Scammers have evolved their tactics to avoid detection, such as employing encrypted packages that get installed through backdoor retrieval after the initial malware is installed. To minimize your risks, continue to exercise extreme caution when installing software from unofficial sources such as outside of the Google Play store. Stay vigilant and prioritize your digital security.