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Cybercrime on the rise in Hawaii: Lt. Gov. Luke's stolen airline miles highlight growing digital threats

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@hawaiibusinessm.bsky.social

5d ago· 11 min readenNews

Summary

The article discusses the growing threat of cybercrime in Hawaii, using the real-world example of Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke whose Alaska Airlines miles were stolen. It covers ransomware, email compromises, and phishing scams affecting businesses across the Islands, and provides expert advice on how to avoid becoming a victim of cyber attacks.

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Truly, anyone is susceptible to cyber threats. It's more common than many people think.
When I noticed that most of my miles had been redeemed by an unknown individual, I reached out to Alaska Airlines right away, and their team helped me quickly resolve the situation.
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Ransomware, email compromises and phishing scams are hurting businesses across the Islands. Learn about the most recent attacks and get local cybersecurity experts’ advice to avoid becoming the next victim.

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