- Cybersecurity Firm Studies Smishing Scam And Offers Response Advice
- AASHTO Has Product Evaluation and Audit Solutions Program Manager Opening
- Police Investigate Series Of Oklahoma Turnpike Rock Throwing Incidents
- These are just some of the toll industry developments TRN is following.
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Cybersecurity Firm Studies Smishing Scam And Offers Response Advice
The Record from Recorded Future News reports on research into the rapid expansion of the toll text smishing scam conducted by cybersecurity firm Symantec (a Broadcom, Inc., subsidiary). The firm is “tracking electronic toll collection scams across Illinois, Florida, North Carolina and Washington — noting the startling increase in messages received by residents.” A Symantec representative comments, “With the growing reliance on electronic toll systems, which millions of drivers use daily, the potential impact on both individuals and businesses is substantial. Highlighting this issue now is crucial to raising awareness and helping users recognize and avoid these threats before they become victims.” According to the company, the perpetrators “are diverse, ranging from organized cybercrime groups to individual hackers looking for a quick payout.” The article looks at the scammers’ techniques and Symantec’s recommendation that states “coordinate with federal agencies on identifying threat actors and sharing effective countermeasures.” It also notes that toll text smishing has been reported in several other countries, including Australia, Canada, and Japan.
AET (All-Electronic Tolling) Crime Beat Cybersecurity ETC Systems Florida Illinois North Carolina Washington StateAASHTO Has Product Evaluation and Audit Solutions Program Manager Opening
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) is seeking applicants for the full-time, Washington, DC,-based position of Program Manager-Transportation Product Evaluation and Audit Solutions. The post involves overseeing tasks associated with the AASHTO Product Evaluation and Audit Solutions audit programs, “which ensure that state department of transportation manufacturing facilities are building products in accordance with AASHTO and ASTM standards under a robust quality control-quality management system.” As needed, the program manager also supports the AASHTO Committee on Materials and Pavements, which is responsible for developing and maintaining AASHTO standards and specifications. Applicants should have at least seven years’ experience in project or process management, specifically in contract and contractor management, “with previous job positions demonstrating professional growth and increasing responsibility. A bachelor’s degree in engineering, or a related technical or scientific field is required, while evidence of a higher degree of professional development is desirable.” The job entails travel during approximately 20 percent of the year. A detailed employment announcement is online. To apply, submit a cover letter and resume to recruiter@aashto.org by September 6.
American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Transportation and Infrastructure Research & Development Transportation And Infrastructure Workforce IssuesPolice Investigate Series Of Oklahoma Turnpike Rock Throwing Incidents
KFOR reports, four times over the past month, rocks have been tossed onto passing cars from Indian Nation Turnpike overpasses located between mile markers 21 and 34 north of Antlers, Oklahoma. In one incident, the windshields of five vehicles were hit and broken. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol is seeking the public’s help in its investigation of the crimes. It is circulating an image of an SUV that is of interest to investigators. The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority is assisting the highway patrol. Throwing rocks at vehicles is a felony punishable by up to 10 years imprisonment and a $10,000 fine under state law.
Crime Beat Highway-Tunnel-Bridge Safety (Includes COVID-19 Impacts) Oklahoma Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA)These are just some of the toll industry developments TRN is following.
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