The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

More Americans than ever are working remotely and seeking out entertainment online, and this increase of internet activity has fueled a dramatic spike in cybercrime. With so much critical data now stored in the cloud, how can people protect their accounts? 3) Activate 2FA on all accounts. 3) Activate 2FA on all accounts.

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Identity IQ

MAY 7, 2021

What is Account Takeover? Account takeover, also known as ATO, is a form of identity theft in which a malicious third party gains access to or “takes over” an online account. One of the primary reasons behind this massive rise in account takeover is the relative ease with which it can be done. Account Takeover Prevention.

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Hot for Security

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

billion user login combinations, was posted on a cybercrime forum last week. The mother of all data leaks, dubbed “Compilation of Many Breaches” (COMB) by its uploader, includes unique email and password combinations from more than 250 previous data breaches, such as Netflix, LinkedIn and Exploit.in.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 29, 2021

Every time there is another data breach, we are asked to change our password at the breached entity. Here’s a closer look at what typically transpires in the weeks or months before an organization notifies its users about a breached database. Don’t re-use passwords. customers this month.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Employee security awareness is the most important defense against data breaches. It involves regularly changing passwords and inventorying sensitive data. There are several ways you can protect your business from data breaches. Change passwords regularly. Inventory your sensitive data.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 30, 2024

In each attack, the victims saw their email and financial accounts compromised after suffering an unauthorized SIM-swap, wherein attackers transferred each victim’s mobile phone number to a new device that they controlled. As it happens, Plex announced its own data breach one day before LastPass disclosed its initial August intrusion.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Here are the top Twitter accounts to follow for the latest commentary, research, and much-needed humor in the ever-evolving information security space. Brian Krebs is an independent investigative reporter known for his coverage of technology, malware , data breaches , and cybercrime developments. Culturally, what changed?

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Troy Hunt

JUNE 11, 2018

Running Have I Been Pwned (HIBP) has presented some fascinating insights into all sorts of aspects of how data breaches affect us; the impact on the individual victims such as you and I, of course, but also how they affect the companies involved and increasingly, the role of government and law enforcement in dealing with these incidents.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 5, 2023

Cybercrime risk is rising, security vulnerabilities are increasing, and the cybersecurity industry is rapidly developing. Also, employees install more and more cybersecurity solutions, from password managers and ad blockers to Virtual Private Networks. million is the cost of a data breach representing an increase of 2.6%

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Here’s a look at some of the more notable cybercrime stories from the past year, as covered by KrebsOnSecurity and elsewhere. Internal Revenue Service website for months: Anyone seeking to create an account to view their tax records online would soon be required to provide biometric data to a private company in Virginia — ID.me.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 23, 2022

The data breach suffered by LastPass in August 2022 may have been more severe than previously thought. The company engaged a leading cybersecurity and forensics firm to investigate the incident, at the time of disclosure it confirmed that the data breach did not compromise users’ Master Passwords.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 22, 2023

For example, Pompompurin was linked to the 2022 breach of the FBI’s InfraGard network and he took credit for sending out thousands of fake emails about a cybercrime investigation by abusing a flaw in the FBI’s Law Enforcement Enterprise Portal (LEEP). Change your password. Check the vendor's advice. Take your time.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

LastPass disclosed a new security breach, threat actors had access to its cloud storage using information stolen in the August 2022 breach. Password management solution LastPass disclosed a new security breach, the attackers had access to a third-party cloud storage service using information stolen in the August 2022 breach.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

In comparison, those who felt safer and sometimes more private online had higher incomes, higher levels of education, and higher familiarity with cybersecurity tools, such as antivirus products, VPNs, and password managers. And BIPOC consumers were the least likely of all groups to avoid any financial damage due to a cybercrime attack.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 10, 2024

“It sounds like the big guns,” Honeywell said, “but I think it’s important that, as individuals, we do what we can to hold the companies that are creating this mess accountable.” Each and every single one of your online accounts—from your email, to your social media profiles, to your online banking—should have a strong, unique password.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

Be Skeptical of Phishing Attempts: Phishing is a prevalent cybercrime technique that involves tricking individuals into divulging their sensitive information. Implement Strong Password Practices: Passwords serve as the first line of defense against unauthorized access to your online accounts.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 3, 2022

By focusing on this context, we hope that you’ll come away with a stronger understanding about, for instance, why you should use a password manager rather than that you should use a password manager. Do use a password manager to help keep track of the dozens of unique passwords you have.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Password management software firm LastPass disclosed a “second attack,” a threat actor used data stolen from the August security breach and combined it with information available from a third-party data breach. Then the attackers exploited a flaw in a third-party media software package to target the firm.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 16, 2023

The Data Breach Notification lists the total number of persons affected as 5,815,591. What to do if you've been caught in a data breach There are some actions you can take if you are, or suspect you may have been, the victim of a data breach. Change your password. Check the vendor's advice.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 9, 2024

Over time, swatting has evolved from a dangerous type of prank to a cybercrime that can be ordered as a service. Data breach There are some actions you can take if you are, or suspect you may have been, the victim of a data breach. Change your password. Better yet, let a password manager choose one for you.

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Security Affairs

JULY 8, 2023

Google addressed 3 actively exploited flaws in Android Iran-linked APT TA453 targets Windows and macOS systems Bangladesh government website leaked data of millions of citizens A man has been charged with a cyber attack on the Discovery Bay water treatment facility Progress warns customers of a new critical flaw in MOVEit Transfer software CISA and (..)

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 20, 2021

Truth be told: cybercrimes against students continue to rise, especially against those who report to university campuses and use university resources. They have large student populations with fresh credit histories, plus alumni and employee data. Improve Your Password Security. It goes deeper. The post Back 2 School?

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Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Elderly Americans are facing a drastic increase in cybercrime, identity theft and financial abuse. billion in cybercrime losses to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) – a 74% increase from the previous year. Many seniors are less technologically savvy than younger generations, making them more vulnerable to cybercrime.

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BH Consulting

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

It also predicts that organised gangs will use cybercrime more, because it offers easy money for lower risk. Its findings included data from Irish businesses, which ranked cyber attacks and data breaches as their top risk they face. MORE Three things security leaders can do to increase accountability.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

It’s safe to say that the volume and magnitude of high-profile data breaches and ransomware attacks that punctuated 2019 really kept the cybersecurity industry on its toes. Data breaches stole numerous headlines this year, including the notable Capital One breach that exposed more than 100 million customers’ accounts.

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Duo's Security Blog

JUNE 12, 2023

We started with usernames and passwords – something you know. According to Gartner®: "Digital identity hinges on authentication that can provide credence in an identity claim (sufficient to bring account takeover risks within an organization’s risk tolerance), ideally without adding unnecessary friction to the user journey.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

The subject of the emails reads “Important Notification About Your Account” in an attempt to urge recipients to open it. “Upon opening the attachment, victims were greeted with a message announcing additional verification requirements for the associated account. ” reads the analysis published by the Armorblox.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 29, 2022

LastPass, the password manager that stores encrypted passwords online, recently experienced a security incident resulting in a portion of the company's source code being stolen, as well as some proprietary technical information. Toubba said that LastPass's products and services are operating normally.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

It is the process of validating end users to ensure secure access to networks, applications, and accounts. User authentication has three common approaches: Password-protected logins set parameters for login credentials, including password length, special characters, or other mandatory elements. User Authentication. SMS Spoofing.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Cybercriminals know this, which is why phishing attacks account for more than 80% of reported security incidents and why 54% of companies say their data breaches were caused by “negligent employees. ”. Considering the many ways cybercriminals target employees and the costs of cybercrime to employers, it’s a wise investment.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 1, 2018

Marriott is offering affected consumers a year’s worth of service from a company owned by security firm Kroll that advertises the ability to scour cybercrime underground markets for your data. We must pass laws that require data minimization, ensuring companies do not keep sensitive data that they no longer need.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

These attacks have proliferated to such a degree that there were 493 million ransomware attacks in 2022 alone, and 19% of all data breaches were the result of stolen or compromised login credentials. Thus, accounts, networks, and data prove to be more easily compromised.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 15, 2023

Most internet-exposed Cacti servers exposed to hacking French CNIL fined Tiktok $5.4

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

According to the post created on September 4, the database also contains profiles of users who don’t have Clubhouse accounts, whose phone numbers might have been acquired by threat actors due to the company’s past insistence that users share their full contact lists with Clubhouse to use the social media platform.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 4, 2021

A person’s credit card details and account balance are sold for 150 USD if the account balance is under 1000 USD, but 240 if it is under 5000 USD. Stolen Paypal account details, Neteller, PerfectMoney, TransferGo, and other payment services are also on the list. Cryptocurrency trading accounts. What about services?

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