Heimadal Security

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Pepco Group, a leading European retailer, recently disclosed a significant financial loss due to a phishing attack on its Hungarian operations. Pepco, operating across 21 […] The post Pepco Group Falls Victim to Multi-Million Euro Phishing Scam appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog. What happened to Pepco?

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Quick Heal Antivirus

JUNE 30, 2021

The post Phishing Scam Alert: Domain Name Expiration Notices stealing data through phishing site appeared first on Quick Heal Blog | Latest computer security news, tips, and advice. Have you received an email notification that your domain is about to expire? Most website owners have.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 21, 2022

Threat intelligence firm Resecurity details how crooks are delivering IRS tax scams and phishing attacks posing as government vendors. The identified phishing e-mail warned the victims about overdue payments to the IRS, which should then be paid via PayPal, the e-mail contained an HTML attachment imitating an electronic invoice.

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NSTIC

OCTOBER 12, 2021

This week’s blog post highlighting Cybersecurity Awareness Month is from NIST’s Dr. Shaneé Dawkins, Computer Scientist in ITL’s Visualization and Usability Group. In this post, Shaneé discusses Phishing attacks and scams, as well as ways to keep your information protected.

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Heimadal Security

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Yesterday, Meta, formerly known as Facebook, confirmed that it had pressed charges against cybercriminals who targeted its users with phishing scams on Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The phishing scams were meant […].

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Cyber cops in Ukraine carried out an arrest and several raids last week in connection with the author of a U-Admin , a software package used to administer what’s being called “one of the world’s largest phishing services.” The U-Admin phishing panel interface. Image: fr3d.hk/blog. ” U-Admin, a.k.a.

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Heimadal Security

APRIL 29, 2021

is warning Canadians to keep an eye out for SMS phishing scams offering to reimburse customers for the system outage earlier last week. The post Hackers Use SMS Phishing Scams to Trick Rogers Customers with Outage Refunds appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog. Rogers Communications Inc.

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Quick Heal Antivirus

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

As the COVID-19 vaccination drive kicks off in India, phishing scammers are looking to cash in on people’s. The post Scam Alert: Covid-19 Vaccine Phishing and Money Scam Hits India appeared first on Quick Heal Blog | Latest computer security news, tips, and advice.

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Quick Heal Antivirus

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Sextortion is a scam via email or any other medium to blackmail the victim and. The post Sextortion Scam: Blackmail scam emails that demand Bitcoin appeared first on Quick Heal Blog | Latest computer security news, tips, and advice. What is Sextortion?

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Heimadal Security

APRIL 14, 2021

This is a good time of year to be reminded that you need to take special precautions to protect against the spreading depredations of W-2 phishing scams. This type of cyber-scam is considered a form of spear-phishing and is also known as business e-mail compromise (BEC) attack, and CEO spoofing.

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Heimadal Security

JUNE 2, 2022

The post New RuneScape Phishing Scam Aimed at Stealing Accounts and In-game Item Bank PINs appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog. However, in 2016, the Java-based client was mostly phased out in favor of a standalone C++ […].

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Heimadal Security

MARCH 27, 2023

According to the city of Philadelphia, cybersecurity recommendations have been issued in response to an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) warning against tax-based phishing attempts.

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Heimadal Security

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Phishing sites displaying a fake Windows Defender alert are the main threat in a new tech support scam. The post Fake Windows Defender Alerts Used in Recent Tech Support Scam appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog. In […].

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

This blog was written by an independent guest blogger. The combination of these factors created an environment in which phishing attempts were easily successful, targeting the population by utilizing the World Health Organization’s (WHO) name as a cover.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

In the digital age, the quest for love has moved online, but so have the fraudsters, with romance scams reaching record highs. These scams don’t just harm individuals financially and emotionally; they can also pose significant risks to businesses.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2023 – What it is and why we should be aware madhav Tue, 10/03/2023 - 05:33 The inception of Cybersecurity Awareness Month in 2004 came at a critical juncture in our technological history. As we are well and truly in the digital-first age, the need for robust cybersecurity measures is glaringly evident.

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Heimadal Security

JULY 15, 2022

Researchers have uncovered a new phishing kit that, under the guise of security controls, injects malware into legitimate WordPress sites and uses a fake PayPal-branded social engineering scam to trick targets into handing over their most sensitive data. This data includes government documents, photos, and even financial information.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 14, 2021

This blog was written by an independent guest blogger. Phishing exercises are an important tool towards promoting security awareness in an organization. Phishing is effective, simply because it works. The post Phishing towards failed trust appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders. Read full post.

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Heimadal Security

JANUARY 13, 2023

In order to deceive users into sending money to a scammer instead of the intended recipient, a new scam known as “Address Poisoning” has surfaced, according to cryptocurrency wallet service MetaMask. The post New “Address Poisoning” Cryptocurrency Scam Is Targeting MetaMask Users appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 28, 2023

In May 2023, a phishing campaign was launched that targeted a major U.S. A blog post from Cofense , which spotted the campaign, further details the scam, particularly the one aimed at the energy company. This phishing scam is a reminder of the dangers of QR codes. Report it as a phish, delete, or ignore.

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Heimadal Security

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

A highly efficient phishing kit spreads the most among users from the United States and Canada. The scam targets online shoppers looking for “holiday specials” by impersonating popular brands. The post New Shopping Phishing Scam Uses URI Fragmentation to Target U.S.

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ZoneAlarm

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The convenience of online shopping, especially during the holiday season, brings with it the heightened risk of falling prey to sophisticated scams. Recognizing Common Scams: 1. As we embrace the digital marketplace, it’s crucial to be aware of the various tactics employed by cybercriminals.

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 23, 2024

Top 10 IdentityIQ Blog Posts of 2023 IdentityIQ Ready to explore the top-performing IdentityIQ blog posts from the past year? Top IdentityIQ Blog Posts of 2023 Tips on How to Mail a Paper Check Safely What to Do if My Email is Found on the Dark Web? Join in as we unveil the top 10, featuring a mix of practical tips and insights.

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Heimadal Security

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Phishing scams have become more complex over time, and scammers are finding new ways to obtain information about their victims. This new phishing campaign is no different. The post Phishing Attack Uses Facebook Posts to Evade Email Security appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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Heimadal Security

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Hacks, leaks, and phishing scams happen so often that they hardly register as news anymore. Just last week, Google warned of a phishing scam perpetrated by Fancy Bear, a hacking group associated with the GRU, Russia’s military intelligence organization.

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Heimadal Security

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Researchers have recently discovered a new phishing scam focused on stealing information and locking out over 125 high-profile TikTok accounts belonging to influencers, brand consultants, production companies, and influencers’ managers. How Did It Happen?

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

If you’re a small business looking for the secret sauce to cybersecurity, the secret is out: start with a cybersecurity policy and make the commitment to security a business-wide priority. The average cost of a cybersecurity breach was $4.45 The average cost of a cybersecurity breach was $4.45 Stay proactive.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

A new development in phishing is the “nag attack.” The second part of the attack is the scam. Nag attacks add to the litany of phishing techniques. Over the years, endless phishing variants have emerged, including: •Bulk phishing. Spear phishing. Cybersecurity training needs to be timely and relevant.

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Security Through Education

MARCH 22, 2023

What does a government scam, an IT support scam and a romance scam have in common? Let’s see what lessons we can learn from scam artists to better protect ourselves. Thanks to technology and social media, impersonation scams have grown exponentially. Impersonation is often used in phishing , SMiShing , and vishing.

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Quick Heal Antivirus

APRIL 23, 2024

Social media scams are like those little troublemakers lurking in the corners of our online lives. Unlocking The Secrets of Social Media Scams appeared first on Quick Heal Blog. We’re all. The post Can You Outsmart Social Media Scammers?

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Heimadal Security

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The cybercrime gang specializes in online scams, using social engineering, phishing, and smishing to collect sensitive victim information before committing financial fraud.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Phishing attacks are nothing new, but scammers are getting savvier with their tactics. The Iranian hacker group TA453 has recently been using a technique that creates multiple personas to trick victims , deploying “social proof” to scam people into engaging in a thread. Spear phishing. Phishing via texting.

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Heimadal Security

MAY 17, 2022

In 2022 HTML files are still one of the most prevalent attachments used in phishing scams, indicating that the method continues to be successful against spam detection software and works well on the targets themselves. The post Phishing Threat Actors Still Fond of HTML Attachments appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 17, 2022

Cybersecurity tools evolve towards leveraging machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) at ever deeper levels, and that’s of course a good thing. The larger question: Can cybersecurity be truly automated? Threat actors are now using advanced methods to conduct intricate, personalized phishing and targeted attacks.

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Heimadal Security

MARCH 31, 2021

The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is warning of ongoing phishing attacks impersonating the IRS and targeting educational institutions. The IRS’ phishing@irs.gov has received complaints about the impersonation scam in recent weeks from people with email […].

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Heimadal Security

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Following a home raid by Germany’s federal criminal police (BKA), a 24-year-old man has been arrested and charged for orchestrating a large-scale phishing operation that scammed online users of €4,000,000. The phishing attacks […].

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Heimadal Security

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

On this Black Friday, you might get more than just some great deals as fraudsters are polishing their malware droppers, phishing lures, and bogus sites. The post We Might Be Seeing Some New Scams This Black Friday appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog. What Did […].

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