The Hacker News

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

More than 8,000 subdomains belonging to legitimate brands and institutions have been hijacked as part of a sophisticated distribution architecture for spam proliferation and click monetization. Guardio Labs is tracking the coordinated malicious activity, which has been ongoing since at least September 2022, under the name SubdoMailing.

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Jane Frankland

JANUARY 23, 2024

In last week’s blog (part 2), I continued to explore the pros and cons of using an MDR provider and whether it’s better choosing a boutique provider over that of a traditional big brand. Then, sign up for e2e-assure ’s webinar – Choosing your MDR Provider: Boutique or Big Brand – if you’re looking for an MDR provider.

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SecureBlitz

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

This post will show how hackers impersonate big brands and scam people. Unfortunately, hackers know this and piggyback reputable brands to […] The post How Hackers Impersonate Big Brands And Scam People appeared first on SecureBlitz Cybersecurity.

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Schneier on Security

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

It turns out that it’s surprisingly easy to create a fake Harvard student and get a harvard.edu email account.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 21, 2021

Threat actors routinely impersonate brands as part of their attacks. Brand abuse can occur anywhere online, and impersonating a reputable company automatically gives credibility to a threat that might otherwise be instantly identified as suspicious. The post Top 4 Digital Brand Threats appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Tech Republic Security

AUGUST 29, 2023

A new study from Abnormal found that 4.31% of phishing attacks mimicked Microsoft, far ahead of second most-spoofed brand PayPal.

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Bleeping Computer

JUNE 13, 2023

A widespread brand impersonation campaign targeting over a hundred popular apparel, footwear, and clothing brands has been underway since June 2022, tricking people into entering their account credentials and financial information on fake websites. [.]

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 12, 2024

Online brand impersonation attacks threaten businesses large and small, but do brands really need to open their wallets to protect themselves? The answer might be more… The post 5 Free Online Brand Protection Software Tools: Pros and Cons appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Software 70

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Whether you applaud the resulting expansion of consumer choice or not; one thing is for certain – this will affect […] The post iOS sideloading & alternative app stores: Preparing for increased brand risk this March first appeared on alluresecurity.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 10, 2022

Let’s understand how SSO is paving the path for the next generation of e-commerce giants to deliver rich multi-brand experiences across their platforms. The post Multi-Brand Ecommerce: Creating a One-Brand Experience Using SSO appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 18, 2024

Table of Contents Distinguishing brand impersonations in the world of X/Twitter can sometimes be perplexing. This complicates identification, reporting, and takedown of online […] The post Mastering X and Twitter Takedowns: How to Handle Brand Impersonations first appeared on alluresecurity.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 3, 2023

Learn about DMARC security and how to effectively implement and manage it to protect your brand from email impersonation and phishing attacks. The post 4 Key Limitations of DMARC For Brand Protection appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Phishing 98

Security Boulevard

JUNE 13, 2023

Bolster’s threat research team recently uncovered a widespread brand impersonation scam campaign targeting 100+ popular clothing, footwear, and apparel brands. Among the notable brands affected by this campaign are Nike, Puma, Adidas, Casio, Crocs, Sketchers, Caterpillar, New Balance, Fila, Vans, and numerous others.

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SecureBlitz

MARCH 21, 2024

Here, I will talk about how generative artificial intelligence is transforming manufacturing innovation, branding, and customer interactions. Although generative AI is […] The post AI Transforming Manufacturing Innovation, Branding, and Customer Interactions appeared first on SecureBlitz Cybersecurity.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 5, 2021

AI, computer vision, and natural language processing are revolutionizing modern brand protection. The post Definitive Guide to Modern Brand Protection appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 23, 2023

One particularly devious kind of malvertising is brand impersonation where criminals are buying ads and going as far as displaying the official brand's website within the ad snippet. This is why advertisers are buying ads on search engines, not only to drive traffic towards their brands but also to outpace potential competitors.

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Tech Republic Security

JULY 19, 2022

The post LinkedIn and Microsoft are the most impersonated brands in phishing attacks appeared first on TechRepublic. LinkedIn was exploited in almost half of the phishing attempts seen by Check Point Research during the second quarter of 2022.

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Phishing 153

Security Boulevard

JUNE 22, 2023

Getting a Facebook post, profile, or page taken down because it impersonates your brand and could lead to the defrauding of your customers can seem like… The post How to Delete Fake Facebook Accounts that Impersonate your Brand appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Tech Republic Security

JANUARY 18, 2022

For the final quarter of 2021, DHL surpassed Microsoft as the brand most spoofed in phishing campaigns, says Check Point Research.

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Phishing 184

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 12, 2023

Which car brands were affected? Affected well-known brands and services included Acura, BMW, Ferrari, Ford, Genesis, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Jaguar, Read More. The post Multiple Global Car Brands Discovered to Have API Vulnerabilities appeared first on Nuspire. Here’s what you need to know.

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Manufacturing 98

Security Boulevard

MARCH 9, 2022

Modern enterprise demand modern solutions to protect their brand across a growing external attack surface. The post How to Secure the Modern Enterprise Brand appeared first on Security Boulevard. Learn more here.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 19, 2023

Yum Brands Inc, officially the owner of top food chain restaurants KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut, was reportedly hit by a ransomware attack, forcing the IT staff to close about 300 eatery outlets across the United Kingdom. Brands, happens to be the second known business firm in the UK that has been hit by a cyber attack.

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Dark Reading

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Scammers have targeted the vaunted blue check marks on the platform formerly known as Twitter, smearing individuals and brands alike.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 12, 2021

A French luxury brand named Chanel has apologized to all of its customers for failing to protect the information of its users from hackers. Cybersecurity Insiders has learnt that the leaked data was only related to customers who have registered as members of the retail brand and was only limited to Korean customers.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 22, 2022

The post Online Brand Abuse is a Cybersecurity Issue appeared first on Security Boulevard. Businesses are paying attention to these changes, but so are cybercriminals and other malicious actors. In fact, the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) reported.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 19, 2021

. Digital brand protection is defined as comprehensive intelligence sourcing and mitigation of external threats targeting your brand. Digital brand abuse can occur anywhere online. The post What is Digital Brand Protection? The post What is Digital Brand Protection? appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Graham Cluley

JANUARY 19, 2024

You, and millions of purchasers of other popular high-street brands, could have had their data stolen by the ALPHV ransomware group. Bought some Timberland shoes? Wear a North Face jacket? Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 11, 2023

We’ve put together a Bolster vs Zerofox comparison of these two digital risk protection solutions across various aspects: domain monitoring, social media monitoring, automated… Continue reading Bolster vs Zerofox: Comparing Brand Protection Solutions The post Bolster vs Zerofox: Comparing Brand Protection Solutions appeared first on Security Boulevard. (..)

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Tech Republic Security

APRIL 19, 2022

The post LinkedIn was the most exploited brand in phishing attacks last quarter appeared first on TechRepublic. Phishing attacks aimed at stealing LinkedIn account credentials surged during the first quarter of 2022, says Check Point Research.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

There’s no denying the importance of online sales to retail and other consumer-facing brands. Forecasts predict worldwide e-commerce sales will grow 56% in the coming years… The post Exclusive Report: The State of Online Consumer Brand Impersonations in 2023 appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Retail 62

Tech Republic Security

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

The post Microsoft, Apple and Google top the list of the most spoofed brands in 2021 appeared first on TechRepublic. IBM’s 2022 X-Force Threat Intelligence Index also revealed that ransomware was again the top attack type last year and that manufacturing supply chains were most vulnerable to exploitation.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 11, 2023

Brands, the company that owns the KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell brands, disclosed a data breach after the January ransomware attack. Brands suffered a cyberattack that forced the company to take its systems offline closing roughly 300 restaurants in the UK for one day. Brands) The post Yum! On January 13, 2023, Yum!

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Phishing attacks imitating famous brands is a favorite trick of clever cybercriminals. See the most imitated brands & how to not be fooled! The post Cybercrime Undercover: Phishing Attacks Imitating Famous Brands Proliferate appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 6, 2023

These criminals targeted a global communications company with over 1,000 employees with a phishing email containing a link… Continue reading Real-world Phishing Attack Highlights Why Every CISO Needs to Protect Against Brand Impersonation The post Real-world Phishing Attack Highlights Why Every CISO Needs to Protect Against Brand Impersonation appeared (..)

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Tech Republic Security

AUGUST 4, 2020

WhatsApp, Facebook, and Microsoft rounded out the top five as the most spoofed brands last quarter, says Check Point Research.

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Tech Republic Security

MAY 4, 2022

The post Phishers taking advantage of Gmail’s SMTP relay service to impersonate brands appeared first on TechRepublic. Since April 2022 phishing emails have been sent to Gmail users from legitimate addresses, making it hard to tell spam from legitimate sources.

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Phishing 138

Bleeping Computer

AUGUST 31, 2023

The "Classiscam" scam-as-a-service operation has broadened its reach worldwide, targeting many more brands, countries, and industries, causing more significant financial damage than before. [.]

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