eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Group-IB cybersecurity researchers recently identified several Russian-speaking cybercrime groups offering infostealing malware-as-a-service (MaaS), resulting in the theft of more than 50 million passwords thus far. Don’t save passwords in browser. Read next: Best Password Management Software & Tools.

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Identity IQ

MAY 15, 2021

Passwords are your first line of defense for protecting your digital identity. As important as they are, however, about 52 percent of people still use the same passwords across multiple accounts and 24 percent use a variation of common passwords that are easy to hack. Hackers employ different strategies to steal your passwords.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

The page was crafted to request the victims to enter their user ID and password. The post A new phishing scam targets American Express cardholders appeared first on Security Affairs. The phishing campaign bypassed native Google Workspace email security controls because it passed both DKIM and SPF email authentication.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 15, 2022

Kidnap scams involve making a phone call to a victim and telling them a loved one has been taken. Have a “password” that family members can use to confirm a loved one is really in trouble. 2 factor authentication and password managers are good places to start. The virtual kidnap: Step by step.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 12, 2024

According to the password management software firm, the employee was contacted outside of the business hours. LastPass shared the incident to raise awareness about using deepfakes for CEO fraud and other scams. The attack occurred this week, but the employed recognized the attack and the attempt failed. concludes the report.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 1, 2023

The Rise of AI Social Engineering Scams IdentityIQ In today’s digital age, social engineering scams have become an increasingly prevalent threat. In fact, last year, scams accounted for 80% of reported identity compromises to the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC). This was a 3% increase compared to the previous year.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 26, 2024

Use a different password for every account If your password is breached on one site, cybercriminals can use that login information to access your other online accounts that use the same passwords. If you use a different password for each account they can’t do this.

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Webroot

MAY 9, 2024

Real-time antivirus protection Install robust antivirus software that provides continuous protection against emerging threats like malware, ransomware, and phishing scams. VPN for privacy Use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to browse the internet securely and maintain control over your online privacy.

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Troy Hunt

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

The first one was about HSBC disclosing a "security incident" which, upon closer inspection, boiled down to this: The security incident that HSBC described in its letter seems to fit the characteristics of brute-force password-guessing attempts, also known as a credentials stuffing attack. link] — Troy Hunt (@troyhunt) November 6, 2018.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Use strong and unique passwords Passwords are your first line of defense to protecting your online accounts from hackers. That’s why your passwords should be strong : at least eight characters long with a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

And sometimes, 23% of them experienced cyber-bullying and around 20% of them became a victim of a romance scam. Just by creating awareness among employees, using proactive security solutions, deploying MFA, using password managers can help in mitigating most of the cyber risks to a large extent. .

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Although the " unauthorized party" that compromised LastPass users' data was able to steal password vaults, it's likely that they are having a hard time cracking them open. Brute force guessing techniques may be successful for some weak passwords, but it's an approach that quickly runs out of steam.

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Troy Hunt

JANUARY 1, 2021

Sponsored by: 1Password is a secure password manager and digital wallet that keeps you safe online.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Frantically, you click on the link in the email and enter your Amazon account email and password. And if you haven’t set up your password manager yet, that stolen password may give a hacker access to other websites like your bank account, or email. It logs you into Amazon, but no packages are showing up as delayed.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Internet users can be targeted for identity theft , financial fraud and other scams. Online scams. The internet is full of online scams including payment app scams, ticketing scams, extortion, fake charities and online marketplace schemes. What are the Dangers of the Internet?

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 2, 2024

Personal information like names, addresses, phone numbers, passcodes, and social security numbers are prized assets for cybercriminals because they can be used to make scams much more believable. Change your password. You can make a stolen password useless to thieves by changing it. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA).

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

The experts pointed out that the majority of all Black Friday spam (by volume) (56%) received in the same period was marked as a scam. The report provides details about some of the Black Friday scams analyzed by the experts, such as Louis Vuitton and Ray Ban sales scams. SecurityAffairs – hacking, scam).

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 31, 2023

The clickable link leads to an imitation EE site which asks for the visitor’s email address and password. Subsequent pages ask for the kind of details typically covered by any phishing scam, such as name, date of birth, and email address. Use a password manager. Use a FIDO2 2FA device. Get a free trial below.

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SC Magazine

MAY 12, 2021

Joseph Carson, chief security scientist and Advisory CISO at ThycoticCentrify, said employees continue to fall for these scams because the notices are so authentic looking and it’s difficult to tell the difference from the real app. Carson said companies need better cyber hygiene via educating employees on ways to detect these scams.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

APRIL 17, 2023

Change your password(s) It is crucial to take immediate action and update all of your impacted passwords. Cybersecurity experts advise against using the same password for multiple accounts as this could leave you more vulnerable to further attacks and identity theft. They can even help generate secure passwords for you!

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Approachable Cyber Threats

APRIL 17, 2023

Change your password(s) It is crucial to take immediate action and update all of your impacted passwords. Cybersecurity experts advise against using the same password for multiple accounts as this could leave you more vulnerable to further attacks and identity theft. They can even help generate secure passwords for you!

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Square Enix notes the following in relation to these compromise attempts: [The attackers] are using a combination of email addresses and passwords that appear to have been obtained from other online services of other companies. People often use the same password on multiple websites and services.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Now they're being used in a scam based on Amazon's popular Prime membership. Next, the site directs you to a tailored password page, using the information you just entered. For example, entering a Gmail address leads to a page asking for the Gmail password. Use a password manager. Not good at all.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

The scam The mail reads as follows: Recently, we discovered a breach of our Facebook Community Standards on your page. From there, site visitors will be asked for a range of personal details including but not limited to: Login email Name Phone number Passwords are confirmed once the submit button is clicked.

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Google Security

MAY 11, 2022

Department of Labor ) because users retain the ability to log into their online accounts, often with a simple password, from anywhere in the world. Password managers that can validate the identity of the web page before logging in. But phishing persistently remains a threat (as shown by a recent phishing attack on the U.S.

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Security Through Education

JULY 18, 2023

Use strong passwords and PINs Never use your birthdate, phone number, or physical address, as your passwords or pin codes. A good judge of whether your password is secure or not: If your friend or relative can guess your pins, a criminal can too. Following these preventative tips can help you protect yourself.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 30, 2024

Those who submitted credentials were then prompted to provide the one-time password needed for multi-factor authentication. LastPass said criminal hackers had stolen encrypted copies of some password vaults, as well as other personal information. A booking photo of Noah Michael Urban released by the Volusia County Sheriff.

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Security Through Education

JANUARY 18, 2023

Impersonation Scams. These range from simple to sophisticated scams to convince you they are genuine, in hopes that you feel comfortable sharing personal or financial information whether on the phone, via email, or text. Although BEC attacks may be targeted at business, they can also be used to scam individual people.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 3, 2023

This could spell trouble, as hackers can easily hijack an account to publish scam related campaigns, hate speech, biased political statements and what not. Third is the news related to cybercrime and might interest the male folks!

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 6, 2021

Use strong passwords. It is essential to ensure that all accounts are protected with strong passwords. To this day, a significant amount of people still use the password across multiple accounts, which makes it much simpler for a cybercriminal to compromise a password and take over accounts. Secure home router.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Passwords Google and Microsoft made good on their promise to back passkeys , an encryption-based alternative to passwords that can’t be stolen, guessed, cracked, or phished. AMOS malware can steal passwords from browsers and Apple’s Keychain, as well as grab files.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 23, 2021

There are a few methods for victims to avoid phishing scams that could lead to emptied bank accounts. Use a password manager. A password manager will not fill out your details if the website’s domain does not fit what it has on record. Mitigation. Behind the scenes someone could be altering the number.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 6, 2022

The scam site recedes into the distance. Having said that, there are still some things to keep in mind: You can often avoid scams like these with a little common sense. Use 2FA and a password manager. You can make it harder to steal your Discord login by using a password manager and two-factor authentication (2FA).

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 8, 2021

You may recall we’ve covered a lot of Discord scams previously. Depending on the scam, they could also be used to send spam messages to an even bigger audience. All from friend accounts, all the same stupid language none of them use, all the same fake scam links. What’s happening? Gonna dk something about this?

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Approachable Cyber Threats

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Let’s Talk About COVID-19 Scams. Learn how to recognize and avoid COVID-19 scams. #8. How Hackers Steal and Use Your Passwords. You’re probably annoyed with everyone telling you to have a long, complex, unique password for every website, device, and account you own. How Am I Supposed to Remember All These Passwords?

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Webroot

APRIL 3, 2024

This encompasses everything from protecting your passwords to being vigilant against phishing scams and online fraud. Create strong passwords and use different ones for each account This may seem like a hassle, but it’s one of the most effective ways to thwart cyberattacks. But why dedicate an entire day to this?

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Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

The fact is, older Americans are a popular target for criminals who seek to scam their victims out of their identity and money. Scams that Target Seniors. Here are some common examples of identity theft scams that can target the elderly: Medical Identity Theft. Impersonation Scams. Watch out for impersonator scams.

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