Schneier on Security

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Brian Krebs is reporting on some new and sophisticated phishing scams over the telephone. I second his advice: "never give out any information about yourself in response to an unsolicited phone call." Always call them back, and not using the number offered to you by the caller.

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Penetration Testing

APRIL 29, 2024

A disturbing new report by Akamai security researchers highlights the shocking scale of phishing scams impersonating the United States Postal Service (USPS).

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Recently, we’ve noticed a significant increase in Google Docs phishing scams. In one example, a school district that was doing a free security audit with us uncovered a file containing phishing links being shared into […] The post Product Highlight | Google Docs Phishing Scam Alert appeared first on ManagedMethods.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 3, 2019

A new phone-based phishing scam that spoofs Apple Inc. 2, 2019: What Westby’s iPhone displayed as the scam caller’s identity. Westby said the Apple agent told her that Apple had not contacted her, that the call was almost certainly a scam, and that Apple would never do that — all of which she already knew.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Phishing scams continue to top the list of cybercrimes. Phishing attacks account for more than 80% of reported security incidents. have experienced a successful phishing. have experienced a successful phishing. The post Preparing for Evolving Phishing Scams appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 20, 2022

Phishing scams are hardly a new concept. In fact, the first phishing attacks date back nearly 30 years to the mid-1990s. The post Preventing CEO Impersonation Phishing Scams appeared first on Security Boulevard. The post Preventing CEO Impersonation Phishing Scams appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 4, 2023

One frustrating aspect of email phishing is the frequency with which scammers fall back on tried-and-true methods that really have no business working these days. The file included in this phishing scam uses what’s known as a “right-to-left override” or RLO character.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 19, 2023

A particularly nasty slice of phishing, scamming, and social engineering is responsible for DoorDash drivers losing a group total of around $950k. A 21 year old man named David Smith, from Connecticut, allegedly figured out a way to extract large quantities of cash from drivers with a scam stretching back to 2020.

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SecureBlitz

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Learn how to spot and stop phishing scams in this post. Still, one of the most insidious threats we face is phishing […] The post Don’t Get Hooked: How to Spot And Stop Phishing Scams appeared first on SecureBlitz Cybersecurity. Dangers hide behind every digital corner.

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Penetration Testing

DECEMBER 2, 2023

Recently, a cunning phishing scam has emerged, targeting unsuspecting WordPress users with a fabricated security flaw, CVE-2023-45124. This sophisticated ruse, uncovered by the Wordfence Threat... The post WordPress Phishing Scam Exploits Fake CVE-2023-45124 Vulnerability appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 11, 2022

Bitcoin’s enduring popularity and peak valuation in 2021 has only encouraged heists on crypto exchanges, the use of cryptomining malware, cryptocurrency-related scams , and malware targeting cryptocurrency wallets. The post Which phishing scams are trending in 2022? appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Adam Levin

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

A phishing campaign is targeting employees with phony email reminders for cybersecurity and phishing awareness training. . In a clever spin on more widely known phishing methods, hackers are sending emails pretending to be from KnowBe4, a company specializing in training employees to recognize phishing scams. .

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Most of us have probably heard the term “smishing” — which is a portmanteau for traditional ph ishing scams sent through SMS text messages. ” The remarkable aspect of these phone-based phishing scams is typically the attackers never even try to log in to the victim’s bank account.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Here’s a look at a fairly elaborate SMS-based phishing scam that spoofs FedEx in a bid to extract personal and financial information from unwary recipients. One of dozens of FedEx-themed phishing sites currently being advertised via SMS spam. ” Attempting to visit the domain in the phishing link — o001cfedeex[.]com

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Most of us have been trained to be wary of clicking on links and attachments that arrive in emails unexpected, but it’s easy to forget scam artists are constantly dreaming up innovations that put a new shine on old-fashioned telephone-based phishing scams. Think you’re too smart to fall for one? A CLOSE CALL.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Crypto phishing scams are fraudulent activities designed to steal your cryptocurrency assets, typically by tricking you into revealing your private keys or sending your cryptocurrencies to the scammer’s wallet. These scams often involve deception, social engineering, and manipulation. appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 18, 2024

QR Code Scams: What You Need to Know About This Phishing Tactic madhav Tue, 03/19/2024 - 06:10 In a world where individuals and organizations alike are increasingly dependent on digital processes, cybercriminals are constantly looking for and developing new ways to exploit technology to take advantage of their targets.

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Heimadal Security

JULY 30, 2021

Recently, Cofense Phishing Defense Center analysts discovered a rather unusual PayPal credential phishing scam. Phishing is a malicious technique used by cybercriminals to gather sensitive information (credit card data, usernames, and passwords, etc.) from users.

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IT Security Guru

APRIL 19, 2023

Phishing scams are one of the most common methods used by scammers to try and defraud punters out of their money, player accounts, or even identity. Therefore, knowing how to avoid scams is vital if you want to gamble online with confidence. What Is a Phishing Scam? billion emails daily. This is nearly 1.2%

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 25, 2023

United States Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) along with two other agencies; National Security Agency (NSA) and Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) have issued a warning to federal agencies against a phishing scam taking place through Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) Software.

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Digital Guardian

OCTOBER 13, 2023

This past week was marked by an increase of DDoS attacks, hacktivism, elaborate phishing scams, and more. Catch up on all of these stories and more in this week’s Friday Five!

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Schneier on Security

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

Research paper: Rick Wash, “ How Experts Detect Phishing Scam Emails “: Abstract: Phishing scam emails are emails that pretend to be something they are not in order to get the recipient of the email to undertake some action they normally would not.

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We Live Security

MAY 9, 2022

The post Common LinkedIn scams: Beware of phishing attacks and fake job offers appeared first on WeLiveSecurity. LinkedIn scammers attack when we may be at our most vulnerable – here’s what to look out for and how to avoid falling victim to fraud when using the platform.

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The Hacker News

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

More details have emerged about a malicious Telegram bot called Telekopye that's used by threat actors to pull off large-scale phishing scams. Telekopye can craft phishing websites, emails, SMS messages, and more," ESET security researcher Radek Jizba said in a new analysis.

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Naked Security

JULY 1, 2022

The crooks hit us up with this phishing email less than half an hour after they activated their new scam domain.

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Joseph Steinberg

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

The worker however, was aware of phishing scams, and was suspicious that the request from the firm’s CFO to issue the $25 Million payment was fraudulent. Million USD at the time of the theft and at present). For those who still do not believe that they can be tricked by deepfakes – the time to wakeup is now.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 27, 2022

If you haven't yet received phishing emails pretending to be from Amazon, you will soon. The post Fake Amazon Emails sent by Hackers: How to prevent Phishing Scams appeared first on Cyphere | Securing Your Cyber Sphere. Luckily, there are a few steps that can help protect your account and data.

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SecureList

JULY 5, 2023

Hence, cybercriminals have little motivation to invest heavily into phishing campaigns, and so, techniques used in email attacks on hot wallets are hardly ever original or complex. Sample phishing email that targets Coinbase users After the user clicks the link, they are redirected to a page where they are asked to enter their seed phrase.

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We Live Security

JULY 1, 2022

The lead-up to the Canada Day festivities has brought a tax scam with it. The post Phishing scam poses as Canadian tax agency before Canada Day appeared first on WeLiveSecurity.

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We Live Security

JANUARY 22, 2021

Here’s how to spot scams where criminals use deceptive text messages to hook and reel in their marks. The post Why do we fall for SMS phishing scams so easily? appeared first on WeLiveSecurity.

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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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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Phishing emails continue to be sent in high volumes. However, not all phishing emails try to trick unsuspecting targets the same way. While many phishing emails contain malicious links or downloads to try and compromise devices, other scams are more elaborate. […]. Earthweb has identified approximately 3.4

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Quick Heal Antivirus

MAY 28, 2021

The post LinkedIn Phishing Scam: Hackers target users with fake job offers appeared first on Quick Heal Blog | Latest computer security news, tips, and advice. LinkedIn is a popular social networking platform that is focused on professional networking and the business community.

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SecureBlitz

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Who are the most at risk of falling to phishing scams? Read on to find out… If you’ve ever received a random letter about too-good-to-be-true investment opportunities, you have experienced phishing firsthand. According to multiple resources, phishing has been the number one type of cybercrime in the last few years.

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The Hacker News

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Mexican users have been targeted with tax-themed phishing lures at least since November 2023 to distribute a previously undocumented Windows malware called TimbreStealer.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 9, 2021

When it comes to email communications today, phishing and spam are both unwelcome nuisances in everyone's inbox. Even though the words “phishing” and “spam” are often used [.]. The post Phishing, Scam, & Marketing Emails: What’s the Difference? The post Phishing, Scam, & Marketing Emails: What’s the Difference?

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Heimadal Security

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Scammers send phishing emails trying to convince Netflix users that their account is somehow in jeopardy, and […]. The post Phishing Scams Are Targeting Netflix Users appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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