Krebs on Security

JANUARY 8, 2024

But there is a fascinating and untold backstory behind the two Russian men involved, who co-ran the world’s top spam forum and worked closely with Russia’s most dangerous cybercriminals. 2008, wherein he addresses forum members with the salutation, “Hello Gentlemen Scammers.” bank accounts.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 1, 2023

According to Megatraffer, EV certificates were a “must-have” if you wanted to sign malicious software or hardware drivers that would reliably work in newer Windows operating systems. More recently, it appears Megatraffer has been working with ransomware groups to help improve the stealth of their malware. ru in 2008.

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Adam Levin

JULY 28, 2020

If you find your personal email account bombarded with unwanted marketing emails, there’s a good chance your account was compromised in a breach. That said, email these days is a minefield we all need to learn how to traverse safely. . The trade-off for more control is more work.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 18, 2023

In August 2023, security researcher Randy McEoin blogged about a scam he dubbed ClearFake , which uses hacked WordPress sites to serve visitors with a page that claims you need to update your browser before you can view the content. Attacker-controlled BSC addresses — from funding, contract creation, and ongoing code updates.

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Troy Hunt

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

No more than I needed to connect most of the other things in the house which is to say "a bit useful but not entirely necessary" But it's a fascinating process when looked at through the lens of how accessible the technology is to your average person given it's embedded in a consumer-orientated product. Book a demo today.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 2, 2023

These company-specific Zoom links, which include a permanent user ID number and an embedded passcode, can work indefinitely and expose an organization’s employees, customers or partners to phishing and other social engineering attacks. The Zoom links that exposed working meeting rooms all had enabled the highlighted option.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 9, 2023

All that was needed was the person’s name, address, birthday and Social Security number. Annualcreditreport.com begins by asking for your name, address, SSN and birthday. But until the end of 2022, Experian’s website allowed anyone to bypass these questions and go straight to the consumer’s report. 23, 2022.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 13, 2021

It also shows that phishers are attempting to sign up for new Coinbase accounts by the millions as part of an effort to identify email addresses that are already associated with active accounts. Rather, the bad guys understood that any attempts to sign up using an email address tied to an existing Coinbase account would fail.

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Troy Hunt

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

The API is actually pretty simple: plug in an email address, get a result, and that's a very clearly documented process. In the beginning, all emails from HIBP came from noreply@haveibeenpwned.com because I simply wasn't geared up to provide support. and seek out my personal contact info. I don't know!

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 1, 2022

The pandemic-driven remote working brought about unforeseen challenges that the pre-pandemic corporate world would have never imagined. From transitioning to a work-from-home as a ‘perk’ to a ‘necessity’, the organizations had to realign their operations and do it fast, to keep the ships afloat. Related: Deploying human sensors.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 13, 2021

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) confirmed today that its fbi.gov domain name and Internet address were used to blast out thousands of fake emails about a cybercrime investigation. The phony message sent late Thursday evening via the FBI’s email system. Image: Spamhaus.org. Late in the evening on Nov.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

How to Spot an Email Phishing Attempt at Work IdentityIQ In the modern workplace, technology is just as common as the typical morning cup of coffee. In this article, we delve into the anatomy of email phishing and provide actionable insights to help you get through your inbox with confidence. What Is Phishing?

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Clicking “Schedule new delivery” brings up a page that requests your name, address, phone number and date of birth. ” After clicking “Pay Now,” the visitor is prompted to verify their identity by providing their Social Security number, driver’s license number, email address and email password. .”

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Phishing is the art of sending an email with the aim of getting users to open a malicious file or click on a link to then steal credentials. However, now cybercriminals have AI to write their emails, which might well improve their phishing success rates. The email contains an attachment you weren’t expecting.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 29, 2023

But I do want to thank you all for your continued readership, encouragement and support, without which I could not do what I do. Of course, not if you count the many years I worked as a paperboy schlepping The Washington Post to dozens of homes in Springfield, Va. . “Hey Brian, not so fast! Come over and meet Don!”

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The consequences of last year's LastPass breach continue to be felt, with the latest insult to users coming in the form of a highly convincing phishing email. Armed with this data, attackers can send targeted phishing emails that attempt to steal the passwords needed to unlock the stolen password vaults.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 30, 2024

It’s important to prepare the network and firewalls in advance, then follow seven major steps to configure your DMZ’s protocols and rules. There are also some best practices for security and networking teams to remember while you configure your DMZ network. Email servers: Facilitate email transmission and reception.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

The current sessions (Profile Picture > Settings > Sign in & security > Where you’re signed in) showed an unknown IP address in Texas logged into his account. A reset of the account’s password worked, but failed to remove the unwanted active session. We appreciate your patience. It’s not there.

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Troy Hunt

JANUARY 29, 2024

I've always thought of it a bit like baseball cards; a kid has a card of this one player that another kid is keen on, and that kid has a card the first one wants so they make a trade. The same incidents appear here: And so on and so forth.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 13, 2023

QR codes are basically two-dimensional barcodes that hold encoded data, and they can be used to work as a link. Point your phone's camera at a QR code and it will ask you if you want to visit the link. In August, 2023 we wrote about an email campaign that used QR codes to phish for Microsoft credentials.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 17, 2021

In November 2020, KrebsOnSecurity heard from security researcher Abraham Vegh , who noticed something odd while inspecting an email from his financial institution. At first, only a few wayward emails arrived. If you have received this email in error, please send an e-mail to customersupport@defaultinstitution.com.”

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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. KrebsOnSecurity recently heard from a reader who was puzzled over an email he’d just received saying he needed to review and complete a supplied W-9 tax form.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 11, 2024

SSN, name, date of birth—this is personal identifiable information (PII) that cannot be changed, and if scammers get their hands on it, it just makes their work in stealing people’s identities a lot easier. Just click the button below, enter your email address, and we’ll let you know what personal information we find.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 2, 2024

The leaked data includes names, addresses, mobile phone numbers, dates of birth, and social security numbers. “SSN, name, date of birth—this is personal identifiable information (PII) that cannot be changed, and if scammers gets their hands on it, it just makes their work in stealing peoples identities a lot easier.”

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Troy Hunt

OCTOBER 29, 2022

Reduce your SaaS blast radius with data-centric security for AWS, G Drive, Box, Salesforce, Slack and more. Geez we've been getting hammered down here: Optus, MyDeal, Vinomofo, Medibank and now Australian Clinical Labs. Sponsored by: Varonis.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 5, 2023

So, you’re on top of your software updates, you use a password manager, you’ve enabled two-factor authentication wherever you can, you’ve got BrowserGuard installed, and you’re running Malwarebytes Premium. It's time for five unusual cybersecurity tips that actually work: 1.

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 9, 2022

What Happens If a Scammer Has Your Email Address? It can be scary finding out that a scammer has stolen your email address, whether it’s your personal or work address. So, what happens if scammers have your email address? How Can Scammers Use My Email Address?

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Identity IQ

JULY 13, 2022

What to Do If My Email Is Found on The Dark Web? Pretty much everyone uses email. It’s part of your daily life. But what do you do if your email address is found on the dark web? People might be trying to access your accounts. What Does It Mean That My Email Is on the Dark Web? IdentityIQ.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 16, 2024

As we can see from the description in the database, the root of the problem is that it’s possible to direct password reset emails to unverified email addresses. in which user account password reset emails could be delivered to an unverified email address. This performs secure authentication on your behalf.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 29, 2024

In other words, bad actors glean lists of breached usernames and passwords and run them against desired logins until they find some that work. email addresses and passwords) obtained from an unknown third-party source. Hot Topic, Inc. The attackers detected suspicious login activity to certain Hot Topic Rewards accounts.

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Troy Hunt

FEBRUARY 12, 2022

Super simple, one of the cheapest of all the options and just works! Check out Masked Email, built with 1Password. One click gets you a unique email address for every online signup. Just listening back to this now, I'm really happy with the Focusrite Scarlett Solo DAC that has replaced the old setup. Good times.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Phishing is a type of social engineering scam most commonly hidden in a fraudulent email but sometimes via text message, website, or phone call where a criminal posing as a legitimate institution, such as a bank or service, tries to obtain sensitive information from a target victim. How Does Phishing Work? What is Phishing?

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 23, 2023

In a nutshell, Microsoft Azure AD allows you to change the email address associated with an account without verification of whether you are in control of that email address. And in Microsoft Azure AD OAuth applications that email address can be used as a unique identifier.

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Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

This quick and convenient method allows you to share your contact details simply by bringing your iPhone or Apple Watch close to another person’s device. This quick and convenient method allows you to share your contact details simply by bringing your iPhone or Apple Watch close to another person’s device.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Exploring the Risks: Unveiling 9 Potential Techniques Hackers Employ to Exploit Public Wi-Fi and Compromise Your Sensitive Data We’ve all used public Wi-Fi: it’s convenient, saves our data, and speeds up browsing. Once they’re in, they can grab your emails, usernames, passwords, and more.

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Hot for Security

MARCH 29, 2021

Have you ever wondered why your email address and other information appeared in a data breach impacting a platform you never signed up for? It’s time you find out everything about your invisible connection to email verifiers. The company provides email validation services for marketing companies worldwide.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

The experts noticed that between October 26 and November 6, the rate of unsolicited Black Friday emails peaked on Nov 9, when reached 26% of all Black Friday-related messages. Approximately one out of four (27%) of all Black Friday spam emails (by volume) targeted online users in the US and in Ireland (24%).

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