eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

As a matter of fact, the most-reported crime in the 2021 Internet Crime Report report was phishing , a social engineering scam wherein the victim receives a deceptive message from someone in an attempt to get the victim to reveal personal information or account credentials or to trick them into downloading malware. since Q3 of 2007.

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Social Engineering Energy and Utilities Phishing Internet 120

SecureList

JUNE 26, 2023

Examples of scam threats and phishing Phishing and scam can pose a significant threat to SMBs, as scammers try to mimic payment, loan and other services, as well as cloud service providers like Microsoft, in order to obtain confidential information or company funds. Finally, the Trojan can install other malware, such as ransomware.

Cybercrime 120

Cybercrime Phishing Banking Malware 120

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 13, 2024

Attorney's office in Delaware charged Olugbenga Lawal with being a major money launderer for a Nigerian-based international criminal organization that specialized in Business Email Compromise (#BEC) and Romance Scam. Lawal was charged with receiving more than $3 million USD (that would be more than ₦2,8 Billion!) Classic Baggie?

Banking 72

Banking Scams Accountability Government 72

Malwarebytes

JUNE 27, 2023

By 2007, when adware vendors dropping ad-spewing installers was common and ad affiliate networks in meltdown was a daily occurrence, it was estimated at 5,000. You can also try Malwarebytes Browser Guard , which filters out ads and scams as well as blocking trackers that spy on you. Beware shady blockers.

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Adware Advertising Marketing Scams 98

Malwarebytes

MAY 15, 2022

You can reach back to 2007 and look in amazement at the 419 death threat. Kidnap scams involve making a phone call to a victim and telling them a loved one has been taken. The post How to spot the signs of a virtual kidnap scam appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs. The virtual kidnap: Step by step.

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Scams Social Engineering Password Management Engineering 130

ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Vamosi: Back in 2007 the California Secretary of State, Debra Bowen, did the unthinkable: she decertified all the digital voting systems in the state. Casinos don’t want to be scammed so the gaming commission is constantly auditing systems. Listen to EP 08: Hacking Voting Systems. Apple Podcasts. Google Podcasts. Amazon Music.

Hacking 52

Hacking Mobile Software Technology 52

ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Vamosi: Back in 2007 the California Secretary of State, Debra Bowen, did the unthinkable: she decertified all the digital voting systems in the state. Casinos don’t want to be scammed so the gaming commission is constantly auditing systems. Listen to EP 08: Hacking Voting Systems. Apple Podcasts. Google Podcasts. Amazon Music.

Hacking 52

Hacking Mobile Software Technology 52

Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

As noted in last week’s story, the beauty of a scam like the one multiple investment brokers said was being run by Mr. Bernard is that companies bilked by small-time investment schemes rarely pursue legal action, mainly because the legal fees involved can quickly surpass the losses. news report from 2015.

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Scams Insurance Advertising Technology 255

ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Vamosi: Back in 2007 the California Secretary of State, Debra Bowen, did the unthinkable: she decertified all the digital voting systems in the state. Casinos don’t want to be scammed so the gaming commission is constantly auditing systems. Listen to EP 08: Hacking Voting Systems. Apple Podcasts. Google Podcasts. Amazon Music.

Hacking 40

Hacking Mobile Software Technology 40

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

In the past, the country has been credibly blamed or proven responsible for several cyberattacks against Ukraine and its surrounding neighbors, including DDoS attacks in Estonia in 2007, Georgia in 2008, and Kyrgyzstan in 2009. The risk of scams. The full thread on support can be found here.

Cybersecurity 104

Cybersecurity Ransomware Malware Government 104

Malwarebytes

APRIL 8, 2022

The last time I can remember an all-out targeted attack on social media musicians was way back in 2007 during Ye Olde Myspace days. Instead, they opted to post about a bizarre scam involving a security guard. You can even add Eminem and Michael Jackson to the list of those taken over. Big names, and even bigger numbers.

Accountability 127

Accountability Scams Phishing Malware 127

Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

The report mentions E-Gold (1996) and Liberty Reserve (2006) as "pre-crypto" examples of digital currencies, but could have as easily mentioned Webmoney (1998) or PerfectMoney (2007). The SEC regulates crypto scams that are structured as "investment contracts, such as BlockFi Lending LLC or the DeFi Money Market.

Cryptocurrency 52

Cryptocurrency Marketing Cybercrime Banking 52

The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 21, 2019

My big takeaways: Bulletproof weaponry Back in 2007, a noted fellow journalist, Brian Krebs, exposed how the Russian Business Network had pioneered something called “ bulletproof hosting.” These scams all tend to revolve around abusing the fundamental business logic built into the core applications that drive e-commerce, Keil told me.

IoT 153

IoT Internet Internet Financial Services 153