Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

In May, 2024, the FBI warned about the increasing threat of cybercriminals using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in their scams. With the recovery code, the criminals not only have access to the targets Gmail but also to a lot of services, which could even result in identity theft.

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 11, 2024

New AI Scams to Look Out For in 2024 IdentityIQ Artificial intelligence (AI) has quickly reshaped many aspects of everyday life. Here are three new AI scams to look out for in 2024 as well as some tips to help protect yourself and stay prepared for the explosive development of AI.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

VIPRE Security Group’s latest report, “Email Security in 2024: An Expert Insight into Email Threats,” delves into the cutting-edge tactics and technologies embraced by cybercriminals this year. Key Findings from the “Email Security in 2024” Report In an exhaustive review, VIPRE processed 7.2

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Security Affairs

APRIL 7, 2025

Noah Urban, a 20-year-old from Palm Coast, pleaded guilty to conspiracy, wire fraud, and identity theft in two federal cases, one in Florida and another in California. In January 2024, U.S. A 20-year-old man linked to the Scattered Spider cybercrime group has pleaded guilty to charges filed in Florida and California.

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Identity IQ

APRIL 19, 2024

Identity Theft in 2023: A Year of Record-Breaking Scams IdentityIQ Throughout the past year, IDIQ®, a leading financial intelligence company, tracked the trends in identity theft and related scams through reports from its IdentityIQ brand. Download the 2023 IdentityIQ Scam Report Today!

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Zero Day

JUNE 6, 2025

Collectively, they could easily put affected customers at risk for account takeovers and identity theft. The records are being linked to the same ones compromised by cybercriminals in a data breach that AT&T announced in July of 2024. The SSA will issue new numbers under certain circumstances , including identity theft.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 14, 2025

The United States Postal Service (USPS) is warning Americans to be on high alert for a wave of mail-related scams that have picked up steam nationwide, especially during the past holiday season. From phishing emails and scam texts to surprise packages showing up at your doorstep, officials say fraudsters are getting bolder and more creative.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 30, 2024

9, 2024, U.S. authorities arrested a 19-year-old Florida man charged with wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and conspiring with others to use SIM-swapping to steal cryptocurrency. In mid-January 2024, several Leaked[.]cx technology companies during the summer of 2022. Still others he tried to sell.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Every industry is dealing with a myriad of cyber threats in 2024. It seems every day we hear of another breach, another scam, another attack on anything from a small business to a critical aspect of our nation’s infrastructure.

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Webroot

JUNE 17, 2025

According to Mastercard, travel-related fraud in 2024 increased by 18% during the summer peak season and 28% in the winter peak season. Fraud rates in sectors associated with the early stages of trip planning increased more than 12% between 2023 and 2024. As soon as you start booking your trip, the cybercriminals start circling.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Solid Data Security: The Foundation of a Safe Digital World madhav Thu, 10/17/2024 - 04:58 It’s that time of year again. The State of Data Security in 2024 However, not only individuals must protect their digital assets; organizations do, too. Individuals risk identity theft, financial loss, and privacy violations.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 20, 2024

District Court claims that NPD experienced a data breach around April 2024, alleging the following: Sensitive data , such as full names, current and previous addresses (going back at least 30 years), Social Security numbers, and details about family members, including some who have been deceased for nearly two decades, were compromised.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 27, 2024

In April 2024, the FBI warned about a new type of smishing scam. This particular smishing scam tries to trick users into clicking a link by telling them they owe a “small amount” in toll fees. Scammers will happily abuse any information that you enter for other malicious activities like identity theft and financial fraud.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 10, 2024

Securities and Exchange Commission (@SECGov) January 9, 2024 The unauthorized post (which was removed within 30 minutes) looked like this: The post says: “Today the SEC grants approval to Bitcoin ETFs for listing on registered national security exchanges. The @SECGov X account was compromised, and an unauthorized post was posted.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 2, 2024

They can lead to identity theft, financial fraud, private data breaches, and more as a result of accounts being compromised. This year's World Password Day on May 2nd should be a wake-up call for everyone to strengthen their password practices. The consequences of weak passwords are severe.

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Zero Day

JUNE 20, 2025

  IBM  estimates  that the average cost of a data breach in 2024 for companies was $4.9 Also:   How to delete yourself from internet search results and hide your identity online For individuals, the damage can be more personal than figures on a balance sheet. million, a 10% increase from the previous year.

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Zero Day

JUNE 22, 2025

  IBM  estimates  that the average cost of a data breach in 2024 for companies was $4.9 Also:   How to delete yourself from internet search results and hide your identity online For individuals, the damage can be more personal than figures on a balance sheet. million, a 10% increase from the previous year.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Cybersecurity Announcement of a Visa Restriction Policy to Promote Accountability for the Misuse of Commercial Spyware Critical Security Issue Affecting TeamCity On-Premises (CVE-2024-23917) – Update to 2023.11.3 Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook and Mastodon Pierluigi Paganini ( SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter)

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 15, 2024

The breach, which allegedly occurred in April 2024, has raised significant concerns about data security and identity theft risks. However, in a concerning development, a version of the stolen data was reportedly leaked for free on a hacking forum in early August 2024. Stay alert for phishing attempts and other scams.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Released today, the Malwarebytes State of Malware 2024 report takes a deep dive into the latest developments in the world of cybercrime. Sadly, there’s not a lot you can do to prevent incidents like these yourself, other than stay on top of the news and protect yourself against identity theft.

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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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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 21, 2024

The cybersecurity landscape is rapidly evolving, and our 2024 Identity Breach Report: Welcome to the GenAI Attack Revolution offers essential insights into how artificial intelligence (AI) and complex data sets are transforming the threats we face today.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

According to FTI consulting , in Q1 2024, online retail comprised 57% of total sales in the US, and it is expected to increase by 9.8% trillion by the end of 2024. This report draws on data collected from January through October 2024. More than 13 million banking trojan-related attacks were detected in 2024.

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Webroot

MAY 28, 2025

From phishing scams to malware , hackers are constantly looking for ways to exploit weaknesses in cybersecurity systems and software. In 2024, the FBIs Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) received more than 850,000 cybercrime complaints , with reported losses exceeding $10.3 The rising numbers tell the story.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Think of your digital identity as a confidential file full of high-value information – passwords, credit card numbers, bank account details, social security numbers and more. According to the Identity Theft Resource Center, there were 3,205 data compromises in 2023. That’s a 20% increase over the previous year.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 7, 2025

Deepfakes create hyper-realistic fake videos or voices that fool people, and identity theft helps attackers pretend to be someone else to steal data. AI-powered social engineering makes scams more convincing, while stolen passwords enable criminals to log into corporate networks and move laterally unnoticed.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Turn on multi-factor authentication Using multi-factor authentication adds a layer of security to your passwords by having you prove your identity in multiple ways. Identifying phishing scams Phishing scams appear in our email inboxes, text messages and even voicemails on a daily basis.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 3, 2024

Resecurity has uncovered a cybercriminal faction known as “ GXC Team “, who specializes in crafting tools for online banking theft, ecommerce deception, and internet scams. These methods are commonly employed in wire fraud and well-known bogus invoice scams. billion on organizations. website.

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Hacker's King

OCTOBER 2, 2024

In this article, we will explore how scams on Instagram or Social media are increasingly being carried out using deepfake videos. We'll dive into the mechanics of these scams, the psychological tactics used, and the broader implications for Instagram users. They use the accounts to scam followers.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Solid Data Security: The Foundation of a Safe Digital World madhav Thu, 10/17/2024 - 04:58 It’s that time of year again. The State of Data Security in 2024 However, not only individuals must protect their digital assets; organizations do, too. Individuals risk identity theft, financial loss, and privacy violations.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 5, 2024

AI voice cloning enables stunningly realistic impersonation, posing critical fraud and identity theft risks. OpenAI's Voice Engine: innovations and implications In March 2024, OpenAI introduced Voice Engine, a revolutionary text-to-speech model that can clone a person's voice from just a 15-second audio sample.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 10, 2024

Details of the Data Leak: Emergence, Type & Culprit The data leak first came to light in early July 2024 when a user known as “888” posted information on a hacking forum. In the wrong hands, it could be used for fraudulent purchases or earmarked phishing scams aimed at exploiting user trust.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 10, 2024

However, you should always keep in mind these tips to help avoid tech support phone scams. Agnidipta Sarkar, Vice President, CISO Advisory, at ColorTokens: "Because the data supposedly contains information about systems purchased from Dell between 2017-2024, and it contains personal information such as full names, addresses, cities, etc.,

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 1, 2024

Stay Safe Online: 5 Essential Tips for World Wide Web Day josh.pearson@t… Thu, 08/01/2024 - 07:00 World Wide Web Day is celebrated each year on the first of August, marking the day the Internet was first made available to the public in 1991. Protecting this information is key to preventing identity theft and fraud.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

From personal information like Social Security numbers and addresses to sensitive financial details, banks store a treasure trove of data that, if compromised, can lead to identity theft, fraud, and significant financial loss for individuals. Cyber security plays a crucial role in safeguarding this information from unauthorized access.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 31, 2024

Stay Safe Online: 5 Essential Tips for World Wide Web Day josh.pearson@t… Thu, 08/01/2024 - 07:00 World Wide Web Day is celebrated each year on the first of August, marking the day the Internet was first made available to the public in 1991. Protecting this information is key to preventing identity theft and fraud.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Department of Justice, which recently indicted 14 North Korean nationals , charging them with sanctions violations, wire fraud, money laundering and identity theft. in 2022 and updated it in 2023 with more due diligence recommendations for employers to avoid falling for the scam. Thats according to the U.S.

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