Webroot

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

In 2024, romance scams alone led to losses tallied to $3.8 billion according to the Nasdaq 2024 Global Financial Crime Report. Dont be wooed by too-good-to-be-true offers, online dating scams, and fraudulent websites. Stay informed about common scams and take action to stay safe.

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Webroot

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

From ransomware attacks to phishing scams, hackers are becoming more sophisticated. OpenText’s 2024 Threat Hunter Perspective sheds light on what’s coming next and how to protect yourself. Whether you’re running a small business or managing personal data at home, here’s what you need to know. What to expect this fall: U.S.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 2, 2024

Creating passwords that are long, complex, and unique for every account is crucial to thwarting cybercriminals' ability to hack your accounts through techniques like brute-force attacks, credential stuffing, and phishing scams. Password manager tools make it easy to generate and store sturdy, random passwords for all your accounts.

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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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Zero Day

JUNE 17, 2025

15, 2024, and Android 14 was released on Oct. It protects your device from a variety of attacks, including scam calls, harmful apps, unsafe websites, phishing attempts, malicious links, and more.   Here's a look at four of the biggest upgrades in Android 16.

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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. Keeping track of the hundreds of passwords an average user has, along with the relative complexity of using a password manager have convinced us it’s time for a better alternative.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 30, 2024

9, 2024, U.S. On August 25, 2022, the password manager service LastPass disclosed a breach in which attackers stole some source code and proprietary LastPass technical information, and weeks later LastPass said an investigation revealed no customer data or password vaults were accessed. According to an Aug.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2024: The Top Four Ways to Secure Our World madhav Tue, 10/01/2024 - 06:44 Cybersecurity Awareness Month is an international initiative that focuses on simple ways to protect ourselves, our families, and our businesses from online threats. Key Cybersecurity Practices to Implement 1.

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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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Zero Day

JUNE 13, 2025

15, 2024, and Android 14 was released on Oct. It protects your device from a variety of attacks, including scam calls, harmful apps, unsafe websites, phishing attempts, malicious links, and more.   Here's a look at four of the biggest upgrades in Android 16.

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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 1, 2024

Each of your passwords needs to incorporate numbers, symbols and capital letters, use at least 16 characters. Use a password manager Keeping track of complex passwords for each of your accounts can seem overwhelming, but a password manager offers a simple and safe solution. Do not use your pet’s name!

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2024: The Top Four Ways to Secure Our World madhav Tue, 10/01/2024 - 06:44 Cybersecurity Awareness Month is an international initiative that focuses on simple ways to protect ourselves, our families, and our businesses from online threats. Key Cybersecurity Practices to Implement 1.

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Webroot

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

From ransomware attacks to phishing scams, hackers are becoming more sophisticated. OpenText’s 2024 Threat Hunter Perspective sheds light on what’s coming next and how to protect yourself. Whether you’re running a small business or managing personal data at home, here’s what you need to know. What to expect this fall: U.S.

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SecureList

JUNE 25, 2024

A rising tide of cyberthreats Kaspersky presents the findings of its 2024 threat analysis for the SMB space, including real-world examples of attacks. Regular security awareness trainings, strong password policies, and multifactor authentication can also help mitigate the risks associated with phishing and scam threats.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Ticketmaster: In May, 2024, over 560 million customer records , including names, addresses, emails, order history and payment information, were leaked online and offered for sale by hackers who infiltrated Ticketmaster. Beware of phishing scams: Phishing scams appear in our email inboxes, text messages, social media, and even voicemails.

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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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Responsible Cyber

MARCH 2, 2025

Many users reuse passwords across platforms, and a breach in one forgotten subscription service can lead to credential stuffing attackswhere hackers use stolen login details to access other accounts, like your email or bank. These scams trick users into entering login credentials or payment details on fake websites.

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Webroot

APRIL 3, 2024

Mark your calendars for April 9, 2024 The second Tuesday of April marks Identity Management Day — a day dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of safeguarding your digital identity. But what exactly is identity management, and why do we need a whole day for it? But why dedicate an entire day to this?

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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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Malwarebytes

JUNE 24, 2024

First, a quick refresher: On February 21, 2024, Change Healthcare experienced serious system outages due to a cyberattack. But shortly after, the ALPHV group disappeared in an unconvincing exit scam designed to make it look as if the FBI had seized control over the group’s website. Change your password.

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Zero Day

JUNE 10, 2025

15, 2024, and Android 14 was released on Oct. It protects your device from a variety of attacks, including scam calls, harmful apps, unsafe websites, phishing attempts, malicious links, and more.   Here's a look at four of the biggest upgrades in Android 16.

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Zero Day

JUNE 12, 2025

15, 2024, and Android 14 was released on Oct. It protects your device from a variety of attacks, including scam calls, harmful apps, unsafe websites, phishing attempts, malicious links, and more.   Here's a look at four of the biggest upgrades in Android 16.

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Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Key Points In October 2024, ReliaQuest responded to an intrusion affecting a manufacturing sector customer. In October 2024, ReliaQuest investigated an intrusion for a customer in the manufacturing sector. In February 2024, ALPHV conducted an exit scam against its affiliates and disbanded, leaving them searching for new partners.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Specifically, they’re encouraging people to: Boost their password usage by using strong passwords , which are long, random and unique, and using a password manager to generate and store them. The Annual Cybersecurity Attitudes and Behaviors Report 2024-2025, ” published by the NCA as part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 5, 2024

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. In a disturbing incident, scammers used voice cloning to impersonate the CEO of LastPass , a major password management firm.

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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. Understanding common cyber threats can help you identify and avoid scams.

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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. Understanding common cyber threats can help you identify and avoid scams.

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Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Key Points In October 2024, ReliaQuest responded to an intrusion affecting a manufacturing sector customer. In October 2024, ReliaQuest investigated an intrusion for a customer in the manufacturing sector. In February 2024, ALPHV conducted an exit scam against its affiliates and disbanded, leaving them searching for new partners.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Earlier this week, we reported on a new type of scam that tells you your partner is cheating on you. com domain was registered on August 1, 2024, with NameCheap anonymously. If the email includes a password, make sure you are not using it any more on any account. Through a landing page located at click[.]cardfoolops[.]com

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Zero Day

JUNE 6, 2025

  Also: The best tax software for a stress-free tax season Direct File was launched as a pilot program in 2024. The current Trump administration and tax preparation powerhouses, Intuit and H&R Block.  It allowed eligible taxpayers in a limited number of states to file their federal returns directly with the IRS at no cost.

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