Hot for Security

MAY 4, 2021

In other words, successful exploitation of either bug may enable a bad actor to run malware on unpatched iDevices and steal data (including passwords or financial information), impersonate the user by performing account takeover, etc. How to patch now.

VPN 144

VPN Adware Engineering Malware 144

SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Data from the Brazilian Federation of Banks registered a considerable increase in crime (such as explosions at bank branches to steal money) and cybercrime (increased phishing and social-engineering attacks) against banking customers and banking infrastructure. Also, many groups relied on vulnerabilities in VPN servers.

Cryptocurrency 110

Cryptocurrency Banking Cybercrime Ransomware 110

Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Bank details. The following vectors represent some of the most common ways a criminal could gain access to your accounts and is also known as an account takeover : Social Engineering. Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). VPNs are encrypted connections that link your device to a remote server. Digital Attributes.

Identity Theft 119

Identity Theft Passwords Data breaches Scams 119

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Most of the tax-related attacks follow a few tried and true methods: A phishing email or scam call from someone purporting to be from the IRS, or an accountant offering to help you get a big refund. Many search hijackers in this family also use notifications, which qualifies them as adware. Identity theft is not to be taken lightly.

Identity Theft 109

Identity Theft Adware Scams VPN 109

Malwarebytes

JULY 16, 2021

It’s a VPN. While scareware isn’t the mainstream force it once was, it still has the capacity to shock the money from your bank account. In fact, it’s not unusual to see malvertisers directing device owners to scareware messaging. That’s all it takes for some money to change hands. Stay safe out there!

Social Engineering 115

Social Engineering Software VPN Engineering 115

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

One of the most outstanding examples involves $2 million ‘s worth of CS:GO skins stolen from a user’s account , which means that losses can get truly grave. Adware (4.19%) comes second: this type of software displays unwanted (and sometimes irritating) pop-up ads which can appear on a user’s computer or mobile device.

Mobile 101

Mobile Passwords Software Accountability 101

Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Just 35 percent of people have unique passwords for most or all of their accounts. Create and store unique passwords for each account with the help of a password manager Strong passwords are a two-part problem: They must be unique for every online account, and they must be remembered. Uppercase and lowercase letters?

Password Management 135

Password Management Passwords Antivirus Accountability 135