Schneier on Security

APRIL 7, 2020

If the organization is lucky, they will have already set up a VPN for remote access. Handing people VPN software to install and use with zero training is a recipe for security mistakes, but not using a VPN is even worse. For the last couple of months coronavirus-themed malware and phishing scams have been on the rise.

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Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Online holiday shopping brings game-changing convenience to busy shoppers, but without the proper safety best practices, online shoppers can be vulnerable to hackers, identity theft , and all other kinds of scams. While lesser-known shops might have great deals, they also present a higher risk of scams.

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Identity IQ

MARCH 11, 2021

Weak passwords are one of the easiest ways for hackers to access your private accounts. Monitor Your Bank and Other Financial Accounts . Keeping track of your financial accounts means you can react quickly to any intrusion or attempt to drain your funds. Use a VPN . Use Strong Secure Passwords . Use Only Secure URLs .

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 16, 2022

The campaign distributes a file known for password theft, and hunts for those passwords in browsers, cookies, a variety of cryptocurrency wallets, VPN clients, and many more besides. This is the basis of a basic YouTube scam. Finally, many scams of this nature use URL shortening services. When history repeats itself.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Decryption of your files with the help of third parties may cause increased price or you can become a victim of a scam.". You know, as opposed to being the victim of this scam instead. This has been achieved by limiting the number of times you can attempt to login, as per our article from back in July.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 3, 2022

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

In this article, we’ll be covering the following topics: What are the Components of a Digital Identity? 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).

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

This article from the National Cybersecurity Alliance was published originally here. Making a cybersecurity list, checking it twice This year, give yourself the gift of peace of mind by following our Core 4 behaviors: Protect each account with a unique, complex password that is at least 12 characters long—and use a password manager!

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 24, 2024

Be Mindful of Your Online Accounts Your online accounts are key access points to your digital identity. Begin by cleaning up old accounts. Close or delete outdated email addresses, social media accounts, and online services you no longer use. Being skeptical of online scams is another critical aspect of staying educated.

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Identity IQ

MAY 4, 2022

Don’t overshare personal details that might be related to the accounts and passwords you are using. Recognizing phishing scams. If you are using a public Wi-Fi, you should enable a VPN that keeps your information encrypted. Assess your current accounts and see if there are any unauthorized charges.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 11, 2023

This article is based on research by Marcelo Rivero, Malwarebytes' ransomware specialist, who monitors information published by ransomware gangs on their Dark Web sites. In this report, "known attacks" are those where the victim did not pay a ransom.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

You probably use the deep web all the time — examples may include bank accounts, your email, and login-restricted content such as news or streaming entertainment. The hidden service gained traction in 2011 and then hit the mainstream when a Gawker article about the site was published.

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 20, 2023

The objective of shoulder surfing is to steal sensitive information such as passwords, credit card numbers, or personal identification numbers (PINs) that can later be used to access the victim’s accounts. To pass the time, you decided to log into your bank account. This stranger manages to gain access to two accounts.

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Businesses faced constant threats with phishing scams , malware , and other tactics. Consequences and Concerns The record-breaking number of breaches this year has left the victims to navigate the financial and emotional damage of stolen credit cards, drained bank accounts, and shattered credit scores.

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Identity IQ

APRIL 12, 2023

Phishing and smishing scams impersonate a legitimate person over email or text messages to trick you into taking action , like providing sensitive information or downloading a virus. You should never use the same password, or variations of the same password, across multiple accounts. Malware and ransomware.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 3, 2022

In the world of online scams, criminals care about one thing: Your money. Earlier this year, a woman in Tennessee was fooled in an online dating scam by a thief who stole $390,000 of her money. Still, there are a few things you can do to best protect yourself from falling for an online scam. Don’t ruin your device.

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Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

They may be less likely to monitor their financial accounts and credit reports to identify warning signs of identity theft. And you should always safeguard sensitive information like your SSN, bank account and credit card numbers and your Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID. Or use a VPN to encrypt your data. Use Strong Passwords.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

To boost their profits and depend less on outsourcing, some groups such as Revil even scammed their affiliates , adding a backdoor capable of hijacking negotiations with victims and taking the 70% of the ransom payments that is supposed to go to the affiliates. Also, many groups relied on vulnerabilities in VPN servers.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 12, 2023

This particular sponsored Tweet has been impacted by Twitter’s community notes feature, where users can add collaborative corrections to mis / disinformation and scams. Clicking the link while appearing to be located in the UK gives an entirely different result, in the form of the previously mentioned fake BBC news article.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you in your email box. 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

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Identity IQ

MAY 2, 2023

Research shows that 52% of people reuse passwords for multiple accounts. Password managers keep your online account login information safe in a locked, secret place called an encrypted database. Control Password Access Multiple passwords must be managed for various accounts, which may be general or specific to user roles.

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Identity IQ

MAY 9, 2023

Active-duty service members are three times as likely to report misuse of a debit card or other electronic methods to withdraw money from their accounts. Active-duty service members are 76% more likely than civilians to report misuse of an existing account, like a bank account or credit card.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 25, 2022

Dancho Danchev’s Primary Contact Points for this Project – Email/XMPP/Jabber/OMEMO and PGP Key Accounts. Dancho Danchev’s Privacy and Security Research Compilation – Medium Account Research Compilation – [PDF]. Dancho Danchev’s Security Articles and Research for ZDNet’s Zero Day Blog – Full Offline Copy Available – [PDF].

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 8, 2023

This article explores: What Is Email Security Best Options to Secure Business Email Email Security Best Practices How Email Security Blocks Threats Bottom Line: Email Security What Is Email Security Email security is a concept that protects email accounts, servers, and communications from unauthorized access, data loss, or compromise.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 31, 2024

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you in your email box. A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

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