Security Boulevard

JANUARY 31, 2024

It’s still relatively early in the year, but bad actors are already targeting accounting and finance organizations as well as filers in the United States with tax-related scams. The post Tax Season is Upon Us, and So Are the Scammers appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

By using AI to compose phishing messages, bad actors can avoid many of the telltale signs that indicate a scam, such as spelling and grammar errors and awkward phrasing. Retailers must also prioritize the protection of sensitive customer data, including credit card information, across all systems—from physical stores to back-end processing.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 29, 2021

Hunt for those elusive documents, forage for forms like W-2s and 1099s, and gather with finance departments and accountants to see how good (hopefully) or how bad (hopefully not) of a year we objectively had. As if this yearly ritual does not put us enough on edge, it has also now become a primetime playoff for hacking scams and fraud.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

SolarWinds CISO, Classiscam Scam-as-a-Service appeared first on Shared Security Podcast. The post SEC vs. SolarWinds CISO, Classiscam Scam-as-a-Service appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 17, 2023

Every year, up to 10% of Americans fall for a scam, which often leads to the exposure of their personal data, according to Legaljobs. Other types of data that you should consider private include: Your bank account number and card details. Login information for online accounts you have. IdentityIQ.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 31, 2018

According to the data breach notification email sent by the Radisson Hotel Group the security breach affected only a “small percentage” of the Radisson Rewards members. “All impacted members accounts have been secured, and flagged to monitor or any potential unauthorised behaviour. Source Boarding Area website.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Even McAfee’s most basic plan includes a VPN, identity monitoring, and text scam detection. I recommend McAfee if you’re looking for features like social media privacy, personal data monitoring, and scans of old internet accounts. Its features include ransomware protection, scam prevention, and cryptomining protection.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 27, 2023

Specifically, cyber criminal actors sent phishing emails that led to the download of legitimate RMM software—ScreenConnect (now ConnectWise Control) and AnyDesk—which the actors used in a refund scam to steal money from victim bank accounts.”

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Identity IQ

MARCH 11, 2021

If you’ve been notified you have been compromised in a data breach or suspect your personal information has been exposed, here are some concrete steps you can take to help protect your critical data. Weak passwords are one of the easiest ways for hackers to access your private accounts. Use Strong Secure Passwords .

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SecureWorld News

MAY 30, 2024

However, if ShinyHunters' claims prove legitimate, it could rapidly escalate into one of the most severe data privacy disasters in history given the sheer number of individuals potentially impacted across the entertainment industry. "If If confirmed, Ticketmaster must be transparent about the accessed data.

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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. Their goal is always the same: to get access to personal data and use it for profit. Dont recycle: Never use the same login for more than one account.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

McAfee Overview Better for Privacy & Data Cleanup Features Overall Rating: 4.4/5 McAfees most basic plan consists of a VPN and text scam detection features that Microsoft Defender lacks. McAfee benefits organizations wanting features like social media privacy, personal data monitoring, and scans of old internet accounts.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Public Wi-Fi users are prime targets for MITM attacks because the information they send is often not encrypted, meaning it’s easy for hackers to access your data. They might even lock you out of your own accounts by resetting your passwords. Avoid entering any data if you see a warning message about a site’s authenticity.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

How to opt out of Meta using your images for AI training Logged in citizens of the EU and the UK can visit the Meta Privacy Center from either their Facebook account or their Instagram account. For others, sadly, it’s not so easy.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

In Episode 356, Tom and Kevin discuss the increasing role of deepfake technology in bypassing biometric checks, accounting for 24 percent of fraud attempts. The show covers identity fraud issues and explores the controversial practices of data brokers selling location data, including tracking US military personnel.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 9, 2023

In other words, the spies will steal your data quietly and never want you to know it's stolen." So says famous spycatcher Eric O'Neill, Founding Partner at The Georgetown Group, in the upcoming March 14th Remote Sessions webcast, " Data Privacy and Cybersecurity: Protecting Your Cloud Communications from Modern Cybercriminals. "

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Security Affairs

MARCH 17, 2024

France Travail data breach impacted 43 Million people Scranton School District in Pennsylvania suffered a ransomware attack Lazarus APT group returned to Tornado Cash to launder stolen funds Moldovan citizen sentenced in connection with the E-Root cybercrime marketplace case UK Defence Secretary jet hit by an electronic warfare attack in Poland Cisco (..)

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 11, 2020

Still, over time, they’ve been woven into baseline data security regulations far and wide. NIST specs are echoed in the data loss disclosure and data privacy laws that have cropped up in many U.S. states, for instance.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Cybercriminals continued targeting gamers’ accounts filled with valuable in-game items or giving access to games on several devices, and often used in-game currency to lure victims to participate in their scams. Unfortunately, this ambiguity sets the stage for an anticipated increase in charity-related scams in 2024.

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Personal information, like banking account numbers, also can be exposed. In the new report, a shockingly high number of respondents (16%) took no action after receiving a data breach notice; less than half (48%) changed the password only on the breached account; and only 22% changed all of it their passwords.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 4, 2022

A CISA advisory highlights that, “MFA is one of the most important cybersecurity practices to reduce the risk of intrusions—according to industry research, users who enable MFA are up to 99% less likely to have an account compromised.”. Quantitative data on human cybersecurity awareness.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Create Strong, Unique Passwords Creating strong, one-of-a-kind passwords acts as a strong defense to keep your accounts safe. Rotate for Security: Enhance security by changing passwords regularly, particularly for sensitive accounts, and don’t reuse passwords across accounts. This will help improve your data privacy too.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 8, 2023

When most people think about social media and cybersecurity, they typically think about hackers taking over Instagram accounts or Facebook Messenger scammers taking private information. The Identity Theft Resource Center’s 2022 Consumer Impact Report revealed that social media account takeovers have grown by 1,000% in one year.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Whether you’re looking for a smartphone, a laptop, a gaming device or something else, or even just signing up for an account online, you want to make sure your kids are protected. Keep your online accounts secure. After a breach, cybercriminals often sell and re-sell the stolen data. C O N T E N T S. Use strong passwords.

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Herjavec Group

DECEMBER 16, 2020

What should C-suite executives account for in their cybersecurity roadmaps and risk registers? From using unauthorized devices to falling for increasingly sophisticated phishing scams, there are numerous ways employees can be the weak link in even the strongest cybersecurity infrastructure.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 10, 2024

Why data matters I can’t tell you how many times I’ve read that “data is the new oil” without reading any explanations as to why people should care. Creating a social media account requires handing over your full name and birthdate. Where the risk truly lies, however, is in fraudulent account access.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 29, 2019

Phishing scams can take many forms, and ransomware is one of the most dangerous. Addresses can easily lead to phone numbers, making people easy targets for phishing scams. For example, there are no policy or account numbers, social security numbers, or payment types. While this makes sense, it also makes you easy to identify.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 30, 2021

What’s more, Hodson observed, the email addresses and phone numbers in the leak can easily be leveraged for email or phone scams, spam campaigns, and identity theft. “Using email addresses provided in the records, hackers may attempt to access users’ accounts using various combinations of common password characters.”

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

And even if most users didn’t fall for the scam, even a small percentage of hundreds of millions was enough to make the attacks very lucrative for criminals. bank accounts in 2012 by cybercrooks using malware like keyloggers. And if any of those were business accounts, the business owners were probably on the hook for all the losses.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 3, 2019

The ability for organizations today to protect their data and ensure it is protected from prying eyes is becoming ever more crucial. In fact, the very survival of tomorrow’s businesses may very well depend on their ability to ensure data privacy and adhere to the growing list of data compliance regulations.

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BH Consulting

JULY 17, 2024

One of the largest tech companies, Amazon Web Services, has now made it mandatory for privileged accounts. Security Week reported that Mandiant’s investigation traced the incident back to stolen credentials and found that targeted accounts weren’t using MFA. MFA is seen as a critical control in reducing the risk of account takeovers.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

With 52% of security breaches being caused by human error , it is important to recognize that one of your employees could inadvertently be the cause of your company’s next data breach. Teach How to Identify Phishing and Other Scams. Data privacy concerns us all. Data privacy concerns us all.

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BH Consulting

JANUARY 11, 2022

From ransomware and scams to security frameworks and employee privacy, our 2021 ‘greatest hits’ show how broad the areas of cybersecurity and data protection can be. There’s plenty of food for thought and perspective for anyone in security leadership or privacy roles in their organisations.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 17, 2024

This is regardless of what email provider you may use - whether a typical one or an encrypted, privacy-friendly email provider. many users likely use the same email everywhere, for everything like: bank accounts insurance accounts social media newsletters ecommerce accounts/purchases forum registrations resumes personal communications.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 1, 2024

Cyber threats like viruses, spyware, and ransomware constantly evolve, posing significant risks to personal data, privacy, and device functionality. It adds an extra layer of protection to your accounts by requiring two forms of verification before granting access. Scrub the Cyber Grime Good cyber hygiene is key.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 31, 2024

Cyber threats like viruses, spyware, and ransomware constantly evolve, posing significant risks to personal data, privacy, and device functionality. It adds an extra layer of protection to your accounts by requiring two forms of verification before granting access. Scrub the Cyber Grime Good cyber hygiene is key.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Additionally, digital trust involves several interconnected elements, including: • Security of Systems and Data • Privacy of Data • Transparency of Operation • Accountability when things go wrong • Reliability But why is digital trust suddenly important? What are the origins of the need for a trust framework?

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