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Intuit to Share Payroll Data from 1.4M Small Businesses With Equifax

Krebs on Security

million small businesses using its QuickBooks Online Payroll and Intuit Online Payroll products that their payroll information will be shared with big-three consumer credit bureau Equifax starting later this year unless customers opt out by the end of this month. Financial services giant Intuit this week informed 1.4

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FBI: Cybercrime skyrocketed in 2020, with email compromise scams accounting for 43% of losses

SC Magazine

The second was the increase in the total cost of business email compromise (BEC) scams and email account compromise (EAC). “Ransomware is not even close to the amount of impact that BEC has to businesses.” One was the emergence of COVID-19 themed phishing targeting both organizations and individuals.

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How to Prevent Cross-Site Scripting Attacks

SiteLock

Thanks to an old, unsecured webpage, researchers found out that potential hackers could gain unauthorized access to users’ accounts, in-game currency, and audio recording capabilities — all without ever needing their login information. What Is a Cross-Site Scripting Attack? The Impact of Cross-Site Scripting Attacks.

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The Secret Life of Websites: The SiteLock Website Security Insider Q1 2018

SiteLock

In fact, website attacks increased 14 percent in Q1 2018 compared to Q4 2017 as cybercriminals set their sights on independent websites and small businesses. A successful attack can result in a loss of revenue, a drop in traffic, and damage to the business or website’s reputation. The good news is? Popularity has its drawbacks.

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3 crucial security steps people should do, but don't

Malwarebytes

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?

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Top Zeus Botnet Suspect “Tank” Arrested in Geneva

Krebs on Security

The JabberZeus gang targeted mostly small to mid-sized businesses , and they were an early pioneer of so-called “man-in-the-browser” attacks, malware that can silently siphon any data that victims submit via a web-based form. Your payroll accounts have been hacked, and you’re about to lose a great deal of money.

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Cybersecurity first: Business and consumer

CyberSecurity Insiders

Establish a unique password for each account. Remember to use Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) on accounts wherever it is available, especially on accounts that have financial information such as online banking, credit card, and retirement accounts. Consider using a password manager if you haven’t in the past.