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Malwarebytes
DECEMBER 28, 2023
In 2023, the public primarily confronted two varieties of online scams: the technical and the topical. Technical scams abuse legitimate aspects of modern internet infrastructure to lead users to illegitimate or compromised sites. Topical scams, on the other hand, are simpler. OBN Brandon’s trick is almost always the same.
Hot for Security
MARCH 2, 2021
Internet scams are everywhere, inflicting billions of dollars in reported losses from victims each year. Anyone can fall for online scams, as tactics are tailored to the interests of all age groups. Let’s take a closer look at some of the most common scams: Coronavirus-related scams. IRS and Bank-related scams.
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IT Security Guru
MARCH 31, 2023
Phishing attacks, malicious links and social engineering are just a few of the tricks used by cybercriminals to obtain credentials and other valuable information. Once you enter your credentials or other sensitive information, the bad actors can use it to access your accounts or steal your identity.
SecureList
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
Case in point: we’re already seeing scams targeting World Cup fans more than a year out from the event. Fact 2: the retail sector, particularly e-commerce, has always been popular with cybercriminals. One of the most common scams is to create a fake website offering great deals for popular shopping portals.
Appknox
JUNE 23, 2022
Apple iOS users often fall prey to mobile scams; around 30.1% Thus, these Australian attacks significantly contribute to the rising trend in socially engineered attacks. The lockdowns have made on-demand retail and mCommerce a permanent fixture among Australian users who share their transaction details without any qualms.
Malwarebytes
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
BEC follows a few different patterns, but primarily revolves around an approach by a criminal who has compromised or spoofed an executive-level email account. Some attackers perform reconnaissance in advance so they can target people in HR, finance, or accounts. What we’re looking at below is Vendor Email Compromise (VEC).
The Last Watchdog
APRIL 10, 2019
In the not-so-distant past, banks dealt with online and account takeover fraud, where hackers stole passwords and used phishing scams to target specific individuals. Security capabilities are branching out beyond mobile banking into corporate cash management applications and retail channels.
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