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FBI warns of malicious free online document converters spreading malware

Security Affairs

” Fake file converters and download tools may perform advertised tasks but can provide resulting files containing hidden malware, giving criminals access to victims’ devices. They can also steal personal data, banking details, cryptocurrency info, emails, and passwords by scraping the files the users upload.

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Fake bank ads on Instagram scam victims out of money

Malwarebytes

Doublecheck the advertiser account: BleepingComputer found that the advertiser accounts running the fake ads on Instagram only had pages on Facebook, not on Instagram itself. We don’t just report on threats – we help protect your social media Cybersecurity risks should never spread beyond a headline.

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86 million AT&T customer records reportedly up for sale on the dark web

Zero Day

Collectively, they could easily put affected customers at risk for account takeovers and identity theft. "Now it poses significant risk to their identities. The SSA will issue new numbers under certain circumstances , including identity theft. All rights reserved.

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AI is getting “creepy good” at geo-guessing

Malwarebytes

Infrastructure and Environment: The modern bridge with a blue banner advertisement and the tree-lined waterfront hints at a city that integrates riverways into its urban design. We don’t just report on threats – we help protect your social media Cybersecurity risks should never spread beyond a headline.

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16 billion passwords leaked across Apple, Google, more: What to know and how to protect yourself

Zero Day

Indeed, we follow strict guidelines that ensure our editorial content is never influenced by advertisers. Here's how to check if your accounts are at risk and what to do next. Whether or not financial information is involved, if enough personal data is available online, ID theft and fraud are still risks

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Heard about the 16 billion passwords leak? Here are the facts and how to protect yourself

Zero Day

Indeed, we follow strict guidelines that ensure our editorial content is never influenced by advertisers. Here's how to check if your accounts are at risk and what to do next. Whether or not financial information is involved, if enough personal data is available online, ID theft and fraud are still risks

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Identity at a Crossroads: Why Existential Identity Matters

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

What was once protected behind secure walls is now out in the wild, widening the attack surface and opening up new risks. Its not just personal and corporate identities. Todays businesses depend on networks of third-party partners, vendors, contractors and AI-powered agents, all of whom have identities.