Adam Levin

JULY 10, 2020

A recent article released by cybersecurity and antivirus firm Bitdefender shows that 8.4 Phishing scams skyrocketed as citizens self-isolated during the lockdown, and social-engineering schemes defrauded Internet users of millions.”. For comparison, that’s a 273% increase over the first two quarters of 2019 combined.

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CSO Magazine

MARCH 30, 2022

Since the day we started receiving email, we have failed at protecting recipients from scams, phishes and other email messages that they don’t want. We hope that our antivirus or endpoint protection software alerts us to problems. To read this article in full, please click here In reality, it often does not.

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 10, 2023

Our most popular topics were primarily concerned with identifying and preventing different types of identity theft and scams. Consumers also want to know how to help protect themselves from various scams. How to Not Get Scammed Buying Tickets. How To Avoid and Report Boss Scams. How to Protect Yourself from Rental Scams.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 11, 2021

Article by Beau Peters. Avoid Common Scams and Sketchy Characters Since you are likely a one-person company that doesn’t have an IT team to detect issues and solve problems, you will need to be extra cautious of the companies and clients with which you interact. Part of that is being aware of common scams that could spell big trouble.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

The Iranian hacker group TA453 has recently been using a technique that creates multiple personas to trick victims , deploying “social proof” to scam people into engaging in a thread. Other Iranian-based cyberattacks have included hackers targeting Albanian government systems and spear phishing scams.

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Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

This article reviews the advantages of IdentityIQ and presents some alternatives to canceling to help you make an informed decision. Is IdentityIQ a Scam? Is IdentityIQ a scam? VPN and Antivirus IdentityIQ gives you access to Bitdefender® Total Security VPN and antivirus software to enhance your online security.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs free for you in your email box. A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! If you want to also receive for free the international press subscribe here.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

With relatively little effort, criminals can infect numerous machines and demand ransoms of a few hundred to a few thousand dollars in Bitcoin for each infected machine, and it only takes a percentage of victims to pay for the scam to become profitable. Next, make sure all computers have up-to-date antivirus and malware scanners.

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Identity IQ

MARCH 11, 2024

Investment fraud and other scams often rely on creating a sense of urgency to scare people into making hasty decisions. If an investment opportunity sounds too good to be true, exercise caution – it probably is. Stay vigilant against high-pressure tactics, especially those creating a fear of missing out.

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Identity IQ

MARCH 11, 2021

Outside of data breaches, criminals commonly use malware and phishing scams to steal your personal data. Installing well-regarded antivirus and antimalware software can protect you against these threats. When using a VPN, your IP address is disguised and your connection is secure against external attacks.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 9, 2023

The fake security update is using a newly identified loader that at the time of the campaign was oblivious to malware sandboxes and bypassed practically all antivirus engines. The service's built-in OSINT identified similar samples and linked them with security articles. build1_enc_s.exe).

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Spinone

JANUARY 9, 2019

In this article we will discuss how to avoid phishing attacks in G Suite and provide phishing prevention best practices on how companies can enhance G Suite security awareness and protection against phishing scams. What is phishing and what risks are presented by phishing scams? What are Phishing Scams?

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

The common acronym in nearly all of Saim Raza’s domains over the years — “FUD” — stands for “ F ully U n- D etectable,” and it refers to cybercrime resources that will evade detection by security tools like antivirus software or anti-spam appliances.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 8, 2023

AT&T does not adopt or endorse any of the views, positions, or information provided by the author in this article. Phishing attacks are becoming more sophisticated Misspellings and poorly formatted text used to be the leading indicators of an email scam, but they’re getting more sophisticated.

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Vipre

JANUARY 25, 2021

Thus, an antivirus is the most important security tool that everyone must have to protect themselves from viruses, malware, trojans, and similar cyber threats. Thus, an antivirus is the most important security tool that everyone must have to protect themselves from viruses, malware, trojans, and similar cyber threats. Ad Blockers.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Further, the term “killware” can confuse antivirus customers seeking reassurance that their own vendor is protecting them from this threat, but antivirus vendors do not stop attacks based on intent, they stop attacks based on method. In USA TODAY’s article about “killware,” Secretary Mayorkas pointed directly to this cyberattack.

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Businesses faced constant threats with phishing scams , malware , and other tactics. The methods used by cybercriminals in 2023 varied with cyberattacks, physical attacks, and system errors targeting everything from critical infrastructure to manufacturing to healthcare databases. But the numbers alone tell only part of the story.

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Identity IQ

JULY 31, 2023

In this article, we help readers understand the proper security measures they should take and how to stay vigilant against the rising threat of financial account fraud. It is important to understand and stay up to date on current and all possible scams to reduce your chances of becoming a victim.

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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. Use Malware and Virus Protection Software Antivirus software protects your PC, phone, and other devices from viruses. Malware and ransomware.

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Identity IQ

MAY 7, 2021

Once they have access to an account with sufficient authority, cybercriminals can use that trusted email address to scam other companies into making fraudulent payments or just distribute malware en mass. Research by Verizon has shown that a third of all breaches in the past year involved phishing scams.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

For more on governance and policies, check out our article on IT security policies , including their importance and benefits, plus tips to create or improve your own policy. While these solutions (such as [Microsoft365]) offer a level of protection and capabilities (antivirus, anti-spam, archiving, etc.),

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The extraordinarily high volume of threats is forcing vendors to include AI-based detection even in consumer antivirus products. GOIL alerted their customers to these sorts of scams in an August 2022 Facebook post. Want to Learn More About How Scammers Are Getting Ahold of Your Data? Check Out The Scammers’ Playbook.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

With real-time alerts and other features, such as advanced VPN and antivirus software, identity theft insurance of up to $1 million underwritten by AIG, and family protection, IdentityIQ provides a robust and active defense against potential threats to your identity, such as voter fraud and more.

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Spinone

JANUARY 20, 2020

In this article, we will take a detailed look at how ransomware works, how your data can be corrupted and encrypted by it, and what you can do to decrease this probability as much as possible! There are two ways phishing scams operate: The email/SMS contains a link leading to a scam website. Use antivirus.

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Identity IQ

APRIL 12, 2023

Be Wary of Phishing Scams As mentioned, identity thieves use phishing emails to steal victims’ personal information. Secure Your Devices When filing your taxes online, use antivirus and anti-malware software on your computer, tablet, or smartphone. Also, consider multi-factor authentication to provide extra protection.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 2021

This article will walk you through the various types of malware, how to identify and prevent a malware attack, and how to mitigate the risks. Computer viruses often utilize deception techniques and keep evolving to evade antivirus software. What is Malware? Email attachments are the top vector leading to virus infections.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 16, 2023

Defining and recognizing tech abuse Malicious online behaviors in the form of those motivated by financial gain, such as scams and fraud, have existed, and awareness around them has been raised for years. Install and use antivirus on your devices. Traditionally, these crimes are thought of as being committed by strangers online.

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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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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

This article explores network security architecture components, goals, best practices, frameworks, implementation, and benefits as well as where you can learn more about network security architecture. For example, EDR might replace antivirus and SASE might replace non-integrated firewalls, CASB, and more.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

In this article we will take a look at major cybersecurity risks and best practices how to reduce or avoid corporate data leakage. Phishing and Social Engineering Attacks Phishing scams , in which hackers set up fake websites and applications in order to steal passwords can allow access to sensitive information within minutes.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 5, 2023

In the article below, I highlight recommendations from key security standards, including the most recent state and federal laws passed to help school districts navigate compliance requirements, all while ensuring students, staff, devices, and data are safe. Install, regularly update, and enable real-time detection for antivirus software.

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