Vipre

JANUARY 25, 2021

According to the independent institute AV-TEST , the number of total new malware in 2020 increased by 13% compared to the last year, and malware for macOS by 1200% for the same period. Identity Theft Protection Tools. Identity theft is a serious threat and one that should not be taken lightly.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 29, 2019

Experts uncovered a new tool dubbed BIOLOAD used by the FIN7 cybercrime group used as a dropper for a new variant of the Carbanak backdoor. The BIOLOAD loader shares similarities with BOOSTWRITE , another loader associated with the FIN7 group that is able to drop the malware directly in memory. SecurityAffairs – FIN7, malware).

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 19, 2023

The global cost of cybercrime reached an astounding $8.44 1 Use Anti-Virus and Anti-Malware Software When you use the internet, your computer can become a target for harmful programs. These programs, known as malware , can hurt your computer, take your personal info, and even lock your files until you pay a ransom.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 14, 2019

The malware was developed to steal credentials, financial data, personal information, then the crooks offered them on the dark web marketplaces. The crooks used malicious emails purporting to be legitimate from such entities as Western Union, Norton AntiVirus and the IRS to spread the malware. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 20, 2021

And perhaps one thing that is way down on their to-do list is to consider how vulnerable their identity is to cybercriminals. Truth be told: cybercrimes against students continue to rise, especially against those who report to university campuses and use university resources. Make sure your online security systems are up to date.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 18, 2023

These unsolicited messages often contain malware, phishing links, or other deceptive content, intending to deceive unsuspecting recipients. Spreading malware: Bots play a role in distributing malware, such as viruses, trojans, and ransomware. Verify the legitimacy of sources before clicking on any links.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 20, 2021

They need a modern cybersecurity strategy that’s up to date and fit for purpose, particularly at a time when cybercrime is rising across the board. According to the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) the number of data breaches reported in 2021 eclipsed that of 2020 by as early as October. Clearly, there is work to be done.

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 31, 2023

billion spam emails sent every day , phishing is the most common type of cybercrime. When you click, you’re hit with malware or redirected to the scammer’s site. Always keep your software and antivirus programs up to date. If this happens, you need to run an antivirus scan and change your passwords immediately.

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Identity IQ

MAY 7, 2021

Account takeover, also known as ATO, is a form of identity theft in which a malicious third party gains access to or “takes over” an online account. Install Anti-Malware Software. Malware is a crucial tool used to carry out account takeover attacks. What is Account Takeover? What’s Fueling Account Takeover Fraud.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 12, 2019

In August 2018, three members of the notorious cybercrime gang have been indicted and charged with 26 felony counts of conspiracy, wire fraud, computer hacking, access device fraud and aggravated identity theft. Fin7 is suspected to have hit more than 100 US companies, most of them in the restaurant, hospitality, and industries.

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Adam Levin

DECEMBER 7, 2020

In April 2020, Google reported 18 million instances per day of malware and phishing email sent via its Gmail service using Covid-related topics as a lure. Many of the contact tracing scams of 2020 similarly followed social engineering scripts that have been used in taxpayer identity theft schemes since the 1990s as well.

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