SC Magazine

JANUARY 26, 2021

Ryan Flores, senior manager of forward-looking threat research in APAC region at Trend Micro, told SC Media that the finding was pretty striking, because typically you would see a spam or phishing campaign sent to a wide range of email addresses. “There simply is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to simulation and training.”

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Phishing Passwords Security Awareness Social Engineering 118

Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 29, 2022

That’s a crazy long time for an independent media outlet these days, but then again I’m bound to keep doing this as long as they keep letting me. Here’s a look at some of the more notable cybercrime stories from the past year, as covered by KrebsOnSecurity and elsewhere. KrebsOnSecurity turns 13 years old today.

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Cryptocurrency Cybercrime Computers and Electronics Scams 233

Security Boulevard

MARCH 31, 2021

The ransomware epidemic dominated the 2021 Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 Report , echoing the constant stream of IT media headlines, namely that ransomware gangs continue to evolve their tactics and operations, and are making more and more serious money. Cybercrime to cost over $10 Trillion by 2025. Stolen in Pandemic Scams.

Energy and Utilities 122

Energy and Utilities Ransomware Banking Hacking 122

Malwarebytes

APRIL 10, 2024

From our safe portal, everyday people can view past password breaches, active social media profiles, potential leaks of government ID info, and more. More than a decade ago, Malwarebytes revolutionized the antivirus industry by prioritizing the security of all individuals. They can even change your password and lock you out forever.

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Data breaches Passwords Banking Malware 68

Krebs on Security

AUGUST 8, 2023

Faced with customers trying to use WormGPT to create ransomware and phishing scams, the 23-year-old Portuguese programmer who created the project now says his service is slowly morphing into “a more controlled environment.” ” Image: SlashNext.com. WormGPT licenses are sold for prices ranging from 500 to 5,000 Euro.

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Malware Cybercrime Advertising Phishing 212

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Cybercrime will go to the next level: Cyberattackers will implement improved skills, “shift left” attacks, and shifting strategies to adjust to evolving cyberdefense. While these solutions (such as [Microsoft365]) offer a level of protection and capabilities (antivirus, anti-spam, archiving, etc.),

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Cybersecurity CISO Government Technology 139

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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Phishing Scams Firewall Antivirus 40

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Additionally, we looked at the phishing activity around gaming, specifically that related to cybersports tournaments, bookmakers, gaming marketplaces, and gaming platforms, and found numerous examples of scams that target gamers and esports fans. The scheme encourages users to log in using their social media credentials. Key findings.

Mobile 96

Mobile Passwords Software Accountability 96

Security Affairs

APRIL 9, 2020

These companies are in no way involved in the scams, of course. To trick antivirus software, threat actors include the passwords for accessing the content in the email subject line, in the archive name, or in subsequent correspondence with the victim. Source: CERT-GIB. Example of a phishing email disguised as an offer of free masks.

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Phishing Malware Spyware DDOS 105

Security Affairs

JULY 7, 2019

Firefox finally addressed the Antivirus software TLS Errors. Google addressed three critical code execution flaws in Android Media Framework. Updates for Samsung, the scam app with 10M+ downloads. FBI warns on sextortion scams targeting teenagers. A cyberattack took offline websites of the Georgia agency.

Scams 48

Scams Spyware DNS Advertising 48

Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

In comparison, those who felt safer and sometimes more private online had higher incomes, higher levels of education, and higher familiarity with cybersecurity tools, such as antivirus products, VPNs, and password managers. And BIPOC consumers were the least likely of all groups to avoid any financial damage due to a cybercrime attack.

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Internet Internet Antivirus Cybercrime 121

Adam Levin

DECEMBER 7, 2020

The massive shift to work from home in response to the Covid-19 pandemic has meant a rush to secure a wider range of home devices and networks, and an instant spike in demand for training and services that protect employees in identifying attempted cyberattacks and scams. Economic stimulus checks were targeted.

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IoT Artificial Intelligence Technology Scams 130

Malwarebytes

MAY 21, 2023

For example, Malwarebytes asked ChatGPT to write the opening paragraph of a novel about an antiquated antivirus program that relies on signature-based detection to stop new and emerging threats. Here's what the program came back with: “The antivirus program blinked to life, its archaic interface flickering on the outdated CRT monitor.

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Cybersecurity Artificial Intelligence Social Engineering Engineering 73