IT Security Guru

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

With so many well known banking sites falling short when it comes to blocking fraudsters, cybersecurity experts at VPNOverview have compiled a list of 12 safety tips to keep your money safe from malware and phishing scams. What are the possible dangers of online banking?

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 17, 2023

According to Statista.com, the impact of cybercrime is expected to reach almost $13 trillion this year. If your friend or colleague is suddenly asking you for money or to change your password, call them on the phone and ask if they really sent the message. How can just one employee mishap cost a company millions?

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Modern secure email gateways (SEGs) prevent the vast majority of dodgy messages from ever ending up in users' inboxes, and most antivirus tools can identify and block content that matches known phishing templates, as well. However, online fraudsters keep contriving methods to bypass these barriers.

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

In May 2015, KrebsOnSecurity briefly profiled “ The Manipulaters ,” the name chosen by a prolific cybercrime group based in Pakistan that was very publicly selling spam tools and a range of services for crafting, hosting and deploying malicious email. One of several current Fudtools sites run by The Manipulaters.

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Identity IQ

MAY 7, 2021

Given that 52% of people use the same password for multiple accounts, compromising one account can give a criminal access to a vast range of personal data. Research by Verizon has shown that a third of all breaches in the past year involved phishing scams. Here are some tips: Update your password every 72 days on all of your accounts.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2022

Regularly back up data, password protect backup copies offline. Install and regularly update antivirus software on all hosts, and enable real time detection. Use strong passwords and regularly change passwords to network systems and accounts, implementing the shortest acceptable timeframe for password changes.

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SC Magazine

JUNE 24, 2021

Iyer also believes that the frequency emails sent from businesses and employers related to password resets, security alerts, locked accounts, order confirmations and invoices have increased during the pandemic as well. According to Iyer, it’s relatively easy and cheap for cybercriminals set up this kind of scam. “

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 16, 2023

charity and movement by the cybersecurity industry that supports more than 2,000 individuals and sole traders impacted by cybercrime and online harm every month. It encompasses various forms of cybercrime and online harm, including cyberstalking, tracking, hacking accounts and intimate image abuse. Use good passwords.

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SC Magazine

JANUARY 26, 2021

Cybercriminals have been using a phishing kit featuring fake Office 365 password alerts as a lure to target the credentials of chief executives, business owners and other high-level corporate leaders. Here, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos speaks about a recent development by Blue Origin, the space company he founded. Mark Wilson/Getty Images).

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 21, 2020

The Archiveus Trojan from 2006 was the first one to use RSA cipher, but it was reminiscent of a proof of concept and used a static 30-digit decryption password that was shortly cracked. This quirk made the attack look more trustworthy and added a layer of flexibility to these scams. None of these early threats went pro.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Here’s a look at some of the more notable cybercrime stories from the past year, as covered by KrebsOnSecurity and elsewhere. This bold about-face dumbfounded many longtime Norton users because antivirus firms had spent years broadly classifying all cryptomining programs as malware.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 31, 2021

review Active Directory password policy. Cybercrime to cost over $10 Trillion by 2025. Stolen in Pandemic Scams. FBI Internet Crime Report 2020: Cybercrime Skyrocketed, with Email Compromise Accounting for 43% of Losses. Microsoft Antivirus Now Automatically Mitigates Exchange Server Vulnerability.

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SecureList

JUNE 26, 2023

Nonetheless, their behavior is annoying, sometimes even dangerous, and the antivirus alerts users because, despite being legal, they often sneak onto the device without the user realizing. Although they are listed among the most widespread threats and can be used by cybercriminals to cause harm, they are not malicious per se.

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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. Key findings. Game over: cybercriminals targeting gamers’ accounts and money.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 26, 2023

However, the amount spent on cybersecurity is nothing compared to the amount of money projected to be lost by cybercrime. Is cybersecurity spending driving cybercrime? It's more likely to say that the increased spending around cybersecurity is driven in response to cybercrime and potential economic fallout. Not likely.

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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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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

And even if most users didn’t fall for the scam, even a small percentage of hundreds of millions was enough to make the attacks very lucrative for criminals. And if you think that simply relying on antivirus software will get you through safely, there’s some more bad news. Email and spam were by far the most popular.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 5, 2023

They also need to safeguard children against inappropriate online content, cyberbullying, scams, and other nebulous digital threats. Require all accounts with credentialed logins to comply with NIST standards for password policies. Install, regularly update, and enable real-time detection for antivirus software.

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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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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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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. A reused password is a bad idea, but it isn’t a bad idea that can only be used to harm people.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

The news reported by ZDnet is not surprising, I have discovered several times such kind of offer, but it is important to raise awareness on the cybercrime-as-a-service model that could rapidly enable threat actors to carry out malicious activities.

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SecureList

APRIL 10, 2023

It is also clear of alerts from Google Protect and built-in antivirus on devices from different vendors. Note, however, that on the dark web nothing eliminates the risk of being scammed with 100% probability. If it is possible, uninstall the app, and scan the device with an antivirus.

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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.

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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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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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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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