SecureList

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

The email antivirus was triggered most frequently by email messages containing members of the Trojan.Win32.Agentb The Kaspersky Anti-Phishing component blocked 434,898,635 attempts at accessing scam sites. The most frequent targets of phishing attacks were online stores (18.12 Agentb malware family. Trends of the year.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 16, 2023

But after the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic, the focus of hackers has shifted more towards the smart phones with more phishing and social engineering attacks recorded in a 2nd quarter of 2022. trillion by 2025, and among the guestimate, half of the amount is expected to be made through phishing targeting mobiles and tablets.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The 10 most common behaviors that can expose sensitive information to malicious actors , including sharing birthdays online, posting about children on social media, and participating in online giveaways that require personal details. The eye-popping number of people who reuse passwords. At first glance, the findings may look dour.

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SC Magazine

JUNE 24, 2021

A recently reported phishing and vishing campaign was designed to impersonate Geek Squad. A new blog post report has shone a light on the malicious practice known as voice phishing or vishing – a social engineering tactic that some cyber experts say has only grown in prominence since COVID-19 forced employees to work from home.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Security experts say that such servers that are left unprotected could act as access points to hackers who can then siphon data and then indulge in robo-calling frauds, phishing & extortion tactics via social engineering attacks. GB data with no password protection that resulted in exposure of around 2.6

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

Stay informed about the latest cyber threats, such as phishing, malware, ransomware, and social engineering attacks. Learn about strong password creation, multi-factor authentica-tion, secure browsing habits, and data encryption. Utilize a password manager to securely store and generate strong passwords.

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Identity IQ

MARCH 11, 2021

Use Strong Secure Passwords . Weak passwords are one of the easiest ways for hackers to access your private accounts. If you’ve ever been tempted to use “password1” or “qwerty” as your password, you may as well be handing out your personal data in the street. Avoid Oversharing on Social Media.

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 18, 2023

” When scanned, they may redirect you to a phishing website that looks like the restaurant’s official website but is designed to steal your personal information, including credit card details. However, scanning them may lead to phishing websites, malware infections, or unwanted subscriptions.

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Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Make sure your smartphone, tablet and laptop are password-protected, particularly if you’re in the habit of carrying them around wherever you go. Leverage antivirus software. Protect yourself from malware by purchasing, updating, and upgrading antivirus software. Create long and strong passwords. Lock your devices.

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Webroot

JUNE 2, 2022

Phishing and social engineering. If you have a gaming account with Steam, Epic, or another large gaming platform, take steps to keep it safe just as you would a banking or social media account. Use a strong, unique password for every account that you have. Watch for phishing and social engineering. Account takeovers.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

This can be done if you have someone’s valid Social Security number, complete name, birth date, and other personal details that are usually not very difficult to learn (from the person’s social media channels most likely). 2: Use Strong Passwords. These are examples of weak passwords that will put your accounts at risk.

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Hot for Security

JUNE 14, 2021

Most security threats faced by regular users arrive via the Internet, whether it’s a malicious app or a rigged website , a scam delivered through the user’s social media channels, or a phishing scheme carried out via email or SMS. A well-timed phishing attack is all it takes to steal a user’s personal or financial information.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Some malicious actors might trick you into giving your password or financial information away. According to the latest IDG report, phishing attacks are on the rise. Cybercriminals conduct research online through a user’s social media channels to determine where a person visits and what activities a person participates in.

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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. Personal information, such as credit card details, passwords, and social security numbers, can be harvested and employed for identity theft, fraud, or other malicious endeavors.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Underground services are cropping up that are designed to enable bad actors to intercept one-time passwords (OTPs), which are widely used in two-factor authentication programs whose purpose is to better protect customers’ online accounts. Phishing, Social Engineering are Still Problems. OTP Interception Services Emerge.

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IT Security Guru

AUGUST 9, 2022

Secure your accounts with complex passwords. Are your passwords so strong you struggle to remember them? If not, it might be time you shift to new password and cryptography strategies. . This method works because many people set ordinary and easy-to-remember passwords, often using the same one for multiple accounts.

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Six years later, a review of the social media postings from this group shows they are prospering, while rather poorly hiding their activities behind a software development firm in Lahore that has secretly enabled an entire generation of spammers and scammers. One of several current Fudtools sites run by The Manipulaters.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Staying safe on social networks Prioritize safe communication habits on social media platforms. Periodically, at least once a quarter, review the security settings of your social media accounts and the apps linked to them. Even harmless details, such as pet names or birthplaces, can be used by hackers to reset passwords.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

This malware is currently used for phishing & remote access by #DPRK cyber actors to conduct illegal activity, steal funds & evade sanctions. If these services are required, use strong passwords or Active Directory authentication. Enforce a strong password policy and implement regular password changes.

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Security Through Education

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Phishing Emails What They Look Like: These emails appear to come from legitimate sources, such as banks, social media platforms, or government agencies, requesting personal information like passwords or financial details. How to Spot Them: Phishing emails could contain spelling and grammatical errors.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Whether your child needs their own personal email address, an account for school, or a social media login, the advice is largely the same. Show them these tips: Never use the same password twice. And if your child uses the same password across multiple accounts, when one gets breached they are all vulnerable.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

However, luckily, we did not see any sudden or catastrophic changes in the overall threat landscape – none that were difficult to handle, despite many colorful headlines in the media. Phishing emails about current events with especially dramatic subjects, including events the root causes of which are political in nature.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Because relying on one solution like antivirus won’t get you far in case of a full-blown ransomware attack. Device Security: Patch Manager and Antivirus Software Another must-have desktop protection is having an antivirus. How does antivirus help against ransomware, you may ask?

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Phishing emails and links: Phishing emails and links are designed to trick you into revealing personal information or clicking on malicious links that can install malware on your device. Common phishing red flags to look for include typos or low-resolution images. This is a form of phishing scam.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 13, 2020

Through phishing emails, this scheme directs users to a spoofed Small Business Administration (SBA) COVID-19 loan relief web page. Maintain up-to-date antivirus signatures and engines. If these services are required, use strong passwords or Active Directory authentication. Enforce a strong password policy.

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IT Security Guru

MARCH 22, 2021

Aside from sending out work-related emails and devising corporate documents, laptops may now be used as a tool for homeschooling or a hub for social media and games. Each account should also be protected with a strong password and businesses should provide users with anti-malware and anti-virus software. .

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 22, 2023

If you can mandate strong password policies and multi-factor authentication (MFA) for systems and data, you'll work wonders in preserving valuable data in transit. Enforce enterprise-grade antivirus, firewalls, and internet security software across all connected devices.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Even some of the top consumer antivirus tools have begun to add machine learning-based detection. Hackers can now generate accurate password lists automatically and even customize them according to a specific set of data (e.g., New kinds of Phishing attacks. ML can automate the whole process. Adversaries can fool algorithms.

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SiteLock

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Disguised as an Adobe Flash Installer, the malware doesn’t travel through traditional types of ransomware attacks like phishing emails, but rather through drive-by downloads on compromised websites. 1111, Password, Guest123) to try and force its way into other computers. Enforce strong password controls. Perform regular backups.

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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. Game over: cybercriminals targeting gamers’ accounts and money. Trojan-PSW.Win32.Convagent

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 14, 2021

They fell foul to password reuse. This means criminals figuring out the passwords to other criminals’ web shells could also potentially access the compromised servers. They may give tip-offs, or send files over, and most commonly, do some work in anti-phishing.

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SecureBlitz

MAY 25, 2021

In 2014, over 5 million Google account passwords were leaked online after a successful data breach. I will show you tips to protect your privacy online as well as social networking platforms like Twitter, Facebook, etc. in this post. According to Statista, only 12% of US internet users were confident of their online privacy in.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 31, 2023

In late February, the RAT was advertised on social media platforms such as TikTok, Twitter, YouTube, and several cracking forums, including hackforums. Due to its relatively large size, certain antivirus may choose not to analyze it, potentially bypassing detection. Hooking: Hooks several functions from ntdll.dll to hide its presence.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Details included names, addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth and encrypted passwords, all of which could be used to access other accounts belonging to these users. The Hacker had discovered Zuckerberg’s password in a 2012 LinkedIn data breach and he had used the same password across several accounts.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Latin American Javali trojan weaponizing Avira antivirus legitimate injector to implant malware. The malicious activity starts with a phishing email sent to the target victims in Latin American – Brazil, Mexico, Chile, and Peru – and Europe – Spain and Portugal. In short, the phishing email is received by victims.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 31, 2021

Computer Weekly said it had learnt that FatFace paid a £1.5m ($2 million US dollar) ransom to the Conti Ransomware gang , disclosing the gang gained access to FatFace network and their IT systems via a phishing email on 10th January 2021. conduct employee phishing tests. review Active Directory password policy.

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Energy and Utilities Ransomware Banking Hacking 122

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. 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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