Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Most of us have been trained to be wary of clicking on links and attachments that arrive in emails unexpected, but it’s easy to forget scam artists are constantly dreaming up innovations that put a new shine on old-fashioned telephone-based phishing scams. FULLY AUTOMATED PHONE PHISHING. HUMAN, ROBOT OR HYBRID?

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SC Magazine

JANUARY 26, 2021

companies as a primary target of a new phishing scheme. 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. The company could not be certain, however, if the V4 phishing kit was involved.

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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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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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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Prioritize activating MFA, particularly for essential platforms like email, financial portals, and social media accounts. For enhanced identity protection, especially against phishing attacks, consider deploying a phishing-resistant MFA solution, such as FIDO2.

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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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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 number of people who use antivirus is too low. At first glance, the findings may look dour.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 9, 2021

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: RDP brute force attacks explained The 3 biggest threats reaching for your antivirus software’s off switch Zoom and gloom? Other cybersecurity news: New phishing attack “ sneakier than usual ” (Source: ZDNet) Can the public cloud become confidential ?

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

There were no social media sites to speak of, companies were selling antivirus and anti-Trojan solutions, but nobody cared about adware, PUPs, and assorted nuisances. Phishing emails. When I started actively using the internet in 1996, it looked completely different than it does today.

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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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SC Magazine

JULY 8, 2021

A recent phishing scheme targeting live chat platforms works in part because website operators that use chat features are not always diligently scanning uploaded files for malware. The scheme is yet another recent example of phishing campaigns leveraging communication mediums outside of email to catch prospective victims off-guard.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 20, 2021

Junk email campaigns touting employment or “money mule” scams cost $300 per million, and phishing emails could be blasted out through Severa’s botnet for the bargain price of $500 per million. Severa ran several affiliate programs that paid cybercriminals to trick people into installing fake antivirus software. I will die in a year.”

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

.” The NCSC also provided info about the initial infection vectors observed in the ransomware attacks: Insecure Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) configurations Vulnerable Software or Hardware Phishing emails. backup servers, network shares, servers, auditing devices).

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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. Regularly review privacy settings on social media platforms to ensure that your personal information is not being exposed to potential threats.

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Webroot

JANUARY 5, 2022

This could be those without antivirus protection, young internet users or, unfortunately, your elderly loved ones. Romance scams : Criminals pose as interested romantic partners on social media or dating websites to capitalize on their elderly victims’ desire to find companions. Don’t wait until it’s too late.

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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. Watch for phishing and social engineering. Account takeovers. Bad actors are always on the lookout for easy-to-breach gaming accounts.

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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. Avoid Oversharing on Social Media. Cybercriminals are constantly mining social media for personal information.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

However, researchers at threat intelligence firm Intel 471 in a report this week said they have seen a rise in these services, enabling attackers to target everything from bank accounts to social media platforms. Phishing, Social Engineering are Still Problems. Best Antivirus Software for 2021. OTP Interception Services Emerge.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Back it up with an effective antivirus solution , EDR and SIEM. Lastly, ensure that emplyees are trained to be alert for suspicious emails or social media posts—they could be the start of a phishing attack. Use multifactor authentication (MFA) wherever you can.

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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

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. Testing yourself regularly with phishing campaigns can help you learn what to avoid.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 4, 2020

The attack described by Microsoft begun with a phishing message that was opened by an internal employee, the malware infected its systems and made lateral movements infected other systems in the same network. The virus halted core services by saturating the CPU usage on Windows devices.

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SecureList

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The actors behind the attack used spear-phishing mails to target several victims, some were infected with Windows executable malware by downloading files through an internet browser. Each phishing document contains an external link to fetch a remote page containing a CVE-2021-26411 exploit.

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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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Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Leverage antivirus software. Protect yourself from malware by purchasing, updating, and upgrading antivirus software. There’s a chance the unsolicited offer in your inbox is a “ phishing ” scheme. Phishing schemes don’t only travel by way of email. (Think of Google Chrome blocking you from visiting a suspicious website.)

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 31, 2020

Social media/communication organizations, health care and non-profit organizations were less impacted. The term malware has been gaining prominence as a result of the wave of malware and phishing campaigns that anyone is subject to”, says Cipher. Portugal still lacks information about compromised Portuguese domains (.pt)

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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. Typically, hackers exploit people’s inclination to re-use login details across several online entities like websites, social media platforms, and others across sectors/industries.

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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. Defenders can no longer fight attacks with classic defenses, and it’s especially true with phishing campaigns. New kinds of Phishing attacks. Phishing attacks are a traditional but efficient way to compromise a network.

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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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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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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). Still, most attackers will use trusted methods such as phishing, ransomware, or social engineering.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 22, 2023

Cybercrime: An Equal Opportunity Player When the media covers a cyber attack, the victim is usually a large and high-profile enterprise, a federal government agency, a popular app, or an international hotel chain. But that doesn’t mean they’re the only victims, they’re just the ones making headlines.

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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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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. Here are some key safety guidelines to consider: Restrict who can view your personal information.

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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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IT Security Guru

AUGUST 9, 2022

Be cautious when you enter public wi-fi and use VPN to protect you from hacking techniques and phishing attacks. Unusual emails and social media messages sent to a large audience without your permission. You should run an antivirus to ensure these issues are fixed and don’t lead to more significant trouble.

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Hacker Combat

MARCH 16, 2021

Like any remaining kinds of pernicious programming, ransomware is, for the most part, disseminated through phishing messages that connect to a malignant substance or contain traded-off connections. These days, ransomware is additionally disseminated through online media and texting applications.

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