Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Switching back to the Netherlands I got to “enjoy” sites with explicit content, scam sites where celebrities encourage investing in cryptocurrencies, and websites offering browser push notifications. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) Go to your Security and Login Settings. Click Apps and Websites.Go Click Remove again to confirm.

Scams 133

Scams Passwords Identity Theft Accountability 133

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Clorox estimates the costs of the August cyberattack will exceed $49 Million Mastodon fixed a flaw that can allow the takeover of any account Iranian hackers breached Albania’s Institute of Statistics (INSTAT) Operation Synergia led to the arrest of 31 individuals Ex CIA employee Joshua Adam Schulte sentenced to 40 years in prison Cloudflare breached (..)

Identity Theft 104

Identity Theft VPN Malware Ransomware 104

Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Transactions on the dark web are typically conducted using cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin to maintain anonymity. Transactions on the dark web are often carried out with Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies, which are unregulated and difficult to trace back to the user. Turn on multifactor authentication for all online accounts.

Identity Theft 98

Identity Theft Cryptocurrency Government Engineering 98

Krebs on Security

MAY 10, 2019

million stealing cryptocurrencies and extorting people for restoring access to social media accounts that were hijacked after a successful SIM-swap. They face a fifteen count indictment, including charges of wire fraud, conspiracy and aggravated identity theft (a charge that carries a mandatory two-year sentence).

Mobile 221

Mobile Identity Theft Cryptocurrency Accountability 221

Identity IQ

JANUARY 17, 2023

Identity theft also affects around 1.4 If you have never been affected by a scam or issue such as identity theft, then you may not yet fully comprehend the important role that data privacy plays. Apart from these strategies, another great way to keep your data protected is to use an identity theft protection service.

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Data privacy Identity Theft Accountability Banking 95

SecureWorld News

AUGUST 2, 2021

Robinhood is an increasingly popular trading app where you can buy and sell stocks, as well as cryptocurrency. When successful, these phishing scammers can gain access to important accounts such as your email or bank accounts and can result in identity theft, financial loss, or both.". How to spot phishing emails.

Phishing 87

Phishing Social Engineering Scams Identity Theft 87

CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 21, 2023

Given the increasing rates of identity theft and financial fraud attempts, this is an essential form of protection. The FTC Safeguards Rule updates apply to in-person businesses, financial institutions , and online platforms, including the more recent cryptocurrency industry.

Cryptocurrency 69

Cryptocurrency Identity Theft Authentication Banking 69

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 19, 2023

Identity Theft and Ransomware Attacks: Between impersonation and biometric hacking, augmented reality (AR) and VR have made it easier for attackers to damage the reputation of users, says Aamir Lakhani, cybersecurity researcher and practitioner at Fortinet’s FortiGuard Labs. Money laundering. Disinformation.

Cybersecurity 143

Cybersecurity Artificial Intelligence Identity Theft Government 143

eSecurity Planet

JULY 28, 2021

Since blockchain’s arrival, cryptocurrency has framed the technology as permissionless, or a public blockchain. Beyond financial exchange, permissionless blockchains offer strong security through decentralization, and potential use cases include identity verification, voting, and fundraising. Permissionless Blockchain. Block Armour.

Cybersecurity 135

Cybersecurity Cryptocurrency Technology Energy and Utilities 135

SecureWorld News

AUGUST 2, 2022

The report explains in more detail: "Since the Twitter API provides direct access to a Twitter account, there must be some form of authentication involved. Along with OAuth, Twitter API also uses controls such as app-based authentication and user-based authentication. Hence, OAuth tokens are used by the Twitter API.

Mobile 82

Mobile Accountability Identity Theft Cryptocurrency 82

Adam Levin

JANUARY 2, 2019

It’s still a relatively uncommon exploit, but if you are visibly in possession of something hackers want–whether it’s a cool “OG” handle on social media, cryptocurrency or the codes to launch nuclear war–the assaults on attractive targets will increase in 2019.

Cybersecurity 157

Cybersecurity Identity Theft Passwords Password Management 157

Malwarebytes

MARCH 19, 2021

“In 2020, the IC3 observed an increase in the number of BEC/EAC complaints related to the use of identity theft and funds being converted to cryptocurrency,” according to the report. that involved a victim providing a form of ID to a bad actor. . that involved a victim providing a form of ID to a bad actor.

Scams 69

Scams Internet Internet Identity Theft 69

Security Boulevard

AUGUST 3, 2022

230 apps were leaking all four 0Auth authentication credentials and could be used to fully take over Twitter accounts to perform critical/sensitive actions. The Twitter API provides direct access to a Twitter account and OAuth tokens are used by the Twitter API for authentication. Twitter API.

Mobile 98

Mobile Authentication Accountability Identity Theft 98

Security Boulevard

MAY 18, 2023

As Bitcoin Week kicks off in Miami today, we are reminded the rise of cryptocurrencies is revolutionizing the financial landscape and providing individuals with unprecedented control over their digital assets.

Account Security 59

Account Security Accountability Cryptocurrency Risk 59

Security Affairs

JANUARY 3, 2024

Besides Artificial Intelligence to scale operations, in a novel approach to circumvent two-factor authentication (2FA), the perpetrators crafted malicious Android code that mimics official mobile banking applications. In the case of Spain, the “GXC Team” created a counterfeit landing page that impersonated the GOB.ES website.

Artificial Intelligence 115

Artificial Intelligence Banking Scams Cybercrime 115

Identity IQ

JUNE 1, 2023

In fact, last year, scams accounted for 80% of reported identity compromises to the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC). This wouldn’t be the first time there’s been confusion as to the authenticity of Musk’s statements. Def not me,” in response to a deepfake video that showed him promoting a cryptocurrency scam.

Social Engineering 52

Social Engineering Scams Engineering Identity Theft 52

Security Affairs

AUGUST 19, 2019

The emails are designed in a way that it appears to be authentic or belonging from a real business or authoritative source. These emails appear to be coming from some authentic source like from your bank or some legit business organization. Use Two Factor Authentication. Phishing is one of the oldest methods of cyberattacks.

Phishing 89

Phishing Accountability Authentication Passwords 89

Security Through Education

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The personal information collected could then be used to fraudulently bill federal health care programs and commit medical identity theft. Verify their authenticity and legitimacy. Watch out for “charities” asking you to pay with cash, gift cards, wire transfers, or cryptocurrency.

Scams 52

Scams Identity Theft Media Social Engineering 52

Security Affairs

JANUARY 27, 2022

Millions of customers of large businesses have been left vulnerable to identity theft, thanks to a security flaw that exposes their personal data to illicit download. PII coupled with an ID card, passport, or driver’s license copy can lead to identity theft. Note that iOS users are affected as much as Android users.

Identity Theft 86

Identity Theft Accountability Data breaches Social Engineering 86

Appknox

JUNE 23, 2022

Cryptocurrency and NFT attacks are rising as decentralized finance, and digital art assets become sophisticated socially engineered threats. These attacks can lead to identity theft, banking theft, ransom-based threats, and even blackmail, depending on what information is compromised.

Social Engineering 92

Social Engineering Mobile Scams Engineering 92

SC Magazine

JULY 2, 2021

The research will cover such innovations of interest as P2P payments, mobile payments, digital wallets and central bank digital currencies – nationally sponsored cryptocurrencies that, unlike Bitcoin or Monero, would serve as a legitimate substitute for a country’s official currency.

Financial Services 71

Financial Services Banking Identity Theft Media 71

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

However, basic cybersecurity tools and practices, like patching , strong passwords , and multi-factor authentication (MFA), “can prevent 80 to 90% of cyberattacks,” said Anne Neuberger, deputy national security advisor for cyber and emerging technologies, during a White House press conference in Sept. Crimeware and spyware. Other methods.

Backups 145

Backups Ransomware Firewall Malware 145

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

From mining cryptocurrency to launching DDoS attacks against networks, there are countless ways in which malware can access and utilize victim’s computers and data. Shortly after a ransomware attack, cybercriminals will demand a ransom amount, usually in cryptocurrency, in exchange for the cipher key. Warning signs. Less common types.

Cyber threats 113

Cyber threats Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 113

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 2021

From mining cryptocurrency to launching DDoS attacks against networks, there are countless ways in which malware can access and utilize victim’s computers and data. Shortly after a ransomware attack, cybercriminals will demand a ransom amount, usually in cryptocurrency, in exchange for the cipher key. Less Common Types of Malware.

Malware 107

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 107

SecureList

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

These sites referenced public figures and humanitarian groups, offering to accept cash in cryptocurrency, something that should have raised a red flag in itself. To lend an air of authenticity and to motivate the victim to enter valid information, the swindlers warned that the victim could be prosecuted for providing false information.

Phishing 97

Phishing Scams Accountability Energy and Utilities 97

Spinone

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Authenticator – a method of how a user can prove his/her identity to a system. Group Authenticator – used to allow access to specific data or functions that may be shared by all members of a particular group. It can be a password, a fingerprint, a face scan.

Passwords 40

Passwords Social Engineering Malware Encryption 40

The Security Ledger

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

In August, for example, authorities in Santa Clara, California charged a 19-year-old area man in connection with SIM swapping schemes to steal large sums of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Phone numbers were never intended to be unique identifiers, Nixon told me. As a result, there’s very little inherent security in a phone number.

Banking 40

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