Jane Frankland

APRIL 17, 2024

Is it the security of personal information, the reliability of online transactions, the authenticity of digital identities? One of the primary concerns is the issue of cybersecurity, particularly online fraud and identity theft. When you think about trust in the digital landscape, what comes to mind?

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 25, 2024

The data incident turned out to be a ransomware attack. The attack was claimed by the ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware group. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA). Some forms of two-factor authentication (2FA) can be phished just as easily as a password. million individual consumers. Check the vendor’s advice.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 12, 2023

While Norton never called the incident a ransomware attack, according to databreaches.net the attack was claimed by ALPHV/BlackCat. ALPHV is one of the most active ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operators and regularly appears in our monthly ransomware reviews as one of the top five most active groups.

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 10, 2021

The top cybersecurity concerns for consumers regarding their personal information are identity theft and stolen credit or debit card information, according to a recent survey conducted by core technology provider CSI. Enable 2FA (Two-Factor Authentication). Identity Theft & Credit Report Monitoring.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Both large and small healthcare providers continue to be a tantalizing target for repeated ransomware attacks due to limited security budgets that lead to an overall weakened cyber defense system. Not only can these mistakes cost millions in lost revenue and ransomware payments, it can wreak havoc on operational systems.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

These unauthorized versions are frequently loaded with malware, from trojans and keyloggers to ransomware. It’s also a golden opportunity for cybercriminals to exploit vulnerabilities through phishing scams, identity theft, and malicious software. This trend underscores the importance of vigilance during tax season.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 16, 2023

Ransomware group Money Message has claimed responsibility for the attack. Image courtesy of BleepingComputer Money Message is a new ransomware which targets both Windows and Linux systems. Image courtesy of BleepingComputer Money Message is a new ransomware which targets both Windows and Linux systems. Prevent intrusions.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The problem: CVE-2024-22245 and CVE-2024-22250 put Windows domains vulnerable to authentication relay and session hijack attacks. The fix: System administrators must remove both the in-browser plug-in/client (VMware Enhanced Authentication Plug-in 6.7.0) and the Windows service (VMware Plug-in Service).

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 30, 2024

authorities arrested a 19-year-old Florida man charged with wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and conspiring with others to use SIM-swapping to steal cryptocurrency. The missives asked users to click a link and log in at a phishing page that mimicked their employer’s Okta authentication page. 9, 2024, U.S.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 19, 2023

This may however change if it turns out that any ransomware demands are made and not met. Enable two-factor authentication. Some forms of two-factor authentication (2FA) can be phished just as easily as a password. Protect your—and your family’s—personal information by using Malwarebytes Identity Theft Protection.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

They send the same email to many people, knowing that at least a few will become identity theft targets. Phishers create these links to get targets to download ransomware which can lead to spear phishing emails and other cybercrimes. Ransomware to extort money from victims. Spear Phishing. Malicious Attachments.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Affiliates of at least two ransomware groups, LockBit and Medusa, have been observed exploiting Citrix Bleed as part of attacks against organizations. In addition, Xfinity strongly recommends that customers enable two-factor or multi-factor authentication to secure their Xfinity account. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA).

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Internet users can be targeted for identity theft , financial fraud and other scams. Here are some of the most common threats that exist on the internet: Identity theft. Set up Multi-Factor Authentication Multi-factor authentication (MFA) gives you extra layers of security for online accounts.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 30, 2021

Identity theft topped the list for both groups at 51%, with fake vaccine cards that could be used to hack smartphones (Americans 45%, British 44%) and data breaches (Americans 44%, Brits 45%) close behind. Among key findings: 80% of Americans and 76% of those in the U.K. The Harris Poll is one of the longest-running surveys in the U.S.,

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 6, 2022

Many people still don’t realize the dangers of phishing, malware, ransomware, unpatched software, and weak passwords. They could expose your sensitive data and put you, your employees, clients, and customers at risk of identity theft and fraud. It ensures integrity, authentication, and non-repudiation.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 31, 2023

In 2022, the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) was hit by a ransomware attack that affected its IT systems. And in 2021, the University of Texas at Austin was hit by a phishing attack that led to the theft of personal information from students and faculty.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

As home users, many of the threats we cover will only affect you second hand, such as disruptions after a company suffers a ransomware attack, or when your private information is sold online after a data breach. This allows them to capture login credentials and even multi-factor authentication (MFA) tokens.

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IT Security Guru

MAY 20, 2021

With the steady stream of recent ransomware headlines from Colonial Pipeline to the Irish Health Service, it is clear that attempts to stem the wave of successful attacks are not working. For cybercriminals, ransomware is a low-risk, high reward activity, with a virtually unlimited supply of potential victims. A universal approach.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 28, 2023

Among other things, the revised Safeguards Rule requires: Planning and action to address “reasonably foreseeable internal and external risks” — in other words, protection against data breaches, data leakage, phishing, and ransomware. Implementation of multi-factor authentication.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 8, 2023

A pediatric behavioral health startup called Brightline informed its customers that their protected health data may have been stolen as part of a separate ransomware attack on a Brightline third-party service provider. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA). Choose a strong password that you don't use for anything else.

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Duo's Security Blog

MAY 23, 2023

Passwords are a weak point in modern-day secure authentication practices, with Verizon highlighting that almost 50% of breaches start with compromised credentials. Until a fully password-free environment is deployed, accepted, and adopted by all users, less secure methods of authentication will still be relied on.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 18, 2024

This information can be used to carry out identity theft, install ransomware, or steal large amounts of money. Be Vigilant and Adopt Best Practices Cybercriminals have turned to QR codes as a tactic for several types of attacks, from malware to identity theft.

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Cisco Security

JUNE 30, 2022

Attacks are becoming more bespoke, government-sponsored threat actors and ransomware as a service, continue to unravel challenging businesses to minimize the time from initial breach to complete compromise, in the event of a compromise. . The interconnection conundrum and the ransomware ruse . without compromising user experience.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

You could become the victim of financial fraud, employment identity scams, tax identity theft, and more. Turn on multifactor authentication for all online accounts. One of the strongest weapons in the fight against identity theft is IdentityIQ credit and identity monitoring.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

In a nutshell, your digital identity encompasses all the information that exists about you in digital form. This includes your personally identifiable information as well as your online behavior and any authentication factors you use to verify your identity when accessing online services. population vulnerable to identity theft.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 4, 2022

There are rootkits, Trojans, worms, viruses, ransomware, phishing, identity theft, and social engineering to worry about. Use multi-factor authentication ( MFA ) to help protect your accounts wherever it’s offered. That risk still exists, but we all face many other threats today too. Security tips.

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Security Affairs

MAY 7, 2021

Such lapses in database security can (and often do) lead to hundreds of millions of people having their personal information exposed on the internet, allowing threat actors to use that data for a variety of malicious purposes, including phishing and other types of social engineering attacks , as well as identity theft.

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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. Ransomware. Mobile attacks.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 7, 2022

Charges include “wire fraud and aggravated identity theft”. This puts a copy of your work in a different geograhpy than you laptop, which is good if there’s a fire, or you’re hit with ransomware, but it also means there’s another place your work can be stolen from. Throwing the book at crime.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 19, 2023

The Stamford Advocate notes that Smith faces charges of “ first-degree larceny, third-degree identity theft, two counts of second-degree forgery, trafficking in personal identifying information and first-degree computer crime ” The court appearance is scheduled for July 6. use a FIDO 2FA device.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 19, 2021

The IC3 has found that the three biggest complaints they received in 2020 are phishing scams, which garnered the highest number of complaints (241,342), ransomware (2,474), and, perhaps the most striking of these, Business Email Compromise (BEC) (19,369). billion USD. that involved a victim providing a form of ID to a bad actor.

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 19, 2023

Another threat is ransomware , which locks your files and asks for money to unlock them. Look for one that offers two-factor authentication. Further safeguard yourself from potential threats with the assistance of IdentityIQ identity theft protection services. The global cost of cybercrime reached an astounding $8.44

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

According to the Allianz Risk Barometer , this year companies are worried about the threat of ransomware attacks, data breaches and IT outages – even more than business and supply chain disruption, natural disasters or the Covid-19 pandemic. Access to online training also means employees can take the training anytime and anywhere.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 29, 2021

There are rootkits, Trojans, worms, viruses, ransomware, phishing, identity theft, and social engineering to worry about. When possible, you should use multi-factor authentication (MFA) to help protect your accounts. That risk still exists, but we all face many other threats today too. Security tips.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 23, 2021

It is the gateway to many types of damaging cyberattack including ransomware, malware, business email compromise (BEC), spoofing, identity theft, brand impersonation and credential compromise. A massive, far-reaching ransomware incident at cloud computing giant BlackBaud also started as phishing. Spear Phishing.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 1, 2023

Financial institutions face a range of cybersecurity threats, including phishing attacks, malware, ransomware, and denial of service ( DDoS ) attacks. These threats can result in the theft of sensitive customer data (PII), financial fraud, and reputational damage. Sometimes theft of PII can lead to identity theft too.

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Appknox

JUNE 23, 2022

Mobile devices pave the way to launch ransomware attacks on Australian businesses of every scale and domain. These attacks can lead to identity theft, banking theft, ransom-based threats, and even blackmail, depending on what information is compromised. RiskTool programs committed 48.75% of the mobile attacks.

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