Malwarebytes

APRIL 6, 2022

A flurry of bogus domains and scam techniques are spreading their wings. Reports indicate a big run on phishing and scams. Where scams sometimes diverge from real fundraising sites is in requesting payment via cryptocurrency. There are things you can do to lessen the risk from awful scams such as the above.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 16, 2025

Conducting regular training sessions on recognizing phishing emails, avoiding suspicious downloads, and following cybersecurity protocols can build a resilient workforce. Develop backup and recovery plans: Data recovery plans are essential to mitigate the impact of cyber incidents.

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Webroot

MARCH 3, 2025

This month, take advantage of all that NCPW offers, including access to free tools and information that can help you identify and prevent online scams, fraud, and identity theft. Beware before you share Phishing scams Avoid clicking on malicious links in emails and social media. Document disposal Shred sensitive documents.

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Google Security

MAY 11, 2022

But phishing persistently remains a threat (as shown by a recent phishing attack on the U.S. It’s why today at I/O we announced new ways we’re reducing the risks of phishing by: scaling phishing protections to Google Docs, Sheets and Slides, continuing to auto enroll people in 2-Step Verification and more.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 17, 2025

According to new research from Malwarebytes, 52% of people said they worry about being scammed while traveling, while another 40% admitted that they worry about my kids or family sharing trip details online. Broadly, Malwarebytes found that: 52% of people agreed or strongly agreed that they worry about being scammed while traveling.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

In 2024, romance scams alone led to losses tallied to $3.8 Dont be wooed by too-good-to-be-true offers, online dating scams, and fraudulent websites. Stay informed about common scams and take action to stay safe. Secure your devices and backup your data Ensure your devices have the latest security updates installed.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 6, 2022

is this a new discord scam or something? While you’re doing this , download your backup codes too. Should you land on a regular phishing page and hand over login details, the attacker will still need your 2FA code to do anything with your account. Tips to keep your Discord account secure.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Phishing scams, ransomware attacks, data breaches, and identity theft are part of a growing list of online dangers that are a daily reality. Secure backup Keeps your critical files safe from data loss or ransomware attacks. Anti-phishing protection Shields you from phishing attempts.

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Webroot

JUNE 17, 2025

Phishing scams: Phishing scams that target travel-related platforms are on the rise. In 2024, the travel website booking.com reported a 500%-900% increase in travel-related phishing scams. This rise was attributed to the large number of scams using AI, making it easier for criminals to mimic trusted sources.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 21, 2022

We’ve seen Esports occasionally become the focus of gaming or Steam scams. One current twist on Esports where Steam scams are concerned is the “vote for my team” fakeout. One current twist on Esports where Steam scams are concerned is the “vote for my team” fakeout. The scam routinely separates unwary gamers from their logins.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

How to Spot an Email Phishing Attempt at Work IdentityIQ In the modern workplace, technology is just as common as the typical morning cup of coffee. Among these ever-present threats is phishing, which is a deceptively simple yet effective method cybercriminals use to compromise both business and personal accounts. What Is Phishing?

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Implement Data Encryption & Backup Protocols Encrypting sensitive data adds a layer of protection by ensuring that even if data is accessed, it remains unreadable without proper decryption keys. Cybersecurity awareness training helps staff recognize phishing scams , social engineering attempts, and other threats.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 6, 2021

You can keep a data backup on hardware or use a cloud-based service. Keep an eye out for phishing emails. Hackers use phishing campaigns to “phish” information, which is usually used to further phishing scams, such as credit card fraud or account takeover fraud. It is vital to back-up your data.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 8, 2022

Phishing mails are in circulation, hoping to snag Ledger users with a sneaky request for passphrases. The Ledger recovery phrase also acts as a backup for everything in your hardware wallet , to the extent that if Ledger ceased operations, you’d still be able to access your crypto-assets via a compatible wallet service.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

According to Verizon’s 2023 Data Breach Investigations Report, 74% of breaches were caused by human error, with phishing and text message phishing scams being some of the leading causes. Cloud vendors often handle the security and backup processes automatically, so examine your technology and see if that is the case.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 28, 2025

retail companies, using similar social-engineering techniques and password-reset scams. Equally vital is regular employee training on social-engineering tactics and conducting simulated phishing and breach exercises to validate incident response plans. This helps reduce the impact of post-breach scams and black-market data misuse.

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Webroot

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

From ransomware attacks to phishing scams, hackers are becoming more sophisticated. For consumers: Stay alert to potential phishing attacks or scams related to global events. Having regular backups means you can recover without having to pay a ransom. For consumers: Be wary of AI-driven scams.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Its a top-end, true all-in-one offering based on a new platform that combines antivirus, password manager, identity protection, VPN, backup, and parental controls. This is where data encryption and automated backups come in. With automated backup you can create a backup schedule that you can set and forget.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Identifying scams Before we dive headfirst into the cyber safety tips, let’s equip ourselves with the ultimate weapon: knowledge. Scams are the digital equivalent of a snake oil salesperson peddling miracle cures. Let’s embrace the golden rule of scam detection: skepticism. Sweepstakes and awards scams Congratulations!

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Webroot

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Identifying phishing scams Phishing scams appear in our email inboxes, text messages and even voicemails on a daily basis. Research from Deloitte found that 91% of all cyber attacks begin with a phishing email. If you think you’ve been a target of phishing, you can report it at reportphishing@apwg.org.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 29, 2022

The unknown intruders gained access to internal Mailchimp tools and customer data by social engineering employees at the company, and then started sending targeted phishing attacks to owners of Trezor hardware cryptocurrency wallets. com, which was fed by pig butchering scams.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

As if they weren’t annoying enough already, scammers have recently introduced new pressure tactics to their sextortion and scam emails. We made a full backup of [his/her] disk. (We Last week we reported how cybercriminals are using photographs of targets’ homes in order to scare them into paying money. Here is proof.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 11, 2021

Avoid Common Scams and Sketchy Characters Since you are likely a one-person company that doesn’t have an IT team to detect issues and solve problems, you will need to be extra cautious of the companies and clients with which you interact. Part of that is being aware of common scams that could spell big trouble.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

By launching spear phishing campaigns, stealing RDP credentials, by conducting phone call related scams and launching fake software, CONTI has kept its money bells ringing throughout this year and that was confirmed by a spokesperson from Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 28, 2020

Related: Coronavirus scams leverage email As we get deeper into dealing with the coronavirus outbreak, the need for authorities and experts to communicate reliably and effectively with each other, as well as to the general public, is vital. Sadly, coronavirus phishing and ransomware hacks already are in high gear. Always remember.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

Cisco Umbrella , analyzing the threat environment for 2022, found that 86% of organizations experienced phishing, 69% experienced unsolicited crypto mining, 50% were affected by ransomware, and 48% experienced some form of information-stealing malware. Phishing attacks continue to dominate cyber threats. Backup and encryption.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

An impersonation attack recently made headlines with the 2020 Twitter/Bitcoin scam , in which 130 high-profile Twitter accounts were compromised by outside parties to steal bitcoin. This is a scam that’s been around for years and since no one can reverse a cryptocurrency transaction, it’s very likely here to stay.

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Scams Phishing Firewall Social Engineering 119

Malwarebytes

MARCH 17, 2022

The linked article focuses on misconfiguration, phishing issues, limiting data share, and the ever-present Internet of Things. Digital wallet phish attempts are rampant on social media, and we expect this to rise. Targets who keep all files in the cloud only (no local or offsite backups) are great marks for blackmailers.

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Webroot

APRIL 13, 2021

Businesses easily fall for these scams because, with so many invoices and payments occurring on a daily basis, it’s easy to slip a fake one in. And, since even firewalls can be circumvented, it means keeping backups of all business data so you never have to pay a ransom to get your data back.

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Webroot

MAY 6, 2024

For businesses, this means implementing a comprehensive incident response plan that includes secure, immutable backups and regular testing to ensure rapid recovery in the event of an attack. Educate yourself on common phishing tactics and train employees to recognize fraudulent emails.

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SecureList

JUNE 26, 2023

TOP 10 threats for SMBs, January-May 2022 ( download ) TOP 10 threats for SMBs, January-May 2023 ( download ) Cybercriminals attempt to deliver this and other malware and unwanted software to employees’ devices by using any means necessary, such as vulnerability exploitation, phishing e-mails and fake text messages.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 22, 2024

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: Law enforcement reels in phishing-as-a-service whopper Mental health company Cerebral failed to protect sensitive personal data, must pay $7 million Cannabis investment scam JuicyFields ends in 9 arrests Should you share your location with your partner? Giant Tiger breach sees 2.8

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Spinone

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Phishing attacks are one of the main cyber threats involving mistakes by workers. Arranging training for your employees is a great way to protect your company against phishing and its expensive and time-consuming consequences. So, let’s take a look at notable phishing awareness training providers.

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Hot for Security

JUNE 15, 2021

Given the portability and myriad of functionalities, mobile devices are highly susceptible to cyber threats, including malware, spyware and phishing attempts that may compromise that precious piece of tech we keep in our pocket and any information stored on it. Avoid smishing and phishing attacks.

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Webroot

MAY 28, 2025

From phishing scams to malware , hackers are constantly looking for ways to exploit weaknesses in cybersecurity systems and software. Children and teens are increasingly exposed to scams (even extortion scams), cyberbullying, and inappropriate contentespecially during summer when screen time surges.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

As a matter of fact, the most-reported crime in the 2021 Internet Crime Report report was phishing , a social engineering scam wherein the victim receives a deceptive message from someone in an attempt to get the victim to reveal personal information or account credentials or to trick them into downloading malware. Social Tactics.

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