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Recognising Scam Patterns and Preventing Data Loss: A Unified Approach

IT Security Guru

They must recognise the scam patterns that may threaten a business’s data and take a unified approach to prevent data loss and mitigate cyber threats. Tech Support Scam While they may seem like a relic of the past, tech support scams continue to thrive and deceive numerous victims.

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Beware Ukraine-themed fundraising scams

Malwarebytes

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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A week in security (April 15 – April 21)

Malwarebytes

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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SEC X account hacked to hawk crypto-scams

Malwarebytes

Store the displayed backup code in a safe place in case you need it. We don’t just report on threats – we help safeguard your entire digital identit y Cybersecurity risks should never spread beyond a headline. Click Get started Open your preferred authentication app and add the X account to the app. You’re all set.

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7 Cyber Safety Tips to Outsmart Scammers

Webroot

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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Taking on the Next Generation of Phishing Scams

Google Security

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. This blog will deep dive into the method of phishing and how it has evolved today.

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BEC scams, hacked accounts available from $150 up to $5,000

Security Affairs

Security experts from Digital Shadows have conducted an interesting study about the technique adopted by crooks to infiltrate company emails, so-called BEC scam. According to the FBI , the number of business email account (BEC) and email account compromise (EAC) scam incidents worldwide reached 78,000 between October 2013 and May 2018.

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