Malwarebytes

JULY 9, 2025

Monitor your accounts for any suspicious activity if you visited any sensitive sites (such as online banking) while one of these extensions was installed. Make sure to change your passwords for those accounts. This can help undo any changes the extension may have made to your search engine, homepage, or other settings.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

This data reportedly includes everything from names and addresses to Social Security numbers and bank account details. The stolen data reportedly includes highly personal information — names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, bank account details, and even records of residents’ interactions with city services. With over 6.5

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IT Security Guru

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

A prime example is multi-factor authentication (MFA), a security process that requires users to verify their identity in two or more ways, such as a password, a code sent to their phone, or a fingerprint. Other Ways Threat Actors Exploit Human Behaviour In addition to fatigue attacks, malefactors weaponise social engineering.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 1, 2025

Entering your password will send your credentials to a Russian receiver, who will decide what the most profitable way to use them is. People have become accustomed to trusting their search engine and naturally follow the different paths laid in front of them. Malwarebytes blocks fmhjhctk.ru

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Zero Day

JUNE 20, 2025

Close Home Tech Security Heard about the 16 billion passwords leak? In the headline for a  recent story published by Cybernews , the cybersecurity media outlet said that 16 billion passwords were exposed in a record-breaking data breach, opening access to Facebook, Google, Apple, and any other service imaginable.

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Webroot

MARCH 3, 2025

Common attacks to consumer protection Identity theft and fraud Some common types of identity theft and fraud include account takeover fraud , when criminals use stolen personal information such as account numbers, usernames, or passwords to hijack bank accounts, credit cards, and even email and social media accounts.

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Security Affairs

JULY 8, 2025

Brazil arrests IT worker João Roque for aiding $100M PIX cyber heist, one of Brazil’s biggest banking system breaches. Brazilian police arrested João Roque (48), an IT employee at C&M, for allegedly aiding a cyberattack that stole over 540 million reais (~$100 million) via the PIX banking system. ” continues Globo.com.

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IT Security Guru

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

It’s interesting to note that many people will happily unlock their phone by just looking at it and have no problem tapping their bank card against a store’s point of sale terminal, but if the term password security is presented to them, they have a blank expression, or worse, shrink away. So, it’s undoubtedly already out there.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Protect your personal information Valentine's Day scammers take advantage of social engineering and people letting their guard down around February 14th. Never share sensitive information like address, phone number, or banking details with someone you just met online.

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Zero Day

JUNE 17, 2025

Those codes are supposed to serve as two-factor authentication to confirm our identity and prevent scammers from accessing our accounts through a password alone. Also in the mix were several European banks, apps such as Tinder and Snapshot, the Binance cryptocurrency exchange, and even encrypted chat apps like Signal and WhatsApp.

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SecureList

JUNE 25, 2025

These programs are designed to display advertisements on infected computers or substitute a promotional website for the default search engine in a browser. Attackers aim to steal login credentials for various services, from delivery platforms to banking systems, or manipulate victims into sending them money.

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SecureList

JANUARY 30, 2025

Introduction Since mid-2024, we’ve observed a malicious Android campaign leveraging wedding invitations as a lure to social-engineer victims into installing a malicious Android app (APK), which we have named “Tria Stealer” after unique strings found in campaign samples.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 16, 2025

The stolen information was then used in social engineering scams that tricked users into giving away their crypto. Masked bank account details and identifiers. No passwords, private keys, or customer funds were accessed. Masked Social Security numbers (last four digits). Government-issued ID images.

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Webroot

APRIL 22, 2025

Financial services industry: Banks, insurance companies and other financial organizations offer a wealth of opportunity for hackers who can use stolen bank account and credit card information for their own financial gain. They can rack up charges on your credit cards and even drain your bank accounts.

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Zero Day

JULY 9, 2025

PT Reviewed by David Grober Adam Smigielski/Getty Images Over the last few decades, compromised usernames and passwords have typically been at the root of some of the most sensational, damaging, and costly data breaches. And how exactly does this sorcery work? We go behind the scenes of this still-evolving authentication process.

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SecureList

MARCH 25, 2025

Note that for mobile banking malware, we retrospectively revised the 2023 numbers to provide more accurate statistics. We also changed the methodology for PC banking malware by removing obsolete families that no longer use Trojan banker functionality, hence the sharp drop in numbers against 2023. of all mobile banker attacks.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 27, 2025

Here’s why ” (SC World) “ Quantum and the Threat to Encryption ” (SecurityWeek) 5 - NCSC: Password managers and passkeys are good for you Individuals, businesses and government agencies should all embrace password managers and passkeys as a way of simplifying and enhancing the management of their digital identities. and the U.K.)

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BH Consulting

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The malevolent seven: ENISA report identifies prime cybersecurity threats Ransomware; malware; social engineering; threats against data; threats against availability (denial of service); information manipulation and interference; and supply chain attacks. Links we liked NIST updates and simplifies longstanding password guidelines.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 8, 2025

Beside stealing usernames, passwords and circumventing two factor authentication, we identified malicious code capable of performing additional nefarious actions unbeknownst to the victim. After entering their credentials, victims are social engineered by the crooks to type a security code that was sent to their email address.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 9, 2025

Scammers are getting better at social engineering and are using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to sound more authentic and eliminate any spelling errors. Secure your accounts Change the passwords on all your online accounts, especially financial and email accounts. Unfortunately, people getting scammed online is a frequent event.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 3, 2025

I recall a security leader who struggled to get support for a privileged access management program until they identified and briefed three respected senior engineers who became vocal advocates in subsequent meetings. I worked with a bank CISO who was struggling to get approval for a cloud security program.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

The latest, major threats to Mac computers can steal passwords and credit card details with delicate precision, targeting victims across the internet based on their device, location, and operating system. Beware the first, ad-supported result on Google searches and other search engines. They are wildly adaptable.

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Jane Frankland

MAY 3, 2025

It’s the May Bank Holiday, and as I sit at my desk, working, unanswered questions continue to swirl around the recent cyberattacks on Marks & Spencer (M&S) , the Co-op , and Harrods , leaving the full scope and implications of these breaches uncertain. Lessons For Customers This is also a wake-up call for consumers.

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Security Through Education

JUNE 2, 2025

It’s Happening Now Heres how these scams are making the rounds: In emails: You might get a message that looks like its from IT, your bank, or even HR, asking you to scan a QR code to reset a password, see a document, or verify your identity. Written by Josten Pea Human Risk Analyst, Social-Engineer, LLC

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Approachable Cyber Threats

MARCH 12, 2025

Category Awareness, Social Enginering Risk Level Phishing emails are getting harder to detect. Its a cyber attack where scammers impersonate legitimate organizations or trusted individuals to steal sensitive information like passwords, financial data, or access credentials. Change your password immediately!"

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Hacker's King

JANUARY 2, 2025

Password Changes: Youre unable to log in, which indicates that your password may have been altered. Immediate Steps to Take if Your Email Was Hacked Change Your Password Access Your Account: Log in if you still have access. Create a Strong Password: Use a mix of uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and special characters.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 23, 2025

This data includes Co-op Group members’ personal data such as names and contact details, and did not include members’ passwords, bank or credit card details, transactions or information relating to any members’ or customers’ products or services with the Co-op Group,” a spokesperson told BBC. ” continues the report.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 27, 2025

banks, defense contractors and oil industry companies since the military bombings, although no widespread disruptions have been caused yet. According to the article, “Two pro-Palestinian hacking groups claimed they targeted more than a dozen aviation firms, banks and oil companies following the U.S. strikes over the weekend.

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Webroot

JULY 21, 2025

Since more than 80% of data breaches start with stolen passwords, it’s more important than ever that your children use strong passwords that are difficult to crack. Phishing and social engineering scams use threats and a sense of urgency to get you to click links and share personal information. The good news?

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Zero Day

JULY 17, 2025

In the financial sector, an issuer is a firm that provides debit or credit cards (think Chase or another major bank), while acquirers are those that accept payments (think Stripe and Square). Also: Anthropic's Claude dives into financial analysis.

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Zero Day

JULY 10, 2025

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Hacker's King

JANUARY 19, 2025

YOU MAY ALSO WANT TO READ ABOUT: Top 5 Instagram Password Cracking Techniques Commonly Used In 2025 Why Screenshot Restrictions Exist Screenshot restrictions are implemented by app developers to enhance privacy and security. YOU MAY ALSO WANT TO READ ABOUT: Forget your Instagram Password? Lets dive into the process step-by-step.

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Zero Day

JULY 10, 2025

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Zero Day

JULY 11, 2025

Close Home Home & Office Energy Power banks and batteries I test portable power stations, and these are the top Prime Day deals I'd shop now These are the best Prime Day deals I've found on top-quality portable power stations from Jackery, Bluetti, EcoFlow, Anker, and more.

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Zero Day

JULY 11, 2025

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 3, 2025

GB trove included plaintext usernames and passwords linked to major platforms such as Google, Apple, Microsoft, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and Roblox. Alarmingly, the database also held sensitive data from banking institutions, healthcare providers, and government portals.

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