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. How to protect yourself and your data Smart ways to secure your devices Strong passwords – Make them long, random, and unique.

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Consumer Protection Identity Theft Scams Social Engineering 99

Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

How to avoid the “sad announcement” scam Always compare the actual sender address with the email address this person would normally use to send you an email. So what should you do if you have fallen victim to a tech support scam? Contact your credit card company or bank and let them know what’s happened.

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Scams Accountability Passwords Banking 145

Malwarebytes

JANUARY 27, 2025

But shortly after the payment, ALPHV disappeared in an unconvincing exit scam designed to make it look as if the groups website had been seized by the FBI, forgetting to pay its affiliates in the process. Change your password. You can make a stolen password useless to thieves by changing it.

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IT Security Guru

APRIL 25, 2025

Phishing is a great example of this, with it evolving from simple email scams to more malicious and carefully thought-out attacks. As more people shift to online financial platforms or cryptocurrencies, digital wallets have become a common target for phishing scams.

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Scams Phishing Cryptocurrency Cyber threats 44

Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

‘Tis the season when even those who know a thing or two about Internet scams tend to let down their guard in the face of an eye-popping discount or the stress of last-minute holiday shopping. Even people who shop mainly at big-name online stores can get scammed if they’re not wary of too-good-to-be-true offers.

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Scams Wireless Phishing Banking 279

Malwarebytes

JUNE 19, 2023

A particularly nasty slice of phishing, scamming, and social engineering is responsible for DoorDash drivers losing a group total of around $950k. A 21 year old man named David Smith, from Connecticut, allegedly figured out a way to extract large quantities of cash from drivers with a scam stretching back to 2020.

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Scams Phishing Password Management Passwords 98

Zero Day

JUNE 20, 2025

  Also: I clicked on four sneaky online scams on purpose - to show you how they work The search engine allows you to search either by your email address or phone number and will flag any breaches containing your data when they happen by cross-checking billions of leaked records added to the Have I Been Pwned database.

Passwords 91

Passwords Data breaches Password Management Identity Theft 91

Webroot

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

With access to your personal information, bad actors can drain your bank account and damage your credit—or worse. Check out the nine tips below to discover how you can enable family protection and help prevent identity theft and credit and bank fraud. Password management to keep your credentials safe.

Identity Theft 97

Identity Theft Banking Scams Passwords 97

Malwarebytes

MAY 16, 2024

But as security evolves, so do cybercriminals who are always looking for new ways to scam us. It works like this: A user gets lured to a phishing site masquerading as a site they normally use, such as a bank, email or social media account. Use a password manager. That’s a great thing. Consider passkeys.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 23, 2021

When victims submit their banking credentials, the phishing site sends them to the web panel where the fraudster is waiting. The amount the scammers ask for is not relevant for the end-result as the scammers can enter any number they like on the real banking site while they wait for the victim to provide them with the necessary details.

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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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VPN Scams Computers and Electronics Phishing 82

Cisco Security

DECEMBER 15, 2022

There are shipping frauds, gift card giveaways and vishing (phone-based scams). Scams tend to rely on generating a false sense of urgency. The shipping scam emails often show up in our inboxes as a warning about a missed or delayed package that will be sent back to the point of origin if we don’t answer quickly.

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Scams Passwords Banking Password Management 29

Identity IQ

JUNE 20, 2023

What Are Social Engineering Scams? Thanks, Your CEO This common scenario is just one example of the many ways scammers may attempt to trick you through social engineering scams. This could include banks, online services, or reputable organizations. IdentityIQ Picture this: it’s your first week at a new job.

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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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VPN Passwords Scams Backups 95

SecureWorld News

MAY 22, 2023

More than 450 workers at the United States Postal Service (USPS) lost more than $1 million in a direct deposit scam that left postal workers without pay, angry at the USPS for not heeding warnings of the scheme, and the agency scrambling to figure out exactly what happened. And this is, sadly, an example of why both of those are so critical."

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Scams Password Management Passwords Authentication 98

Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 29, 2022

The FBI warns about a massive surge in victims from “ pig butchering ” scams, in which flirtatious strangers online lure people into investing in cryptocurrency scams. com, which was fed by pig butchering scams. banks are stiffing account takeover victims. ” SEPTEMBER. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.)

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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. Password Manager Ensures your passwords are strong and secure, while also making them easy to access and manage. Anti-phishing protection Shields you from phishing attempts.

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Antivirus Identity Theft Cyber threats Phishing 84

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Password manager: Norton generates strong passwords and syncs logins across all your protected devices. Even McAfee’s most basic plan includes a VPN, identity monitoring, and text scam detection. It helps consumers manage their data privacy and remove information that doesn’t need to be exposed. 5 Pricing: 4.7/5

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Antivirus Software Identity Theft Spyware 62

Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Is Mobile Banking Safe? 8 Mobile Banking Security Tips IdentityIQ Mobile banking allows you to manage your finances from anywhere with just a phone and a network connection. Use these tips to create strong password protection for your bank accounts: Create long, complex passwords that are harder to crack.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 3, 2022

By focusing on this context, we hope that you’ll come away with a stronger understanding about, for instance, why you should use a password manager rather than that you should use a password manager. In the world of online scams, criminals care about one thing: Your money. Do use a cybersecurity app.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Concernedly, all such siphoned info is being used for launching phishing attacks or to siphon money from bank accounts. And sometimes, 23% of them experienced cyber-bullying and around 20% of them became a victim of a romance scam.

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Identity Theft Scams Passwords Password Management 117

Identity IQ

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

After a disaster, stay alert for scams and fraud , consider placing a credit freeze, and monitor your credit regularly. IdentityIQ offers comprehensive protection, including identity theft monitoring, fraud restoration, and device protection with a password manager and VPN. Keep a list of critical account information (e.g.,

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Identity Theft Scams Insurance VPN 105

Webroot

MAY 5, 2025

By understanding the target’s interests, behaviors, and communication patterns, AI can craft messages that appear more legitimate and relevant, increasing the likelihood of the target falling for the scam. When you enter your information, it will be stolen. Awareness is a crucial defense against phishing attacks.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Consider all the connected devices you use for daily tasksbrowsing, shopping, banking, gaming, and more. 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.

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Identity Theft Backups Antivirus Encryption 68

Zero Day

JUNE 22, 2025

  Also: I clicked on four sneaky online scams on purpose - to show you how they work The search engine allows you to search either by your email address or phone number and will flag any breaches containing your data when they happen by cross-checking billions of leaked records added to the Have I Been Pwned database.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 8, 2021

You may recall we’ve covered a lot of Discord scams previously. Depending on the scam, they could also be used to send spam messages to an even bigger audience. The scammers are just banking on nobody checking before clicking the links. A number of bogus offers are doing the rounds in Discord land at the moment.

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Scams Phishing Accountability Passwords 133

Approachable Cyber Threats

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

And if you haven’t set up your password manager yet, that stolen password may give a hacker access to other websites like your bank account, or email. Debit cards can let a hacker empty your bank account faster than a bowl of eggnog running dry at a company holiday party. ?

Scams 98

Scams Banking Passwords Accountability 98

Responsible Cyber

MARCH 2, 2025

Many users reuse passwords across platforms, and a breach in one forgotten subscription service can lead to credential stuffing attackswhere hackers use stolen login details to access other accounts, like your email or bank. These create a buffer between your actual bank account and the service, minimizing exposure.

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Cybersecurity Accountability Banking Scams 49

Webroot

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Each of your passwords needs to incorporate numbers, symbols and capital letters, use at least 16 characters. Use a password manager Keeping track of complex passwords for each of your accounts can seem overwhelming, but a password manager offers a simple and safe solution. Do not use your pet’s name!

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Security Awareness Backups Passwords Password Management 115

SecureWorld News

MAY 2, 2024

In our digitally connected world, passwords are the gateway to protecting our online lives—from email and social media accounts to banking and private data. Yet, many of us still use alarmingly weak passwords or reuse the same ones across multiple sites, putting our digital identities at severe risk.

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Passwords Password Management Identity Theft Authentication 112

Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Internet users can be targeted for identity theft , financial fraud and other scams. Online scams. The internet is full of online scams including payment app scams, ticketing scams, extortion, fake charities and online marketplace schemes. What are the Dangers of the Internet?

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Internet Internet Identity Theft Scams 98

Webroot

MAY 28, 2025

In todays hyper-connected world, we use the internet for just about everything, from shopping to banking to streaming and work. From phishing scams to malware , hackers are constantly looking for ways to exploit weaknesses in cybersecurity systems and software. These scams often start with an offer of an exciting reward or a prize.

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Adam Levin

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

The message could appear be from a government agency, your bank, your place of worship, your gym, a colleague at work. You can also enroll in free transaction monitoring programs offered by banks, credit unions, and credit card companies that notify you of all activity in your accounts. Consider using a password manager.

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SC Magazine

MAY 12, 2021

Researchers found 167 counterfeit Android and iOS apps that attackers used to steal money from victims who believed they installed a financial trading, banking or cryptocurrency app. Carson said companies need better cyber hygiene via educating employees on ways to detect these scams. Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images).

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Scams Cryptocurrency Social Engineering Banking 62

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

McAfees most basic plan consists of a VPN and text scam detection features that Microsoft Defender lacks. Social Privacy Manager: It helps you quickly adjust your privacy settings on social media based on your frequency of use. Its features include ransomware protection, scam prevention, and cryptomining protection.

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Antivirus Identity Theft VPN Spyware 67

Approachable Cyber Threats

APRIL 17, 2023

Instead, creating unique passwords for each account with a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols can help protect your personal information from hackers. Consider using a password manager to store and keep track of your credentials. They can even help generate secure passwords for you!

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Data breaches Identity Theft Passwords Scams 96

Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Malicious ads, fake games, survey scams, phishing attacks…whatever you can think of, it’s in use. Banks are noticing just how much time is spent dealing with gaming theft issues. LLoyds Bank, in response to the never-ending glut of financial gaming fraud, has come up with something called “ Shield against scams ”.

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