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GUEST ESSAY: Lessons to be learned from the waves of BofA phone number spoofing scams

The Last Watchdog

Related: The rise of ‘SMS toll fraud’ The Bank of America scam serves as a prime example of how criminals exploit this technique. These scammers impersonate Bank of America representatives, using the genuine bank’s phone number (+18004321000) to gain trust and deceive their targets.

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What Are the Risks of a Data Breach?

Identity IQ

This can include information such as Social Security numbers, birth dates, credit card numbers, and bank account details. Stolen personal information can be used to impersonate individuals, opening the door to identity theft and fraud.

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MY TAKE: How consumer-grade VPNs are enabling individuals to do DIY security

The Last Watchdog

DIY security. Today consumers routinely use VPNs to make purchases and do online banking, send email, and SMS chat; VPNs provide a sense of assurance that they’re protecting personal information from getting into unwanted hands, and stopping the tech giants and advertisers from collecting and monetizing their digital footprints.

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A bug in the Walgreens mobile app leaked customers’ messages

Security Affairs

According to the company, customers’ messages within the Walgreens mobile application may have been viewed by other users due to a bug in the personal secure messaging feature. “We recently learned of unauthorized disclosure of one or more of your secure messages within the Walgreens mobile app.

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Black Friday and Cyber Weekend: Navigating the Tumultuous Waters of Retail Cybersecurity

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

Incorporate personal security best practices, such as two-factor authentication and encryption, in all your online interactions. Emergency contacts: List critical accounts (like banking or work-related platforms) and their customer service numbers. Governments: Look to global benchmarks.

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10 Steps to Business Cybersecurity

SiteLock

Pick the Top 5 security worries you face, place them in order of significance, and start working from the top of the list down. There are plenty of external security resources that can help you, from your bank and credit card company to your web hosting company. Don’t forget about personal security. Share the load.

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National Cybersecurity Awareness Month – What it Really Means for WordPress Users

SiteLock

It starts with keeping security at the forefront when using internet connected devices and services. Whether that’s banking, social channels, or downloading that cool-looking app, there are simple ways you can protect yourself and your community, and actions you can take if you’re a victim of a cyber crime or hack.