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

Ransomware 113

Ransomware Authentication Identity Theft Penetration Testing 113

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

SecureList

MARCH 3, 2025

million attacks involving malware, adware or unwanted mobile software were prevented. million malicious and potentially unwanted installation packages were detected, almost 69,000 of which associated with mobile banking Trojans. million malware, adware or unwanted software attacks targeting mobile devices. A total of 1.1

Mobile 112

Mobile Malware Adware Banking 112

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Norton has multiple training videos and help articles for using the software, and it offers phone, email, and chat options for customer support. Even McAfee’s most basic plan includes a VPN, identity monitoring, and text scam detection. Norton 360 lacks text scam detection, but again, Norton does offer a free detection tool, Genie.

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Antivirus Software Identity Theft Spyware 62

Malwarebytes

JUNE 19, 2025

Infostealers are malicious software designed specifically to gather sensitive information from infected devices. Targeted phishing : Combining leaked data allows cybercriminals to engage in very convincing and personalized scams. Researchers at Cybernews have discovered 30 exposed datasets containing from several millions to over 3.5

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Identity Theft Passwords Phishing Accountability 138

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 28, 2025

From bogus IRS messages to sneaky links designed to swipe your refund (and identity), phishing scams are ramping up. Common tax scams, including a Ghost Preparer One prevalent scam involves phishing emails and text messages that appear to be from the IRS or reputable tax preparation services.

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Scams Phishing Identity Theft Accountability 64

Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Spotify and Amazon services have been flooded with bogus listings that push dubious “forex trading” sites, Telegram channels, and suspicious links claiming to offer pirated software according to our friends over at BleepingComputer. There are two main types of forex trading scams you need to be aware of.

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Scams Financial Services Banking Software 121

Malwarebytes

JULY 9, 2025

You download what appears to be legitimate software, but you’ve just installed additional malware onto your system, potentially leading to full machine takeover and complete compromise of your device.” The goal is to protect users from scams, malware, and other malicious activities.

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VPN Engineering Accountability Scams 145

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. Antivirus protection Software that protects against viruses and malware. Password managers Automatically generate and store strong passwords.

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Consumer Protection Identity Theft Scams Social Engineering 101

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 17, 2025

Sea, Sun… and Scams? Yes, summer vibes and scams don’t mix well. When in doubt, wait till you’re back on a trusted network before logging in to banking apps or entering passwords. Make it a habit to enable MFA on all your important accounts: email, social media, banking, and shopping sites. But scams don’t take breaks.

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Scams Passwords Backups VPN 48

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. million detections compared to 5.84

Phishing 72

Phishing Banking Scams Mobile 72

SecureList

JUNE 25, 2025

Adware often comes bundled with freeware or shareware, effectively serving as the price for using the free software. For instance, we recently identified a campaign involving a Trojan-Downloader called “ TookPS “, which was distributed through fake websites imitating legitimate remote access and 3D modeling software.

Adware 84

Adware Phishing Computers and Electronics Banking 84

Security Affairs

JUNE 9, 2025

The DOJ filed a civil forfeiture complaint for $7.74M in crypto tied to North Korean fake IT worker schemes linked to the indictment of North Korean Foreign Trade Bank (FTB) representative Sim Hyon Sop. US seeks to seize $7.74M in crypto linked to North Korean fake IT worker schemes, per a new DOJ forfeiture complaint. company networks.

Scams 101

Scams Identity Theft Cryptocurrency Accountability 101

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.

Scams 96

Scams Passwords VPN Backups 96

Malwarebytes

JUNE 30, 2025

It could be due to seasonal scams like those we always see around tax season , which hit consumers hard this year, or widespread campaigns like toll fee scams , which also come in surges. When spyware jumps 147% in five months, that tells us attackers are moving beyond simple scams to building sustainable criminal enterprises.

Mobile 100

Mobile Malware Spyware Scams 100

Responsible Cyber

MARCH 2, 2025

From streaming services like Netflix to productivity tools like Adobe Creative Cloud, SaaS (Software as a Service) subscriptions have become a cornerstone of both personal and professional life. Payment Information Exposure Every subscription you sign up for typically requires payment detailscredit cards, PayPal, or bank accounts.

Cybersecurity 49

Cybersecurity Accountability Banking Scams 49

Webroot

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Consider all the connected devices you use for daily tasksbrowsing, shopping, banking, gaming, and more. Effective security software shields you from worms, trojans, adware , and more. Comprehensive antivirus software is most effective when used in conjunction with security best practices.

Identity Theft 70

Identity Theft Backups Antivirus Encryption 70

Zero Day

JUNE 22, 2025

You must also inform your bank or financial services provider so they can be on the lookout for suspicious and fraudulent transactions.

Passwords 101

Passwords Data breaches Password Management Accountability 101

Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Update now! Last week on ThreatDown: Hands-on-keyboard (HOK) attacks: How ransomware gangs attack in real-time Ransomware insurance is funding cybercrime, says White House official 5 tools IT admins should block right now Stay safe!

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Data breaches Surveillance Insurance DDOS 122

SecureList

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The primary purpose of these tools is to render the code undetectable by security software. They lure crypto users to scam sites and Telegram bots under various guises, and add crypto-stealing functionality to infostealers and banking Trojans. It lowers the initial threshold of expertise required by would-be cybercriminals.

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Marketing Data breaches Cryptocurrency Malware 103

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. Regular software updates Keep your software and systems up to date.

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Phishing Antivirus Education Artificial Intelligence 65

Security Boulevard

MARCH 21, 2025

And get the latest on open source software security; cyber scams; and IoT security. Key findings from the report include: 70% of cloud workloads with AI software installed have at least one critical vulnerability, compared with 50% of cloud workloads that dont have AI software installed.

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Risk IoT Cybersecurity Manufacturing 68

SecureWorld News

JULY 16, 2025

Fast forward to 2015, and more than 2,700 software projects within Google alone were integrating some form of AI. We've moved from broad robocalls and generic spam to hyper-targeted fraud that sounds like your boss, your bank, or even your closest friend.

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Artificial Intelligence Technology Government Scams 96

SecureWorld News

MARCH 27, 2025

Even if you take the time to manually erase data from your electronic devices, digital traces remain and cybercriminals can access these using specialized toolsgaining access to everything from your sensitive personal information and bank details to your photos and Social Security number. It's time to change it.

Cybercrime 83

Cybercrime Computers and Electronics Firewall Hacking 83

Webroot

JUNE 17, 2025

Phishing scams: Phishing scams that target travel-related platforms are on the rise. These messages often ask you to click on links that embed malicious software onto your device and steal your sensitive data. In 2024, the travel website booking.com reported a 500%-900% increase in travel-related phishing scams.

VPN 89

VPN Scams Computers and Electronics Phishing 89

Zero Day

JULY 9, 2025

  In June of this year,  BankInfoSecurity.com   reported  that the UAE Central Bank "issued a directive asking financial institutions to eliminate weak authentication methods, including SMS and email one-time passwords."

Passwords 84

Passwords Password Management Authentication Artificial Intelligence 84

Zero Day

JUNE 20, 2025

You must also inform your bank or financial services provider so they can be on the lookout for suspicious and fraudulent transactions.

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Passwords Data breaches Password Management Identity Theft 106

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

We evaluated both software tools and compared their pricing and key features to help you decide which fits your organization better. McAfees most basic plan consists of a VPN and text scam detection features that Microsoft Defender lacks. Its features include ransomware protection, scam prevention, and cryptomining protection.

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Antivirus Identity Theft VPN Spyware 67

SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Expect to see AI-enabled phishing campaigns, deepfake scams, and automated attacks grow in complexity. AI-powered scams will soar: As attackers leverage commoditized AI tools, scamsespecially romance, investment, and fraudwill grow more convincing and costly.

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Cybersecurity CISO Risk Government 123

SecureWorld News

APRIL 1, 2025

billion in financial crimes, with nearly 14% of investigations sparked by Bank Secrecy Act data. The AI-powered scam playbook From generative AI (GenAI) phishing emails to deepfake impersonations of IRS agents, attackers are raising the barand the risks. Identity theft and fraudulent refund schemes were major players.

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Scams Identity Theft Phishing CISO 94

Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

“The software can work from anywhere in the world,” Merrill said. “These guys provide the software for $500 a month, and it can relay both NFC enabled tap-to-pay as well as any digital wallet. “This is much bigger than the banks are prepared to say.” The even have 24-hour support.”

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Phishing Mobile Scams Banking 324

Webroot

JULY 21, 2025

Some of these scams are directly aimed at children, including a rash of fake school emails designed to steal sensitive personal information. Phishing and social engineering scams use threats and a sense of urgency to get you to click links and share personal information. Threats like social media phishing have skyrocketed from 18.9%

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Media Passwords Password Management Scams 65

Security Affairs

APRIL 13, 2025

CISA adds Ivanti Connect Secure, Policy Secure and ZTA Gateways flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog A member of the Scattered Spider cybercrime group pleads guilty The controversial case of the threat actor EncryptHub PoisonSeed Campaign uses stolen email credentials to spread crypto seed scams and and empty wallets EDR-as-a-Service (..)

Data breaches 64

Data breaches Cybercrime Ransomware Hacking 64

Zero Day

JUNE 30, 2025

PT islander11/Getty Images Industry eyebrows were raised recently at New York Federal Reserve Bank data showing  software engineering graduates face higher unemployment rates than art history majors. Written by Joe McKendrick, Contributing Writer June 30, 2025 at 5:56 a.m. respectively.

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Software Password Management Small Business Engineering 105

Zero Day

JULY 17, 2025

AI has made scam artists much more powerful - but the technology also offers solutions to the very problems it's exacerbating. PT d3sign/Getty Imageds When most people think of AI, the first thing that probably comes to mind isn't superintelligence or the promise of agents to boost productivity , but scams. 

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Artificial Intelligence Financial Services Digital transformation Software 62

Zero Day

JUNE 13, 2025

Therefore, it is not advisable to use a free proxy for sensitive tasks, such as banking or transferring confidential documents. If you intend to use a proxy for sensitive activities, confidential document transfers, banking, and so on, you should either use a VPN or sign up for a paid proxy service.

VPN 45

VPN Password Management Small Business Mobile 45

Krebs on Security

AUGUST 18, 2022

Recipients who call the supplied toll-free number to contest the transaction are soon asked to download software that lets the scammers assume remote control over their computer. While the phishing message attached to the invoice is somewhat awkwardly worded, there are many convincing aspects of this hybrid scam.

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Scams Phishing Accountability Banking 354