Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

LinkedIn’s new “About This Profile” section — which is visible by clicking the “More” button at the top of a profile — includes the year the account was created, the last time the profile information was updated, and an indication of how and whether an account has been verified.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

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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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 29, 2024

In a previous blog post , we showed how fraudsters were leveraging features from the very company (Microsoft) they were impersonating. We continue this series with another clever trick abusing Canva , a popular online tool for graphic design. In this blog, we share the details of yet another abuse of the online experience.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

government interests online. ” In the first week of September, Groove posted on its darknet blog nearly 500,000 login credentials for customers of Fortinet VPN products, usernames and passwords that could be used to remotely connect to vulnerable systems. Sometime in the last week, Groove’s darknet blog disappeared.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Unsurprisingly, this is also the time of year where we see an increase in tax-related scams. In this blog post, we will focus on the dangers of looking for assistance online and the numerous malicious ads trying to reel you in. Scammers are very well aware of this and will purchase ads to appear at the top of the search results.

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SecureList

JULY 5, 2023

This is essentially any online service that provides cryptocurrency storage, ranging from crypto exchanges to specialized apps. However, for this reason, and due to the fact that hot wallets are always online, they are rarely used for storing large amounts. Hot wallets are a highly popular crypto storage option. ripple.com.

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Hacker's King

OCTOBER 2, 2024

In this article, we will explore how scams on Instagram or Social media are increasingly being carried out using deepfake videos. We'll dive into the mechanics of these scams, the psychological tactics used, and the broader implications for Instagram users. They use the accounts to scam followers.

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Webroot

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

From ransomware attacks to phishing scams, hackers are becoming more sophisticated. For consumers: Stay alert to potential phishing attacks or scams related to global events. Top cyber threats you need to know about in 2024 The OpenText report highlights some of the most dangerous cyber threats we’ll be facing this year.

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McAfee

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

On top of that, older adults tend to have more significant financial funds like retirement accounts, making them an ideal target for cybercriminals. . Check out our top tips to share with your family to boost their confidence in their digital activities. . Talk About the Latest Online Scams .

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Shopping online or attempting to get in touch with a store is a little bit like walking on a minefield: you might get lucky or take a wrong step and get scammed. The scam ends in accusations of money laundering, threats of arrest warrant, and pressure to transfer money into a Bitcoin wallet.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Chances are you probably ran into one of their online scams on your mobile device. However, a different campaign was targeting mobile users with malicious ads slipping by on top publishers (note: this data comes from VirusTotal ): ESPN.COM (1.585B monthly visits) systemmeasures[.]life/avs/en/mob/ online trk6[.]kokamedia[.]com

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Typosquatting involves registering domains with misspelled versions of popular websites or brands to capitalize on user errors, while brand impersonation involves creating fake online entities that closely mimic a brand’s official presence. Online Shopping websites, accounting for 22.3%

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 26, 2021

Historically, consumers have had to rely on self-discipline to protect themselves online. Then about 10 years ago, consumer-grade virtual private networks, or VPNs, came along, providing a pretty nifty little tool that any individual could use to deflect invasive online tracking. Related: Privacy war: Apple vs. Facebook.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 28, 2022

Shopping trap: Criminal gangs from China have been using copies of online stores of popular brands to target users all over the world. Malicious schemas linked to online stores are on the rise in 2022. Active domains behind the malicious online stores at the time of analysis (21-03-2022).

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

While Google Chrome still dominates as the top browser, Microsoft Edge, which is based on the Chromium source code, is gradually gaining more users. We have tracked and observed a malvertising campaign on the Microsoft Edge News Feed used to redirect victims to tech support scam pages. financialtrending[.]com. foddylearn[.]com.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 14, 2022

The email specifies that the HR manager should include the codes associated with each card, which the scammer behind the scenes then sells online for cash or cryptocurrency. On top of this, internal employee-to-employee email is rarely scanned, meaning BEC-driven access can go undetected. Scenario 3.

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Webroot

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

From ransomware attacks to phishing scams, hackers are becoming more sophisticated. For consumers: Stay alert to potential phishing attacks or scams related to global events. Top cyber threats you need to know about in 2024 The OpenText report highlights some of the most dangerous cyber threats we’ll be facing this year.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 6, 2023

Online criminals are notorious for lurking on social media sites and tricking users into visiting malicious links. We recently observed a scheme where Facebook users are clicking on posts that lead to external websites set up for the sole purpose of scamming them out of hundreds of dollars via fake browser alerts.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 23, 2020

The story concluded that this dubious service had been scamming people and companies for more than a decade, and promised a Part II to explore who was behind Web Listings. ” Historic WHOIS registration records from Domaintools [an advertiser on this blog] say Weblistingsinc.org was registered in Nov. as a business partner.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Use strong and unique passwords Passwords are your first line of defense to protecting your online accounts from hackers. Be wary of phishing scams Many criminals will send emails or text messages that appear to be from a legitimate source, like your bank or credit card company. Password management to keep your credentials safe.

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SC Magazine

MAY 11, 2021

Researchers last week spotted a phishing campaign that leveraged an online email authentication solution from Zix, in hopes that potential victims would be lulled into a false sense of security. But since these types of socially engineered attacks do not make use of these tactics, it evades traditional defenses,” Tobe explained.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

The Iranian hacker group TA453 has recently been using a technique that creates multiple personas to trick victims , deploying “social proof” to scam people into engaging in a thread. Other Iranian-based cyberattacks have included hackers targeting Albanian government systems and spear phishing scams. Compromised email.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 10, 2023

We spoke with our blog volunteers to get their insights into what best practices their companies are following, along with how you can get on a path to better identity management. If you are interested in participating in future blog surveys, please let us know by completing an (ISC)² Volunteer Application.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 3, 2021

roundup of UK focused Cyber and Information Security News, Blog Posts, Reports and general Threat Intelligence from the previous calendar month, April 2021. Millions in the UK Targeted by Malware via a DHL Scam Text Message. Millions of UK citizens received a scam text message (aka smashing) which impersonated DHL in April.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 8, 2023

We previously covered attacks on both consumers and businesses via online searches for popular brands leading to scams or malware. In this blog post, we investigate a malicious ad on Microsoft Bing for LooksRare, an NFT marketplace. Someone has analyzed the transactions associated with this campaign in a thread here.

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SecureList

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Thus, during the World Cup a brand-new scam appeared: it offered users to win a newly released iPhone 14 for predicting match outcomes. Scammers created websites that offered souvenirs at low prices, including rare items that were out of stock in legitimate online stores.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 9, 2023

This blog post was authored by Jérôme Segura. Online criminals rarely reinvent the wheel, especially when they don't have to. This blog post will cover the technical details of the skimmer and its crime-filled ecosystem. Figure 16: Scam giveaway site. Figure 13: Bitcoin mixer service. 190 is blackbiz[.]top,

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BH Consulting

JANUARY 11, 2022

In that spirit, we’ve rounded up five of our most popular blogs from the past year. From ransomware and scams to security frameworks and employee privacy, our 2021 ‘greatest hits’ show how broad the areas of cybersecurity and data protection can be. You can read the full blog and recommendations here. Risk vs reward.

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

One of the many scam funeral group pages on Facebook. It’s also unclear how many people end up missing a friend or loved one’s funeral because they mistakenly thought it was being streamed online. One of many look-alike landing pages for video streaming services linked to scam Facebook funeral groups.

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SecureList

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

The Kaspersky Anti-Phishing component blocked 434,898,635 attempts at accessing scam sites. The most frequent targets of phishing attacks were online stores (18.12 In a reflection of the current trends for online videoconferencing, some email campaigns claimed to have spied on their victims with the help of Zoom.

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NetSpi Executives

OCTOBER 31, 2023

million scam during a phishing attack. When bolstering your organization’s security strategy, it can be helpful to review resources like our annual report as well as the OWASP API Security Top 10 to ensure the fundamentals are covered. Here are the six spookiest vulnerabilities of 2023 and their tips for remeidation.

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Herjavec Group

MAY 19, 2022

Hackers are routinely attempting novel ways to infiltrate corporate networks so it’s important to ensure that your employees are aware of how their online behavior can make them – and you – more vulnerable. Build security awareness training modules to educate your employees on how to spot phishing emails or business-related scams.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 4, 2022

How many online accounts do you have? The same thing goes for your online accounts—each one is a potential way in to your digital life (particularly the accounts you haven’t used for a while, aren’t paying much attention to, or didn’t bother to lock down very well). Get on top of your email.

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BH Consulting

JANUARY 16, 2024

Although the blog focuses on the U.S., Qualys’ Threat Research Unit has a comprehensive review of the past year, covering the vulnerability threat landscape, top vulnerability types, top MITRE ATT&CK tactics and techniques, and other topics. MORE The UK Government has teamed up with tech giants to fight online fraud.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 13, 2024

Attorney's office in Delaware charged Olugbenga Lawal with being a major money launderer for a Nigerian-based international criminal organization that specialized in Business Email Compromise (#BEC) and Romance Scam. Lawal was charged with receiving more than $3 million USD (that would be more than ₦2,8 Billion!) Classic Baggie?

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BH Consulting

JUNE 13, 2023

Finance fraud and phishing scams increase in Ireland, too Financial fraud and scams in Ireland have risen by 560 per cent in three years. The Irish Independent’s story about the data makes the connection between the staggering increase in frauds with the growth in online banking since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 6, 2020

It’s reached the point where some CEOs have even begun adjusting their personal online habits to help protect themselves, and by extension, the organizations they lead. This pilfered data, in turn, has been channeled into all manner of business scams , consumer fraud, election tampering and cyber espionage.

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