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Watch out for Omicron COVID-19-themed phishing messages!

Security Affairs

Threat actors have started to exploit the interest in the Omicron COVID-19 variant and are using it as a lure in phishing campaigns. Crooks have already started exploiting the interest in the Omicron COVID-19 variant and are using it as a lure in phishing attacks. The post Watch out for Omicron COVID-19-themed phishing messages!

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SiteLock’s Top Five Cybersecurity Predictions For 2020

SiteLock

It’s safe to say that the volume and magnitude of high-profile data breaches and ransomware attacks that punctuated 2019 really kept the cybersecurity industry on its toes. We’ve analyzed the current state of the industry and packaged up our top five cybersecurity predictions for 2020. In comparison to last year, research.

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Decline in robocalls is encouraging, efforts seem to be working

Malwarebytes

So the FCC has made combatting unlawful robocalls and malicious caller ID spoofing a top consumer protection priority. The Malwarebytes iOS app also protects you from phishing attacks and malware. We don’t just report on iOS security—we provide it Cybersecurity risks should never spread beyond a headline.

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Government Shutdown Leaves Americans More Vulnerable to Identity Theft, Scams

Adam Levin

Government websites will also become a more attractive avenue for scams and phishing. Websites with outdated or expired certificates can be cloned as part of phishing campaigns, and potentially sensitive personal information transmitted that way is susceptible to interception.

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FTC Warns US Citizens of ‘Instant Cash Payments’ Scammers Impersonating the Agency

Hot for Security

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has released information on scammers impersonating the agency, warning the public that the criminals operate a spoofed website to trick consumers into disclosing financial information, with a tantalizing promise of instant cash.

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8 Ways to Protect Yourself against Scams on Black Friday and Cyber Monday

Adam Levin

According to the BBB survey, only 2% of all consumers reporting fraud were targeted through email. Scammers who use “phishing” emails (it looks like it’s from a brand you know, but it’s not) will include a link to a fake website where they’ll ask for your banking or other personal information. Still, it’s important to be wary.

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Security Compliance & Data Privacy Regulations

eSecurity Planet

Financial Data Protection Laws. financial data must comply with consumer-protection laws such as the Electronics Fund Transfer Act (EFTA) and a litany of regulations enforced by the SEC (such as Sarbanes-Oxley), CFTC, FISMA, and other financial regulatory bodies. See the Best Cybersecurity Awareness Training for Employees.