Adam Levin
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
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. Change your passwords. Bottom line.
SiteLock
AUGUST 27, 2021
SMS phishing attacks will be the new phish in town. Phishing is a common attack used by cybercriminals to trick individuals into providing personal data or login credentials through a “spray and pray” method that can reach a mass audience, typically via email. Given that over 2.5
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Malwarebytes
OCTOBER 22, 2021
Malicious ads, fake games, survey scams, phishing attacks…whatever you can think of, it’s in use. INVESTIGATE any gaming-related purchases before handing over money, such as checking whether the website is blacklisted on [link] and only making card payments that offer greater consumer protections. Another decent tip.
SiteLock
AUGUST 27, 2021
The wargaming site I patronize had its forums compromised and the notification on the site described the, granted, low-level information compromised, though further compromise through password reuse was discussed. Thankfully, we understand how the breaches may have occurred and how to protect ourselves, which I will share with you now.
Identity IQ
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Phishing emails and links: Phishing emails and links are designed to trick you into revealing personal information or clicking on malicious links that can install malware on your device. Common phishing red flags to look for include typos or low-resolution images. This is a form of phishing scam.
Krebs on Security
NOVEMBER 19, 2021
Naturally, a great deal of phishing schemes that precede these bank account takeovers begin with a spoofed text message from the target’s bank warning about a suspicious Zelle transfer. “Then the fraudster will say, ‘I’m going to send you the password and you’re going to read it back to me over the phone.'”
Adam Levin
DECEMBER 16, 2020
Here are 12 New Year Resolutions for a safer and more secure digital you in 2021: Think before you click that email link: 2020 was a record-breaking year for ransomware, malware, and phishing , and many, if not most of these attacks were launched with the click on a link in an email. It’s not worth the risk.
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