Webroot

JANUARY 7, 2022

Earlier in 2021, we detailed the hidden costs of ransomware in our eBook. Cryptocurrency. There was no shortage of discussion surrounding cryptocurrency and its security flaws. Consumers also remain at risk. Ransomware. Since mid-October 2021, there have been more than 25 active strains of ransomware circulating.

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SecureList

MARCH 7, 2024

However, by buying something on an unverified site, the user risked both losing money and having their personal data, such as postal or email address, phone number, and other details, stolen. Cryptocurrency scams Phishing aimed at stealing crypto wallet credentials remained a common money-making tool.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

This is a scam that’s been around for years and since no one can reverse a cryptocurrency transaction, it’s very likely here to stay. With the increase of remote workers using unsecured systems and personal devices to access corporate networks, all businesses are at risk from opportunists who bait remote employees.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 4, 2023

They change their IP addresses while maintaining a clean state and use multiple domain names to spread their risk, ensuring that they can continue phishing even if one domain is blocked. One method is to directly purchase cryptocurrency or gift cards through websites using stolen credit card information, which is popular for U.S.

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Cisco Security

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

That brings up an even higher level of risk. Firms need to ensure seamless remote collaboration, mitigate risk to the network, employees and data, and protect themselves from COVID exposed weaknesses to operations that may have been overlooked previously. Richard Archdeacon: Especially when employees have to use their own device.

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