Security Boulevard

AUGUST 3, 2022

Spearheading malware attacks through verified accounts passed on among legitimate followers. Spamming with the aim of, for example, disseminating information related to cryptocurrency or the stock market. Phishing to obtain sensitive user information, which is then used to launch other social engineering attacks or identity theft.

Mobile 98

Mobile Authentication Accountability Identity Theft 98

Security Affairs

JANUARY 27, 2022

Millions of customers of large businesses have been left vulnerable to identity theft, thanks to a security flaw that exposes their personal data to illicit download. Threat actors can abuse PII to conduct phishing and social engineering attacks. Note that iOS users are affected as much as Android users. Looming dangers.

Identity Theft 86

Identity Theft Accountability Data breaches Social Engineering 86

Spinone

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

DLP is included in the organization policy, but individuals must also use this strategy to keep all data safe during ransomware or malware attack. Malware and Ransomware Adware – Software that automatically displays or downloads material when a user is offline. Some companies detect data leaks after months or even years.

Passwords 40

Passwords Social Engineering Malware Encryption 40

SecureList

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

These sites referenced public figures and humanitarian groups, offering to accept cash in cryptocurrency, something that should have raised a red flag in itself. The scheme likely aimed at identity theft: the illegal use of others’ personal details for deriving profit.

Phishing 90

Phishing Scams Accountability Energy and Utilities 90

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 2021

Regardless of how familiar you are with Information Security, you’ve probably come across the term ‘malware’ countless times. From accessing your business-critical resources and sensitive information to halting business operations and services, a malware infection can quickly become an organization’s worst nightmare come true.

Malware 107

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 107

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Regardless of how familiar you are with Information Security, you’ve probably come across the term ‘malware’ countless times. From accessing your business-critical resources and sensitive information to halting business operations and services, a malware infection can quickly become an organization’s worst nightmare come true.

Cyber threats 113

Cyber threats Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 113

Security Through Education

DECEMBER 5, 2023

These emails contained malicious links or attachments that, when clicked, could infect a victim’s device with malware or steal sensitive information. The personal information collected could then be used to fraudulently bill federal health care programs and commit medical identity theft.

Scams 52

Scams Identity Theft Media Social Engineering 52

Security Affairs

JUNE 4, 2021

Cryptocurrencies are represented in hacked accounts to trading sites. Stolen social media accounts are also for sale: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Gmail, Instagram, Spotify, Twitch, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Soundcloud are all listed with prices that vary from 5USD to 80USD, the specific platform, the number of followers, and other variables.

Accountability 113

Accountability Marketing Hacking Cryptocurrency 113

Adam Levin

DECEMBER 7, 2020

In April 2020, Google reported 18 million instances per day of malware and phishing email sent via its Gmail service using Covid-related topics as a lure. Many of the contact tracing scams of 2020 similarly followed social engineering scripts that have been used in taxpayer identity theft schemes since the 1990s as well.

IoT 130

IoT Artificial Intelligence Technology Scams 130