Hot for Security

MARCH 19, 2021

That’s no small feat, considering that ransomware itself stands out as a highly profitable business in the bigger cyber-threat landscape. Losses registered in 2020 totaled $4.2 billion, according to the IC3.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Hackers may also access webcams to perform other types of cybercrime, such as identity theft, fraud, or extortion. Make sure to read our other Approachable Cyber Threats (ACT) posts and subscribe to our ACT Digest to receive updates on the latest cybersecurity threats - straight to your inbox!

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Cytelligence

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Usernames, passwords, and potentially other personal information are now in the hands of cybercriminals who may exploit them for various malicious purposes, including unauthorized access to sensitive data, identity theft, and phishing attacks. The repercussions of this breach extend beyond individual users.

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Vipre

JANUARY 25, 2021

Thus, an antivirus is the most important security tool that everyone must have to protect themselves from viruses, malware, trojans, and similar cyber threats. Identity Theft Protection Tools. Identity theft is a serious threat and one that should not be taken lightly.

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 14, 2023

Phishing is a cybercrime where criminals masquerade as legitimate institutions to deceive individuals into divulging sensitive information. Spam emails themselves may not directly steal your identity, but they can be a part of a broader identity theft scheme. What is Phishing?

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BH Consulting

MAY 23, 2023

Repetition can lead people to over-disclose information, that could then put them at risk of identity theft and cybercrime. MORE Threat Prompt newsletter covers the intersection between AI and infosec. MORE The National Cyber Security Index ranks countries’ cyber threat readiness.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Hackers may also access webcams to perform other types of cybercrime, such as identity theft, fraud, or extortion. Make sure to read our other Approachable Cyber Threats (ACT) posts and subscribe to our ACT Digest to receive updates on the latest cybersecurity threats - straight to your inbox!

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

In fact, the World Economic Forum (WEF) projects that by 2021: Global cybercrime costs could total approximately $6 trillion in the US. If cybercrime were a country, it would have the third largest economy in the world. Clearly, cybercrime is big business, and it operates like one. How big is the impact of cybercrime?

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 27, 2022

You’ve likely only seen cybercrime insurance primarily mentioned in relation to attacks on businesses. Premiums are based on how much you have to lose, and tailoring types of cybercrime to your package needs. Some cyber threats listed may not have realistic or obtainable legal solutions in some countries, but they will in others.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 16, 2021

Still, cyber organizations are hoping that more do-gooders will join the ranks of the William Flora and Hewlett Foundation, Craig Newmark Philanthropies, and the Gula Tech Foundation , all three of which have historically committed funds to cybersecurity causes and also signed the letter. Kristin Judge, Cybercrime Support Network.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 17, 2023

The State of Email Security , a report published by Mimecast, a leading email security provider, sheds light on the challenges faced by the C-suite in safeguarding their organisations against email-based cyber threats. Email remains the primary communication tool for businesses, but it also poses significant security risks.

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Hot for Security

MAY 25, 2021

Since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic, spikes in online scams, fraud, identity theft, phishing and malware attacks have served as a constant reminder that individuals are waging war on two fronts.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 18, 2023

Personal information, such as credit card details, passwords, and social security numbers, can be harvested and employed for identity theft, fraud, or other malicious endeavors. Bad bots at work One cyber threat that targets user accounts on digital platforms is a credential stuffing attack.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Cyber risk is the third critical corporate risk in 2021, as per the latest Allianz Risk Barometer. The following table shows some classifications that reflect realistic and prominent threats to a company's personnel, data, and technology.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 26, 2023

Different states have their own laws and statutes regulating the definition and disclosure of data breaches, so it is important for organizations to be aware of these standards in the event they are party to any type of cyber security incident. Supply chain security and third-party vulnerabilities.

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SC Magazine

JULY 13, 2021

The tech’s getting better and the cost is getting lower and those things are probably what’s working against the [security] community,” said Sean Nikkel, senior cyber threat intel analyst at Digital Shadows.

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Jane Frankland

OCTOBER 1, 2021

To minimize the reputational damage from this attack, the firm offered 2-years of complimentary access to credit monitoring, fraud consultation, and identity theft restoration services for affected individuals. . Now It’s crystal clear from just these few stories that the cyber threat to the legal sector is significant and growing.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Ransomware Revenue Down As More Victims Refuse to Pay Energy giant Schneider Electric hit by Cactus ransomware attack Hundreds Of Network Operators’ Credentials Found Circulating In Dark Web Fla.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 12, 2024

Investigators from Resecurity’s HUNTER (HUMINT) warn that Indonesia is increasingly being targeted by cyber-threat actors. The exposed data includes sensitive personal details that could potentially be exploited by cybercriminals for identity theft and fraudulent activities. A database containing over 2.3

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 18, 2022

Last week, the main segment on the Emmy winning show, “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver,” focused on Data Brokers. For over 20-minutes, John Oliver ripped into online data brokers’ “sprawling, unregulated ecosystem which can get really creepy, really fast.” The segment would have been much funnier, if it wasn’t so true.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

The State of Cybercrime. Malware is now the favorite weapon for all kinds of attackers, from state sponsored cyber war, to industrial espionage, fraud, identity theft and just about any other cybercrime you can think of. For years, the easiest way to distribute malware was by email. Looking Forward.

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Adam Levin

MARCH 2, 2020

And it wasn’t because the media paid more attention to this relative newcomer in the area of cybercrime. The best defense is to practice good cyber hygiene, back up data, keep systems patched and up-to-date, and invest in workplace training to identify phishing emails and other suspicious behavior. 1 Cyber Threat This Year.

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