SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

With database access, thieves can use the data to commit fraud, blackmail, extortion, identity theft and to turn a quick profit by selling it to other criminals on the dark web. Operating system security. Good cyber hygiene isn’t only about software and systems. It’s also about people.

Cybersecurity 98

Cybersecurity Cybercrime DDOS Malware 98

Webroot

JANUARY 20, 2021

Nonetheless, I brushed up on my security awareness training afterwards! Coronavirus scams are spreading nearly as fast as the virus itself. 3, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) had logged more than 298,000 consumer complaints related to COVID-19 stimulus payments, 68 percent of them involving fraud or identity theft.

Artificial Intelligence 43

Artificial Intelligence Marketing Identity Theft Cyber threats 43

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. There are lots of different ways to go through the whole takedown process,” said Nikkel.

Phishing 87

Phishing Identity Theft Social Engineering Technology 87

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 2021

Ransomware is one of the most widespread cyber threats, making up at least 27% of all malware incidents as per Verizon’s annual DBIR report (2020). Cybercriminals can utilize the botnet to carry out malicious activities, such as phishing, identity theft and bypassing security to access private networks.

Malware 107

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 107