CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 16, 2023

Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks: BEC scams involve cybercriminals impersonating high-ranking executives to manipulate employees into transferring funds or revealing sensitive information. The post Email Security Guide: Protecting Your Organization from Cyber Threats appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

But have no fear, we have an on-demand webcast available now on "How to Stay Resilient Against Holiday Scams this Season.". The discussion includes Matthew O'Neil, Global Investigative Operations Center, Cyber Intelligence Section, U.S. Examples of common holiday scams your end-users will face.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

APRIL 29, 2022

Here are some of the scams we see most frequently, and some of the quick tips for avoiding them: Scammers impersonate tax officials to trick you into giving them your money and data. Why should I care about tax scams? What do this year’s tax scams look like in 2022?” Some tax scams happen at the office. Permalink.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Sometimes when you are down in the cyber attack trees defending your organization, it can be tough to see the cyber threat forest. Understanding how things are shifting in the forest, or overall threat landscape, can help us categorize, strategize, and prioritize our resources. What are the top cyber threats right now?

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 27, 2022

It’s not hyperbole to say that every one of us is a potential target for online scams, fraud, and cyberattack. While any one of us could be the next cyber-scam victim, cybercriminals have a soft spot for one demographic […]. The post How to Protect Senior Citizens from Online Scams appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 12, 2021

Britain’s National Cyber Security Centre has launched a special tool that will enable Microsoft Office 365 customers to flag scammed emails at just a click of a button. million reports from the public related to cyber frauds.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

If you've been hoping that cyber attacks were on the decline, brace yourself for a reality check: 2023 was an unprecedented year in cyber threats. The post Malicious PDFs, deepfakes, and romance scams were just some of the 10 billion cyber attacks we saw last year appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Common Holiday Scams and How to Avoid Them IdentityIQ The holiday season is a time for celebration, giving, and spending time with loved ones. Here are some of the most common holiday scams and how to help avoid them. Here are some of the most common holiday scams and how to help avoid them.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 27, 2023

A report compiled by Barclays states that the amount of money lost in romance scams has reached an average of £10k in the UK in the last 6-8 months. The survey also revealed that one in three Britons have experienced a scam or know at least one or two people who have gone through this negative experience in the past year or so.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 14, 2024

For this past quarter, scams have taken more than their fair share of the cyber threat pie. We’re never surprised to hear that cyberattackers are still at it. However, even if cybercriminals’ scammy aims remain the same, they’re updating their approach.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Cyber threat actors, with varying resources and motivations, are highly interested in these eye-catching events too. Scams could present themselves in many forms. In short, plenty of threat actors are interested in this sort of event. VIPs and executives can also be impersonated to conduct social engineering attacks.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

While many phishing emails contain malicious links or downloads to try and compromise devices, other scams are more elaborate. […]. The post FBI issues warning over impersonation scam; New phishing campaign encourages targets to call malicious actors appeared first on BlackCloak | Protect Your Digital Life™.

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Trend Micro

MARCH 23, 2022

We provide an overview of the diverse range of NFT- and cryptocurrency-related scams that malicious actors use to steal assets worldwide.

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Trend Micro

JANUARY 17, 2023

We named this scam “Payzero”. In this entry, we discuss a Web3 fraud scenario where scammers target potential victims via fake smart contracts, and then take over their digital assets, such as NFT tokens, without paying.

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Trend Micro

JUNE 5, 2023

We have been able to uncover a massive cryptocurrency scam involving more than a thousand websites handled by different affiliates linked to a program called Impulse Project, run by a threat actor named Impulse Team.

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SecureBlitz

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

In 2020, cyberattacks witnessed an unprecedented increase, targeting many industries, from phishing scams to system hacks exploiting vulnerable endpoints and weak network security. This surge in cyber threats has far-reaching […] The post 2024 Cybersecurity: The Rise of CyberAttacks appeared first on SecureBlitz Cybersecurity.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 28, 2021

This has resulted in many of those targeted falling for the scam. Reaction to phishing scams. This recent phishing scam has caused some concern within the cybersecurity community. Related podcast: COVID-19 cyber threats. COVID-19 related phishing emails. The real UK NHS address is @nhs.uk.

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IT Security Guru

DECEMBER 9, 2020

million fine handed to Marriott International for a cyber attack that took place between 2014 and 2018 and compromised the personal information (including emails addresses, phone numbers and passport details) of countless customers. Cyber threats are a real and significant problem. This however was small fry compared to the £18.4

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Every industry is dealing with a myriad of cyber threats in 2024. It seems every day we hear of another breach, another scam, another attack on anything from a small business to a critical aspect of our nation’s infrastructure. Open are slim to none.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 9, 2022

And, let’s be honest , the deceptive writing phishing assaults and other cyber threats today employ are skilled enough to fool even the most trained, internet-savvy experts. Ever present threats. That said, here are what I consider to be the Top 5 online threats seniors face today: •Computer tech support scams.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Though significant, the early days' threats vastly differed from today's sophisticated cyberattacks. Cyber threats have evolved from poorly-written scam emails to state-sponsored attacks, ransomware onslaughts, and deepfake technologies. To counteract this, ensure your devices and applications are consistently updated.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 8, 2023

It’s particularly popular among criminals now; since 2019, the use of phishing scams has increased by 300%. Despite […] The post Business Email Compromise: 3 Steps to Reduce Risk appeared first on Flare | Cyber Threat Intel | Digital Risk Protection. The reason for the increase?

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The Hacker News

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Phishing and Malware Among the major cyber threats, the malware remains a significant danger. Phishing has also seen a resurgence in the last few years, with many new scams being invented to take advantage of unsuspecting

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The festive cheer of mid-November and December often extends to opportunistic threat actors who use this time of year to catch companies and people off guard. The holiday season usually sees an increase in several types of cyber threats, and it’s worth being extra vigilant to avoid falling prey to these scams.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

JANUARY 4, 2023

They can also use text messages to entice victims to click on links in scams known as “smishing.” “OK, So what do smishing scams look like?” For example, scam text messages can come from a phone number of only a few digits, like the ones used by corporations to send promotions and advertisements, to a typical 10 digits or more.

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Hacker Combat

AUGUST 21, 2020

So, by now, you must have realized how crucial it is to learn how to avoid phishing scams online. Using a virtual private network tunnel will shield your data from malware and other unwanted cyber threats. Beware of online pop-ups scams. Make sure your devices are encrypted. Do not respond to people you don’t know.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 2, 2024

Related: AI makes scam email look real Fresh evidence comes from Mimecast’s “The State of Email and Collaboration Security” 2024 report. It’s a digital swindle as old as the internet itself, and yet, as the data tells us, the vast majority of security incidents are still rooted in the low-tech art of social engineering.

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Webroot

MAY 9, 2024

Losing them to cyber threats can compromise your future. Your personal devices—laptops, smartphones, and tablets—hold a wealth of sensitive information that cybercriminals target through malware , ransomware , and other cyber threats. Protecting your identity from fraud is key to a smooth transition into adulthood.

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Trend Micro

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

This blog entry details a scheme that exploits the recent Morocco earthquake by impersonating the domain name of a well-known humanitarian organization for financial fraud.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 15, 2020

Whether it’s helping hospitals avoid becoming the next ransomware victim or kneecapping new COVID-19-themed scam websites, these nascent partnerships may well end up saving lives. At least three major industry groups are working to counter the latest cyber threats and scams.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

The post DMARC and the prevention of World Health Organization phishing scams appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders. Though WHO was successful in implementing reactionary information and warnings, they failed to provide adequate prevention methods and could have done so using DMARC.

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Quick Heal Antivirus

MARCH 21, 2024

In our high-tech world, sneaky cyber threats can pop up anywhere. Lately, we’ve spotted sneaky malware on Android. The post Beware: Malicious Android Malware Disguised as Government Alerts. appeared first on Quick Heal Blog.

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Centraleyes

MAY 17, 2024

Insider threats also loom large, as seen in the 2018 phishing scam that duped Italian football club Lazio out of £1.75 The sports industry must act now to fortify its defenses against the relentless tide of cyber threats. In 2019, hackers targeted the Atlanta Hawks’ online store, stealing customer payment info.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Category Awareness, News, Vulnerabilities. Risk Level. Ready to log-in and shop?” As things return to their pre-COVID levels, crowds at malls are returning to their claustrophobic norms, parking is a nightmare, and you can see the panic in people’s eyes again as they search for the perfect gift.

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BH Consulting

OCTOBER 2, 2023

In a lecture this year for Gresham College, she pointed out similarities between the language used by politicians and law enforcement, the security industry’s marketing teams, and even cybercriminals who use phishing and scams. On her excellent ‘Beyond the phish’ Substack, she made a plea to stop inventing new terms for scams.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 6, 2023

This information can be obtained through various means, including data breaches, phishing scams, and malware attacks. Once this information is stolen, it often ends up for sale as dark web leaks. […] The post Dark Web Leaks: Stolen Credentials on the Dark Web appeared first on Flare | Cyber Threat Intel | Digital Risk Protection.

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Webroot

MAY 6, 2024

As we navigate through 2024, the cyber threat landscape continues to evolve, bringing new challenges for both businesses and individual consumers. The latest OpenText Threat Report provides insight into these changes, offering vital insights that help us prepare and protect ourselves against emerging threats.

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