Malwarebytes

JUNE 3, 2021

Since the initial lockdown, we have seen the rise of certain types of cybercrime, including scams and fraud campaigns that either bank on the global COVID-19 pandemic or take advantage of potential victims that adhere to work-from-home measures. Future cybercrimes in the UK and beyond. Organized crime: Online fraud.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 13, 2022

Additionally, there are also Russian cybercrime organizations that are not state-sponsored but are allowed to operate. Although there’s no one magic solution to eliminating cyberattacks and cybercrime risks, there are steps you can take to reduce the chances of becoming a victim. businesses called #ShieldsUp.

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Webroot

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Cybercrime surpasses $1Trillion in global costs. A recent study has put the global cost of cybercrime at over $1 trillion for 2020. Educational technology still lacking proper security. The post Cyber News Rundown: Global Cybercrime Costs Surpass $1 Trillion appeared first on Webroot Blog.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 13, 2023

London, July 13, 2023 — Beazley, the leading specialist insurer, today published its latest Risk & Resilience report: Spotlight on: Cyber & Technology Risks 2023. The economic impact of cybercrime on business across the globe continues to reach new levels, with the cost predicted to reach US$10.5

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 31, 2023

As a member of the Board of Directors, Scheumack brings more than 20 years of cybersecurity, technology and marketing experience in the financial, credit and identity theft protection industries. Coast Guard, where he started his technology education and began working in the cybersecurity industry.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 31, 2024

The funding will be used for core research and development to build new AI technology and products to protect against generative AI threats, such as deepfake social engineering and autonomous fraud. While billions have been spent on security products, the impact of cybercrime has actually been getting worse.

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SecureList

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Having been in the field for so long, we have witnessed some major changes in the cybercrime world’s modus operandi. This report shares our insights into the Russian-speaking cybercrime world and the changes in how it operates that have happened in the past five years. Conclusion: cybersecurity and cybercrime have matured.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 5, 2021

The author claims the program, dubbed Povlsomware, is designed to be an educational tool for testing anti-virus protections; however, it’s possible that cybercriminals could adopt and modify the code in order to launch their own attacks, warns Trend Micro, which detailed the ransomware in a new company blog post this week.

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Joseph Steinberg

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The IACP is the publisher of The Police Chief magazine, the leading periodical for law enforcement executives, and the host of the IACP Annual Conference, the largest police educational and technology exposition in the world. The IACP is a not-for-profit 501c(3) organization, and is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to build cyber and physical threat information sharing partnerships with the private sector, this week saw its database of contact information on more than 80,000 members go up for sale on an English-language cybercrime forum. That InfraGard member, who is head of security at a major U.S.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 22, 2021

Cyemptive will provide education to their different approach through their Cybersecurity Knowledge Base. Since the beginning of the current pandemic, cybercrime alone has increased by more than 300 percent, as reported by the FBI. It is available free of charge at ( Knowledge Base | Cyemptive Technologies ). SNOHOMISH, Wash.–(

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Cybersecurity experts are discussing a new trend in the cybercrime community called phishing-as-a-service. In a PhaaS transaction, cybercriminals or cybercrime gangs are called vendors, and they sell access to various attack tools and technical knowledge to help customers carry out their crimes. Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS).

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SecureWorld News

JULY 3, 2023

As we rely increasingly on digital technologies for our work, communication, entertainment, and education, we also expose ourselves to more and more cyber risks. According to PurpleSec, 98% of cybercrime relies on social engineering to accomplish it. Cybercrime is a highly profitable business. trillion annually by 2025.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 17, 2018

G Suite for Education backup and security should be taken seriously as GSFE (formerly known as Google Apps for Education) puts creative, nimble, and flexible learning at the center of the educational experience. The global higher education system has expanded over the last 15 years in traditional and new markets.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 12, 2021

The costliest cybercrimes were against businesses, involving Business E-mail Compromise (BEC) schemes that added up to U.S. Phishing attacks topped the list of all cybercrimes, totaling 241,342 incidents – more than double the 2019 total of 114,702 – and causing losses of more than U.S. $54 54 million.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 31, 2022

Senate’s most tech-savvy lawmakers said he was troubled by the report and is now asking technology companies and federal agencies for information about the frequency of such schemes. 30, Bug posted a sales thread to the cybercrime forum Breached[.]co Today, one of the U.S.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 17, 2022

NOTE – Lazarus is also known in the world of cybercrime as Guardians of Peace and is being run and funded by the government of North Korea. All the hackers in this group are trained and receive education from Kim Chaek University of Technology and also take courses at Kim II -Sung University and Moranbong University.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

In our increasingly digital world, where technology permeates every aspect of our lives, cyber-security awareness has become an indispensable skill. Educate Yourself: Take the time to educate yourself about basic cybersecurity con-cepts and best practices.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Importantly, if the Internet were to achieve such a promise, then everyone, no matter their gender, race, income level, education, or age, could feel as safe and as private online as they deserve. And BIPOC consumers were the least likely of all groups to avoid any financial damage due to a cybercrime attack.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 23, 2024

Throughout the week, NCA will emphasize the critical significance of digital privacy for both consumers and businesses through a series of educational webinars featuring experts from various industries. “Knowing how to safeguard your personal information has never been more important than it is today.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The report analyzes top cyber threats from the second half of 2023 and emerging cybersecurity trends impacting critical industries such as finance, education, manufacturing, and state and local government (SLED). Education remains one of the most susceptible industries to cyberattacks, yet there is more diversity in the types of threats.

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Security Through Education

JANUARY 18, 2023

The truth is technology has grown at an exponential rate and so has cybercrime. Cybercrime doesn’t just affect big businesses and national governments. Stay educated, implement security recommendations, stay safe. At Social-Engineer LLC, our purpose is to bring education and awareness to all users of technology.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

This scenario must undoubtedly force organizations to prepare adequately to be able to recognize impersonation attempts based on social engineering attacks, which are also proving increasingly sophisticated due to the rapid advancement of deepfake technology. Deepfake technology, what’s it? Education improves awareness” is his slogan.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 15, 2022

The portal of the FBI’s InfraGard US Critical Infrastructure Intelligence was hacked, and data is available for sale on a cybercrime forum. InfraGard is a partnership between the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and members of the private sector for the protection of U.S. Critical Infrastructure. ” reported KrebOnSecurity.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 12, 2023

It highlights the essential role of teachers, trainers, and other educators in providing skills for youth to transition to the labor market and actively engage in their communities and societies. Technological advancements and shifting labor market dynamics increasingly require agile and adaptable skill sets.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

He previously chronicled the emergence of cybercrime while covering Microsoft for USA TODAY. Byron: I was initially drawn to cybersecurity as a USA TODAY technology reporter assigned to cover Microsoft. Erin: What cybersecurity technologies are you most excited about right now? Erin: So, let’s get started.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Government policymakers decided in the 1990s to promote inherently insecure, nascent Internet technology to be the world’s primary global information infrastructure for all the world’s communications, content, and commerce. If you fear this irrational Internet in security is not the only unchecked technological tyranny, you are correct.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 1, 2023

This discovery, as well as the growing talk of macOS tools within underground cybercrime forums, suggests an imminent surge in cyberattacks against macOS users. hVNC is a nefarious variation of this technology, typically distributed through attack vectors such as email attachments, malicious websites, or exploit kits.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The event thrives on collaboration, uniting businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, associations, non-profit organizations, tribal communities, and individuals who share a common goal: to safeguard the digital realm. Her point is that our lives are so immersed in technology that it is inescapable.

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SecureBlitz

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

As students embrace technological devices and the internet, they become prime targets for cybercriminals, hackers, and even fellow students. Cybercriminals may use ransomware to encrypt students' educational documents, making them […] The post 20 Essential Cybersecurity Tips For Students appeared first on SecureBlitz Cybersecurity.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 3, 2023

The Cyber Helpline was created to fill the gap in support for victims and survivors of cybercrime and online harm. What (if any) is the difference between 'cybersecurity threats' and the term 'cybercrime'? The Cyber Helpline is a U.K.-registered Why was The Cyber Helpline created? million in the U.S. Over the past five years, many U.S.-based

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IT Security Guru

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

From protecting sensitive corporate data to safeguarding our personal information, the battle against cybercrime is ongoing. As human errors have always been a significant cybersecurity risk and vulnerability, continuous security awareness education is paramount.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 5, 2024

Researchers from cybersecurity firm KELA reported that a threat actor announced on a cybercrime forum the sale of the source code and a cracked version of the Zeppelin ransomware builder for $500. A threat actor announced the sale of the source code and a cracked version of the Zeppelin ransomware builder for $500.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Right now, we are only taking the first steps toward complete immersion in virtual reality, already using metaverses for entertainment while testing industrial and business applications of this new technology. Education platforms and the learning process. Online education platforms will attract more cybercrime.

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IT Security Guru

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

This can be done through educational programs at schools, colleges, and universities. In the eyes of many, the war on cybercrime is being lost. Ransomware, identity theft, and other cybercrime is on the rise. We do not have enough people with the right skills to tackle the persistent and growing level of cybercrime.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Assessing the risks involved in using the latest technology is something our culture had to adopt in the early days of the computer. New technologies come with risks — there’s no denying that. In 1971, researcher Bob Thomas and his team at BBN Technologies created a virus that was later coined the “Creeper” worm.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

The ransomware gang hit organizations in multiple industries, including the education, healthcare, manufacturing, information technology, and government sectors. The victims of the group are “targets of opportunity.”

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