Krebs on Security

APRIL 8, 2019

Almost exactly one year ago, KrebsOnSecurity reported that a mere two hours of searching revealed more than 100 Facebook groups with some 300,000 members openly advertising services to support all types of cybercrime, including spam, credit card fraud and identity theft. Facebook responded by deleting those groups.

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 14, 2023

Spam vs. Phishing: What’s the Difference? Among these threats, spam and phishing are two commonly misunderstood but distinct challenges. In this blog, we shed light on the differences between spam and phishing and provide valuable insights to help you avoid falling victim to these malicious activities What is Spam?

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 21, 2023

More than 22,000 users of Blink Mobility should take the necessary steps to protect themselves against the risk of identity theft. The exposed information could enable malicious actors to carry out identity theft, phishing attacks, unauthorized access to users’ accounts, and other nefarious actions.

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Data breaches reached an all-time high, leaving a trail of identity theft cases. This has left victims scrambling to understand the extent of the damage and how to help protect themselves against the evolving threat of identity theft. Businesses faced constant threats with phishing scams , malware , and other tactics.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 18, 2021

T-Mobile is warning that a data breach has exposed the names, date of birth, Social Security number and driver’s license/ID information of more than 40 million current, former or prospective customers who applied for credit with the company. Data stolen and exposed in this breach may also be used for identity theft.

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Identity IQ

MARCH 24, 2021

The monitoring allows you to stay on top of your credit health, spot inaccuracies and help be alerted to the early signs of identity theft so you can take steps to address them. Identity Theft Protection. Identity theft-related fraud is the fastest growing online crime in the world. That’s one in 15 people.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 23, 2021

Phishing is today’s most dangerous cyberattack. Google noted a more than 600% spike in phishing attacks in 2020 compared to 2019 with a total of 2,145,013 phishing sites registered as of January 17, 2021, up from 1,690,000 on Jan 19, 2020. Phishing doesn’t discriminate. What is the Most Common Form of Phishing?

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 21, 2023

An exposed instance contained information for a customer relationship management (CRM) system that likely belongs to Goyzer, a real estate property management software maker, the Cybernews research team has discovered. Businesses employ MongoDB to organize and store large swaths of document-oriented information.

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Hot for Security

MAY 20, 2021

The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has been providing the public with reliable cybercrime reporting systems for 20 years. In that time, the IC3 has developed into a go-to platform for victims of fraud, online scams, identity theft, and other cyber-related crimes that have inflicted losses of over $10 billion.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 22, 2021

These criminals used phishing, spoofing, extortion, and various types of Internet-enabled fraud to target the most vulnerable in our society—medical workers searching for personal protective equipment, families looking for information about stimulus checks to help pay bills, and many others.". billion. "In Visit www.ic3.gov

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Malwarebytes

MAY 16, 2023

million people about a security incident in which it says personal information and medical information may have been obtained by cybercriminals. The investigation showed that an unauthorized party accessed PharMerica computer systems on March 12-13, 2023, and that this party may have had access to certain personal information.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 19, 2023

The data stolen included customer name, billing address, email, phone number, date of birth, T-Mobile account number, as well as information on the number of customer lines and plan features. But left improperly secured, these APIs can be leveraged by malicious actors to mass-harvest information stored in those databases.

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IT Security Guru

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Attacks such as hacking, phishing, ransomware and social engineering are on the rise. Businesses and other organisations are being pushed both by customers and regulators to evidence how they are keeping their information secure. In the eyes of many, the war on cybercrime is being lost. Luckily, I was very determined.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 20, 2021

.” Over the course of his 15-year cybercriminal career, Severa would emerge as a pivotal figure in the cybercrime underground , serving as the primary moderator of a spam community that spanned multiple top Russian cybercrime forums. Severa was a moderator on the Russian spam community Spamdot[.]biz.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 10, 2024

District Court in Seattle to three years in prison and more than $5 million in restitution for conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. Raoult and two other co-conspirators were charged with having hacked into protected computers of corporate entities and for the theft of stolen proprietary information.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 26, 2022

The man is currently being held in the Netherlands, he was charged for his alleged role the international cybercrime operation known as Raccoon Infostealer. These individuals used various ruses, such as email phishing, to install the malware onto the computers of unsuspecting victims.”

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 3, 2024

Upon detection, it alters the banking information of the intended recipient (like the victim’s supplier) to details specified by the perpetrator. The necessary login credentials for online banking systems are previously harvested through a phishing kit. More technical details are available in the report published by REsecurty.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Unauthorised transactions made with the help of lost or stolen credit cards, counterfeit cards, ID document forgery and identity theft, fake identification, email phishing, and imposter scams are among the most common types of payment fraud today.”

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 14, 2023

The incident is the result of a MOVEit attack on IBM, threat actors accessed the personal and health information of the impacted individuals. These files contained certain Health First Colorado and CHP+ members’ information.” ” reads the reads the notice. by the company. state of Colorado.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Released today, the Malwarebytes State of Malware 2024 report takes a deep dive into the latest developments in the world of cybercrime. Sadly, there’s not a lot you can do to prevent incidents like these yourself, other than stay on top of the news and protect yourself against identity theft.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 18, 2021

The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center has released its annual report, the 2020 Internet Crime Report , which includes data from 791,790 complaints of suspected cybercrimes. According to the 2020 Internet Crime Report , the top three crimes reported by victims in 2020 were phishing scams, non-payment/non-delivery scams, and extortion.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Justice Department seized Liberty Reserve , alleging the virtual currency service acted as a $6 billion financial hub for the cybercrime world. Requests for this information from the Justice Department office that prosecuted the case — the U.S. In May 2013, the U.S.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 4, 2022

The former store owner used various phishing techniques to steal T-Mobile employee credentials. He would then target higher ranking employees, using their personal identifying information to reset their company passwords through the help desk. mandatory two years in federal prison for aggravated identity theft.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Justice Department today unsealed indictments against four Chinese officers of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) accused of perpetrating the 2017 hack against consumer credit bureau Equifax that led to the theft of personal data on nearly 150 million Americans. The nine-count indictment names Wu Zhiyong (???), Wang Qian (??),

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Cytelligence

DECEMBER 11, 2023

This massive data breach raises serious concerns about the security and privacy of user information and serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing threats posed by cybercriminals. Organizations that have implemented ChatGPT as part of their systems and processes may face significant risks to their confidential information.

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Adam Levin

MARCH 16, 2020

Consider that the average cost for a ransomware attack against a business is about $4,400, and your run of the mill phishing incident weighs in at a much less hefty $500. So Isn’t BEC Just Another Form of Phishing? The new direct deposit information generally routes to a pre-paid card account.”

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Department of Justice charged nine individuals connected to a hacking crew focused on identity theft and SIM swapping attacks. Attackers obtain victims’ information by launching a phishing campaign, or by purchasing them in the underground market. This could help protect your account from unauthorized changes.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 9, 2021

Cybernews first broke the news, reporting that the hacker leaked four files that contained the full names, email addresses, phone numbers and workplace information of the LinkedIn users. The saving grace here, to a degree, is that this all appears to be publicly-accessible information, Malik said. “So,

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Phishing scams, malware, ransomware and data breaches are just some of the examples of cyberthreats that can devastate business operations and the protection of consumer information. This instance provided researchers with more information about computer science tech and how it can cause damage to computers in the future.

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Webroot

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Unfortunately, this time of year brings as much cybercrime as it does holiday cheer. Antivirus programs also scan the Dark Web to determine if your information has been compromised. With lightning-fast scans, this line of defense offers always-on protection to safeguard your identity. Benefits of antivirus.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

The leaked information includes a staggering amount of sensitive personal details, making users susceptible to identity theft, sophisticated phishing schemes, targeted cyberattacks, and unauthorized access to personal and sensitive accounts. About the author, Ron Reiter , CTO and cofounder of Sentra.

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Security Affairs

JULY 24, 2019

The suspects have received sentences ranging from four years and three months to eight years and two months i n prison on wire fraud conspiracy , computer fraud and abuse, and aggravated identity theft charges. Smishing” is similar to “ vishing ,” but communicates a phishing message through text messages. Attorney Byung J.

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Security Affairs

MAY 11, 2019

Department of Justice charged nine individuals connected to a hacking crew focused on identity theft and SIM swapping attacks. Attackers obtain victims’ information by launching a phishing campaign, or by purchasing them in the underground market. The latter group helped the hackers to steal roughly $2.5

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McAfee

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

According to research from the FBI and FTC, cybercrimes against older adults cost more than $650 million in losses each year. With Grandparent’s Day right around the corner, here’s a guide on how you can help keep your grandparents safe from the most common cybercrimes on the internet. phishing emails ?or Criminals often use?

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

In the age of data, with organizations creating trillions of gigabytes of new information each year, it’s easy to think of cybersecurity as a mere synonym for “data protection.” In fact, the World Economic Forum (WEF) projects that by 2021: Global cybercrime costs could total approximately $6 trillion in the US.

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Security Affairs

JULY 10, 2022

The company highlight the risks of identity theft or phishing attacks in case their data have been compromised. For any additional information concerning personal data, customers can contact La Poste Telecom customer service at the following address: mesdonneespersonnelles@lapostemobile.fr. Who is behind the attack?

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 19, 2023

7 Internet Safety Tips for Safer Internet Browsing IdentityIQ With the internet, we can access vast amounts of information with only a click or tap. Then there’s phishing , in which scammers trick you into disclosing personal information. The global cost of cybercrime reached an astounding $8.44 trillion last year.

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