BH Consulting

APRIL 30, 2025

Infosecurity Magazine led with the angle that ransomware is particularly affecting small businesses. Another lens on cybercrime comes courtesy of the FBIs Annual Internet Crime Report. Its top three cybercrimes, based on reports from victims, were: phishing/spoofing, extortion and personal data breaches.

Data breaches

Zero Day

JUNE 20, 2025

Breach victims can be individuals, small businesses, non-profits, or Fortune 500 companies.    Business Email Compromise (BEC) scams :  BEC scams  require an attacker to pretend to be a company employee, contractor, or service provider. million, a 10% increase from the previous year.

Passwords

Security Affairs

JANUARY 18, 2020

I’m preparing the slides for my next speech and I decided to create this post while searching for interesting cybercrime statistics in 2020. Cybercrime will cost as much as $6 trillion annually by 2021. The global expense for organizations to protect their systems from cybercrime attacks will continue to grow.

Cybercrime

SC Magazine

MARCH 18, 2021

The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) released its annual report Wednesday, showing a sharp increase in cybercrime, both in quantity and cost in 2020. Vendors had warned about the rise of COVID-19 scams throughout 2020. “Ransomware is not even close to the amount of impact that BEC has to businesses.”

Cybercrime

Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

In February 2020, KrebsOnSecurity wrote about being contacted by an Internal Revenue Service investigator seeking to return funds seized seven years earlier as part of the governments 2013 seizure of Liberty Reserve , a virtual currency service that acted as a $6 billion hub for the cybercrime world.

Cryptocurrency

Security Boulevard

JULY 29, 2021

While any company can be vulnerable to this type of attack, small- to medium-size companies are particularly vulnerable because it is easier for a scammer to do a bit of research online and identify the right […]… Read More.

Small Business

Identity IQ

APRIL 2, 2021

The recent Federal Bureau of Investigations Internet Crime Report shows that cybercrime has spiked, leaving hundreds of thousands of victims and costing more than $4 billion. Victims lost the most money to business email compromise scams, romance and confidence schemes and investment fraud. Phishing Scams.

Scams

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Even the smallest business can become a target for cybercrime, with cyber threats increasingly affecting organizations of all sizes. If you’re a small business owner, it’s crucial to understand the significance of cybersecurity and the steps needed to safeguard your data, customers, and company reputation.

Small Business

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

As a small business, you’re likely concerned with drawing traffic and visitors to your site – but you may be attracting the wrong kind of attention. No matter how small your business is, you’re not too small to be hacked. In fact, 50% of small businesses in the US have been breached.

Small Business

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. million USD) monthly.

Cybercrime

SecureWorld News

MAY 13, 2020

Cybercrime nearly always increases during times of crisis as criminals take advantage of panic and unease. The COVID-19 pandemic is certainly no exception, but victims of cybercrime often don’t know where to turn for help. Kristin Judge, founder of the Cybercrime Support Network, hopes to change that. billion in victim losses.

Cybercrime

Krebs on Security

MAY 24, 2019

. “The title insurance agency collects all kinds of documents from both the buyer and seller, including Social Security numbers, drivers licenses, account statements, and even internal corporate documents if you’re a small business. According to the FBI, BEC scams are the most costly form of cybercrime today.

Insurance

SecureList

JUNE 26, 2023

Yet in reality, cybercriminals can target anyone, especially those who are less protected, while small businesses typically have smaller budgets and are not as securely protected as larger companies. In the past, the perception was that large corporations were more attractive to cybercriminals.

Cybercrime

Webroot

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

In today’s world, both small businesses and everyday consumers face a growing number of cyber threats. From ransomware attacks to phishing scams, hackers are becoming more sophisticated. Whether you’re running a small business or managing personal data at home, here’s what you need to know.

Cyber threats

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Oh, what a year it was for insecurity, and especially for the small business. It wasn’t as though we didn’t already know – that small businesses were firmly in the crosshairs of hackers. And they found it in small business websites. Small businesses are popular targets because they often have lax security.”.

Cybercrime

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently launched a new website aimed at educating small business owners on the risks of cybercrime and the steps they can take to protect their business. Cyberattacks can be particularly devastating to small businesses.

Small Business

Krebs on Security

JULY 25, 2023

Now new findings reveal that AVrecon is the malware engine behind a 12-year-old service called SocksEscort , which rents hacked residential and small business devices to cybercriminals looking to hide their true location online. Image: Lumen’s Black Lotus Labs. SocksEscort began in 2009 as “ super-socks[.]com com , segate[.]org

Malware

Security Boulevard

JUNE 11, 2021

As a freelancer in any industry, you are likely more susceptible to hackers and cybercrime than many other professions. Part of that is being aware of common scams that could spell big trouble. Another common scam that you should be aware of has little to do with who you work with, but instead, where you do your work.

Cybersecurity

The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

The Iranian hacker group TA453 has recently been using a technique that creates multiple personas to trick victims , deploying “social proof” to scam people into engaging in a thread. Other Iranian-based cyberattacks have included hackers targeting Albanian government systems and spear phishing scams. Spear phishing.

Phishing

Threatpost

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Traditional e-mail based scams are also in the mix this year, one in particular that uses the legitimate app TeamViewer to take over victims’ systems.

Scams

Security Affairs

JUNE 20, 2020

“Cybercriminals prey on vulnerable Americans and small businesses to deceive and defraud them,” said Secretary Steven T. As technological advancement increasingly offers malicious actors tools that can be used for online attacks and schemes, the United States will continue to protect and defend at-risk Americans and businesses.”

Scams

Webroot

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Created by the National Security Division within the Department of Homeland Security and the National Cyber Security Alliance, Cyber Security Awareness Month promotes online safety and security for both individuals and small businesses. October is the perfect time to make sure you don’t get spooked by cybercrime.

Security Awareness

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 17, 2023

According to Statista.com, the impact of cybercrime is expected to reach almost $13 trillion this year. Still, for many small and mid-sized companies, the financial and reputational ramifications from a cyberattack can be devastating. Typos and other spelling errors can be a clear giveaway that it’s an attempt at a phishing scam.

Social Engineering

Webroot

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

In today’s world, both small businesses and everyday consumers face a growing number of cyber threats. From ransomware attacks to phishing scams, hackers are becoming more sophisticated. Whether you’re running a small business or managing personal data at home, here’s what you need to know.

Cyber threats

SecureWorld News

APRIL 4, 2022

According to a report from McAfee Enterprise and FireEye titled, "Cybercrime in a Pandemic World: The Impact of COVID-19," 81% of global organizations have experienced increased cyberthreats, and 79% experienced downtime from an attack during a peak season. Cybersecurity attacks are on the rise, especially since the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Ransomware

SC Magazine

APRIL 16, 2021

Signatories also include nonprofit executives Mari Galloway, CEO of the Women’s Society of Cyberjutsu, and Kristin Judge, CEO and founder of the Cybercrime Support Network (CSN). Kristin Judge, Cybercrime Support Network. The problem, however, is that many large foundations, ignore cybersecurity altogether. “A

Education

SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 27, 2021

At the same time, seemingly endless scams can financially impact your end-users and even your personal life. The Cybercrime Support Network's Liebes relayed some facts about why the topic of cybercrime is important as well, which you can share with others to show why vigilance is important. billion of losses were reported.".

Cybersecurity

SecureWorld News

JULY 8, 2021

What is Business Email Compromise (BEC) and how does it work? We talked to a lead BEC investigator at the United States Secret Service for an explanation on this type of cybercrime. How do you define Business Email Compromise? small businesses and medium sized businesses lose a lot of their operating capital".

Small Business

Security Boulevard

MARCH 6, 2024

Cybersecurity Ventures reports that cybercrime is predicted to cost the world over $10 trillion by 2025 , and even now is already the world’s third-largest economy after the US and China. In fact, it is estimated that 60% of small businesses that are victims of a cyber attack go out of business within six months.

DNS

SecureList

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Phishing is one of the most prevalent forms of cybercrime due to minimal effort required and the fact that it really works. American Express phishing scams also have held consistent over the years with 10% in 2021. A noticeable development was the prominence of cryptocurrency-related phishing scams. Financial Phishing.

Banking

SecureWorld News

JULY 8, 2021

What is Business Email Compromise (BEC) and how does it work? We talked to a lead BEC investigator at the United States Secret Service for an explanation on this type of cybercrime. How do you define Business Email Compromise? small businesses and medium- sized businesses (SMBs) lose a lot of their operating capital.

Small Business

Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Justice Department this month offered a $5 million bounty for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a Russian man indicted for allegedly orchestrating a vast, international cybercrime network that called itself “ Evil Corp ” and stole roughly $100 million from businesses and consumers. According to the U.S.

Cybercrime

Joseph Steinberg

JUNE 17, 2021

Additionally, the long-outdated $10,000 threshold creates situations in which legitimate small business owners experience significant inconvenience; there are many small businesses engaging in normal, legal commerce that trigger the reporting requirement every single day when they deposit their daily cash receipts to banks.

Accountability

Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

These are the latest findings in our “Demographics of Cybercrime” report , presented in partnership with Digitunity, a nationally recognized non-profit dedicated to eliminating the technology gap, and Cybercrime Support Network, whose non-profit mission is to serve individuals and small businesses impacted by cybercrime throughout the country.

Internet

Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

It’s a good idea to prepare for cybercrime, and whenever possible avoid becoming a victim of it. None of this is to suggest that falling prey to holiday cybercrime is unavoidable or that the potential damage can’t be mitigated, but it is important to educate yourself, friends and family to safeguard the holiday season.

Cybersecurity

Security Affairs

AUGUST 11, 2024

Crooks took control of a cow milking robot causing the death of a cow Sonos smart speakers flaw allowed to eavesdrop on users Five zero-days impacts EoL Cisco Small Business IP Phones. Is the INC ransomware gang behind the attack on McLaren hospitals? Replace them with newer models asap!

Spyware

Identity IQ

APRIL 8, 2021

The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) provides information to the public regarding cybercrime and allows citizens to report crimes directly to the government. Losses caused by cybercrime totaled $4.2 The costliest crimes were business email compromise schemes with losses of $1.8 New Pandemic-Related Scams.

Internet