Malwarebytes

JANUARY 17, 2024

In earlier days of scams like these, success depended a great deal on the criminal’s skills at social engineering, but rapid advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) mean scammers can now easily and convincingly fake the “voice” of the relative that is the supposed victim of the accident.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 29, 2021

Data available for sale exposes 700+ million people at risk of cybercriminal activities, including identity theft, phishing and social engineering attacks, and account hijacking. He claims the data was obtained by exploiting the LinkedIn API to harvest information that people upload to the site.”

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 2, 2021

Note- Remember, often such leaked details are used by cyber criminals to launch Vishing and phishing attacks, identity theft, social engineering attacks, brute force attacks and can also be sold on the dark web for a smart price.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

But also the young generation between 25-35 are falling prey to Instagram and TikTok related dating or phishing scams where threat actors send fraudulent emails to victims stating that their videos will be deleted from the platform as they violate copyrights or need to be eligible for verification. million banking Trojans, and over 1.8

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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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IT Security Guru

JANUARY 26, 2024

Nevertheless, the development of IoT and fleet management systems brings up issues with cybersecurity risks. The Consequences of Cybersecurity Breaches in Fleet Management Systems The impacts of cybersecurity breaches in fleet management systems can be critical since they affect the financial and operational aspects of an organization.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 10, 2023

Why is identity management and security important in 2023? “In In the current digital landscape, identity security has gained paramount importance due to the growing cyber risks posed by phishing and social engineering attacks utilizing AI.

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Appknox

JUNE 23, 2022

Australian Mobile Cybersecurity in 2022. Thus, these Australian attacks significantly contribute to the rising trend in socially engineered attacks. Cryptocurrency and NFT attacks are rising as decentralized finance, and digital art assets become sophisticated socially engineered threats.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 19, 2023

million by testing their cybersecurity incident response plan, but many choose not to. Failing to keep up with cybersecurity can have compounding effects. These so-called symptoms of security fatigue are signs that you should rethink the way you handle cybersecurity for your company. Companies can save an average of $2.66

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 25, 2022

More than half of the breaches started with the network servers being compromised either through email phishing, malware or privileged credential misuse. A solid cybersecurity posture is only as strong as its policies, backups and disaster plans. Implement Threat Awareness Training.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Safer Internet Day is a reminder for organizations to train and regularly refresh employee awareness around cybersecurity. With regular headlines of the latest cyber-attack occurring, organizations must focus on cybersecurity and using the internet safely. So why is it vital to train employees on cybersecurity and internet risks?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Cybersecurity Insiders has learnt that the incident could be of ransomware genre and the hackers might have accessed and stolen critical details such as email addresses, first and last names, DoB’s, nationalities, passport numbers and some other ID card details. Cybersecurity measures to secure the France-visas.gouv.fr

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IT Security Guru

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The IT Security Guru caught up with Tarnveer Singh a CISO and finalist in the Security Serious Unsung Heroes Awards 2023 for his thoughts on how to get more professionals involved in the cybersecurity industry: There are many ways we can inspire new cybersecurity professionals to join our industry. This is not always the case.

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Hot for Security

JANUARY 29, 2021

This warning was issued on January 25 in a joint statement with the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). US citizens are also encouraged to go through CISA’s Security Tips on Avoiding Social Engineering and Phishing Attacks and Preventing and Responding to Identity Theft.

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Security Affairs

MAY 13, 2023

One of them is identity theft. Leaked data might also lead to phishing scams. Customers’ personal information might be utilized to craft targeted phishing emails that appear credible and thus increase the likelihood that the recipients will fall for the scam. Why is leaking personal data dangerous?

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Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2023

In fact, last year 55% of identity crime cases reported to the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) were due to compromised credentials. In this blog, we provide you with ten actionable ways to safeguard your digital identity, focusing specifically on how to prevent compromised credentials.

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Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2023

In fact, last year 55% of identity crime cases reported to the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) were due to compromised credentials. In this blog, we provide you with ten actionable ways to safeguard your digital identity, focusing specifically on how to prevent compromised credentials.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

The following vectors represent some of the most common ways a criminal could gain access to your accounts and is also known as an account takeover : Social Engineering. A common example is phishing. population vulnerable to identity theft. Awareness of Phishing Scams. This is a big one. Dark Web Monitoring.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Cybersecurity neglect endangers gamblers Failure to properly set authentication poses significant risks, as merely knowing the website’s domain is enough for an attacker to access user data. The private user data was found in activity logs showing poor cybersecurity practices. User security log.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 4, 2022

There are rootkits, Trojans, worms, viruses, ransomware, phishing, identity theft, and social engineering to worry about. Content blockers help reduce ads, Trojans, phishing, and other undesirable content that an antivirus product alone may not stop. And that’s not a comprehensive list. Security tips.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

JULY 7, 2022

As of June 2022, cybersecurity researchers have identified Raccoon Stealer 2.0. You can avoid this by disabling macros, not opening suspicious email attachments, and by recognizing phishing emails and spam. DropBox and social engineering. What’s so special about Raccoon Stealer 2.0?” For the most part, Raccoon Stealer 2.0

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BH Consulting

MAY 23, 2023

Curated advice, guidance, learning and trends in cybersecurity and privacy, as chosen by our consultants. Say it again, I double dare you Anyone familiar with phishing and social engineering will know scammers often use psychological tricks to get victims to divulge personal data. This ENISA report covers key threats.

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Security Through Education

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

At Social-Engineer, we define impersonation as “the practice of pretexting as another person with the goal of obtaining information or access to a person, company, or computer system.” How to Spot Them: Phishing emails could contain spelling and grammatical errors. Here are some common types: 1.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 3, 2024

According to the Hunter Unit from Resecurity, previously, the “GXC Team” gained notoriety for creating a wide array of online fraud tools, ranging from compromised payment data checkers to sophisticated phishing and smishing kits. Utilizing AI-driven bots for advanced social engineering techniques.

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Webroot

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Hackers, never at a loss for creative deception, have engineered new tactics for exploiting the weakest links in the cybersecurity chain: ourselves! Social engineering and business email compromise (BEC) are two related cyberattack vectors that rely on human error to bypass the technology defenses businesses deploy to deter malware.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 27, 2020

The 350 million email leak discovered by CyberNews is only the latest example of this cybersecurity gap that continues to grow despite increasing investment in the security industry. Watch out for potential spam messages and phishing emails. On June 10, the exposed S3 bucket was closed by Amazon and is no longer accessible.

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Cytelligence

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

While the dark web has many legitimate uses, such as providing a platform for political dissidents and whistleblowers to share information safely, it is also a breeding ground for illegal activities such as drug trafficking, hacking, and identity theft. As a result, it poses a significant threat to consumers and businesses alike.

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SecureList

MARCH 29, 2021

” , we mentioned that a cybercriminal could attack their victim by using targeted phishing e-mails to obtain access to the victim’s data. Despite their seemingly primitive simplicity, e-mail phishing and other malicious attacks still serve as some of the main tools used by cybercriminals to gather corporate data.

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Duo's Security Blog

MAY 23, 2023

In our previous two features, we covered the dangers of phishing (one method of credential compromise) and how to mitigate its impact on users. The answer, like most other cybersecurity-adjacent answers, lies in a combination of factors including social engineering , weak passwords, and other risky security moves or attacks.

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Identity IQ

MAY 7, 2021

Account takeover, also known as ATO, is a form of identity theft in which a malicious third party gains access to or “takes over” an online account. It’s one of the fastest-growing cybersecurity threats today, growing a staggering 300% since 2019 and leading to consumer losses of $3.5 What is Account Takeover?

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 19, 2021

TMobile has now issued a formal apology and offered free identity theft recovery services to nearly 48 million customers for whom the telecom giant failed to protect their sensitive personal information. Last Watchdog convened a roundtable of cybersecurity experts to discuss the ramifications, which seem all too familiar.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 3, 2022

Phishing to obtain sensitive user information, which is then used to launch other social engineering attacks or identity theft. Because of the growing importance of APIs to business, API security is a crucial element of an organization’s cybersecurity strategy.

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Identity IQ

MAY 15, 2021

So it helps to understand how they do it so you can prevent account takeover and other forms of identity theft. In this guide, we’ll discuss some of the biggest password security risks you face and some things you can do to better protect your digital identity. Phishing: Highly Risky. How Does Phishing Work?

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Understanding these methods is essential for implementing effective cybersecurity measures. Phishing Attacks Phishing attacks are one of the most common and successful methods used by hackers. Educate Yourself and Your Employees Stay informed about the latest threats and cybersecurity best practices.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

MARCH 24, 2023

Category Awareness, Cybersecurity Fundamentals, Guides Risk Level Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, AHOY! Try these tips for securing the digital treasure trove that is your social media presence. The age of digitization has transformed social media platforms into essential tools for personal and professional communication.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

MARCH 24, 2023

Category Awareness, Cybersecurity Fundamentals, Guides Risk Level Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, AHOY! Try these tips for securing the digital treasure trove that is your social media presence. The age of digitization has transformed social media platforms into essential tools for personal and professional communication.

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Security Affairs

MAY 7, 2021

Such lapses in database security can (and often do) lead to hundreds of millions of people having their personal information exposed on the internet, allowing threat actors to use that data for a variety of malicious purposes, including phishing and other types of social engineering attacks , as well as identity theft.

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