Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

When the pandemic struck, online bad actors took it as an opportunity to double-down on their attacks through ransomware, malware, and social engineering. Now, cybersecurity may just be the most important aspect of financial technology (fintech) in the modern world. Here’s what you should know. .

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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

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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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 25, 2022

With ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) hackers like Conti, Hive and LockBit narrowing their focus from larger healthcare systems to smaller hospitals and specialty clinics, it is becoming easier than ever to retrieve the data and use it for launching various fraud and identity theft schemes. Implement Threat Awareness Training.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 3, 2023

In a typical SNDL attack, the attacker gains access to encrypted data by intercepting network traffic, accessing data stores, or by using techniques such as social engineering or malware to gain access to critical information. This data can be used for identity theft, fraudulent transactions, or other malicious purposes.

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Appknox

JUNE 23, 2022

The risks to the privacy of Australian customers are at an all-time high, as the nation has reported the highest percentage of mobile threats globally, standing at 26.9%. Australian Mobile Cybersecurity in 2022. The Australian population is at most risk if you consider the statistics on a per-device basis.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 6, 2023

News of data dumps is often scary as the possibilities of identity theft, account takeovers, user de-anonymization, and other online data-driven threats rear their ugly heads. Privacy Affairs claims data in the set can be used in social engineering attacks and doxxing. How bad is this? Should Twitter users be concerned?

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Source: Cybernews The fact that these indices were discovered suggests that the instance was not under regular monitoring, putting users at risk. 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.

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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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Approachable Cyber Threats

JULY 7, 2022

Risk Level. As of June 2022, cybersecurity researchers have identified Raccoon Stealer 2.0. DropBox and social engineering. Scammers would use social engineering to trick users into navigating to filesharing sites, like DropBox, via a malicious URL, causing them to download Raccoon Stealer. Learn more here.

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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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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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Security Affairs

MAY 13, 2023

Leaking employee credentials might put the company at risk of targeted cyberattacks. Leaked customer names, emails, phone numbers, and private communication between clients and the company introduces the risk of various cyberattacks. One of them is identity theft. Why is leaking personal data dangerous?

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Even with some excellent advanced threat protection, do not risk exposure to your device. Does this phishing attack constitute a possible identity theft? Phishing attacks often rely on social engineering techniques to trick users into revealing sensitive data. Thank you to Google for granting so much storage.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Law enforcement agencies and cybersecurity experts actively monitor the dark web to look for lawbreakers. With a mix of infiltration, social engineering, and many hours of investigative work, authorities were able to discover Ulbricht’s identity. What are some of the risks of the dark web?

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

This includes your personally identifiable information as well as your online behavior and any authentication factors you use to verify your identity when accessing online services. In this article, we’ll be covering the following topics: What are the Components of a Digital Identity? Why is Your Digital Identity Important?

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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. Another significant threat the dark web poses to consumers is the risk of malware.

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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. MORE Working in the transportation sector?

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 4, 2022

That risk still exists, but we all face many other threats today too. There are rootkits, Trojans, worms, viruses, ransomware, phishing, identity theft, and social engineering to worry about. The war in Ukraine may change the risks that some or all of us face online. So how can you avoid becoming a victim?

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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.” The Takeaway Impersonation scams are not merely nuisances; they pose significant risks to individuals and organizations alike.

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Duo's Security Blog

MAY 23, 2023

Compromised or stolen credentials is the second most common type of cybersecurity incident accounting for 27% of reported breaches, according to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC). While passwordless rises as a strong but novel secure access option, one cybersecurity measure has already become an enforced default.

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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? The Bottom Line.

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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. Clicking on suspicious messages or any links therein is a risk that may result in your computer being infected with malware.

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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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Approachable Cyber Threats

AUGUST 2, 2021

Category News, Privacy Risk Level. Beyond the lack of understanding of what TikTok may be DOING with your biometric data, the mere fact that TikTok is collecting this data and storing it within their IT environment puts you at risk. social engineer a mobile provider employee to facilitate a SIM swap). SIGN ME UP.

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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. Related: Kaseya hack worsens supply chain risk. We all know security is hard. which will target victims.

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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 Boulevard

JUNE 26, 2023

Unfortunately, the increasing reliance on digital systems and capabilities has also attracted an ever-growing number of malicious actors seeking to defraud businesses through phishing , social engineering , or ransomware attacks. The end result of these types of cyber attacks are often highly public and damaging data breaches.

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SC Magazine

JULY 2, 2021

With that in mind, a newly announced three-year research partnership between the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta and Georgia State University’s Evidence-Based Cybersecurity Research Group (EBCS) will examine the tactics and techniques that fraudsters are leveraging to abuse online payments.

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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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SecureList

MARCH 29, 2021

Confidential corporate information is no less sensitive than the personal data of an individual, and the sheer scale of financial and reputational risks from potential blackmail or disclosure of such information can have a colossal impact. Identity theft. However, any organization can also become a victim of doxing.

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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. Keylogging: Medium Level Risk. Credential Stuffing.

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

By understanding their motivations, we can better comprehend the risks and develop effective strategies to protect ourselves. Understanding these methods is essential for implementing effective cybersecurity measures. Educate Yourself and Your Employees Stay informed about the latest threats and cybersecurity best practices.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 3, 2023

Malicious online actors grow ever more sophisticated, making cybersecurity as big a concern for everyday consumers as it ever has been. For instance, phishing, one of the most common, is a social engineering attack used to steal user data. At the start of 2023, consumers remain out in the cold when it comes to online protection.

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