Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

First Facebook scam Translation: Deadly accident on highway causes several fatalities Notable about this one is that it was posted as a fundraiser and so does not allow comments, which blocks me from posting a warning that this is a scam. I have seen two different types in German.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 17, 2024

The San Francisco Chronicle tells a story about a family that almost got scammed when they heard their son’s voice telling them he’d been in a car accident and hurt a pregnant woman. The FBI says it has received more than 195 complaints about this type of scam that it refers to as “grandparent scams.”

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 1, 2024

Pig butchering scams are big business. The numbers are not very precise because some see them as a special kind of romance scam , while others classify them as investment fraud. Scammers trying to initiate pig butchering scams The accounts sending the messages often use stock photographs of models for their profile pictures.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 27, 2023

This report explores key findings based on IdentityIQ member-reported data and found significant jumps in two major types of scams: peer-to-peer payment apps utilizing platforms such as Cash App, Zelle and Venmo, surging more than 58%, and scams stemming from the theft of personal documents, increasing by 44%.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Romance Scams on and after the Valentines Day 2023 are common. But can you imagine that the loss incurred through such scams is amounting to $5.9 Moreover, the losses associated with the online romance scams occurring across the nation could be approximately $7 billion by 2025.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 12, 2022

But in reality, they just divert the customer to a web page that makes them submit credentials that can lead to larger scams, such as identity thefts, soon. Nowadays, most of the email service brands like GMAIL identify such threats from the devices and IP addresses that are being used in such scams.

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 31, 2023

31 , 2023 – IDIQ ®, a leader in financial and identity protection, today announced it has joined the board of the Cyber Center of Excellence (CCOE), a San Diego-based nonprofit dedicated to growing the regional cyber economy and creating a more secure digital community for all. Scheumack began his career serving in the U.S.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 18, 2024

QR Code Scams: What You Need to Know About This Phishing Tactic madhav Tue, 03/19/2024 - 06:10 In a world where individuals and organizations alike are increasingly dependent on digital processes, cybercriminals are constantly looking for and developing new ways to exploit technology to take advantage of their targets.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

And information is out that innocent game lovers are being trapped in this scam that might eventually land them in deep trouble and, in some situations, in jail. Such activities not only disrupt the football fever among fans, but can also lead to future identity theft troubles or phishing scams.

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 31, 2023

How to Identify and Avoid Holiday Phishing Scams IdentityIQ The holiday season brings joy, celebrations, and… a surge in online scams. Holiday phishing scams are an ongoing issue that ramps up when folks are feeling the most festive. About three-quarters of American consumers have encountered some form of holiday-related scam.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

In the latest report released by Avast, it was revealed that ransomware spreading hackers were constantly targeting elderly people and youngsters were being lured into Instagram or TikTok scams. And this is where cyber criminals are smartly targeting these groups with scams by adopting the current trending topics or usage trends.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 9, 2022

That said, here are what I consider to be the Top 5 online threats seniors face today: •Computer tech support scams. These scams take advantage of seniors’ lack of computer and cybersecurity knowledge. Once they get remote access, fraudsters hack confidential details of older adults and scam them. Identity-theft.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 26, 2023

The post “I Got Scammed on PayPal!” ” Protect Against PayPal Scams appeared first on Security Boulevard. PayPal is generally considered a secure platform for online transactions, but it's important to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to safeguard your account.

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Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

This prolonged season of online shopping (and stress) will provide ample opportunity for phishers, smishers, vishers and identity thieves to pilfer your valuable personal and/or payment information. Here are 50 ways to avoid getting scammed on Black Friday — and beyond. Report scams. Choose credit over debit.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 15, 2023

Now the important question: how many of you got scammed in some sort of way by cryptocurrency or another type of investment? Follow SecureWorld News for more stories related to cybersecurity. Alright, how many of you saw a cryptocurrency ad on TV in 2022? Oh, yeah, everyone did. Probably some of you. According to the U.S.

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SecureBlitz

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

These profiles are often created for various malicious purposes, such as identity theft, online scams, cyberbullying, and misinformation spreading. Detecting […] The post How to Detect Fake Social Media Profiles appeared first on SecureBlitz Cybersecurity.

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Our readers have been primarily concerned with avoiding malicious scams, from fake shopping websites to account takeovers. Gift Card Scams and How to Avoid Them. 8 Common Identity Theft Scams. Scam School: Bad Practices on Social Media Could Put Your Identity at Risk. Tips to Avoid Holiday Job Scams.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 1, 2023

The Rise of AI Social Engineering Scams IdentityIQ In today’s digital age, social engineering scams have become an increasingly prevalent threat. In fact, last year, scams accounted for 80% of reported identity compromises to the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC).

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Security Through Education

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

In today’s digitally driven world, impersonation scams have become a growing concern, leaving countless individuals and organizations vulnerable to financial loss, identity theft, and reputational damage. The Best Defense Protecting yourself from impersonation scams is crucial in today’s interconnected world.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 2, 2023

They use various methods, such as phishing scams, identity theft, credit card fraud, and other forms of online scams to steal money or sensitive information from their victims. The post Who are Cyber Swindlers appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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Jane Frankland

APRIL 17, 2024

Whether it’s through its cybersecurity and risk management solutions or Identity capabilities, Mastercard’s innovative technologies and industry standards are creating a secure environment for seamless and trustworthy digital transactions.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

This was revealed in a 2022 Consumer Impact report released by Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) on Tuesday this week. And sometimes, 23% of them experienced cyber-bullying and around 20% of them became a victim of a romance scam. It might sound weird!

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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 example, ReasonLabs researchers recently uncovered a scam that used stolen credit cards and fake websites to skim monthly charges off of unsuspecting consumers.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 10, 2024

We don’t just report on threats – we help safeguard your entire digital identit y Cybersecurity risks should never spread beyond a headline. Protect your—and your family’s—personal information by using Malwarebytes Identity Theft Protection.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 13, 2024

Protecting your business from scams and cybersecurity threats not only bolsters your business’s practices but also maintains your client’s trust. The post Guarding Your Business: A Guide to Employee Training for Cybersecurity Vigilance appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 17, 2022

Social engineering attacks are crimes that involve business email compromise, job scams, X-rated scams using beautiful faces of women, mainly models, telephone scams, money laundering, and identity theft. Usually, in such scams, cybercriminals manipulate victims in the disguise of company employees or individuals.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

It seems every day we hear of another breach, another scam, another attack on anything from a small business to a critical aspect of our nation’s infrastructure. And the solution they are turning to is not one that will solve their problems in the long run: handing cybersecurity responsibilities to internal IT teams.

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Adam Levin

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

To accomplish this Sisyphean assignment the Census Bureau is sending emails —email that will join the steady stream of phishing scams and spam already at our inboxes and discarded several times a day. The current Census 2020 outreach runs completely counter to cybersecurity best practices. They may simply worry about getting hacked.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 20, 2023

Related: How Google, Facebook enable snooping In fact, a majority of scams occur through social engineering. Cybersecurity specialists here at Digital Forensics have built up a store of knowledge tracking criminal patterns while deploying countermeasures on behalf of our clients.

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 24, 2021

During the coronavirus pandemic, there’s been a direct correlation with the rise of online activity, data breaches and identity theft. As many Americans’ personally identifiable information goes digital, it’s becoming increasingly vulnerable to hacks and theft by cybercriminals who profit from access to online accounts.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 2, 2024

They can lead to identity theft, financial fraud, private data breaches, and more as a result of accounts being compromised. While improving password practices remains vital, the cybersecurity world is also evolving towards a passwordless future with more advanced authentication methods like biometrics and passkeys.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 30, 2024

The scammers collect the information entered by victims at registrations and use it to commit further fraudulent activity such as identity theft or selling the information on the dark web. Sometimes they will get to the point fast, but in pig butchering scams for example, the contact can be ongoing for quite a while.

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Heimadal Security

JUNE 7, 2021

The Australians reported in 2020 losses to scams that totaled AU$851 million, with AU$128 million being lost to business email compromise (BEC), AU$8.4 million classed as remote access scams, and AU$3.1 million a result of identity theft. The post Australians Have Spent AU$26.5m

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The State of Security

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

There’s a high chance that you or someone you know has been impacted by email fraud or identity theft. At the very least, you’ve likely received a variety of spam emails and text messages asking to provide a payment or confirm your identity.

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Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Online holiday shopping brings game-changing convenience to busy shoppers, but without the proper safety best practices, online shoppers can be vulnerable to hackers, identity theft , and all other kinds of scams. While lesser-known shops might have great deals, they also present a higher risk of scams.

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Hermann’s deep expertise in identity theft protection, credit and financial education and leveraging data to implement scalable business solutions will immediately benefit Entryway as the organization works to create efficiencies through data collection to serve a greater number of at-risk individuals and families across all of its program markets.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 29, 2022

Other sensitive details such as identity information and travel info along with payment card info were not leaked in the attack, as it was being stored on a separate server. He also announced that the company has taken all cybersecurity measures to prevent such data leak in the future.

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