IT Security Guru

APRIL 5, 2024

Infiltrating various markets, it presents new and enhanced risks to this landscape. One of the primary markets touched by the evolving GenAI is cybersecurity. Cybersecurity Threats from Generative AI Cybersecurity has long been one of the most important aspects to pay attention to.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Enter the utility scam , where crooks pretend to be your utility company so they can threaten and extort as much money from you as they can. This scam has been going on for years and usually starts with an unexpected phone call and, in some cases, a visit to your door. Report the scam to the proper authorities, which may be the FTC.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

The site claims: MetaMask cannot recover your password. We will use your secret recovery phrase to validate your ownership, restore your wallet, and set up a new password. We don’t just report on threats—we remove them Cybersecurity risks should never spread beyond a headline.

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Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Here are 50 ways to avoid getting scammed on Black Friday — and beyond. Make sure your smartphone, tablet and laptop are password-protected, particularly if you’re in the habit of carrying them around wherever you go. Popular browsers, like Safari or Firefox, frequently issue updates to protect against scams. Lock your devices.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

If you’re a small business looking for the secret sauce to cybersecurity, the secret is out: start with a cybersecurity policy and make the commitment to security a business-wide priority. The average cost of a cybersecurity breach was $4.45 The average cost of a cybersecurity breach was $4.45 Stay proactive.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 16, 2024

Facebook scams are a constant nuisance and vary from like-farming to scams that can cost you some serious money. How to avoid Facebook scams In this case I was able to spot the scam because it made me suspicious that two unrelated friends might be tagged in a similar post. The latest one we found is a bit morbid.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 16, 2024

But as security evolves, so do cybercriminals who are always looking for new ways to scam us. Once the criminals are into an account, they can start changing settings like the account’s email address, phone number, and password, so the user can no longer log in, or they can simply clean out a bank account. Use a password manager.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2023 – What it is and why we should be aware madhav Tue, 10/03/2023 - 05:33 The inception of Cybersecurity Awareness Month in 2004 came at a critical juncture in our technological history. As we are well and truly in the digital-first age, the need for robust cybersecurity measures is glaringly evident.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 9, 2023

Scams range from unsolicited calls offering help with your “infected” computer to fully-fledged websites where you can purchase heavily over-priced versions of legitimate security software. The scams primarily emanate from call centers in South Asia, mainly India. Maybe we should be flattered, but frankly we are annoyed.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Group-IB cybersecurity researchers recently identified several Russian-speaking cybercrime groups offering infostealing malware-as-a-service (MaaS), resulting in the theft of more than 50 million passwords thus far. To minimize risk, Group-IB advises taking the following key steps: Don’t download software from suspicious sources.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 8, 2023

When most people think about social media and cybersecurity, they typically think about hackers taking over Instagram accounts or Facebook Messenger scammers taking private information. However, social media can be used for good, rather than evil, when it comes to cybersecurity. It’s for good reason that this is top-of-mind.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 22, 2023

More than 450 workers at the United States Postal Service (USPS) lost more than $1 million in a direct deposit scam that left postal workers without pay, angry at the USPS for not heeding warnings of the scheme, and the agency scrambling to figure out exactly what happened. This was a not an incredibly technical attack.

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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. Impersonation scams are deceptive tactics used by cybercriminals to pose as trusted entities or individuals to exploit victims.

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Security Through Education

JANUARY 18, 2023

Not too long ago, many of us thought that cybersecurity was something for corporations to worry about. What are some personal cybersecurity concerns for 2023? We can benefit from these the most if we are aware of the possible risks and take measures to use them wisely. Impersonation Scams. The Internet of Things.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

As hackers and cyber crooks are always on a prowl of vulnerable of those who can be targeted easily by email scams, messages, malware or phishing attacks. Also, make sure that the password you are creating is filled with a combination of alpha-numeric characters tucked with 1-2 special characters.

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IT Security Guru

DECEMBER 20, 2023

As 2023 draws to a close, it’s time for cybersecurity experts to gaze into their crystal balls and predict what the next year has set in store for the security industry. In the year ahead, AI will be used as a mass-cyberattack tool, with criminals using the technology to launch sophisticated phishing scams at scale.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

Even if you’ve never been scammed before, you may know somebody who has. Technology has made us more productive and connected, but it also puts us at risk of exploitation. 2020 was a high-water mark for online scams and fraud. Not every scam is strictly about money. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) received 2.1

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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). This was a 3% increase compared to the previous year.

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Identity IQ

MAY 15, 2021

Passwords are your first line of defense for protecting your digital identity. As important as they are, however, about 52 percent of people still use the same passwords across multiple accounts and 24 percent use a variation of common passwords that are easy to hack. Hackers employ different strategies to steal your passwords.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 6, 2021

Your employers might be able to provide you with specific directions on how to handle certain aspects of your cybersecurity. Here are some cybersecurity best practices tips that apply more than ever when it comes to remote workers carrying out their duties securely. Use strong passwords. Secure home router.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 11, 2021

If you take your business seriously, then cybersecurity needs to be your top priority , not only for your clients but also for the stability of your own enterprise. Part of that is being aware of common scams that could spell big trouble. Start with smart passwords.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Identifying scams Before we dive headfirst into the cyber safety tips, let’s equip ourselves with the ultimate weapon: knowledge. Scams are the digital equivalent of a snake oil salesperson peddling miracle cures. Let’s embrace the golden rule of scam detection: skepticism. Sweepstakes and awards scams Congratulations!

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Adam Levin

MARCH 17, 2022

Phishing emails are the most common vector for attacks on corporate networks, especially in ransomware and business email compromise (BEC) campaigns; anything that involves large groups of employees to continuously send updated file attachments or links to a reply-all list or an individual, creates cybersecurity issues.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 10, 2024

With this control they can intercept messages, two-factor authentication (2FA) codes, and eventually reset passwords of the account the number has control over. You will be prompted to enter your X password and click Confirm. Although apparently the SEC did not have 2FA enabled for its X account!

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

As 2023 draws to an end and cybersecurity budgeting is nearly complete, it helps to consider the year’s events and try to predict next year’s trends. After receiving input from industry experts and doing my own analysis of the year’s driving forces, I identified five major cybersecurity trends. Bottom line: Prepare now based on risk.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Some users may not have changed their password, or this process might still be ongoing. Per a public statement from AnyDesk on February 2, 2024, “ as a precaution, we (AnyDesk) are revoking all passwords to our web portal, my.anydesk.com, and we recommend that users change their passwords if the same credentials are used elsewhere.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 30, 2023

Now, our researchers found that the malvertising campaigns via Google Ads are not just about software downloads and scams. They also include a much more direct way to get at your login credentials by phishing for users of popular password managers such as 1Password. In which case you will have to retrieve it.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 1, 2023

Cybersecurity is practice of protecting information technology (IT) infrastructure assets such as computers, networks, mobile devices, servers, hardware, software, and data (personal & financial) against attacks, breaches and unauthorised access. Sometimes theft of PII can lead to identity theft too. to protect sensitive data.

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IT Security Guru

AUGUST 31, 2023

With the UK and US gaming markets being amongst the largest and most lucrative, the need for gamers to understand cybersecurity has never been greater. For instance, PC gamers may be at risk from malware targeting their systems directly, while console gamers might face threats from compromised third-party apps.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 27, 2023

to approve legislation that requires the K-12 school system to develop computer science and cybersecurity integration plans. Cybersecurity education is a central component of landmark House Bill 1398 , signed into law by Governor Doug Burnum and expected to garner final approval July 1, 2024. North Dakota is the first state in the U.S.

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BH Consulting

OCTOBER 28, 2021

That’s why the theme for this year’s EU Cybersecurity Month (ECSM) awareness campaign , ‘Think Before U Click’ , feels right. In the spirit of empowering people and organisations to protect themselves from cyber risks, we’re going to look back at three of the main threats from the past year: ransomware , data breaches , and phishing.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Guarding Against Digital Phantoms: Avoid Cybersecurity Nightmares! Cybersecurity Awareness Month draws to a close only days after the full moon, reminding us that spooky season may be fading, but cyber vigilance remains essential. Instead, sophisticated vishing scams can be hard to identify.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Risk Level. Frantically, you click on the link in the email and enter your Amazon account email and password. And if you haven’t set up your password manager yet, that stolen password may give a hacker access to other websites like your bank account, or email. Help Me Design Better Cybersecurity Solutions.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

And sometimes, 23% of them experienced cyber-bullying and around 20% of them became a victim of a romance scam. Just by creating awareness among employees, using proactive security solutions, deploying MFA, using password managers can help in mitigating most of the cyber risks to a large extent. .

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 21, 2024

Follow SecureWorld News for more stories related to cybersecurity. Securing your defenses So how can organizations and individuals stay secure while still enjoying all the tournament action? As March Madness unfolds, users will need to apply a full-court press defense against ever-more sophisticated cyber threats.

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McAfee

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Talk About the Latest Online Scams . Encourage your grandparents to keep an eye on the news for the latest online scams so they have a better chance of recognizing fraudulent activity. Or better yet, send them a weekly digest of relevant consumer security news or call them when you come across a common scam. password manager

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 26, 2023

Cybersecurity is more important than ever. Even as your organization hires more security experts and invests in ever-better cybersecurity technology, malware, phishing, and other attacks remain a persistent threat to your organization and the data of your customers. Is cybersecurity spending driving cybercrime? Not likely.

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