SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Cybercriminals continued targeting gamers’ accounts filled with valuable in-game items or giving access to games on several devices, and often used in-game currency to lure victims to participate in their scams. Unfortunately, this ambiguity sets the stage for an anticipated increase in charity-related scams in 2024.

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Hot for Security

JUNE 22, 2021

If you do, chose password-protected networks and use a VPN to prevent eavesdropping on online activity Resist the urge to post on social media platforms about your activity and location. The dedicated browser and VPN will protect your online presence, providing safe online banking and shopping by encrypting traffic on your smart devices.

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Troy Hunt

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

I want a "secure by default" internet with all the things encrypted all the time such that people can move freely between networks without ever needing to care about who manages them or what they're doing with them. Here's the value proposition of a VPN in the modern era: 1.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 3, 2024

Passwords can be easily forgotten, guessed, or even stolen through phishing scams. Security questions, while seemingly personalized, can often be answered using publicly available information on social media or through data breaches. Stay Informed: Stay updated on the latest identity theft scams and tactics.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 11, 2021

Recent statistics show that the cost of a breach could be as much as £285k ($200k) in penalties and repairs , so if you don’t bring in that kind of money, caution is of the utmost importance. Part of that is being aware of common scams that could spell big trouble.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Some hackers even set up rogue hotspots with the sole intention of luring unsuspecting device users and stealing their valuable data. Data Breaches. A data breach is any unauthorized access to a company’s data that results in the exposure of sensitive information to an untrusted environment.

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Hot for Security

JUNE 22, 2021

If you do, chose password-protected networks and use a VPN to prevent eavesdropping on online activity Resist the urge to post on social media platforms about your activity and location. The dedicated browser and VPN will protect your online presence, providing safe online banking and shopping by encrypting traffic on your smart devices.

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Security Affairs

MAY 11, 2020

During COVID-19 outbreak data processors have to be extra vigilant to maintain their compliance with data protection authorities like GDPR. It has imposed online learning and earning, which in turn has open new doors of cybersecurity threats and data breaches. Most of the data breaches occur due to insecure networks.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

As the internet has enabled us to access work, data, and equipment from any location, remote access security has become increasingly crucial. Strong passwords, two-factor authentication, firewalls, encryption, and monitoring systems are just a few of the tools and procedures used to maintain security.

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Duo's Security Blog

MAY 18, 2021

Verizon just released its 14th edition of the Verizon Data Breach Incident Report (DBIR) covering 2020’s foray into cybersecurity. The DBIR states that phishing, ransomware, web app attacks dominated data breaches in 2020. It’s fair to say that 2020 was impossible to predict, but had a significant impact.

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Identity IQ

APRIL 12, 2023

Top 7 Data Security Practices for the Workplace IdentityIQ As businesses become increasingly reliant on technology, protecting sensitive information is more important than ever. Data breaches and cyberattacks can result in costly consequences, making strong data security practices essential. Risk reduction.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 30, 2023

It serves as a vessel for various strains of malware, including ransomware, and underlies data-stealing campaigns that target large organizations and individuals alike. According to Verizon's 2023 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR), a whopping 74% of breaches involve a human element, which is exactly what phishing aims to exploit.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 11, 2023

In other news, both LockBit and the Akira ransomware gang, the latter of which has tallied 125 victims since we first began tracking them in April 2023, were confirmed last month to be exploiting a specific zero-day flaw ( CVE-2023-20269 ) in Cisco VPN appliances. Stop malicious encryption.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 21, 2021

Cybercriminals know their victims reliably fall for certain scams and fail to take even rudimentary precautions against cyberattacks, and their ruthless exploitation of these vulnerabilities results in millions of breaches and billions of dollars lost every year. Let’s take a closer look at a few of those habits.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 11, 2022

But errors resulting in cybersecurity breaches can have disastrous consequences for all involved. Verizon’s 2022 Data Breaches Investigations Report concluded that 82% of data breaches involved a human element. Phishing scams. Hackers tailor their scams using advanced psychology tricks.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Data Breach. 50%_increase in malware designed to steal personal data or stalkerware. 67%_of malware was delivered via encrypted HTTPS connections. First, however, let's look at the top 15 cyber threats organizations face right now, according to the report: Malware. Web-based Attacks. Web Application Attacks. Ransomware.

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Adam Levin

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Consider using the 3-2-1 rule: Store anything important on two different online storage protocols (hard drive and cloud, for instance; or two different cloud services) and a third copy encrypted on a password-protected external drive that is not connected. Prepare for a Snowstorm.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 3, 2022

In the world of online scams, criminals care about one thing: Your money. Earlier this year, a woman in Tennessee was fooled in an online dating scam by a thief who stole $390,000 of her money. Still, there are a few things you can do to best protect yourself from falling for an online scam. Do use a cybersecurity app.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

To boost their profits and depend less on outsourcing, some groups such as Revil even scammed their affiliates , adding a backdoor capable of hijacking negotiations with victims and taking the 70% of the ransom payments that is supposed to go to the affiliates. Also, many groups relied on vulnerabilities in VPN servers.

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Security Affairs

MAY 2, 2022

‘Twas a simple phishing scam that brought Twitter down! And so, the data breaches keep getting bigger. The inevitable result of collecting so much information is that data breaches are increasing. Turn off automatic connections to route each device via your VPN-secured WiFi router.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 8, 2023

Encrypted email Despite many advancements in email tools, the email format itself remains a text-based protocol. Many email tools will enable the encrypted delivery of emails, but some of these encryption options will be undone if the sending email server detects a receiving email server that may not support the option.

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