Hot for Security

JUNE 22, 2021

Update passwords for all online accounts to protect against any potential credential stuffing attacks. 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.

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Sensitive data refers to information that could directly identify someone or be used to steal someone’s identity. This includes your full name, address, date of birth, financial information, and passwords. When companies fail to secure customer data, it can be exposed to cybercriminals.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Digital attributes are data points about you that are often used for administrative reasons and include: Date of birth. Some hackers even set up rogue hotspots with the sole intention of luring unsuspecting device users and stealing their valuable data. Data Breaches. Weak or Limited Number of Passwords.

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IT Security Guru

MARCH 28, 2023

Having a cybersecurity plan ensures that you remain protected against data breaches, phishing scams , and other cybercrimes. One thing you should know here is that simple passwords are easier to crack; therefore, setting up a complex password is necessary. A VPN removes your IP address and switches your location.

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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. Start with smart passwords.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 3, 2021

Such personal data is unlikely to have changed for the vast majority of people in the last couple of years, therefore this data is of concern to its owners, and also remains of good value to scammers. Facebook faces a privacy regulation investigation over this data breach. How Strong is Your Password?

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Hot for Security

JUNE 22, 2021

Update passwords for all online accounts to protect against any potential credential stuffing attacks. 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.

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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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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Cybercriminals know this, which is why phishing attacks account for more than 80% of reported security incidents and why 54% of companies say their data breaches were caused by “negligent employees. ”. In fact, the most popular time for criminals to send emails targeting workers with funds-transfer scams is 9 a.m. on a Tuesday.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 3, 2024

For years, we’ve relied on traditional methods like passwords, PINs, and security questions to verify our identities. Passwords can be easily forgotten, guessed, or even stolen through phishing scams. Biometric authentication eliminates the need to remember complex passwords or carry around security tokens.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

Remote access security acts as something of a virtual barrier, preventing unauthorized access to data and assets beyond the traditional network perimeter. Keys, such as strong passwords, unique codes, or biometric scans, can be given to trusted individuals to access your resources from a distance.

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Troy Hunt

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

I also started giving more thought to privacy and how it's constantly eroded in little bites, a thought process that highlighted just how far we still have to go as an industry, and where the value proposition of a VPN was strongest. Here's the value proposition of a VPN in the modern era: 1.

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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. Password theft.

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Hot for Security

JUNE 14, 2021

Most security threats faced by regular users arrive via the Internet, whether it’s a malicious app or a rigged website , a scam delivered through the user’s social media channels, or a phishing scheme carried out via email or SMS. Furthermore, most consumer-oriented threats focus on stealing data (passwords, credit card information, etc).

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 30, 2021

LinkedIn has reportedly been breached— again —following reports of a massive sale of information scraped from 500M LinkedIn user profiles in the underground in May. According to Privacy Shark, the VPN company who first reported on this incident , a seller called TomLiner showed them he was in possession of 700 million Linkedin user records.

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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. This includes passwords, user information, and banking details.

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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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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 1, 2019

80 defendants charged with participating in massive BEC and romance scams. Bad Packets warns of over 14,500 Pulse secure VPN endpoints vulnerable to CVE-2019-11510. Hostinger disclosed a data breach that affects 14 Million customers. Imperva data Breach: WAF customers data exposed.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 23, 2024

PROXY WARS Security experts say that not long after the war started, Stark began hosting dozens of proxy services and free virtual private networking (VPN) services, which are designed to help users shield their Internet usage and location from prying eyes. is a company that tracks VPNs and proxy services worldwide.

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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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Adam Levin

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Never buy a device that doesn’t allow you to set a long and strong password. Passwords are easy to guess, especially when they are any of the worst that continue to be the favored security solution for a majority of users–i.e., password, 123456, qwerty, etc. Consider using a password manager.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Show them these tips: Never use the same password twice. It seems like we can’t go a week—or even a day sometimes—without hearing about an online service being breached. After a breach, cybercriminals often sell and re-sell the stolen data. This is where a password manager comes in. Use strong passwords.

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Pen Test Partners

AUGUST 29, 2024

TL;DR Strong passwords : Use a password manager. This makes it harder for unauthorised users to gain access even if they have your password. Secure networks : Avoid using untrusted public Wi-Fi to access social media accounts, instead, use mobile data. These systems store your passwords in a single encrypted vault.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 17, 2024

Documented activities include the growing availability of advanced tools and services designed to accelerate data breaches and gather personally identifiable information (PII), such as full names, dates of birth, government identification numbers, email addresses, phone numbers, residential addresses, and more.

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Duo's Security Blog

APRIL 20, 2023

Totaling up to billions of Australian Dollars at risk each year from hackers and various online scams, it's crucial that organisations (and individuals!) Australia is no stranger to this rising concern, with recent reports indicating a rise in the number and severity of breaches.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 3, 2022

By focusing on this context, we hope that you’ll come away with a stronger understanding about, for instance, why you should use a password manager rather than that you should use a password manager. In the world of online scams, criminals care about one thing: Your money. Don’t lose thousands upon thousands of dollars.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 12, 2018

· Russian troll factory suspected to be behind the attack against Italian President Mattarella. · Salesforce warns of API error that exposed Marketing data. · Tech Support Scams improved with adoption of Call Optimization Service. · Dept.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Its primary goal is safeguarding sensitive information, detecting and responding to security incidents, and ensuring that data and systems remain secure against malware, ransomware, phishing, and hacking attempts. Weak Passwords Weak or reused passwords are easy targets for hackers employing brute-force attacks.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 6, 2022

Many organizations are already struggling to combat cybersecurity threats from ransomware purveyors and state-sponsored hacking groups, both of which tend to take days or weeks to pivot from an opportunistic malware infection to a full blown data breach. The flash scam netted the perpetrators more than $100,000 in the ensuing hours.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 21, 2021

These emails persuade employees to reveal passwords for important applications or download malicious files to their devices. Phishing scams remain such a widely used attack vector because of their efficiency. Some phishing scams are so convincing that they can fool even seasoned security professionals.

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Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 23, 2024

In February 2024, ALPHV conducted an exit scam against its affiliates and disbanded, leaving them searching for new partners. Next, the threat actor set their sights on Thycotic—a password vault housing organizational secrets (passwords), including those for privileged accounts.

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Security Affairs

MAY 2, 2022

Opportunistic employees in sensitive positions can abuse network privileges to obtain sensitive information, use weak passwords, or accidentally respond to phishing. ‘Twas a simple phishing scam that brought Twitter down! And so, the data breaches keep getting bigger. Secure Your Network with a VPN.

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Hacker's King

OCTOBER 26, 2024

Cybersecurity Week highlights various forms of threats, including phishing scams, ransomware attacks, and data breaches, which can have devastating effects on individuals and businesses alike. Change them regularly and avoid reusing passwords across different accounts.

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Identity IQ

MAY 9, 2023

Criminals may try to steal your money or personal information and scam you. Data breaches at government agencies may lead to the sale of servicemembers’ personal information online. Here are some steps you can take to help protect yourself from identity theft: Use strong, unique passwords for every single account you have.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 9, 2020

With the high amount of cybercriminal activity including hacking attempts and phishing scams, the information in this report is quite timely. BEC is a sophisticated scam targeting businesses and individuals performing wire transfer payments. Adoption of SaaS platforms increases chances of BEC scams.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 31, 2024

Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

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Adam Levin

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Around the same time, an Instagram phishing scheme was circulating where users were prompted via a spoofed Instagram email to enter their logins and passwords after they were sent a 2-Factor authentication code. Need more evidence? Vet contractors and vendors based on their security practices to minimize supply chain risk.

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