IT Security Guru

DECEMBER 18, 2020

But, while this may be good news for embattled retailers, it’s even better news for opportunistic cybercriminals. It’s vital, then, that retailers do what they can to prevent such attacks and protect their profits – and their reputations – in these challenging times. Upsetting experience. Minimising risks.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 23, 2018

So before the shopping frenzy begins, we thought this would be an opportune time to outline some best practices that both retailers and consumers should follow in order to protect consumer data. As convenience technologies evolve, look for more risks to consumers and retailers. Protecting Consumer Data is Priority #1.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 7, 2024

Experts spotted a new macOS Backdoor named SpectralBlur linked to North Korea Merck settles with insurers regarding a $1.4

Artificial Intelligence 85

Artificial Intelligence Data breaches Scams Insurance 85

Krebs on Security

JULY 29, 2021

Every time there is another data breach, we are asked to change our password at the breached entity. Here’s a closer look at what typically transpires in the weeks or months before an organization notifies its users about a breached database. started receiving emails with a “cash back” offer.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 26, 2021

The increasing trend of using mobile payments for in-store purchases (especially during the pandemic) is leading criminals to increasingly focus their efforts on defrauding people through online fraud and scams. Fraud and scams move to the web. Figure 1: Web application breaches in the Retail industry. Stolen credentials.

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Retail Banking Big data Computers and Electronics 144

Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

These are seven of the ways the FTC says your personal data can land in the wrong hands, possibly leading to identity theft, and the best steps you can take to help protect your information: Data breaches. Data breaches often make headlines, so this is one method you’ve likely heard about before.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 4, 2023

FiXS, a new ATM malware that is targeting Mexican banks BidenCash leaks 2.1M stolen credit/debit cards Pegasus spyware used to spy on a Polish mayor Hundreds of thousands of websites hacked as part of redirection campaign MQsTTang, a new backdoor used by Mustang Panda APT against European entities Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 18, 2023

Education was the most targeted industry in 2022, with attacks increasing by 576%, while the retail and wholesale sector dropped by 67% from 2021. The latest phishing report from Zscaler ThreatLabz reveals that phishing attacks are still on the rise, detailing a 47.2%

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Phishing Social Engineering Education Retail 122

Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 3, 2018

The parent firm of bling retailers Jared and Kay Jewelers has fixed a bug in the Web sites of both companies that exposed the order information for all of their online customers. That would be a pretty convincing scam. Data exposures like these are some of the most common yet preventable for online retailers.

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Retail Identity Theft Scams Media 214

CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Q4 is always the busiest time of year for shoppers and retailers, chock-full of shopping celebrations like Singles’ Day, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday, among others. There’s no reason to click unfamiliar links that could scam or phish you. By Gal Ringel, Co-Founder & CEO of Mine Privacy Ops. billion , a 2.5%

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Identity Theft Retail Passwords eCommerce 90

Appknox

JUNE 23, 2022

Apple iOS users often fall prey to mobile scams; around 30.1% The lockdowns have made on-demand retail and mCommerce a permanent fixture among Australian users who share their transaction details without any qualms. Unidentified attackers are on the prowl, targeting unsuspecting users with easy scams.

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IT Security Guru

AUGUST 9, 2023

Twitter Bitcoin Scam In July of 2020, a number of high-profile celebrity and brand accounts tweeted out messages stating that all Bitcoin sent to their wallets for a period of time would be returned twofold—if someone sent $1000, they would receive $2000 back. In the end, it cost Cisco $1.4

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The Security Ledger

APRIL 27, 2021

In this episode of the podcast (#212), Brandon Hoffman, the CISO of Intel 471 joins us to discuss that company’s latest report that looks at China’s diversified marketplace for stolen data and stolen identities. Data leaks, data breaches and data dumps are so common these days that they don’t even attract that much attention.

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Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

MARCH 6, 2018

Watch Out For Scams. Shop at reputable online retailers. Recently, the IRS issued a specific warning of a quickly growing scam involving erroneous tax refunds being deposited into taxpayer bank accounts. Encrypt sensitive files stored electronically, such as tax records, and use strong and unique passwords for each account.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Big Yellow and Avira weren’t the only established brands cashing in on crypto hype as a way to appeal to a broader audience: The venerable electronics retailer RadioShack wasted no time in announcing plans to launch a cryptocurrency exchange. com, which was fed by pig butchering scams. Uber blames LAPSUS$ for the intrusion.

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Cryptocurrency Cybercrime Computers and Electronics Scams 239

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 23, 2018

Magecart cybercrime group stole customers credit cards from Newegg electronics retailer. US State Department confirms data breach to unclassified email system. Homebuyers Being Targeted by Money Transfer Scam. Adobe issued a critical out-of-band patch to address CVE-2018-12848 Acrobat flaw. Sustes Malware: CPU for Monero.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 22, 2020

Chilean-based retail giant Cencosud hit by Egregor Ransomware ShinyHunters hacked Pluto TV service, 3.2M Chilean-based retail giant Cencosud hit by Egregor Ransomware ShinyHunters hacked Pluto TV service, 3.2M A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived!

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 31, 2022

The attacker typically pretends to be someone from a legitimate business, like a bank or retailer, in an attempt to get personally identifiable information from the recipient. Many wireless phone providers have introduced spam protections to keep their customers from falling victim to vishing scams. Vishing Defenses.

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Perpetrators may use various tactics such as phishing emails , which are designed to look like they come from trustworthy institutions, to lure you into revealing your data. Some criminals might even resort to old-school methods like dumpster diving, where they scavenge for discarded documents that may contain your personal details.

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Identity Theft Accountability Risk Retail 106

Security Boulevard

MARCH 31, 2021

UK fashion retailer FatFace angered customers in its handling of a customer data theft hack. The clothes retailer revealed a data theft which included its customer's full names, home addresses, email addresses, and partial debitcredit card details. FatFace Faces Customer Anger After Controversial Breach Response.

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Energy and Utilities Ransomware Banking Hacking 122

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Phishing scams use it to compromise networks. They spot unwanted traffic such as spam, phishing expeditions, malware, and scams. In some cases, in-depth analysis is done on outgoing messages to detect and block the transmission of sensitive data. Employees are duped into clicking on malicious email attachments and links.

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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. Facebook incidents (a data breach in April and a data leak in October).

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