Security Affairs

MAY 14, 2023

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Data breaches 91

Data breaches DDOS Artificial Intelligence Ransomware 91

Krebs on Security

AUGUST 30, 2022

On July 20, the attackers turned their sights on internet infrastructure giant Cloudflare.com , and the intercepted credentials show at least five employees fell for the scam (although only two employees also provided the crucial one-time MFA code). Image: Cloudflare.com. 2021 post about the change. ”

Mobile 297

Mobile Phishing Authentication Accountability 297

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.

Phishing 100

Phishing Scams Passwords Wireless 100

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.

Security Awareness 98

Security Awareness Passwords Phishing Scams 98

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 31, 2022

Many wireless phone providers have introduced spam protections to keep their customers from falling victim to vishing scams. You can also register your number on the federal Do Not Call list, but it doesn’t seem to have any actual effect on the number of scam calls received. Vishing Defenses.

Phishing 131

Phishing Banking Social Engineering Scams 131

Security Boulevard

APRIL 16, 2024

Not OK: SMS 2FA — Widespread spam targets carrier employees, as scrotes try harder to evade two-factor authentication. The post SIM Swappers Try Bribing T-Mobile and Verizon Staff $300 appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Mobile 132

Mobile Authentication Social Engineering Wireless 132

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. Urgency should be a giant red flag. Urgency should be a giant red flag.

Passwords 357

Passwords Password Management Phishing Scams 357

Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

KrebsOnSecurity shared a large amount of data gathered for this story with T-Mobile. But in a written statement, T-Mobile said this type of activity affects the entire wireless industry. “These breaches should not happen,” Weaver said. The company declined to confirm or deny any of these claimed intrusions.

Mobile 314

Mobile Phishing Authentication Advertising 314

Krebs on Security

AUGUST 3, 2020

Readers may be able to avoid some marketing calls by registering their mobile number with the Do Not Call registry , but the list appears to do little to deter all automated calls — particularly scam calls that spoof their real number. Some wireless providers now offer additional services and features to help block automated calls.

Mobile 326

Mobile Marketing Consumer Protection Wireless 326

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Threats to small businesses include; data theft, ransomware, website defacement, removal from search results, or scams to trick them into giving access to their network. According to a Kaspersky Lab survey , small businesses shell out an average of $38,000 to recover from a single data breach.

Small Business 52

Small Business Government Risk Cybersecurity 52

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 9, 2023

WithSecure Elements Vulnerability Management automatically reports activities such as phishing sites, third-party scams, and brand violations. The vulnerability assessment tool’s phishing module includes several out-of-the-box phishing scam scenarios and simulations, behavioral reports, and complete employee awareness training.

Risk 104

Risk Penetration Testing Small Business Software 104

Adam Levin

DECEMBER 7, 2020

The massive shift to work from home in response to the Covid-19 pandemic has meant a rush to secure a wider range of home devices and networks, and an instant spike in demand for training and services that protect employees in identifying attempted cyberattacks and scams. Economic stimulus checks were targeted.

IoT 130

IoT Artificial Intelligence Technology Scams 130