SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

As vaccines are made available, the security industry expects a wide number of phishing scams to surface that lure people into buying “early releases” of vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna. Similarly, as President Biden tries to roll out COVID-19 relief, we expect to see scams around any new programs the new administration enacts.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 15, 2023

In the 1973 baseball melodrama Bang the Drum Slowly, the players, intent on scamming some rubes, play a card game called “TEGWAR.” data privacy rules are, to a great extent, The post Privacy Challenges Illustrated by Recent Cases appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 21, 2024

Malicious actors are using AI to perpetrate phishing scams centered around website impersonation, a threat few businesses are prepared to combat. The post Digital Impersonation Fraud: a Growing Challenge for Brands appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 17, 2023

Every year, up to 10% of Americans fall for a scam, which often leads to the exposure of their personal data, according to Legaljobs. Your identity or social security number is one of the most important privacy data elements. A passport number and driver’s license code are also considered to be private data.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 27, 2023

Specifically, cyber criminal actors sent phishing emails that led to the download of legitimate RMM software—ScreenConnect (now ConnectWise Control) and AnyDesk—which the actors used in a refund scam to steal money from victim bank accounts.” Audit remote access tools to identify currently used and/or authorized RMM software.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Investment money is flowing into a fast-growing digital identity solutions market that is being fueled by the ongoing increase in data breaches launched via identity scams, a government focus on the issue, and the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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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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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 4, 2022

This year, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA) coordinate the collaboration between the government and industry, running a human-centric campaign themed “See Yourself in Cyber”. Resilient multi-factor authentication and strong passwords are critical.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 11, 2020

Still, over time, they’ve been woven into baseline data security regulations far and wide. NIST specs are echoed in the data loss disclosure and data privacy laws that have cropped up in many U.S. The practices of government contractors typically get adapted universally, over time. states, for instance.

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The Security Ledger

APRIL 27, 2021

These days, news that companies like Facebook or LinkedIn exposed data on hundreds of millions of users barely registered a collective shrug. . That way you can have a better chance that whatever scam you’re trying to run has success.” Waiting for Federal Data Privacy Reform? A Stolen Data Ecosystem Grows In China.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 10, 2024

From our safe portal, everyday people can view past password breaches, active social media profiles, potential leaks of government ID info, and more. The future isn’t about worms, viruses, Trojans, scams, pig butchering, or any other single scam. It’s about holistic digital life protection.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 23, 2023

The fight for data privacy must be won in the middle. Corporations will continue to reap our data, package it into ad-friendly profiles, and, for a price, deliver the right ads to the right users as determined by the right algorithms of the moment, because that is the formula for profit. This is where you, the people, come in.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 21, 2022

Blockchain scams. Blockchain scams could easily take place nested within legitimate businesses. Common scams to look out for. The importance of data privacy. However, its lack of regulation makes it fertile ground for scammers and cybercriminals. Management. The importance of keeping their device security updated.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 1, 2021

Eight UK men were arrested in an investigation into scam text messages. These scam text messages are known as " smishing " within the security industry, where text messages entice victims with a web link to either malware or malicious website, in a bid to steal personal data or bank details or to have the victim make a bogus payment.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Additionally, digital trust involves several interconnected elements, including: • Security of Systems and Data • Privacy of Data • Transparency of Operation • Accountability when things go wrong • Reliability But why is digital trust suddenly important? What are the origins of the need for a trust framework?

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 5, 2023

“In 2022, governments fought wars online, businesses were affected by multiple ransomware gangs, and regular users’ data was constantly on hackers’ radars,” said NordVPN CTO Marijus Briedis. 2023, he predicted, “will not be any easier when it comes to keeping users’ data safe and private.”

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Bush and Congress in 2004 to help individuals protect themselves online as threats to technology and data privacy became more commonplace. Criminals leverage all of it, exposing people to scams," he said. Cybersecurity Awareness Month was first declared by President George W.

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BH Consulting

JULY 12, 2022

Curated advice, guidance, learning and trends in cybersecurity and privacy, as chosen by our consultants. Data privacy takes stage as an ESG goal. The need to embed privacy into the environment, social and governance (ESG) agenda, was highlighted at RSA 2022 by a panel of chief privacy officers from Apple, Google and LinkedIn.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 5, 2023

In fact, an October 2022 Government Accountability Office (GAO) report found that loss of learning following a cyberattack ranged from three days to three weeks, with recovery time taking anywhere from two to nine months. Secure data storage is also a requirement of FERPA.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Phishing is also one of the prominent threats relating to scams and fraudulent offers that arrive in users’ inboxes. Users could leave all the responsibility to governments and other institutions. He holds a degree of Computer Science from Iqra University and specializes in Information Security & Data Privacy.

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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.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 6, 2018

Justice Department indicted 9 Iranian hackers in a massive, state-sponsored cyberattack targeting universities, private companies, and government agencies. billion worth of academic research by performing a phishing scam on university professors.” Every data privacy regulation we’ve seen calls for a similar set of best practices.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The stakes are even higher for businesses, government and other organizations, as successful attacks can be devastating to operations and sensitive data. This will help improve your data privacy too. Knowledge is your best defense; educate yourself and others about new scams and phishing techniques.

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Google Security

MAY 11, 2022

We’re proud to announce that in a recent analyst report , Messages was the highest rated built-in messaging app for anti-phishing and scams protection. billion spam messages per month, so you can avoid both annoying texts and attempts to access your data. Messages is now also helping to protect you against 1.5

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 27, 2021

At the same time, seemingly endless scams can financially impact your end-users and even your personal life. The impact of an online scam is devastating not only financially, but it's devastating emotionally to the people or the organizations that are impacted. data privacy. billion of losses were reported.". deep fakes.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Pay no attention to that man: State Dept. Global Engagement Centre chief James Rubin (pictured) follows the yellow brick road. The post US Will Fight Russian Disinformation — Hacks and Leaks and Deepfakes, Oh My! appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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The Security Ledger

DECEMBER 4, 2018

And: you’ve heard of Business Email Compromise attacks but what about Business Service Impersonation scams? What do ransomware attacks, executive impersonation scams and remote access trojans all have in common? Part 1: Marriott’s Big Mess. Part 2: Email’s Asymmetric Threat.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Too many times: Federal Communications Commission shuts stable door after horse bolted. But chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel (pictured) was hoping it would save us. The post FCC’s Got New Rules for SIM-Swap and Port-Out Fraud appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 14, 2023

With AI's ability to learn from data and continuously refine its tactics, cybercriminals can create more sophisticated, elusive and difficult-to-detect malware. The post Emerging Technologies, Evolving Threats: Strategies for Future-Proofing Data Security appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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