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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SecureList

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Thus, during the World Cup a brand-new scam appeared: it offered users to win a newly released iPhone 14 for predicting match outcomes. In a typical internet hoax manner, crypto scam sites offered visitors to get rich quick by paying a small fee. “Promotional campaigns by major banks” were a popular bait in 2022.

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Phishing Scams Accountability Energy and Utilities 90

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

However, basic cybersecurity tools and practices, like patching , strong passwords , and multi-factor authentication (MFA), “can prevent 80 to 90% of cyberattacks,” said Anne Neuberger, deputy national security advisor for cyber and emerging technologies, during a White House press conference in Sept. Crimeware and spyware. Ransomware.

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SecureList

MARCH 15, 2021

In 2020, criminals launched a variety of scams that exploited the pandemic topic from just about every angle, from advertisements to masks when they were in short supply to special refunds from the government. However, upon clicking the attachment, the users would download Trojans ranging from spyware to backdoors.

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SecureList

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

The Kaspersky Anti-Phishing component blocked 434,898,635 attempts at accessing scam sites. We assume that those who called the numbers were asked to provide the login and password for the service that the scammers were imitating, or to pay for some diagnostics and troubleshooting services. Agentb malware family. Trends of the year.

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Phishing Malware Scams Accountability 136

SecureList

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

The same outcome was observed when users tried to download or stream sports events or other content, the only difference was visitors might not be able to watch anything without registering. This means the person who completes the full task not only gives the scammers money, but also recommends the scam to people in their list of contacts.

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Phishing Scams Accountability Banking 65

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

You may be most familiar with computer malware such as Trojan viruses and spyware, which can be used to retrieve sensitive data from a computer or even take control of the system. The malware can be spread via a drive-by download , which automatically downloads malware onto the user’s computer when the visitor clicks on the ad.

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Small Business DDOS Malware Phishing 98

Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Scams could present themselves in many forms. For instance, financially-motivated threat actors often plant in malicious URLs spoofing these events to fraudulent sites, hoping to maximize their chances of scamming naive internet users for a quick (illicit) profit.

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Cyber threats Media Social Engineering Mobile 52

Spinone

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

It can be a password, a fingerprint, a face scan. Identity check – a set of actions (a password, a fingerprint, or a face scan) designed for verification of someone’s identity. Malware and Ransomware Adware – Software that automatically displays or downloads material when a user is offline.

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Passwords Social Engineering Malware Encryption 40

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Integrated one-on-one Spyware HelpDesk support. Free Kaspersky Password Manager Premium. They provide a first line of defense against fake, scam, phishing and spoofed websites, created to harm devices, compromise security, and even steal personal information. Checks downloads, installs, and executables for viruses and threats.

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Ransomware VPN Backups Malware 102

SecureList

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

With millions of new users on streaming platforms, cyberattackers have recognized this heightened demand and seek to take advantage of it by distributing streaming phishing scams and spreading malware under the guise of users’ favorite shows. Over the same period in 2021, the number of affected users dropped by more than half.

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Phishing Accountability Malware Adware 93

SecureList

MAY 3, 2021

In Q1 2021, new banking scams appeared alongside ones that are more traditional. Corporate usernames and passwords remain a coveted prize for scammers. A link to this resource was also contained in ransom messages from the attackers, and in some cases malware was downloaded from it. Quarterly highlights. This is 0.71

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Phishing Banking Accountability Computers and Electronics 102

Security Affairs

MAY 8, 2020

Thus, the number of phishing attacks on cloud storages nearly doubled last year, while Internet providers have seen the three-fold increase in the number of phishing scams targeting them. They, in turn, let spyware and backdoors move ahead and become the second most popular malware with a 35-percent share.

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Phishing Spyware Banking Malware 56

SecureList

MARCH 7, 2024

Some of the scam sites discovered promised to reimburse a certain sum to the customers of a major international telecommunications company. Alongside the usual get-rich-doing-nothing and paid survey scams, we encountered a few less conventional scenarios. Scam sites also used cryptocurrency as bait.

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Phishing Scams Cryptocurrency Accountability 95