The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 18, 2021

Mellen: This deal seems to be betting on the importance of offering a consolidated consumer security portfolio that incorporates identity theft protection, antivirus, and other security tools like VPNs. Also, one of the top ways attackers can target individuals is via social engineering or phishing.

Antivirus

The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 3, 2023

For instance, phishing, one of the most common, is a social engineering attack used to steal user data. Even events like the World Cup are being used by cyber criminals to target unsuspecting victims through things like fake streaming sites designed to steal private information. Cybercriminals often target the young.

Risk

Malwarebytes

JUNE 15, 2022

From the breach notice: After discovering the event, we quickly took steps to terminate the unauthorized party’s access to the employee’s emails. The lurking menace of social engineering. There’s also another issue: data stolen in breaches like this can be used for future social engineering attacks.

Healthcare

Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

When you share your thoughts and life events on social media, it allows you to connect with family and friends. The following vectors represent some of the most common ways a criminal could gain access to your accounts and is also known as an account takeover : Social Engineering. population vulnerable to identity theft.

Identity Theft

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Another important aspect is whether the collected user input will be retained for further training and whether such data will later be sanitized to minimize the disclosure of PII (Personally Identifiable Information) and other data that may impact user privacy in the event of a breach.

Social Engineering

Adam Levin

MARCH 16, 2020

That is exponentially more expensive than other cyber events. With the W2 variety, a citizen of the c-suite requests all the W2s from human resources or accounting–thereby collecting a rich file of personally identifiable information that can be used to commit tax-related fraud as well as all stripe of identity theft.

Scams

SecureWorld News

JUNE 28, 2020

The information can then be used to access other accounts associated with the individual, install malware, initiate a ransomware infection, or conduct identity theft impacting the business. SMishing is social engineering in the form of SMS text messages. Social media. Remote access. Remote Access.

Penetration Testing

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 30, 2021

What’s more, Hodson observed, the email addresses and phone numbers in the leak can easily be leveraged for email or phone scams, spam campaigns, and identity theft. ” Based on the events of the past few months, it appears those defenses are insufficient. ” LinkedIn’s Response. “Bottom line? .

Hacking

Security Affairs

JULY 29, 2022

The IAM Security Boundary Strong authentication is a critical component of modern-day identity and access management. Reduce identity theft from phishing and other social engineering schemes. MFA allows you to: Protect against the compromise made possible by weak passwords.

Authentication

Webroot

MAY 28, 2025

Studies show that 51% of Americans report theyve been victims of a data breach, and 64% say theyve changed their online behavior for fear of escalating online threats like ransomware and identity theft. Defend against social engineering scams Its important to stay aware of the latest online threats.

Scams

SecureWorld News

JULY 8, 2024

For individual users, the exposure of passwords means an increased risk of account takeovers, identity theft, and fraud. A privileged access management (PAM) platform is essential for managing and securing privileged credentials, ensuring least privilege access and preventing lateral movement in the event of a breach."

Passwords

SecureWorld News

JULY 16, 2024

Similarly, the exposure of proprietary studio technology discussions could lead to intellectual property theft, compromising Disney's innovative edge. Unauthorized access to personal data can lead to identity theft, fraud, and other malicious activities, impacting individuals who entrusted Disney with their information.

Data breaches

SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 6, 2024

It collects information and criminal intelligence on matters such as mass marketing fraud, advance fee fraud, internet fraud, and identity theft complaints. Individuals are more susceptible to social engineering manipulation when they are pressed for urgent action.

Scams

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 8, 2022

This is where EDR and UEBA can identify unwanted modifications in security policies and unusual events – but watch for attempts to bypass EDR systems too. keystrokes, screenshots, confidential information) to identity theft and malware distribution. All have associated registry entries that can be modified.

Antivirus

Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Together, they use native English speakers to execute sophisticated social engineering operations, contributing significantly to their newfound dominance. To counter these methods, organizations should prioritize educating users on phishing and social engineering techniques. compared to Q3 2023.

Ransomware

SC Magazine

JULY 2, 2021

Moreover, it will look at cybercriminal activities related to circumventing identity and authentication mechanisms for these innovations, including the development of synthetic identities, identity theft and account takeovers. Perhaps the researchers may even uncover schemes that were previously unknown or underreported.

Financial Services

SC Magazine

JULY 13, 2021

Digital Shadows reports that out of its total client base, businesses operating in the financial services, food and beverage, technology, health care, and insurance verticals were responsible for nearly half of all total risk events observed. “We

Phishing

Hacker's King

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Brands and individuals often exploit these bots to boost their online presence, giving the illusion of popularity and influence, while others may use them for more malicious activities like spreading disinformation or executing large-scale social engineering attacks.

Media

Security Through Education

MAY 21, 2024

Clicking on any links or downloading attachments within these emails can lead to malware infections, identity theft, or financial loss. Fake Event Tickets and Excursions: Summer brings a plethora of events, concerts, and outdoor excursions, making it prime time for scammers to peddle counterfeit tickets or fraudulent tour packages.

Scams

Security Through Education

DECEMBER 5, 2023

From natural disasters to global pandemics and geopolitical conflicts, we have all witnessed events that shake us to our core. The personal information collected could then be used to fraudulently bill federal health care programs and commit medical identity theft. The world is no stranger to tragedy.

Scams

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Three breach notices in one week could have been an upsetting event. Spear phishing is an advanced social engineering technique where a person at an organization, the mark, is targeted with trojaned messages or files that include accurate, if not personal, information regarding the target org.

Data breaches

Security Boulevard

JUNE 26, 2023

Unfortunately, the increasing reliance on digital systems and capabilities has also attracted an ever-growing number of malicious actors seeking to defraud businesses through phishing , social engineering , or ransomware attacks. The end result of these types of cyber attacks are often highly public and damaging data breaches.

Data breaches

Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Among these experienced affiliates is the “Scattered Spider” group, known for its custom tools and advanced social engineering skills, which helped RansomHub become the most active ransomware group in Q3 2024 (see Figure 1). BACKDOOR.MESSAGETAP, DEADLYSIGN) and legitimate tools like Cobalt Strike and Metasploit.

Ransomware

Spinone

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

In March 2014, hackers used login information leaked by eBay employees to access sensitive user data of 145 million customers , putting these users at risk of identity theft, password theft and phishing risks. The breach was not fully disclosed until September 2016.

Data breaches

Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Among these experienced affiliates is the “Scattered Spider” group, known for its custom tools and advanced social engineering skills, which helped RansomHub become the most active ransomware group in Q3 2024 (see Figure 1). BACKDOOR.MESSAGETAP, DEADLYSIGN) and legitimate tools like Cobalt Strike and Metasploit.

Ransomware

Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

This can lead to account takeover, identity theft, financial loss, and data breaches. This indicates that threat actors are undeterred by recent events and still using the platform. The attacker likely obtained the SSN from a previous data breach, highlighting the risk of using static information for identity verification.

Passwords

Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

This can lead to account takeover, identity theft, financial loss, and data breaches. This indicates that threat actors are undeterred by recent events and still using the platform. The attacker likely obtained the SSN from a previous data breach, highlighting the risk of using static information for identity verification.

Passwords

Malwarebytes

JULY 21, 2021

We’ve written at length about account compromise and identity theft , and how criminals will often hijack accounts belonging to dead people. In many ways, it’s the perfect crime for anyone indulging in social engineering. Digging into identity theft. ” Preventing identity theft.

Identity Theft

Duo's Security Blog

MAY 23, 2023

The answer, like most other cybersecurity-adjacent answers, lies in a combination of factors including social engineering , weak passwords, and other risky security moves or attacks. What to do when your credentials are compromised How are credentials compromised in the first place? As a result, about 3.9

Authentication

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Cybercriminals often leverage social engineering tactics like phishing and spear-phishing to propagate sophisticated malware. Cybercriminals can utilize the botnet to carry out malicious activities, such as phishing, identity theft and bypassing security to access private networks. Less common types.

Cyber threats

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 2021

Cybercriminals often leverage social engineering tactics like phishing and spear-phishing to propagate sophisticated malware. Cybercriminals can utilize the botnet to carry out malicious activities, such as phishing, identity theft and bypassing security to access private networks. Less Common Types of Malware.

Malware

SecureList

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

We think the geopolitical and economic events of 2022, as well as new technological trends, will be the major factors influencing the privacy landscape in 2023. Companies will fight the human factor in cybersecurity to curb insider threat and social engineering to protect user data.

Insurance

SecureList

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

The scheme likely aimed at identity theft: the illegal use of others’ personal details for deriving profit. The “giveaways” were timed to coincide with events that were directly or indirectly associated with cryptocurrency. The 2022 geopolitical crisis was no exception.

Phishing