Security Boulevard

MAY 28, 2024

Pork Talk: “Pig butchering” scams are on the rise via social media. The post ‘Microsoft’ Scammers Steal the Most, says FTC appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 22, 2023

More than 450 workers at the United States Postal Service (USPS) lost more than $1 million in a direct deposit scam that left postal workers without pay, angry at the USPS for not heeding warnings of the scheme, and the agency scrambling to figure out exactly what happened. And this is, sadly, an example of why both of those are so critical."

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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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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Security awareness campaign highlights things your bank will never say. An 18 year scam odyssey of stranded astronauts. UK government sounds alarm on tax scams. Court rules webcam monitoring of remote employee was an invasion of privacy. Top 5 ransomware detection techniques: Pros and cons of each. Update now!

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 12, 2022

For example, both the COVID-19 pandemic and 2008 financial crisis created increased fraud and financial scams targeting both businesses and consumers. Here are a few predictions and recommendations to help them get started: Bad actors will take advantage of growing economic fears with new scams. million in losses, later recouped.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Targeted Sector Vulnerabilities: Financial Services, IT, Healthcare, Education, and Government sectors have emerged as primary targets, with attackers fine-tuning their strategies to exploit specific vulnerabilities within these industries.

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Webroot

APRIL 13, 2021

Ransomware attacks generate big headlines when the targets are government entities, universities and healthcare organizations. Businesses easily fall for these scams because, with so many invoices and payments occurring on a daily basis, it’s easy to slip a fake one in.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 27, 2022

We’ve received several emails over the last couple of days which follow the classic 419 mail scam method. It’s worth noting that this is also a short mail by typical scam standards, but will become incredibly involved should you continue with it. Titled “URGENT BUSINESS PROPOSAL!!!”, Warn them, and help keep them safe online.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 3, 2021

The UK Security Service MI5 said 10,000 staff from every UK government department and from important UK industries have been lured by fake LinkedIn profiles. The United States should lead by example and execute a sustained, aggressive, whole of government, intelligence-driven anti-ransomware campaign, coordinated by the White House.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

With phishing scams common and the risk of security breaches made more likely thanks to an expanding threat surface, security teams are debating how to deal with—and in some cases, punish—employees who fail security tests, as well as those who fail cybersecurity quizzes or fall victim to scams such as business email compromise.

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BH Consulting

JANUARY 4, 2023

We only need to think back to the early days of COVID-19 and how criminals exploited the widespread uncertainty to spread scams, ransomware infections and other threats. A forecast from security software company Norton expects the worsening economic situation will drive cybercrime activity during 2023. 1 Check security preparedness.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 5, 2023

The use of AI technology by cybercriminals can leave businesses more vulnerable to legitimate-seeming scams and cyberattacks; at the same time, AI can help defend against those attacks. Technology is something of a double-edged sword. Compliance standards are put in place to protect not just businesses but also their consumers and investors.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

An impersonation attack recently made headlines with the 2020 Twitter/Bitcoin scam , in which 130 high-profile Twitter accounts were compromised by outside parties to steal bitcoin. This is a scam that’s been around for years and since no one can reverse a cryptocurrency transaction, it’s very likely here to stay.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 10, 2023

Identity management best practices and training should take place throughout the year, not just annually, and should align with the regulations, standards, frameworks and governance of the organization. Identity and access are important to any security, compliance, and governance plan for an organization.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 16, 2022

InfraGard’s membership includes business executives, entrepreneurs, lawyers, security personnel, military and government officials, IT professionals, academia, and state and local law enforcement. Probably due to the security awareness of the members, the data contained neither Social Security numbers nor dates of birth.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 17, 2021

Back in the day, security training was largely reserved for IT security specialists and then extended to include IT personnel in general. These days, all employees need to be well educated in security best practices and good habits if the organization wishes to steer clear of ransomware and malware. Key Differentiators.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The G7 members, through the Hiroshima AI Process , and China, with the Global AI Governance Initiative , exemplify a strategic push towards creating frameworks that set benchmarks for responsible AI usage. On a regional scale, the momentum for AI governance is palpable.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2022

. “AvosLocker is a Ransomware as a Service (RaaS) affiliate-based group that has targeted victims across multiple critical infrastructure sectors in the United States including, but not limited to, the Financial Services, Critical Manufacturing, and Government Facilities sectors. Focus on cyber security awareness and training.

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SC Magazine

MAY 5, 2021

The FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) in March released its 2020 Internet Crime Report with updated statistics on Business Email Compromise (BEC), Email Account Compromise (EAC), and COVID-19 scams. Security pros know better. There’s no single security solution that will stop all email attacks. billion in 2018 to $1.86

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 3, 2021

It’s important to know that cybercriminals are taking advantage of the pandemic by using widespread awareness of the subject as a way to trick users into revealing their personal information or clicking on malicious links or attachments, unwittingly downloading malware onto their computers. Implement Security Awareness Training.

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BH Consulting

DECEMBER 7, 2022

The Sunday Times reported that the Government fears “a flood of compensation claims” from almost 100,000 people. Together with the Digital Markets Act , it forms an EU initiative that will upgrade the rules governing digital services. Regulations like GDPR require organisations to have “adequate security” measures in place.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 15, 2023

October is officially cybersecurity awareness month, originally designated back in 2004 by United States President George W. Bush and Congress to raise awareness of the growing cybersecurity threat landscape that affects businesses, the government and individuals. Cybersecurity Ventures predicts cybercrime to cost the world.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

"Whether it's service teams building out products or frontline service team members dealing with missing packages or delivery updates, it's a balancing act so security is not a friction to innovation.". Criminals leverage all of it, exposing people to scams," he said.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 21, 2020

Numerous strains of this destructive code have been the front-page news in global computer security chronicles for almost a decade now, with jaw-dropping ups and dramatic downs accompanying its progress. This quirk made the attack look more trustworthy and added a layer of flexibility to these scams. inch diskettes.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 25, 2022

We repeatedly say that companies need to invest significantly in advanced protection tools and security awareness, including a Zero Trust approach. Government departments. Phishing and spear-phishing are types of scams. Spoofing is widely used in phishing scams, spear phishing, and spam campaigns like social engineering.

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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.” Manky concurs.

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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. If these things are true, how do we share information with others in a way that is proven to work and create a culture of security? Security awareness and how you talk about cybersecurity.

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SC Magazine

JANUARY 26, 2021

The attack has spanned a wide range of industry sectors, including manufacturing, real estate, finance, government and technology, and nearly 74% of businesses known to be targeted were located in America. ” In many cases, executives are even granted higher privileges or use their rank to be excluded from other security controls.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Here are some basic examples that criminals exploit: Trust to authorities like government, international organizations, popular web platforms, or the company. Too many recipients in CC signalize that it’s spam and probably a scam. Compare “from:” and “reply-to:” sections. Check recipient.

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BH Consulting

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Almost one in four cybersecurity attacks (24 per cent) targeted public administration and governments, ENISA said. Raising awareness about security awareness. Microsoft now delivers new security update notifications via RSS feed. In 13 per cent of cases, digital services providers were the targets.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 16, 2024

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

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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. Districts should prioritize patching vulnerabilities on CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

appeared first on Security Boulevard. 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!

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

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

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SecureList

DECEMBER 10, 2020

One of the most critical questions of work-from-home security is related to employees’ awareness of the main concepts of cybersecurity. Scam and phishing. One of the most common concerns for workers is related to phishing scams. The design was so close to the original that only the URL gave away the scam.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Security Awareness Training from Advisera Advisera offers lots of tools like books, courses, and guidelines for those who want to know more about compliance standards and become security-aware. In case of falling for a scam, you or your staff are getting an email with a related lesson.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 8, 2023

The post Pics AND it Didn’t Happen: Sex Deepfake FBI Alert appeared first on Security Boulevard. Fake Pr0n Hint: Sextortionists stealing your innocent pictures to make AI nudes.

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