Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The “version history” of the internet was split by what we could do online—simple browsing across Web 1.0’s These are some of the findings from Malwarebytes’ new research survey, “Everyone’s afraid of the internet and no one’s sure what to do about it.” We can get there together.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 30, 2024

authorities arrested a 19-year-old Florida man charged with wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and conspiring with others to use SIM-swapping to steal cryptocurrency. ” Group-IB dubbed the gang by a different name — 0ktapus — which was a nod to how the criminal group phished employees for credentials.

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 24, 2024

How to Help Protect Your Digital Footprint IdentityIQ Every click, search, and interaction online contributes to your digital footprint – an intricate trail of data that encapsulates your digital identity. Your digital footprint is the trail of data you leave behind when you use the internet and digital devices.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Xfinity is Comcast’s brand for TV, internet, and home phone services, sometimes referred to as Comcast Cable Communications. million customers’ usernames and hashed passwords. Choose a strong password that you don’t use for anything else. Better yet, let a password manager choose one for you.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 16, 2023

On its website PharMerica says: “At this point, PharMerica is not aware of any fraud or identity theft to any individual as a result of this incident, but is nonetheless notifying potentially affected individuals to provide them with more information and resources. Choose a strong password that you don't use for anything else.

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Identity IQ

JULY 13, 2022

Many hackers use compromised servers to send out phishing emails to gain access to sensitive information. Phishing emails look like they came from trusted sources, such as banks or social networks, but come from unknown servers. Malicious hackers want to steal your email address because it is a valuable commodity on the internet.

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Identity IQ

MAY 30, 2023

IdentityIQ The dark web is a hidden part of the internet most people can’t access. Once the cybercriminals have the stolen data, they can sell it on the dark web to other criminals who can use it for identity theft , credit card fraud, or other illegal activities. How Do You Know if Your Information Is On the Dark Web?

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Sadly, there’s not a lot you can do to prevent incidents like these yourself, other than stay on top of the news and protect yourself against identity theft. It also acts as a reminder to be careful about what you share, even if you are under the impression that you are using the internet securely.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Merry and bright Keeping an eye on your bank statements Your first line of defense against identity theft and fraud is to pay close attention to your financial records, like bank statements and credit card transactions. Here is what we think is cheerful and what we think is coal-worthy for shopping online this holiday season.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

However, while the benefits of the internet are never-ending, it’s also important to understand the risks involved so you can help avoid exposing your sensitive information to untrusted environments. A common example is phishing. population vulnerable to identity theft. Weak or Limited Number of Passwords.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 29, 2022

From the past few hours, a news piece related to Wi-Fi vulnerability on Android phones is doing rounds on the internet and security analysts state that the threat could be larger than what is being projected. And the affected companies are mostly from IT and software development sector.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 24, 2023

TGH says it is mailing letters to individuals whose information may have been compromised, and will provide complimentary credit monitoring and identity theft protection services to those whose Social Security numbers were accessed. Choose a strong password that you don't use for anything else. Watch out for fake vendors.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 10, 2022

Successful attackers can then use the credentials to leverage stored credit card data to make fraudulent purchases, steal gift cards saved on the customer’s account, use the information in phishing attempts against victims or sell the login information and personal data to other bad actors. Removing the Guesswork for Cybercriminals.

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McAfee

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

With Grandparent’s Day right around the corner, here’s a guide on how you can help keep your grandparents safe from the most common cybercrimes on the internet. Oftentimes, they lean on current events to create eye-catching subject lines for phishing emails, malicious links and attachments, and more. Use strong, unique passwords.

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IT Security Guru

APRIL 26, 2021

The most common security threats to online gamers include: Computer viruses and trojan malware – The likelihood of someone with an internet connection suffering a computer virus is high. Phishing and stolen identities – Phishing, the go-to method of attack for cybercriminals, is also a frequent tactic within the gaming community.

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Duo's Security Blog

MAY 23, 2023

Your passwords are on the internet. Talks of passkeys, passphrases, and even password less all point in one direction: eroding faith in the previously trusty password tucked under your keyboard. Today, we cover best practices for an environment that has been compromised. As a result, about 3.9

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

‘Tis the season when even those who know a thing or two about Internet scams tend to let down their guard in the face of an eye-popping discount or the stress of last-minute holiday shopping. Be on guard against phishing and malware schemes that take advantage of shopper distraction and frenzy during the holidays.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

While big tech phases in new authentication solutions, Dashlane — a password manager used by more than 20,000 companies and more than 15 million users — made a full switch. Dashlane last month integrated passkeys into its cross-platform password manager. See the Top Password Managers.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 19, 2021

TMobile has now issued a formal apology and offered free identity theft recovery services to nearly 48 million customers for whom the telecom giant failed to protect their sensitive personal information. The configuration issue made this access point publicly available on the Internet. Could be phished credentials.

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Security Affairs

MAY 7, 2021

Such lapses in database security can (and often do) lead to hundreds of millions of people having their personal information exposed on the internet, allowing threat actors to use that data for a variety of malicious purposes, including phishing and other types of social engineering attacks , as well as identity theft.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

A variety of internet safety features, including a warning when you are about to enter a potentially malicious website and blocking automatic, malicious downloads. Protection features include anti-spam, anti-fraud, anti-phishing , web attack prevention, vulnerability assessment, advanced threat defense, and complete real-time data protection.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

At a overview level, many large data breaches occur through an attack called spear phishing. 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.

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Phishing Attacks Phishing attacks are one of the most common and successful methods used by hackers. In a phishing attack, hackers impersonate legitimate organizations or individuals to trick employees into revealing sensitive information such as login credentials or financial details.

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