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Feds Charge Five Men in ‘Scattered Spider’ Roundup

Krebs on Security

Some SMS phishing messages told employees their VPN credentials were expiring and needed to be changed; other phishing messages advised employees about changes to their upcoming work schedule. The targeted SMS scams asked employees to click a link and log in at a website that mimicked their employer’s Okta authentication page.

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National Consumer Protection Week: Keeping your personal data safe in a digitally connected world

Webroot

This month, take advantage of all that NCPW offers, including access to free tools and information that can help you identify and prevent online scams, fraud, and identity theft. Millions of customers were put at risk when their social security numbers, phone numbers, and other sensitive personal information were leaked.

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US DoJ charges five alleged members of the Scattered Spider cybercrime gang

Security Affairs

Each faces two conspiracy counts and aggravated identity theft charges. Scattered Spider members are part of a broader cybercriminal community called “The Com,” where hackers brag about high-profile cyber thefts, typically initiated through social engineering tactics like phone, email, or SMS scams to gain access to corporate networks.

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10 Tips for Identity Theft Protection for Military Members

Identity IQ

10 Tips for Identity Theft Protection for Military Members IdentityIQ Identity theft is an evolving threat that can have particularly severe consequences for military personnel. In this article, we cover ten tips to help prevent identity theft, specifically tailored to the needs of those serving in the armed forces.

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44% of people encounter a mobile scam every single day, Malwarebytes finds

Malwarebytes

The biggest fears are around financial loss and fraud (73%), account and device lockout (70%), and identity theft (68%). 74% of people have encountered a social engineering scam in their lives, such as phishing attempts, fake FedEx notifications, or romance scams, and 36% have fallen victim.

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Social Engineering Stories: One Phish, Two Vish, and Tips for Stronger Defenses

NetSpi Executives

Understanding these risks is essential for companies, employees, and consumers alike, as they can lead to identity theft, financial loss, and even emotional distress. Social Engineering Prevention Tip While the company was implementing strong email protections, a fairly simple vulnerability allowed us to bypass these controls.

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GUEST ESSAY: A new year, a familiar predicament — consumers face intensifying cybersecurity risks

The Last Watchdog

For instance, phishing, one of the most common, is a social engineering attack used to steal user data. It can cost a company millions of dollars, or lead to individual identity theft and invasion of privacy. You can also invest in a virtual private network (VPN) for use when you are connected to a public network.

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