Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Initial Access Broker (IAB) activity increased by 16% during the reporting period, heavily targeting US-based organizations due to perceived financial capability from cyber insurance. Moreover, RDP ports are often exposed to the internet, which allows threat actors to easily scan for open ports and launch brute-force attacks.

Cyber Attacks

Trend Micro

JUNE 26, 2025

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Security Awareness

Trend Micro

JUNE 10, 2025

6 Alerts Back Unread All Inside the criminal mind: Trend’s deep dive into cybercrime. close Read report > Cloud security that leads: Centralized, multi-layered protection now named a CNAPP Leader by IDC.

Cyber Risk

SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 27, 2024

It will likely become necessary for defenders to deploy their own agentic AI bots, culminating in constant AI vs. AI warfare across the internet. Expect to see AI-enabled phishing campaigns, deepfake scams, and automated attacks grow in complexity. What the Practitioners Predict Jake Bernstein, Esq.,

Cybersecurity

Trend Micro

JUNE 10, 2025

1 Alerts Back Unread All Demo Series: Mastering Exposure Management close Proactively uncover and manage cyber risk > Support Business Support Portal Education and Certification Contact Support Find a Support Partner Resources AI Security Trend Micro vs. Competition Cyber Risk Assessments What Is?

Cybersecurity

Trend Micro

JULY 2, 2025

6 Alerts Back Unread All Inside the criminal mind: Trend’s deep dive into cybercrime. close Read report > Cloud security that leads: Centralized, multi-layered protection now named a CNAPP Leader by IDC.

Cyber Risk

Krebs on Security

MAY 16, 2020

A well-organized Nigerian crime ring is exploiting the COVID-19 crisis by committing large-scale fraud against multiple state unemployment insurance programs, with potential losses in the hundreds of millions of dollars, according to a new alert issued by the U.S. Secret Service. Treasury hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue each year.

Insurance

Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

of all reports to the BBB Scam Tracker “were online purchase scams, up from 24.3% of those consumers lost money due to those scams, up from 71.2% A BBB survey conducted in August found that the majority of these scammed consumers made purchases for which they never received products. On top of that, 80.5%

Scams

Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Here are 50 ways to avoid getting scammed on Black Friday — and beyond. Popular browsers, like Safari or Firefox, frequently issue updates to protect against scams. If you have to connect to the internet using a public network, do so with a virtual private network. Report scams. Choose credit over debit.

Scams

Krebs on Security

JULY 23, 2020

In May 2019, KrebsOnSecurity broke the news that the website of mortgage title insurance giant First American Financial Corp. based First American [ NYSE:FAF ] is a leading provider of title insurance and settlement services to the real estate and mortgage industries. It employs some 18,000 people and brought in $6.2 billion in 2019.

Insurance

Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Here’s a look at a fairly elaborate SMS-based phishing scam that spoofs FedEx in a bid to extract personal and financial information from unwary recipients. com — from a desktop web browser redirects the visitor to a harmless page with ads for car insurance quotes. com — stopped resolving. com, g001bfedeex[.]com,

Phishing

The Last Watchdog

JUNE 9, 2022

And, let’s be honest , the deceptive writing phishing assaults and other cyber threats today employ are skilled enough to fool even the most trained, internet-savvy experts. That said, here are what I consider to be the Top 5 online threats seniors face today: •Computer tech support scams. Internet and email fraud.

Identity Theft

Krebs on Security

MAY 23, 2020

When a reliable method of scamming money out of people, companies or governments becomes widely known, underground forums and chat networks tend to light up with activity as more fraudsters pile on to claim their share. And that’s exactly what appears to be going on right now as multiple U.S. Meanwhile, a number of U.S.

Insurance

CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

But now a new file encrypting malware variant has emerged onto the block that demands ransom, based on the insurance cover. ransomware does so during negotiations and tries to find the exact amount to be covered with the cyber insurance and then demands ransom.

Insurance

Security Affairs

JUNE 10, 2021

Overall, fraud accounts for 73% of all online attacks: 56% are scams (fraud that results in the victim voluntarily disclosing sensitive data) and 17% are phishing attacks (theft of bank card details). Insurance companies around the world are now suffering from phishing. Pierluigi Paganini.

Scams

Identity IQ

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Major Banks Under Fire for Refusing Reimbursements to Victims of Online Payment Scams IdentityIQ Major U.S. banks, including JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, and Bank of America, have come under intense scrutiny for their response to online payment scams. Key Takeaways Major U.S.

Scams

The Last Watchdog

MARCH 20, 2023

Related: How Google, Facebook enable snooping In fact, a majority of scams occur through social engineering. Exploitation drivers From the case of Hegestratos committing insurance fraud by sinking a ship in 300 B.C., One common misconception is that scammers usually possess a strong command of computer science and IT knowledge.

Media

Adam Levin

MARCH 16, 2020

The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s 2019 annual Internet Crime Report included 467,361 complaints about suspected internet crime with losses of $3.5 billion in BEC scam-related losses the year before. The report also noted an uptick in BEC scams targeting payroll funds in 2019. It’s Time to Do Something.

Scams

Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Along with legitimate “Now Hiring” signs dotting retail stores and restaurants across the United States, job ads are popping up in social media feeds, the internet and inboxes promising some extraordinarily well-paying jobs — if applicants provide their Social Security numbers and other details upfront.

Scams

Hot for Security

APRIL 8, 2021

Several COVID-19-related scams continue to tease internet users into believing they are about to receive a large sum on behalf of non-existent United Nations programs, Bitdefender Antispam Lab has learned. At first, they might ask for a small amount to cover taxes and insurance fees, for example. If you are interested.”

Scams

Krebs on Security

AUGUST 3, 2020

The leaked Blacklist customer database points to various companies you might expect to see using automated calling systems to generate business, including real estate and life insurance providers, credit repair companies and a long list of online advertising firms and individual digital marketing specialists.

Consumer Protection

Identity IQ

DECEMBER 18, 2023

How to Avoid Fake QR Code Scams IdentityIQ In today’s tech-driven world, QR (quick response) codes are everywhere. Fake QR code scams have quickly become a massive issue. Here, we unwrap how to help avoid fake QR code scams to keep you and your private information safe. What Are Fake QR Code Scams?

Scams

Identity IQ

JANUARY 11, 2024

New AI Scams to Look Out For in 2024 IdentityIQ Artificial intelligence (AI) has quickly reshaped many aspects of everyday life. Here are three new AI scams to look out for in 2024 as well as some tips to help protect yourself and stay prepared for the explosive development of AI.

Scams

Identity IQ

JUNE 9, 2023

‘The Scariest Thing I Have Ever Seen’: Cybersecurity Expert Calls Out Emerging Threat of AI Voice Cloning Scams IdentityIQ AI voice cloning scams are the newest growing threat to your identity, according to cybersecurity expert Scott Hermann. Hermann said AI voice cloning scams are, unfortunately, working.

Scams

Krebs on Security

AUGUST 17, 2023

The international police organization INTERPOL said last week it had shuttered the notorious 16Shop, a popular phishing-as-a-service platform launched in 2017 that made it simple for even complete novices to conduct complex and convincing phishing scams.

Phishing

Identity IQ

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Before a disaster, secure important documents, back up digital data, and enhance device security, including using a VPN for safer internet access. After a disaster, stay alert for scams and fraud , consider placing a credit freeze, and monitor your credit regularly. Ensure these are waterproof and fireproof if stored at home.

Identity Theft

Security Affairs

JANUARY 7, 2024

Experts spotted a new macOS Backdoor named SpectralBlur linked to North Korea Merck settles with insurers regarding a $1.4 Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

Artificial Intelligence

Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

“We have fallen victim to an internet-based crime that has defrauded our taxpayers of $2.3m,” reads an August 23 press release put out by the Town Administrator of Peterborough, New Hampshire. The business email compromise (BEC) scam was detected when ConVal School District reported it had not received its monthly $1.2

Scams

Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Some of the most successful and lucrative online scams employ a “low-and-slow” approach — avoiding detection or interference from researchers and law enforcement agencies by stealing small bits of cash from many people over an extended period. Bill said these crooks have figured out a way to tap into those benefits as well.

Accountability

Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Is IdentityIQ a Scam? Is IdentityIQ a scam? You receive three-bureau credit reports and scores; real-time fraud alerts; identity monitoring; identity theft insurance; anti-virus and VPN; and other benefits. Identity theft protection includes identity theft insurance , underwritten by AIG, for up to $1 million. IdentityIQ.

Scams

Identity IQ

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Fortnite Scams: What Parents Need to Know IdentityIQ Since the summer of 2017, Fortnite Battle Royale has been one of the most popular games in the world. Unfortunately, offering financial information exposes players to scams, potentially resulting in identity theft. What is a Fortnite Scam? What is a Poison PDF?

Scams

Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

According to USA Today, she was scammed $700,000 in what is called a “grandparent scam.” billion stolen from Americans through online scams came out of the pockets of seniors over the age of 60, according to a new report from the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crime Complaint Center.

Identity Theft

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

According to statistics from the FBI’s 2021 Internet Crime Report , complaints to the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) have been rising since 2017. This made a lot of sense, especially in the earlier days of the Internet where cybersecurity measures were nowhere near as robust as they are today. Individuals. Businesses.

Social Engineering

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Inova is an actuarial consultancy company, which means they compile statistical analysis and calculate insurance risks and premiums. Document sent to the insurance company by the victim’s lawyer. Inova has been operating since 2012 and has handled thousands of cases since then. Sketch of the accident from the police report.

Data breaches

SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

The problems with the RDP is that it suffers from vulnerabilities that can be exploited and the RDP service may rely on internet-facing servers which are easily accessed.". Unfortunately, if potential ransomware targets are known to be insured, the attackers assume that they will most probably be paid.

Cyber threats

Security Affairs

APRIL 30, 2019

. “We are working closely with the Diocese and its insurance program to file a claim in the hopes that Marous Brothers Construction can receive their payment quickly and we can bring this important project for our parish to a positive completion,” Stec said in the letter. ” Stec added. billion” reads the report.

Insurance

Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Online holiday shopping brings game-changing convenience to busy shoppers, but without the proper safety best practices, online shoppers can be vulnerable to hackers, identity theft , and all other kinds of scams. While lesser-known shops might have great deals, they also present a higher risk of scams.

Identity Theft