Malwarebytes

MARCH 29, 2021

In addition, we speak to Malwarebytes senior security researcher JP Taggart about the importance of trusting your VPN. But obscuring your Internet activity—including the websites you visit, the searches you make, the files you download—doesn’t mean that a VPN magically disappears those things. Source: ComputerWeekly).

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 20, 2022

So update those apps that need updating and uninstall those that waste space; scan your devices with a trusty malware scanner , and change any duplicate passwords. Be mindful of seasonal scams. Such scams may arrive via email, SMS, or social media. Feel free to use a VPN. Malwarebytes has one.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Identifying scams Before we dive headfirst into the cyber safety tips, let’s equip ourselves with the ultimate weapon: knowledge. Scams are the digital equivalent of a snake oil salesperson peddling miracle cures. They come in all shapes and sizes, lurking in the shadowy corners of the internet. Sound too good to be true?

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Common Holiday Scams and How to Avoid Them IdentityIQ The holiday season is a time for celebration, giving, and spending time with loved ones. Here are some of the most common holiday scams and how to help avoid them. Here are some of the most common holiday scams and how to help avoid them.

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Webroot

MAY 9, 2024

Your personal devices—laptops, smartphones, and tablets—hold a wealth of sensitive information that cybercriminals target through malware , ransomware , and other cyber threats. VPN for privacy Use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to browse the internet securely and maintain control over your online privacy.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 4, 2023

The internet has transformed our lives in many positive ways, but it has also created a new set of challenges, such as the need to protect our privacy online. With so much personal infor-mation available on the internet, it is important to take steps to safeguard our privacy.

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Schneier on Security

APRIL 7, 2020

If the organization is lucky, they will have already set up a VPN for remote access. Handing people VPN software to install and use with zero training is a recipe for security mistakes, but not using a VPN is even worse. For the last couple of months coronavirus-themed malware and phishing scams have been on the rise.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 6, 2021

Many people use a virtual private network (VPN) to bypass geographic restrictions on streaming sites or other location-specific content. Since a VPN tunnels traffic through a server in a location of your choosing. VPN’s can play another critical role, such as improving online privacy. Set up firewalls. Secure home router.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Also, consider using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to encrypt your data and make it unreadable to hackers. Invest in a VPN to encrypt your data and ensure websites you use have SSL/TSL certificates (look for “https” in the URL). Shoulder-Surfing Sometimes, the simplest scams are the most effective.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 19, 2021

Apparently now that includes emailing employees directly and asking them to unleash the malware inside their employer’s network in exchange for a percentage of any ransom amount paid by the victim company. Image: Abnormal Security. billion in 2020. For example, the Lockbit 2.0 “Would you like to earn millions of dollars?

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Security Affairs

APRIL 21, 2020

The increasing number of news articles circulating on the internet in the wake of COVID-19 has resulted in the rise of Phishing attacks which feed on people’s fears. Use a VPN: You should use a cheap VPN to deceive hackers as they will not be able to trace your email address. 6 Tips for recognizing and avoiding phishing emails.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Web hosting giant GoDaddy made headlines this month when it disclosed that a multi-year breach allowed intruders to steal company source code, siphon customer and employee login credentials, and foist malware on customer websites. But we do know the March 2020 attack was precipitated by a spear-phishing attack against a GoDaddy employee.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 5, 2021

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs, our podcast featured Malwarebytes senior security researcher JP Taggart, who talked to us about why you need to trust your VPN. But obscuring your Internet activity—including the websites you visit, the searches you make, the files you download—doesn’t mean that a VPN magically disappears those things.

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Hacker Combat

AUGUST 21, 2020

So, by now, you must have realized how crucial it is to learn how to avoid phishing scams online. And the best way to make it happen is to use a multiple devices VPN service on all your workable gadgets. Using a virtual private network tunnel will shield your data from malware and other unwanted cyber threats.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 9, 2020

Earlier this year, the FBI released the 2019 Internet Crime Report. It includes information from 467,361 complaints of suspected Internet crime with reported losses in excess of $3.5 With the high amount of cybercriminal activity including hacking attempts and phishing scams, the information in this report is quite timely.

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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.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 3, 2023

For example, ReasonLabs researchers recently uncovered a scam that used stolen credit cards and fake websites to skim monthly charges off of unsuspecting consumers. Criminals who can infiltrate your children’s device through things like ‘free’ games, ringtones or other files that hide malware, can gain access to your entire family’s devices.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

As anticipated, they capitalized on major events and cultural crazes, using tricks that ranged from fake Barbie doll deals to exploiting the buzz around long-awaited video game releases, for example, by disguising malware as a cracked Hogwarts Legacy version , a classic move we have seen for years.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Today’s generation of kids and teens consider their devices and the Internet as extensions of their lives. So without further ado, let’s dive into what we should be teaching our kids about Internet safety and what we can do to enforce these teachings. 7 Internet safety tips. Keep your online accounts secure.

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Security Affairs

MAY 2, 2022

They continuously send and receive data via the internet and can be the easiest way for a hacker to access your home network. Out-of-date software or hardware or a supply network attack can allow malware onto a server. ‘Twas a simple phishing scam that brought Twitter down! Secure Your Network with a VPN.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

The experts pointed out that the majority of all Black Friday spam (by volume) (56%) received in the same period was marked as a scam. The report provides details about some of the Black Friday scams analyzed by the experts, such as Louis Vuitton and Ray Ban sales scams. SecurityAffairs – hacking, scam).

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Security Affairs

APRIL 8, 2020

The memo was obtained by the website SpaceRef, it warns of both phishing attacks and malware-based attacks. According to the advisory issued by NASA, the number of phishing attempts doubled in the past few days, at the same time the number of malware attacks on its systems has grown exponentially. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 6, 2022

Many organizations are already struggling to combat cybersecurity threats from ransomware purveyors and state-sponsored hacking groups, both of which tend to take days or weeks to pivot from an opportunistic malware infection to a full blown data breach. The flash scam netted the perpetrators more than $100,000 in the ensuing hours.

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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. If a “Not Secure” warning appears on your browser when you visit a website, it is not necessarily affected by malware.

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Hot for Security

JUNE 14, 2021

Most security threats faced by regular users arrive via the Internet, whether it’s a malicious app or a rigged website , a scam delivered through the user’s social media channels, or a phishing scheme carried out via email or SMS. In many cases, no malware is needed to compromise this data. Platform-agnostic threats.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 30, 2023

When it comes to impactful types of internet-borne crime, phishing is the name of the game. It serves as a vessel for various strains of malware, including ransomware, and underlies data-stealing campaigns that target large organizations and individuals alike. And for good reason.

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Vipre

JANUARY 25, 2021

According to the independent institute AV-TEST , the number of total new malware in 2020 increased by 13% compared to the last year, and malware for macOS by 1200% for the same period. An easy way to enhance your online security and privacy is by using a VPN while browsing the internet. Identity Theft Protection Tools.

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Hot for Security

JUNE 15, 2021

Given the portability and myriad of functionalities, mobile devices are highly susceptible to cyber threats, including malware, spyware and phishing attempts that may compromise that precious piece of tech we keep in our pocket and any information stored on it. Threat actors know that users often behave recklessly with their smart devices.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

OCTOBER 18, 2020

We hinted at this last week with an infographic (copied here) which shows the number of RDP connections open to the internet has increased by over a million - which is extremely alarming. If you use it in conjunction with a secure connection to your office, like on a Virtual Private Network (VPN), then this is a great solution.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

At the 2018 Winter Olympic Games held in PyeongChang, for instance, cyber criminals leveraged a previously unknown family of malware called Olympic Destroyer to attack the Games’ servers just before the opening ceremony. We urge you to take precautions to protect your personal information when you are on the Internet.

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 24, 2024

Your digital footprint is the trail of data you leave behind when you use the internet and digital devices. Secure Your Devices To help secure your digital footprint, you must secure the devices you use to access the internet. Being skeptical of online scams is another critical aspect of staying educated.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2020

The number of sensors and smart devices connected to the internet is exponentially rising, which are the 5 Major Vulnerabilities for IoT devices. Unfortunately, at that moment, there were over 300,000 of those cameras connected to the internet. This type of malware attack is called a botnet attack. Malware, phishing, and web.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 6, 2020

As part of the rush to leverage the Internet cloud to transact with remote workers, third-partner suppliers and customers, companies opened up endless fresh attack vectors. Within hours after a public disclosure about vulnerabilities that needed patching in enterprise-grade VPN, threat actors shifted into high gear. I’ll keep watch.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 11, 2023

In other news, both LockBit and the Akira ransomware gang, the latter of which has tallied 125 victims since we first began tracking them in April 2023, were confirmed last month to be exploiting a specific zero-day flaw ( CVE-2023-20269 ) in Cisco VPN appliances. How to avoid ransomware Block common forms of entry. Detect intrusions.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

. “Cyber criminal threat actors exploit network vulnerabilities to exfiltrate data and encrypt systems in a sector that is increasingly reliant on smart technologies, industrial control systems, and internet-based automation systems. Install and regularly update anti-virus and anti-malware software on all hosts.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Internet fraudsters usually leave a trail of breadcrumbs whenever they visit websites through specific IP addresses. As a result, the number of people using these technologies to camouflage themselves online has grown, both regular internet users and people looking to scam others. Final Words .

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Hot for Security

MAY 25, 2021

The Internet seems to be the indispensable medium in which we live, and at the same time, it has become an extension of our mind. Our internet-enabled devices are much more than gadgets or pieces of hardware.

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