SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 30, 2023

When it comes to impactful types of internet-borne crime, phishing is the name of the game. According to Verizon's 2023 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR), a whopping 74% of breaches involve a human element, which is exactly what phishing aims to exploit. And for good reason. Tactics matter a lot, too.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

This post seeks to document the extent of those attacks, and traces the origins of this overwhelmingly successful cyber espionage campaign back to a cascading series of breaches at key Internet infrastructure providers. federal civilian agencies to secure the login credentials for their Internet domain records. That changed on Jan.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 18, 2018

Young said the attack works by asking the Google device for a list of nearby wireless networks and then sending that list to Google’s geolocation lookup services. For my home Internet connection, the IP geolocation is only accurate to about 3 miles. The attack content could be contained within malicious advertisements or even a tweet.”

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Hot for Security

JANUARY 29, 2021

“On January 6, 2021, we detected a data security incident in which unauth0rized individuals may have gained access to your wireless customer account and wireless phone number,” the notification reads. Users are urged to watch out phishing attempts and report suspicious correspondence by calling the customer service number.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

The attackers thus gained remote access to the CRM systems running on the store computers – and a foothold to access customers’ wireless phone numbers and associated account information. And since the majority of the population doesn’t know what phishing is, or how it works, this is still a highly successful attack scheme.

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Hot for Security

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

The researcher found various types of data, including user email address, client IP, user ld, web camera serial number, country location, SSID/ wireless network name and camera settings, such as the state of any embedded microphones. “Leaked fields include: hostname, port, password, and username.”

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Protect your wireless system with full backups. Make sure your wireless network is protected, concealed, and safe. . Secure passcodes are a mix of numbers, letters, and punctuation marks that increase the safety of all your internet accounts. Once you cover the hardware and cloud, focus on the network.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 6, 2020

Virgin Media is a leading cable operator in the UK and Ireland which provides telephone, television and internet services to approximately 6.0 Virgin Media is contacting the impacted customers recommending them to remain vigilant on possible phishing messages. “We million cable customers, as well as mobile services to 3.3

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

DNS Spoofing DNS (Domain Name System) is like the internet’s phone book, translating domain names into IP addresses. Hackers can manipulate DNS settings to redirect your internet traffic to malicious websites, even if you entered the correct web address.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Without a SIM card, you won’t be able to receive calls, send text messages, or access the internet. To do this, they will try to gather the personal information they need to successfully impersonate you for your wireless provider; this information may include your name, Social Security number, street address, and phone number.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Use of a VPN – virtual private networks (VPN) create a secure connection to other networks over the internet. Secure wireless networks – if you have a Wi-Fi network in your workplace, ensure it is secure, encrypted, and hidden. They can both encrypt data and hide an IP address by using a secure chain to shield network activity.

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Webroot

MAY 28, 2025

June is Internet Safety Month , a yearly reminder to strengthen your defenses against online threats. In todays hyper-connected world, we use the internet for just about everything, from shopping to banking to streaming and work. The most common type of social engineering is phishing. That goes for your kids as well.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Smishing is short for SMS phishing, where the phishes are sent via text message. In the latest campaign the IRS has seen, the scam texts ask taxpayers to click a link which leads them to phishing websites. IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig called it phishing on an industrial scale. Send the email to phishing@irs.gov.

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SecureList

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

For the user, this means that if the wearable device is openly connected to the internet, then attackers can easily intercept the data it sends. The MQTT protocol is very convenient to use for devices that belong to the Internet of Things (IoT), and, therefore, it can be found not just in wearable devices but in almost any smart gadget.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 22, 2021

Physical security keys are a more secure option for two-factor authentication (2FA) than SMS (which is vulnerable to SIM swap attacks and phishing), and apps that generate codes or push notifications (which are also vulnerable to phishing). Two-factor authentication (2FA).

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Malwarebytes

MAY 4, 2022

DNS poisoning, also known as DNS cache poisoning or DNS spoofing, is a cyberattack method in which threat actors redirect web traffic, usually toward fake web servers and phishing websites. In a typical home setup, there is: A modem provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP) which is your connection to the outside world.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 23, 2022

Delivers consolidated management of all next-generation firewall (NGFW), software defined wide area network (SD-WAN) , switching and wireless policies from anywhere with a single cloud management and analytics platform. Supports thousands of concurrent devices and active firewall sessions across deployments and hybrid ISP links.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 13, 2021

The basic approaches like phishing simulations are good, but they tend to have limited reach. Wireless Testing. Businesses are increasingly utilizing wireless tools for integral parts of operations. Understand your security vulnerabilities. Article by Beau Peters.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

CISA and the FBI consider Scattered Spider to be experts that use multiple social engineering techniques, especially phishing, push bombing, and SIM swap attacks, to obtain credentials, install remote access tools, and bypass multi-factor authentication (MFA). com, victimname-servicedesk[.]com com or victimname-okta[.]com.

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Hacker's King

DECEMBER 4, 2023

wherever you go, you'll probably find a free Wi-Fi captive portal to access the internet free of cost for a limited time or usage. In my case, I have an internet connection through eth0. If you are using two wifi cards, just switch out eth0 (in my above example) for the internet interface (wlan1,wlan2…).

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 22, 2019

It enables them to access and rake through your emails, target you with specific phishing mails, call you with targeted messages and even capture and exploit your payment card details if you happened to buy something online when using public Wi-Fi. They can certainly see the websites you are visiting. . So what can you do to protect yourself?

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Turn off the internet connection if you will not be using it for an extended period. Implement Wi-Fi Protected Access 3 ( WPA3 ) to enhance wireless security within your home network. If your internet provider offers IPv6, be sure to implement security precautions tailored for this protocol. Fully utilize firewall capabilities.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 17, 2021

BankInfoSecurity reported that it had communicated with one person involved in the T-Mobile attack, who said the attackers got into the T-Mobile systems when the giant carrier left a gateway GPRS support node (GSSN) – which is a router between the company’s network and the internet – misconfigured, which exposed it to the internet.

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Herjavec Group

AUGUST 26, 2021

1903 — Wireless Telegraphy — During John Ambrose Fleming’s first public demonstration of Marconi’s “secure” wireless telegraphy technology, Nevil Maskelyne disrupts it by sending insulting Morse code messages discrediting the invention. Dateline Cybercrime . An industry expert estimates the attacks resulted in $1.2

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Networks connect devices to each other so that users can access assets such as applications, data, or even other networks such as the internet. Some applications, cloud infrastructure, networking equipment, or Internet of Things (IoT) devices may require more sophisticated ITAM or additional tools to detect them.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 12, 2021

DarkSide actors have previously gained access through phishing and exploiting remotely accessible accounts and systems, Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), the agencies said. Spam filters to prevent phishing emails and executable files from reaching end users. DarkSide methods.

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Spinone

MARCH 20, 2019

There are two primary types of emails that attackers use to infiltrate an end user system or compromise credentials or other sensitive or otherwise protected types of information – phishing emails and emails with embedded malicious links. What is CIO fraud? An Attacker sends an email posing as the CIO of the business.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Strange Pop-Up Window Messages Unwanted pop-up advertisements or messages that display even while you are not surfing the internet might indicate the presence of adware or other types of malware. Stay informed about the latest threats, phishing techniques, and best practices for online safety.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 25, 2022

As networks evolved and organizations adopted internet communications for critical business processes, these cryptographic systems became essential for protecting data. Phishing and social engineering are common ways threat actors can obtain a symmetric key, but cryptanalysis and brute force attempts can also break symmetric key ciphers.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

When the internet arrived, the network added a firewall to protect networks and users as they connected to the world wide web. The internet of things (IoT), operations technology (OT), and the industrial internet of things (IIoT) also now connect to networks.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 15, 2021

An attacker could exploit the vulnerability by tricking the victims into opening a specially crafted attachment sent via phishing messages. No No RCE CVE-2021-43899 Microsoft 4K Wireless Display Adapter Remote Code Execution Vulnerability Critical 9.8 No No Info CVE-2021-43228 SymCrypt Denial of Service Vulnerability Important 7.5

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BH Consulting

JUNE 17, 2024

IT includes routers, wireless access points, servers, computers and printers. The Internet of Things includes network attached storage, IP cameras, VoIP, and network video recorders. Network devices overtook endpoints as the riskiest in 2024; wireless access points had 34 per cent of all risks, followed by routers with 20 per cent.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Industrial networks include wired and wireless technologies such as Ethernet, Modbus, and Profibus. The potential for cyberattacks increases with industrial control systems becoming more interconnected through the Internet of Things (IoT) and cloud-based systems.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 9, 2023

Along with traditional IT assets, find and assess your internet-connected attack surface for comprehensive, all-around protection. WithSecure Elements Vulnerability Management automatically reports activities such as phishing sites, third-party scams, and brand violations. Key Differentiators. What endpoints are covered?

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The edge, cloud computing, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and more have led to a much bigger attack surface and have required new vulnerability scanning approaches and tools. Vulnerability scanning is the process of scanning IT networks and systems to identify security vulnerabilities in hardware and software.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

ASM involves several activities, including: Asset Discovery ASM tools identify the organization’s internet-facing assets. They include malware, phishing sites, and typo squatted domains. Cortex Xpanse collects data from domain registrars, DNS records, and business databases to find and identify all of your internet assets.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 25, 2023

Phishing attacks: Deceptive techniques, such as fraudulent emails or websites, trick individuals into revealing sensitive information like credit card and payment information, passwords, or login credentials. Cryptojacking : Unauthorized use of a computer’s processing power to mine cryptocurrencies.

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