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. Choose credit over debit. Update your browsers.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 16, 2023

Ben is disappointed: FBI reports huge rise in cryptocurrency investment scams. The post Scams Lost US $10 BILLION in 2022 — Crypto Fraud Grows Fast appeared first on Security Boulevard. Why am I not surprised?

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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?

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Malwarebytes

MAY 9, 2023

Scams range from unsolicited calls offering help with your “infected” computer to fully-fledged websites where you can purchase heavily over-priced versions of legitimate security software. The scams primarily emanate from call centers in South Asia, mainly India. Maybe we should be flattered, but frankly we are annoyed.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Whether you’ve been naughty or nice, someone will try and stuff a scam down your chimney either way. Social media shopping scams. Often, these scams lead consumers to participate in an online survey that is designed to steal personal information. Work from home scams. It’s simply not with the risk.

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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.

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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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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). In 2020, a multi-stage scam called Rabbit Hole targeted companies’ brands, primarily retail and online services.

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SecureList

JULY 5, 2023

Hot wallets and attempts at hacking them A hot wallet is a cryptocurrency wallet with permanent access to the internet. The seed phrase cannot be changed or recovered: by misplacing it, the user risks losing access to their wallet for good, and by giving it to scammers, permanently compromising their account.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

SIM Swap Scams: How SIM Swapping Works and How To Protect Yourself IdentityIQ According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, SIM swap scams are on the rise. If you’re unfamiliar with this scam, it takes advantage of people’s lack of knowledge of how SIM cards work and puts their information at risk.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 21, 2022

The potential is huge – but so are the risks. What are the cybersecurity risks of the Metaverse? The risks of the Metaverse are as wide and as hard to quantify as the Metaverse itself. The major risks come from the unregulated nature of the Metaverse. Blockchain scams. Common scams to look out for.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 2, 2024

It’s a digital swindle as old as the internet itself, and yet, as the data tells us, the vast majority of security incidents are still rooted in the low-tech art of social engineering. Related: AI makes scam email look real Fresh evidence comes from Mimecast’s “The State of Email and Collaboration Security” 2024 report.

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Hot for Security

MARCH 30, 2021

With over 1 billion active users every month, Instagram is brimming with fraudsters and cybercriminals who prey on naive internet users through various scams. It’s common knowledge that the internet is swarming with fake products, ranging from luxury apparel and fashion accessories to smart new tech and gadgets. Romance scams.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Safer Internet Day is a reminder for organizations to train and regularly refresh employee awareness around cybersecurity. With regular headlines of the latest cyber-attack occurring, organizations must focus on cybersecurity and using the internet safely. So why is it vital to train employees on cybersecurity and internet risks?

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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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IT Security Guru

APRIL 5, 2024

Generative AI (GenAI) is a top player changing the internet’s landscape. Infiltrating various markets, it presents new and enhanced risks to this landscape. Stay informed about the many risks, especially regarding the information about you that’s available online. At the same time, the possibilities enamor many people.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Today is the 20th Safer Internet Day. 2004 was a key year for several safety activities, encompassing both Safer Internet Day and the Safer Internet Forum. Was the general state of the Internet at the time so bad that all of these events sprang up almost out of necessity? You may be asking, why 2004?

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 6, 2021

A VPN encrypts all internet traffic so that it is unreadable to anyone who intercepts it. This keeps your information away from prying eyes, such as internet service providers and hackers. Since a VPN tunnels traffic through a server in a location of your choosing. Set up firewalls. Use antivirus software. Secure home router.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 3, 2024

But first I want to share some more remarkable conclusions from the report: Charity scams that prey on concern about international conflicts and natural disasters are becoming more prevalent. But another method resembles that of romance scams where the criminal builds a relationship with the victim. Make sure to read the fine print.

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Google Security

MAY 15, 2024

In addition to our new suite of advanced theft protection features to help keep your device and data safe in the case of theft, we’re also focusing increasingly on providing additional protections against mobile financial fraud and scams. We’re also sharing new tools and policies to help developers build safer apps and keep their users safe.

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Heimadal Security

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has warned that internet buyers might lose more than $53 million during the holiday season this year. The FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) received over 17,000 complaints about the non-delivery of goods during the 2020 holiday shopping season, resulting in losses of more than $53 million.

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Webroot

MAY 9, 2024

Understanding the risks Identity theft and fraud pose significant risks, especially for new graduates entering the world of financial independence. Real-time antivirus protection Install robust antivirus software that provides continuous protection against emerging threats like malware, ransomware, and phishing scams.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 6, 2020

These scams rely on the failure of a subordinate employee to recognize a cleverly spoofed email directive. Social engineering trigger While no fancy malware is needed to pull off a BEC scam, technology does come into play. To get ahead of this systemic risk, local public entities are going to have to up their game.

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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. The best part about using a VPN connection is that it will provide robust military support to your internet connection. Beware of online pop-ups scams. Make sure your devices are encrypted. Do not respond to people you don’t know.

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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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Approachable Cyber Threats

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Risk Level. Your internet browsing, including entering your credit card information, may not be secure, and you don’t know who is in the middle or on the other end of that connection. Category Awareness, News, Vulnerabilities. Ready to log-in and shop?”

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

As the world is turning completely digital, the need to be connected to the internet has become a necessity to everyone, rather than just a trend. As hackers and cyber crooks are always on a prowl of vulnerable of those who can be targeted easily by email scams, messages, malware or phishing attacks.

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Security Affairs

JULY 5, 2019

The internet connects you with the world. FBI is seeing a significant increase in activity involving sextortion, “a federal crime that happens when an adult coerces a child to produce sexually explicit photographs or video of themselves and then send it to them over the Internet.” Help the #StopSextortion.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 28, 2022

We tend to accept that younger folks are supposed to be more tech savvy, given they’ve grown up with computers and the Internet pretty much their whole lives. If you go back about 15 or so years, a lot of security advice focused on the “warning your grandmother away from scams” routine. Your grandfather knows what he’s doing.

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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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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Exploring the Risks: Unveiling 9 Potential Techniques Hackers Employ to Exploit Public Wi-Fi and Compromise Your Sensitive Data We’ve all used public Wi-Fi: it’s convenient, saves our data, and speeds up browsing. Shoulder-Surfing Sometimes, the simplest scams are the most effective.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Every so often, bizarre but oddly believable scams do the rounds on Facebook. USA Today notes that something similar happened back in October in relation to a supposedly injured dog, something which itself has been bouncing around the internet for some years now. Avoiding the copy paste scams.

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Security Through Education

JANUARY 18, 2023

The Internet of Things. IBM describes the internet of things (IoT) as the “the concept of connecting any device … to the Internet and to other connected devices.” We can benefit from these the most if we are aware of the possible risks and take measures to use them wisely. Impersonation Scams.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

million (roughly $750 million) through authorized and unauthorized fraud and scams in the UK alone. It showed that financials are at significantly higher risk than the average UK business. Businesses Many financials not only carry the burden of protecting their customers, but are also at risk of falling victim to cybercrime themselves.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Case in point: we’re already seeing scams targeting World Cup fans more than a year out from the event. One of the most common scams is to create a fake website offering great deals for popular shopping portals. Phishing scam urging users to fill out a quick survey for a fake promotion.

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Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

billion in cybercrime losses to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) – a 74% increase from the previous year. The fact is, older Americans are a popular target for criminals who seek to scam their victims out of their identity and money. Scams that Target Seniors. Impersonation Scams.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 9, 2022

Over 50 countries sign the “Declaration for the Future of the Internet” Watch out for these 3 small business cybersecurity mistakes. The post A week in security (May 2 – 8) appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.

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