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.

Scams 100

Scams Phishing Cryptocurrency Social Engineering 100

The Last Watchdog

APRIL 6, 2020

This can make them particularly susceptible to social engineering trickery, the trigger for online extortion and fraud campaigns, Bastable told me. These scams rely on the failure of a subordinate employee to recognize a cleverly spoofed email directive. The total stolen: $2.3 The FBI is investigating. No arrests have been made.

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Scams Social Engineering Ransomware Engineering 147

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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Internet Internet Data breaches Phishing 94

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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Internet Internet Scams Authentication 86

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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Scams Threat Detection Social Engineering Surveillance 98

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.

Cybersecurity 98

Cybersecurity Social Engineering Scams IoT 98

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. The social engineering techniques used by fraudsters are growing in complexity. Investment scams can often afford to look good.

Scams 93

Scams Cryptocurrency Social Engineering Internet 93

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Based on Ransomlooker, a free Cybernews tool for monitoring the dark web and other hidden areas of the internet, 64% of organizations have already suffered from a ransomware attack. Not to mention the heightened cyber awareness and risk mitigation across businesses and industries. You should always stop and verify.

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Social Engineering Ransomware Engineering Phishing 105

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 16, 2023

Deletion of old records is also vital as it helps in cutting down the attack surface to minimize privacy risks. Following basic cybersecurity hygiene by students and staff while sharing the data is also important, as it avoids being targeted by phishing scams or other type of social engineering attacks.

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Social Engineering Education Scams Data breaches 136

Appknox

JUNE 23, 2022

Navigating the internet in 2022 is more dangerous than ever for Australian netizens. The risks to the privacy of Australian customers are at an all-time high, as the nation has reported the highest percentage of mobile threats globally, standing at 26.9%. Apple iOS users often fall prey to mobile scams; around 30.1%

Social Engineering 92

Social Engineering Mobile Scams Engineering 92

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.

Scams 82

Scams Banking Cyber Insurance Cybercrime 82

Krebs on Security

JANUARY 30, 2024

2022 that an intrusion had exposed a “limited number” of Twilio customer accounts through a sophisticated social engineering attack designed to steal employee credentials. “If governments fail to prioritize this source of threat, violence originating from the Internet will affect regular people.”

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Social Engineering Mobile Cybercrime Passwords 326

CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 18, 2022

High-risk threats, such as misconfigurations, are separated from the previously gathered information. The generated report will reveal the gravity of the risk and which uncovered intelligence and assets should be handled before everything else. Exploitable intelligence is cataloged for a clear overview of the existing assets.

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Social Engineering Risk Internet Internet 131

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 2, 2024

This past year set a profound stage, from the advent of stringent cyber regulations to the convergence of generative AI, social engineering, and ransomware. Last year, we witnessed the fast-evolving nature of social engineering attacks, and this evolution poses greater challenges for detection and defense. The solution?

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Although the main types of threats (phishing, scams, malware, etc.) These schemes can be very similar to the streaming scams that we have been observing for the past several years. Besides possible leaks, we expect to see the increase in scams that target these games, as well as in Trojans disguised as those games.

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Education Phishing Scams Social Engineering 121

eSecurity Planet

MAY 3, 2022

Researchers at Singapore-based cybersecurity company Group-IB recently discovered thousands of databases exposed to the internet that could have been exploited when they were left unprotected. A data breach, a follow-up strike on clients whose data was exposed, and other risks may result from an exposed database.

Social Engineering 126

Social Engineering Internet Internet Risk 126

Krebs on Security

AUGUST 19, 2020

Zack Allen is director of threat intelligence for ZeroFOX , a Baltimore-based company that helps customers detect and respond to risks found on social media and other digital channels. Allen said it matters little to the attackers if the first few social engineering attempts fail. A phishing page (helpdesk-att[.]com)

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Phishing VPN Social Engineering Media 360

The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 18, 2021

There are simple steps consumers can take today, for free, to lower their overall risk of a cyber attack, including using multi-factor authentication for their accounts and using strong passwords. Also, one of the top ways attackers can target individuals is via social engineering or phishing.

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Antivirus Marketing Identity Theft Social Engineering 223

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.

Scams 98

Scams Banking Phishing Retail 98

Hot for Security

MARCH 2, 2021

A common misconception among internet users is that basic cyber hygiene is enough to protect against malicious threats. Bitdefender’s web-filtering technology makes sure you don’t land on a malicious website and risk that infects your devices with malware. This couldn’t be more wrong. Say no to phishing and fraud attempts.

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Phishing Social Engineering Media Cyber threats 111

IT Security Guru

DECEMBER 20, 2023

In the year ahead, AI will be used as a mass-cyberattack tool, with criminals using the technology to launch sophisticated phishing scams at scale. These scams will be highly convincing, down to the spelling, font, and tone of a legitimate brand, so internet users will fall victim at scale.

Cybersecurity 133

Cybersecurity Phishing Scams Cloud Migration 133

SecureList

MAY 6, 2024

A significant share of scam, phishing and malware attacks is about money. Amid the current threat landscape, Kaspersky has conducted a comprehensive analysis of the financial risks, pinpointing key trends and providing recommendations to effectively mitigate risks and enhance security posture.

Phishing 99

Phishing Banking Mobile Scams 99

Malwarebytes

MARCH 13, 2023

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has published its 2022 Internet Crime Report. The numbers are based on the complaints reported to the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3). These scams usually offer the victims large returns with minimal risk. Retirement, 401K, Ponzi, Pyramid, etc.).”

Cryptocurrency 62

Cryptocurrency Scams Media Social Engineering 62

Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

The Risks to Digital Identities: Attack Vectors. 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. The Risks to Digital Identities: Attack Vectors. Dark Web Monitoring.

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Identity Theft Passwords Data breaches Scams 119

CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 25, 2022

In this context, the prime risks are the responsibility and role of employees in ensuring data and information security. Focused on energy, enterprise, financial, healthcare, mobile, and internet start-ups, this VC firm has more than 1100 corporate clients and more than 200 international clients. Social engineering.

Cybersecurity 137

Cybersecurity Social Engineering Phishing Engineering 137

SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 15, 2020

It was the summer cyberattack that had social media buzzing. A group of teenagers used social engineering to breach Twitter's network and take over the accounts of a whole bunch of A-listers. As a teenager, he discovered that social engineering was a trick that worked. "I You could lose your data.'.

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Social Engineering Media Scams Financial Services 95

Security Through Education

APRIL 7, 2021

In fact, the FBI’s (Federal Bureau of Investigation) 2020 Internet Crime Report , refers to what is happening as an “ Internet crime spree.” billion people were active internet users as of October 2020. COVID-19 Scams. Of course, with vaccines now available, vaccination scams are proliferating.

Scams 92

Scams Computers and Electronics Insurance Social Engineering 92

Security Through Education

JUNE 22, 2021

Throughout the scam, fraudsters will often build trust with their targets via computer, phone, and the mail. According to NOCA (National Council on Aging) these are the top ten financial scams targeting the elderly as of February 2021. Government Imposter Scams. The grandparent scam. Medicare/health insurance scams.

Scams 95

Scams Computers and Electronics Insurance Internet 95

The Last Watchdog

JULY 20, 2020

Not only some of the most visible accounts got hacked but the hack may have permanently damaged trustworthiness of social media. Kumar Jack Dorsey confirmed that social engineering was used to compromise employees. Technology is rapidly expanding to where it is out pacing the people working on it, causing more risk.

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Accountability Social Engineering Hacking Media 259

Hot for Security

APRIL 5, 2021

Check if your personal info has been stolen or made public on the internet with Bitdefender’s Digital Identity Protection tool. A common misconception among the digital community is that older exposed or stolen data has an expiration date and does not cause any future security risks. What type of data was leaked?

Data breaches 133

Data breaches Identity Theft Social Engineering Media 133

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 30, 2021

It is important to highlight that Africa has the fastest-growing telephone and Internet networks in the world, and it as the widest use of mobile banking services. This rapid growth is not supported by the implementation of cybersecurity policies and standards, exposing African counties and their organizations to major risks.

Cybercrime 76

Cybercrime Scams DDOS Banking 76

Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Scattered Spider, on the contrary, highlights the peril posed when ready-made RaaS software merges with seasoned experience: In both of their casino breaches, the group employed advanced tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), including in-depth reconnaissance, social engineering, and advanced lateral movement techniques.

Ransomware 116

Ransomware Social Engineering Backups Engineering 116

SecureWorld News

AUGUST 5, 2023

It is important to note that MFA via email requires an internet connection to retrieve the email. However, this is not a significant disadvantage given the prevalence of internet access in our modern world. Using hardware keys does not involve the need for an internet connection. Top 7 techniques to sidestep MFA 1.

Social Engineering 81

Social Engineering Authentication Passwords Accountability 81

SecureWorld News

MARCH 29, 2024

At its core, this tactic revolves around gaming the trust users put in reputable internet services, including search engines, and the familiarity they have with online advertising per se. Here's some evidence for those who consider the risk far-fetched. The silver lining is that such scams are fairly easy to avoid.

Cybercrime 82

Cybercrime Advertising Engineering Antivirus 82

Adam Levin

DECEMBER 7, 2020

The massive shift to work from home in response to the Covid-19 pandemic has meant a rush to secure a wider range of home devices and networks, and an instant spike in demand for training and services that protect employees in identifying attempted cyberattacks and scams. Economic stimulus checks were targeted.

IoT 130

IoT Artificial Intelligence Technology Scams 130

The Last Watchdog

APRIL 10, 2019

Key takeaways: Shifting risks. In the not-so-distant past, banks dealt with online and account takeover fraud, where hackers stole passwords and used phishing scams to target specific individuals. All of these data points are logged and captured and can be used to analyze the risk associated with the transaction,” said LaSala.

Banking 147

Banking Mobile Accountability Artificial Intelligence 147

Krebs on Security

JULY 22, 2020

These individuals said they were only customers of the person who had access to Twitter’s internal employee tools, and were not responsible for the actual intrusion or bitcoin scams that took place that day. “just dont want my irl getting sus[pended].” ALWAYS IN DISCORD.

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