Security Boulevard

MARCH 8, 2023

Email has been a popular delivery of malware and risk for decades.The first phishing schemes took place in the 1990s, and phishing techniques have only become more sophisticated in the decades since. It’s particularly popular among criminals now; since 2019, the use of phishing scams has increased by 300%.

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IT Security Guru

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

They must recognise the scam patterns that may threaten a business’s data and take a unified approach to prevent data loss and mitigate cyber threats. Tech Support Scam While they may seem like a relic of the past, tech support scams continue to thrive and deceive numerous victims.

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Identity IQ

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Roblox Scams: What Parents Need to Know IdentityIQ By now, you’ve more than likely heard the cheerful chatter of your child and their friends discussing Roblox and even been nagged on more than one occasion to buy them some Robux. What Is a Roblox Scam? A closer look at one of these scams showcases the cunning behind them.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 25, 2023

While it is a time of celebration, the weekend also marks an uptick in online scams and phishing attacks. Whether it's a too-good-to-be-true discount on a vacation package, a counterfeit online store, or a phony super sale campaign, these scams aim to compromise sensitive data and steal your money.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 28, 2023

In 2023, the public primarily confronted two varieties of online scams: the technical and the topical. Technical scams abuse legitimate aspects of modern internet infrastructure to lead users to illegitimate or compromised sites. Topical scams, on the other hand, are simpler. We know these scams all too well.

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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. Protect yourself from malware by purchasing, updating, and upgrading antivirus software. Choose credit over debit. Leverage antivirus software. Use ATMS carefully.

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IT Security Guru

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Despite AI’s countless benefits, it also comes with some risks that each user should be aware of. Discussed below are the top five risks of artificial intelligence. Security risks While AI technologies continue becoming highly sophisticated, the security concerns linked with their use and the possibility for misuse also rise.

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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

JUNE 20, 2023

What Are Social Engineering Scams? Thanks, Your CEO This common scenario is just one example of the many ways scammers may attempt to trick you through social engineering scams. Scammers may offer free downloads, giveaways, or enticing links that lead to malicious websites or the installation of malware.

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Security Through Education

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

In today’s digitally driven world, impersonation scams have become a growing concern, leaving countless individuals and organizations vulnerable to financial loss, identity theft, and reputational damage. Impersonation scams are deceptive tactics used by cybercriminals to pose as trusted entities or individuals to exploit victims.

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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. At worst, you could run into malware. Work from home scams.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 17, 2023

Here are a few of the top security weaknesses that threaten organizations today: Poor risk management. A lack of a risk management program or support from senior management is a glaring weakness in your cybersecurity strategy. Tick-in-the-box training.

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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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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 Boulevard

MARCH 17, 2023

FCC Acts on SMS Scam-Spam — But Will It Work? Federal Communications Commission rules to block illegal text messages. What took you so long? The post FINALLY! appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 6, 2023

The post Voice-Clone AI Scams — it’s NOT ME on the Phone, Grandma appeared first on Security Boulevard. Voice AI tech being misused by scammers: Scrotes fake your voice and call your grandparents. Then “you” beg them for money.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Hey, hey, DPRK, how many people will you scam today? Korean Job Scams Push Trojans via LinkedIn appeared first on Security Boulevard. The post Warning: N.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 22, 2023

Below, we have an example of a tax scam currently in circulation along with some suggestions for avoiding these kinds of attacks. An IRS W-9 tax form scam A Form W-9 is a form you fill in to confirm certain personal details with the IRS. Opening the document quickly becomes a game of Macro-related risk. This is no exception.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 28, 2022

Hundreds of millions of dollars were scammed from U.S. The post Fake Cash Scams Thrive on Facebook and Insta—FTC appeared first on Security Boulevard. Cryptocurrency scammers love social media—especially Meta’s platforms. consumers in 2021.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 10, 2023

Pokemon fans are urged to be on their guard after bogus card game portals have been offering up malware under the guise of NFTs. Digital card games are big business in gaming circles, and tying this kind of scam to such a well known brand as Pokemon is going to potentially catch more than a few people out. Sorry, Pikachu.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 7, 2021

Roughly 2% of the top-grossing apps in Apple’s store are, in some way, “scams,” claims the Daily Bezos. The post Is Apple’s App Store ‘Teeming’ with Scams? appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 2, 2023

The post A New Ransomware Scam: Fraud by the Incident Responders appeared first on Security Boulevard. Oxford invoked its incident response plan and called in its team. One member of Oxford’s internal incident response team, Ashley Liles, had a brilliant idea—he was going.

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Joseph Steinberg

JANUARY 19, 2024

Of course, scam calls warning about the termination of utility service if a payment is not made immediately are nothing new. Criminals know that having one’s gas and electric service cut off when the temperature outside is below freezing outside is not something that most people want to risk.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 27, 2021

A certain type of scam is showing signs of activity at the moment and it’s likely to claim some victims before the week is out. Are skins used in scams? One of the oldest scams around is skin phishing. Account compromise, and/or malware usually follows. What does this particular scam involve? Oh boy, are they ever.

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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. million in 2022. of attacks.

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IT Security Guru

APRIL 5, 2024

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. The risks might not be new, but they’re enhanced: Malware Attacks: Generative AI can create more sophisticated malware attacks.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 16, 2023

Researchers from VulnCheck have observed a campaign using real security researchers as bait for malware. Every High Sierra Cyber Security account claiming to offer exploits for well known products was actually offering up malicious repositories harbouring malware. This was a risky gambit for the creators of this malware scam.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Malware Intelligence Analyst Stefan Dasic looked into the above websites claiming to share the cracked PC version of the game. Suffice it to say the website is a survey scam. We don't just report on threats—we remove them Cybersecurity risks should never spread beyond a headline. They're also generally available for free.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

Even if you’ve never been scammed before, you may know somebody who has. Technology has made us more productive and connected, but it also puts us at risk of exploitation. 2020 was a high-water mark for online scams and fraud. Not every scam is strictly about money. Know How to Recover After a Scam.

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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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Hacker Combat

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Google has reported that it disrupted the phishing attacks where threat actors had tried to hijack various YouTube accounts using cookie theft malware. The hijacker’s intent was to use those accounts to promote different crypto-currency scams. . The malware has the ability to steal passwords and cookies.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 20, 2021

A Cookie Theft malware was employed in phishing attacks against YouTube creators, Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) warns. Financially motivated threat actors are using Cookie Theft malware in phishing attacks against YouTube creators since late 2019. The hackers used fake collaboration opportunities (i.e. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Through Education

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Since the beginning of COVID-19, cybersecurity firm “DomainTools” has flagged more than 100,000 sites with COVID-19-related domains as “high risk” for fraud. An Fbi.gov article states that, “while these scams can happen at any time, they are especially prevalent after high-profile disasters. What made this scam successful?

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Identity IQ

MAY 10, 2024

Source: Forbes ) The Potential Risks As pointed out in the email, the stolen information does not include highly sensitive financial or contact information such as credit card information, phone numbers, or email addresses. Because of this, Dell does not believe there is a significant risk to the customers affected.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 29, 2022

It might be blackmail, a promise of wealth, or a veiled malware download. The scam hidden in plain sight. Don’t fall for sleights of hand or risk losing money. They could send you funds that may be stolen or try to tie you up in money mule scams. Account hijackers lure people into taking action. The winner get £150.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Many of the detections were due to malicious attachments and previously unseen threats, showcasing the importance of using innovative security measures YARA Rules Impact YARA rules were pivotal in detecting millions of malicious attempts spotlighting statistical patterns and malware family indicators.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 12, 2022

A scam is doing the rounds which begins with a text from what claims to be the US Postal Service. The link may contain malware (software designed to harm your computer), attempt to collect your personal information for nefarious purposes, or otherwise contain harmful and/or illegal content. The SMS reads as follows: “ [U.S.

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