SecureWorld News

AUGUST 28, 2023

In May 2023, a phishing campaign was launched that targeted a major U.S. A blog post from Cofense , which spotted the campaign, further details the scam, particularly the one aimed at the energy company. This phishing scam is a reminder of the dangers of QR codes. Report it as a phish, delete, or ignore.

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Identity IQ

APRIL 20, 2023

Tax Season Scams: How to Protect Your Identity IdentityIQ While it’s important to be on high alert and protect your identity all year long, tax season is an especially vulnerable time. Every tax season, identity thieves run a variety of scams to get their hands on taxpayers’ personal information. It’s probably a scam.

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Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Here are 50 ways to avoid getting scammed on Black Friday — and beyond. Make sure your smartphone, tablet and laptop are password-protected, particularly if you’re in the habit of carrying them around wherever you go. Popular browsers, like Safari or Firefox, frequently issue updates to protect against scams. Lock your devices.

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SecureList

MAY 6, 2024

A significant share of scam, phishing and malware attacks is about money. Methodology In this report, we present an analysis of financial cyberthreats in 2023, focusing on banking Trojans and phishing pages that target online banking, shopping accounts, cryptocurrency wallets and other financial assets. million in 2022.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

But it’s worth revisiting how this group typically got in to targeted companies: By calling employees and tricking them into navigating to a phishing website. But we do know the March 2020 attack was precipitated by a spear-phishing attack against a GoDaddy employee. In a filing with the U.S.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 30, 2022

A recent spate of SMS phishing attacks from one cybercriminal group has spawned a flurry of breach disclosures from affected companies, which are all struggling to combat the same lingering security threat: The ability of scammers to interact directly with employees through their mobile devices. Image: Cloudflare.com. 2, and Aug.

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Google Security

MAY 11, 2022

But phishing persistently remains a threat (as shown by a recent phishing attack on the U.S. Department of Labor ) because users retain the ability to log into their online accounts, often with a simple password, from anywhere in the world. This blog will deep dive into the method of phishing and how it has evolved today.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 30, 2024

In each attack, the victims saw their email and financial accounts compromised after suffering an unauthorized SIM-swap, wherein attackers transferred each victim’s mobile phone number to a new device that they controlled. Prosecutors say Noah Michael Urban of Palm Coast, Fla., On July 28 and again on Aug. According to an Aug.

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Hot for Security

JUNE 14, 2021

While some security experts might seem over-zealous shouting about the dangers, the vast majority of warnings about mobile security threats are indeed justified. Stalkerware is another big issue on mobile platforms. Mobile threats are in no way a myth. In fact, they are more vulnerable than most of us like to think.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 18, 2022

Everything Everywhere shortly and widely known as EE, a UK based company that offers super-fast telecom and data network services based on 5G says that it has officially blocked 200 million phishing texts and over 11 million scammed calls to its users in the month of this year’s July alone.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 16, 2018

An entrepreneur and virtual currency investor is suing AT&T for $224 million, claiming the wireless provider was negligent when it failed to prevent thieves from hijacking his mobile account and stealing millions of dollars in cryptocurrencies. On June 11, 2017, Terpin’s phone went dead. ” AN ‘IDENTITY CRISIS’?

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 1, 2022

Today we took a look at a phishing mail pinning its hopes on a QR code linking to a bogus website. Scammers claim that your mail address has “not been registered for the 3D Secure Security Update” 3D Secure phishing mail. You can then use the new 3D Secure password for online payments with your credit card.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 31, 2023

Watch out for this piece of spam lurking in mail boxes and claiming to be from the EE mobile network. The clickable link leads to an imitation EE site which asks for the visitor’s email address and password. And follow the tips below on how to avoid phishing attacks. Use a password manager. Take action.

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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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Identity IQ

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

5 Latest Amazon Scams and Tips to Avoid Them IdentityIQ Ah, Amazon. Today, we’re peeling back the curtain on the most cunning Amazon scams out there, and more importantly, giving you the tips you need to help avoid falling into their traps. What are Amazon Scams? It’s all fantastic, right? ” Beware!

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

As with so many Steam attacks currently, it accommodates for the possibility of users relying on Steam Guard Mobile Authentication for additional protection. The bogus site phishes the victim at what claims to be the voting stage. Scammers ask Steam users to join a team or league , and direct them to malware or phishing pages.

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SecureList

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Short-lived phishing sites often offered to see the premieres before the eagerly awaited movie or television show was scheduled to hit the screen. Thus, during the World Cup a brand-new scam appeared: it offered users to win a newly released iPhone 14 for predicting match outcomes.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Zscaler’s ThreatLabz researchers recently observed the rise of a sophisticated phishing campaign spreading via fake banking sites targeting big indian banks like HDFC, AXIS and SBI. Imitation application phishing site targeting HDFC bank customers. Imitation application phishing site targeting Axis bank customers.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 17, 2022

Phishing is not the only threat. One such phishing message is currently doing the rounds in Dutch, and it plugs into a sense of FOMO to encourage you to click the link. One such phishing message is currently doing the rounds in Dutch, and it plugs into a sense of FOMO to encourage you to click the link. You just never know.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

Even if you’ve never been scammed before, you may know somebody who has. 2020 was a high-water mark for online scams and fraud. Not every scam is strictly about money. Here are five things to remember if you’ve been scammed. Most fraud attempts begin with cybercriminals phishing for your personal information.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 29, 2021

There are some scams on Steam which have stood the test of time. Phishing campaigns aimed at harvesting as many user credentials as possible, for example, are a dime a dozen. For those who aren’t aware of this scam and its variants, below is a breakdown of how the scam works. The Steam scam playthrough.

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Duo's Security Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The email informs John that the company suffered a security breach, and it is essential for all employees to update their passwords immediately. A few days later, John finds himself locked out of his account, and quickly learns that the password reset link he clicked earlier did not come from his company. So clearly, John isn’t alone.

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Duo's Security Blog

APRIL 20, 2023

Through the first two months of 2023 alone, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s Scamwatch reported more than 19,000 phishing reports with estimated financial losses of more than $5.2 What is phishing? This is part of what makes phishing attacks so dangerous.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 21, 2024

"March Madness is a prime opportunity for cybercriminals to deploy phishing lures, malicious apps, and social engineering tactics," warns Krishna Vishnubhotla, VP of Product Strategy at mobile security firm Zimperium. Scammers may even impersonate athletes, friends, or family claiming to need money for tickets or bets."

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 2, 2024

The leaked data includes names, addresses, mobile phone numbers, dates of birth, and social security numbers. Personal information like names, addresses, phone numbers, passcodes, and social security numbers are prized assets for cybercriminals because they can be used to make scams much more believable. Change your password.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 10, 2019

These smaller institutions, much like the giants, are hustling to expand mobile banking services. Yet, they are much less well equipped to detect and repel cyber attackers, who are relentlessly seeking out and exploiting the fresh attack vectors spinning out of expansion of mobile banking. That’s finally advanced.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 31, 2022

Approximately 83 percent of organizations said they faced a successful phishing attempt in 2021, up from 57 percent in 2020. This guide breaks down the different types of phishing attacks and provides examples to help organizations better prepare their staff to deal with them. What is Phishing? Spear Phishing.

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SecureList

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

The Kaspersky Anti-Phishing component blocked 434,898,635 attempts at accessing scam sites. The most frequent targets of phishing attacks were online stores (18.12 The contact phone trick was heavily used both in email messages and on phishing pages. Agentb malware family. Trends of the year. Messengers targeted.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Internet users can be targeted for identity theft , financial fraud and other scams. Online scams. The internet is full of online scams including payment app scams, ticketing scams, extortion, fake charities and online marketplace schemes. What are the Dangers of the Internet?

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Hacking into computers has been a thing for decades, but what do you know about the process of cloning mobile phones? Phone cloning is when an exact replica of a mobile phone is created. This includes copying the international mobile equipment identity (IMEI) number. How Does a Phone Cloning Scam Work? But it is possible.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 19, 2020

The COVID-19 epidemic has brought a wave of email phishing attacks that try to trick work-at-home employees into giving away credentials needed to remotely access their employers’ networks. The employee phishing page bofaticket[.]com. Image: urlscan.io.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

The American people are fed up with scam texts, and we need to use every tool we have to do something about it. This is what Jessica Rosenworcel, Chairwoman of the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) said after releasing a plan that will require mobile carriers to block "robotext" text messages. Delete the SMS. Stay safe!

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Once they’re in, they can grab your emails, usernames, passwords, and more. They might even lock you out of your own accounts by resetting your passwords. While they can’t directly read your password, they can still download malware or gather enough information to steal your identity.

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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. In Q3 2021 , online stores were in second place by share of recorded phishing attacks (20.63%). Amazon was consistently the most popular lure used by cybercriminals to launch phishing attacks. Methodology.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The data included: User IP Country Email addresses Encrypted passwords User crypto wallet addresses Dates of birth First and last names Mobile numbers The researchers believe that there’s more than enough information for a persistent attacker to develop a spear-phishing campaign, which would likely aim to drain the user’s crypto funds.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 16, 2021

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: Home routers are being hijacked using a vulnerability disclosed just 2 before Ransomware turncoat leaks Conti data, lifts the lid on the ransomware business Check your passwords!

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Webroot

APRIL 3, 2024

This encompasses everything from protecting your passwords to being vigilant against phishing scams and online fraud. Create strong passwords and use different ones for each account This may seem like a hassle, but it’s one of the most effective ways to thwart cyberattacks. But why dedicate an entire day to this?

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