Identity IQ

DECEMBER 18, 2023

” When scanned, they may redirect you to a phishing website that looks like the restaurant’s official website but is designed to steal your personal information, including credit card details. Fake QR Codes on Public Flyers: Similar to the previous scam, these QR codes are often found on posters or flyers in public places.

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Scams Identity Theft Phishing Malware 96

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 4, 2023

madhav Tue, 04/04/2023 - 07:04 During WWII, the US Office of War Information created posters encouraging people to avoid careless talk. It’s reassuring to know that three-quarters of UK adults are already aware of the potential harm these tools may cause. The message was, “Loose lips sink ships." I want to destroy whatever I want.

Phishing 71

Phishing Technology Risk Social Engineering 71

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

. “Upon finding out about the public user data, we took immediate action to secure it by closing any databases in question” Even if no passwords were compromised, the company recommends users reset their password and remain vigilant for any phishing attempts.

Accountability 94

Accountability Data breaches Passwords Advertising 94

SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

A new survey-based research report from Tessian – with contributions from HackerOne – looks to raise awareness about this very issue. When openly available to the public, such information can be gathered and exploited in phishing, BEC and impersonation campaigns to craft more convincing scams. What constitutes TMI?

Media 110

Media Social Engineering Passwords Accountability 110

The Last Watchdog

APRIL 6, 2020

Similarly, ransomware attacks, as well as go-deep Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) hacks, very often start with targeted spear phishing – as the first step in implanting malware inside of a company’s IT infrastructure. Texas, coincidentally, also happens to be the latest poster child for ransomware victimization. I’ll keep watch.

Scams 147

Scams Social Engineering Ransomware Engineering 147

Malwarebytes

APRIL 5, 2023

Adding to schools’ elevated cybersecurity risks are the students and teachers themselves, many of whom lack basic cybersecurity awareness or bring their own unsecured devices to connect to school networks. Require phishing-resistant MFA. Segment networks to prevent the spread of ransomware.

Education 60

Education Ransomware Cybersecurity Risk 60

Webroot

JANUARY 19, 2022

Being aware is the first step towards protecting your business. Security awareness training (SAT) can help. What is Security Awareness Training? Security awareness training is a proven, knowledge-based approach to empowering employees to recognize and avoid security compromises while using business devices. Why Webroot?

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Security Awareness Education Phishing Social Engineering 104