Identity IQ

APRIL 2, 2021

These criminals have used phishing, spoofing, extortion and various types of Internet-enabled fraud to target the most vulnerable in our society – medical workers searching for personal protective equipment, families looking for information about stimulus checks to help pay bills and many others. Phishing Scams.

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Scams Computers and Electronics Phishing Internet 110

CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 12, 2021

Britain’s National Cyber Security Centre has launched a special tool that will enable Microsoft Office 365 customers to flag scammed emails at just a click of a button. NCSC is encouraging small business users to use recently released security tool to protect their work environments from any kind of cyber threat.

Scams 121

Scams Small Business Cyber threats Cyber Attacks 121

Security Affairs

APRIL 17, 2020

Google says that the Gmail malware scanners have blocked around 18 million phishing and malware emails using COVID-19 lures in just one week. Google announced that its anti-malware solutions implemented to defend its Gmail users have blocked around 18 million phishing and malware emails using COVID-19 lures within the last seven days.

Phishing 116

Phishing Malware Government Small Business 116

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.

Small Business 80

Small Business Healthcare IoT Cryptocurrency 80

Identity IQ

APRIL 8, 2021

The costliest crimes were business email compromise schemes with losses of $1.8 billion and phishing scams with losses of $54 million. New Pandemic-Related Scams. The turmoil and chaos caused by the pandemic provided criminals the opportunity to target businesses and individuals in new ways. How to Avoid Scams.

Internet 105

Internet Internet Scams Cybercrime 105

Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 7, 2022

. “Overall, the three banks that provided complete data sets reported 35,848 cases of scams, involving over $25.9 “In the vast majority of these cases, the banks did not repay the customers that reported being scammed. In the case of Zelle scams, the answer is yes. ” Sen. .

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Banking Accountability Scams Passwords 264

CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 16, 2023

Latest email security trends Phishing and spear-phishing attacks: Phishing is a type of social engineering attack where cybercriminals use deceptive emails to trick recipients into divulging sensitive information or downloading malware. These attacks often rely on social engineering tactics and email spoofing.

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Cyber threats Phishing Encryption Small Business 124

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Social media phishing scammers are proliferating as cybercriminals look for ways to capture credentials & data in a challenging economy. The post Don’t Make Friends With Social Media Phishing Scammers appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Media Phishing Small Business Marketing 59

Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Additionally, the political season gave rise to phishing campaigns, a phenomenon that is likely to continue through the end of the year. Individuals, businesses and organizations alike need to tread carefully. Protecting Against Malware and Scams While Shopping Online During the Holiday Season.

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Cybersecurity Retail Scams Phishing 191

Malwarebytes

AUGUST 23, 2021

How to spot a DocuSign phish and what to do about it. Beware of COVID Pass scams. Cisco Small Business routers vulnerable to remote attacks, won’t get a patch. Analysts “strongly believe” the Russian state colludes with ransomware gangs. macOS 11 ’s hidden security improvements. T-Mobile customers, change your PINs.

Small Business 89

Small Business Mobile Ransomware DDOS 89

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Not to mention the heightened cyber awareness and risk mitigation across businesses and industries. With 85% of campaigns targeting victims with phishing emails containing malicious links, another form of a social engineering attack, education and cyber vigiliance remain a high priority. Use 2FA authentication for better protection.

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Social Engineering Ransomware Engineering Phishing 110

Malwarebytes

MARCH 3, 2022

All it takes for an attacker to get in, then, is for any of those employees to slip up in, say, a phishing scam. Stay vigilant of phishing scams. SMBs should remind their employees about phishing threats and, if possible, send an updated notice about phishing attempts specifically related to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Cybersecurity 81

Cybersecurity Phishing Scams Authentication 81

Webroot

APRIL 3, 2024

This encompasses everything from protecting your passwords to being vigilant against phishing scams and online fraud. Learn to spot fake emails and websites Fake emails like phishing scams are a common tactic used by cybercriminals to trick unsuspecting individuals into divulging sensitive information.

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VPN Passwords Scams Accountability 83

SecureWorld News

AUGUST 13, 2020

New COVID-19 scams are running rampant throughout the digital sphere. CISA warns against latest COVID-19 cyber scam. It's no surprise that small businesses have struggled amid the coronavirus pandemic. It's a cruel scam, and another reminder of the importance of strong cybersecurity practices for small businesses.

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Small Business Scams Antivirus Passwords 52

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

No matter what industry you’re in, there’s a good chance that you conduct a lot of your business online. Most modern small businesses have one or more digital properties, including a website and various social media pages. For this reason, cybersecurity should be a top priority, especially for small businesses.

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Cybersecurity Small Business Backups Phishing 98

Malwarebytes

APRIL 28, 2022

They’re actually just trying to scare users into falling for phishing attempts. The people behind these scams target Facebook pages belonging to musicians, products, and businesses of all kinds. How do scammers go phishing? Landing on the phish. How many times has the name changed?

Phishing 98

Phishing Accountability Password Management Passwords 98

Security Boulevard

MARCH 6, 2024

Protective DNS acts as a first line of defense against malware, supply-chain attacks, breaches, and phishing by blocking access to the infrastructure that commands & controls these attacks and is known to host malicious content. Phishing attacks are becoming more targeted, difficult to detect, and increasingly sophisticated.

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DNS Phishing Data breaches Cyber threats 86

Security Affairs

JANUARY 18, 2020

Most financially devastating threats involved investment scams, business email compromises (BEC) , and romance fraud. Which is the impact of cybercrime on small business? According to the 2019 Data Breach Investigations Report , 43% of all nefarious online activities impacted small businesses.

Cybercrime 123

Cybercrime Small Business Data breaches Mobile 123

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

While large-scale attacks on enterprise organizations are the most widely publicized, small businesses can be just as vulnerable and targeted by cybercriminals. In fact, nearly 60% of small businesses have reported being a victim of a cyberattack.

Small Business 98

Small Business DDOS Malware Phishing 98

Security Boulevard

JUNE 11, 2021

Avoid Common Scams and Sketchy Characters Since you are likely a one-person company that doesn’t have an IT team to detect issues and solve problems, you will need to be extra cautious of the companies and clients with which you interact. Part of that is being aware of common scams that could spell big trouble.

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Cybersecurity Scams Backups Passwords 136

Webroot

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

For small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and managed service providers (MSPs), addressing these threats is made more difficult by resource-strapped teams at mid-sized organizations and budgetary constraints at small businesses. Small businesses remain a prime target for threat actors.

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Small Business Threat Detection Cyber threats Scams 106

Hacker Combat

APRIL 22, 2022

Educational institutions and small businesses are next on the list. That nice-sounding email promising you holiday/bonus/free cash if you open an attachment is a scam. Even if the attachment is from a trusted source, ensure that you run it through anti-phishing software before opening it. #2 2 Backup your data.

Ransomware 105

Ransomware Firewall Passwords Authentication 105

SecureList

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

We look at phishing threats commonly encountered by users and companies as well as the prevalence of various Windows and Android-based financial malware. Phishing: In 2021, 8.2% of users were hit by phishing. E-commerce-related phishing continued to exceed banking-related phishing, as it did in 2020, making up 17.6%

Banking 101

Banking Phishing Cryptocurrency Malware 101

SecureWorld News

APRIL 4, 2022

Email phishing attacks are a common method hackers use to execute leakware. Filtering and analyzing can prevent phishing emails from ever making their way into an employee or executive's inbox. Free training resources may work for small businesses, and larger corporations can implement paid sessions.

Digital transformation 83

Digital transformation Ransomware Phishing Small Business 83

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

This can have serious consequences for those small businesses, including damage to their brand and reputation, decreased revenue, and lost customers. So, what can small ecommerce businesses and consumers do to help protect themselves and ensure a safe and profitable holiday season? If you are unsure, delete it!

Retail 98

Retail eCommerce Small Business Scams 98

Security Affairs

AUGUST 11, 2019

Fraudster stole $870,000 from 2 US universities with spear-phishing mails. Crooks turn victims into money mules via confidence/romance scams. Cisco addressed critical flaws in Cisco Small Business 220 Series Smart Switches. Houston County Schools in Alabama delayed the school years opening due to a malware attack.

Data breaches 52

Data breaches Adware Small Business Advertising 52

CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 21, 2022

For businesses, this could result in employees being harassed for sensitive information. It is also likely that phishing will become a lot more sophisticated and intrusive, enabled by Metaverse technology. Businesses should be very careful when trading in digital currency within the Metaverse. Blockchain scams.

Internet 124

Internet Internet Cybersecurity Scams 124

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently launched a new website aimed at educating small business owners on the risks of cybercrime and the steps they can take to protect their business. Cyberattacks can be particularly devastating to small businesses. This amount climbs once indirect expenses are considered.

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Small Business Government Risk Cybersecurity 52

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Before the onslaught of Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday shoppers, retailers need to thoroughly review their security policies and procedures so the appropriate safeguards are in place. No phishing here. Whether it’s phishing, smishing, pharming or whaling, these scams are nothing new.

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Retail Data breaches Mobile Threat Reports 70

CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 16, 2022

Cyber attackers, fraudsters, and hackers target both small-scale, midsized, and large online ecom enterprises. . . In fact, the frequency of small businesses fraud is at 28% compared to larger organizations at 22-26%. . This portrays a grim picture for ecommerce businesses — filled with data breaches and irate customers.

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eCommerce Cyber Attacks Passwords Mobile 112

SC Magazine

MARCH 18, 2021

One was the emergence of COVID-19 themed phishing targeting both organizations and individuals. Vendors had warned about the rise of COVID-19 scams throughout 2020. The second was the increase in the total cost of business email compromise (BEC) scams and email account compromise (EAC).

Scams 126

Scams Cybercrime Accountability Ransomware 126

SecureList

OCTOBER 20, 2021

This way, with attackers switching to distributing malicious files via phishing emails, it has become more difficult to track the version of the user’s software, or how far the attack went. Criminals are still mostly limited by linguistic constraints — it is much easier to prepare phishing emails and documents in their native language.

Cybercrime 140

Cybercrime Banking Malware Ransomware 140

CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 13, 2023

Latest email security trends Phishing and spear-phishing attacks: Phishing is a type of social engineering attack where cybercriminals use deceptive emails to trick recipients into divulging sensitive information or downloading malware. These attacks often rely on social engineering tactics and email spoofing.

Phishing 111

Phishing Encryption Education Small Business 111

SecureList

JUNE 26, 2023

Yet in reality, cybercriminals can target anyone, especially those who are less protected, while small businesses typically have smaller budgets and are not as securely protected as larger companies. In the past, the perception was that large corporations were more attractive to cybercriminals.

Cybercrime 91

Cybercrime Phishing Banking Malware 91

Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 16, 2019

” Only, in every case the company mentioned as the “client” was in fact a small business whose payroll accounts they’d already hacked into. ’s victims led to dozens of stories over several years about small businesses battling their financial institutions to recover their losses.

Cybercrime 222

Cybercrime Banking Small Business Accountability 222

Webroot

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

We’ve been doing our homework, and two things seem to be true about cybersecurity awareness training simultaneously: It can be very effective at protecting businesses from one of the most common security threats they face (the majority, according to the Ponemon Institute). Namely, phishing. Some training is also just poorly designed.

Small Business 91

Small Business Security Awareness Phishing Cybersecurity 91

SC Magazine

MAY 5, 2021

The FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) in March released its 2020 Internet Crime Report with updated statistics on Business Email Compromise (BEC), Email Account Compromise (EAC), and COVID-19 scams. The ever-present phishing challenge. Security pros know better. Numbers from the 2020 report paint another picture.

Internet 53

Internet Internet Scams Cybercrime 53