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Task scams: Why you should never pay to get paid

We Live Security

Here’s how to avoid getting played by gamified job scams. In 2024 alone, employment scams reported to the FBI made fraudsters over $264 million. Many of these are so-called “task scams,” where victims are actually tricked into paying a “deposit” in order to get paid. It might sound unbelievable.

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The latest in phishing scams: stealing your information through fake online forms

Security Boulevard

Online threats have become increasingly sophisticated, and phishing attacks are no exception. The alarming rise in the success of these campaigns, uncovered in the Q1 Gen Threat Report , speaks volumes about how cybercriminals are exploiting weaknesses in both technology and human trust.

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Protecting Retailers Against Cyber Risks on Black Friday and Cyber Monday

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

Phishing and Fraud Bad actors can defraud customers out of their money, financial details, and other sensitive data by using deception and social engineering. By using AI to compose phishing messages, bad actors can avoid many of the telltale signs that indicate a scam, such as spelling and grammar errors and awkward phrasing.

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Solid Data Security: The Foundation of a Safe Digital World

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

A host of threats continue to put enterprise data at risk. In fact, according to the 2024 Thales Data Threat Report , more than 80% of organizations reported at least one breach in the last year, while ransomware attacks grew more frequent, with 28% of organizations reported experiencing an attack in 2024, compared to 22% in 2023.

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From Stealer to Spy: AMOS Malware Evolves into Full-Fledged Backdoor Threat for macOS

Penetration Testing

Its distribution now spans: Fake or cracked software downloads Spear phishing job scams, targeting high-value crypto holders and freelancers Once inside, victims are socially engineered to enter system passwords under the guise of enabling screen sharing or installing job-related software.

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How to Build an Effective Security Awareness Program

Trend Micro

To do this, you can run organizational surveys about security knowledge, conduct a baseline phishing simulation, and evaluate previous incidents. You can use a dedicated security awareness and training offering that combines modern phishing simulations with risk-based training modules.

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2025 Cybersecurity Predictions: Not Getting Easier; But There is Hope

SecureWorld News

Expect to see AI-enabled phishing campaigns, deepfake scams, and automated attacks grow in complexity. Critical infrastructure in the crosshairs: Rising geopolitical tensions could lead to threat actors demonstrating their capabilities in response to economic or political pressures.