Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Most of us have been trained to be wary of clicking on links and attachments that arrive in emails unexpected, but it’s easy to forget scam artists are constantly dreaming up innovations that put a new shine on old-fashioned telephone-based phishing scams. FULLY AUTOMATED PHONE PHISHING. HUMAN, ROBOT OR HYBRID?

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 20, 2023

AT&T’s disclosure said the information exposed included customer first name, wireless account number, wireless phone number and email address. That’s less clear, as the CPNI rules were established before mobile phones and wireless Internet access were common. ” Also maybe, “What can I do about it?”

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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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Google Security

MAY 11, 2022

But phishing persistently remains a threat (as shown by a recent phishing attack on the U.S. It’s why today at I/O we announced new ways we’re reducing the risks of phishing by: scaling phishing protections to Google Docs, Sheets and Slides, continuing to auto enroll people in 2-Step Verification and more.

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Graham Cluley

JANUARY 20, 2023

Wireless network operator T-Mobile has suffered yet another data breach. And we shouldn't be at all surprised if fraudsters use the information that they have stolen to send convincing phishing messages and scams.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 6, 2024

.” The researchers say their methods could be used by an attacker who compromises a DHCP server or wireless access point, or by a rogue network administrator who owns the infrastructure themselves and maliciously configures it. ANALYSIS Bill Woodcock is executive director at Packet Clearing House , a nonprofit based in San Francisco.

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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. 2, and Aug.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 25, 2023

And there are indications that fraudsters may already be exploiting the stolen data in phishing attacks. SIM-swapping groups will often call employees on their mobile devices, pretend to be someone from the company’s IT department, and then try to get the employee to visit a phishing website that mimics the company’s login page.

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Hot for Security

JANUARY 29, 2021

“On January 6, 2021, we detected a data security incident in which unauth0rized individuals may have gained access to your wireless customer account and wireless phone number,” the notification reads. Users are urged to watch out phishing attempts and report suspicious correspondence by calling the customer service number.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 31, 2024

The ITG is a group of companies from across the wireline, wireless, VoIP, and cable industries that collaborate to trace, source, and ultimately, stop illegal robocalls. The Malwarebytes iOS app also protects you from phishing attacks and malware. Malwarebytes for iOS , for example, blocks all incoming robocalls and text message scams.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 9, 2021

NSA issues advice for securing wireless devices What is Tor ? Other cybersecurity news: New phishing attack “ sneakier than usual ” (Source: ZDNet) Can the public cloud become confidential ? Amazon will pay you $10 for your palm prints. Should you be worried?

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

To do this, they will try to gather the personal information they need to successfully impersonate you for your wireless provider; this information may include your name, Social Security number, street address, and phone number. They may even call you, pretending to be your wireless provider. Beware of Phishing Emails.

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Hot for Security

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

The researcher found various types of data, including user email address, client IP, user ld, web camera serial number, country location, SSID/ wireless network name and camera settings, such as the state of any embedded microphones. Exposed data. “Leaked fields include: hostname, port, password, and username.”

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Identity IQ

JULY 28, 2022

You can use it to share files, play media and more with only a wireless connection. These messages can be simple spam or phishing messages attempting to trick the target into providing personal data or downloading malware on their device. Keeping it active means your device can be discoverable by hackers when you’re out in public.

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Hacker's King

DECEMBER 4, 2023

wlan0 eth0 Free-Wifi This command will use wlan0 which is the wireless interface for creating the access point, and the second interface eth0 will be used to give internet access to the users when they have submitted the login credentials. The internet interface can be wired or wireless, but obviously, the AP interface needs to be wireless.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 28, 2023

Most cyberattacks today start with social engineering, phishing , or smishing. While automated phishing tests can help security teams, penetration testers can go much further and use the same social engineering tools criminals use. And wireless networks have become popular targets for cyber criminals.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Smishing is short for SMS phishing, where the phishes are sent via text message. In the latest campaign the IRS has seen, the scam texts ask taxpayers to click a link which leads them to phishing websites. IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig called it phishing on an industrial scale. Send the email to phishing@irs.gov.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 23, 2021

Lack of awareness, budget issues and other factors are paving way to more cyber attacks on Maritime industry say experts as malware and phishing continue to rule the chart- both launched through social engineering attacks.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 30, 2022

But this could have easily led to nefarious payloads, like malware, and some have already classed this as a smishing (or “SMS phishing”) attempt. Interestingly, Welch said, the texts appear to be targeting users of Verizon Wireless, one of the biggest telecommunication companies in the US.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Protect your wireless system with full backups. Make sure your wireless network is protected, concealed, and safe. . Since phishing attempts infect an individual’s system with malware, spyware, or viruses, it’s critical to use dedicated programs installed on all gadgets and throughout your system.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 31, 2022

And telecom company Verizon Wireless was forced to issue a public statement that some threat actors might have taken control of its servers to send spam to its users and diverting them to Russian state media network Channel One. And so, security experts believe it could be a highly sophisticated phishing attack launched by a foreign nation.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

All those who are worried about phishing attacks on Apple iPhones, here’s news to rejoice. With the latest update, the Cupertino giant has made it difficult for hackers to break into iPhones just by sending malicious links via messages or emails.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

The attackers thus gained remote access to the CRM systems running on the store computers – and a foothold to access customers’ wireless phone numbers and associated account information. And since the majority of the population doesn’t know what phishing is, or how it works, this is still a highly successful attack scheme.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Wi-Fi Phishing Similar to email phishing scams, Wi-Fi phishing involves setting up fake Wi-Fi networks that mimic legitimate ones. Rogue Access Points Hackers can set up their own wireless access points in public spaces, posing as legitimate hotspots.

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Appknox

APRIL 13, 2021

Along with wireless payments like Google or Apple pay (that still require assigning a banking account or card i.e. physical currency), the cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin are getting widely used. Now you can order food, services, and basically anything you need online, and pay for it without leaving home.

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

That service quickly went offline, but new research reveals a number of competitors have since launched bot-based services that make it relatively easy for crooks to phish OTPs from targets. Some services also target other popular social media platforms or financial services, providing email phishing and SIM swapping capabilities.”

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 2, 2021

Spear-phishing now targets employees outside the finance and executive teams, report says. Source: The New York Times) NSA issues guidance on securing wireless devices in public settings. Microsoft provides more mitigation instructions for the PetitPotam attack. LemonDuck no longer settles for breadcrumbs.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Secure wireless networks – if you have a Wi-Fi network in your workplace, ensure it is secure, encrypted, and hidden. To hide your Wi-Fi network, set up your wireless access point or router so it does not broadcast the network name, known as the Service Set Identifier (SSID).

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

Even so, anti-phishing company PhishLabs found in a survey last year that more than 80% of respondents believed the green lock indicated that a website was either legitimate and/or safe. Be on guard against phishing and malware schemes that take advantage of shopper distraction and frenzy during the holidays. CHCEK THE SHIPPING.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Just last month, the FCC warned of a steep rise in phishing over SMS (also known as smishing or robotexts). 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.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

In fact, 97% of us can’t tell a phishing email from a legitimate one. Cybercriminals know this, which is why phishing attacks account for more than 80% of reported security incidents and why 54% of companies say their data breaches were caused by “negligent employees. ”. Business Email Compromise (BEC) is similar to phishing.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Some services also target other popular social media platforms or financial services, providing email phishing and SIM swapping capabilities.”. Phishing, Social Engineering are Still Problems. “At the core of this issue is phishing , showing yet again how phishing threats are on the rise,” Malbranche told eSecurity Planet.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 7, 2022

The FBI and other agencies warned in March that the Cyclops Blink malware was built to replace a threat called “ VPNFilter ,” an earlier malware platform that targeted vulnerabilities in a number of consumer-grade wireless and wired routers. and international companies and entities, including U.S. ” HYDRA.

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Hacker Combat

APRIL 22, 2022

Even if the attachment is from a trusted source, ensure that you run it through anti-phishing software before opening it. #2 4 Switch off wireless connections when they are not in use. There are tools available to help you stop phishing emails from reaching users in your network. 2 Backup your data. 6 Use strong spam filters.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 16, 2023

In 2000, they understood IP telephony, wireless, and load balancing were going and bet big. AI-enabled security protection layers are needed to handle the expected growth of AI-enabled email phishing attacks, DDoS attacks, and identity theft. Why would Cisco Systems unload $28 billion and change for this company?

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 28, 2020

These include: Home personal networks, wired and wireless, including network reconnaissance and device inventorying. Devices owned by other companies that may be using the same network, wired or wireless, due to other family members working from home. Consider adding and reinforcing the following to your plan. Remote access.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 21, 2020

Hackers and cybercriminals use smishing, which is the mobile version of phishing (a spoofed email), to send a bogus text message (SMS) straight to your device. Your wireless provider may have a tool or service that lets you block certain texts messages. What is this new COVID-19 smishing attack? See the FTC advisory here.

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