Malwarebytes

JANUARY 31, 2024

Robocalls are automated phone calls, often associated with scams and unwanted solicitations, which can be a nuisance to individuals and businesses alike. 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.

Scams 98

Scams Wireless Consumer Protection Risk 98

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?”

Mobile 286

Mobile Wireless Advertising Telecommunications 286

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.

Mobile 81

Mobile Wireless Data breaches Scams 81

Malwarebytes

MAY 6, 2024

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: You get a passkey, you get a passkey, everyone should get a passkey Dropbox Sign customer data accessed in breach Watch out for tech support scams lurking in sponsored search results Psychotherapy practice hacker gets jail time after extorting patients, publishing personal therapy notes online Wireless carriers fined (..)

Wireless 76

Wireless Retail Insurance Ransomware 76

Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is asking for feedback on new proposed rules to crack down on SIM swapping and number port-out fraud, increasingly prevalent scams in which identity thieves hijack a target’s mobile phone number and use that to wrest control over the victim’s online identity.

Wireless 291

Wireless Mobile Passwords Authentication 291

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

When COVID-19 cases first began spiking in several countries, cybercriminals preyed upon people’s fears mercilessly, with an avalanche of coronavirus phishing emails and scams. And as people adapted to their “new normal,” scammers exploited their isolation with a resurgence in tech support scams.

Malware 125

Malware Scams Spyware Healthcare 125

Bleeping Computer

APRIL 28, 2021

Cybercriminals target Rogers customers with a new SMS phishing campaign pretending to be refunds for last week's Canada-wide wireless outage. [.].

Phishing 80

Phishing Wireless Scams 80

Zero Day

MARCH 3, 2021

SEC claims investors were defrauded out of $45 million.

Wireless 101

Wireless Scams 101

Security Affairs

JANUARY 30, 2021

US wireless carrier UScellular discloses data breach, personal information of customers may have been exposed and their phone numbers ported. US wireless carrier UScellular discloses a data breach that exposed personal information of its customers. million customers in 426 markets in 23 states as of the second quarter of 2020. .

Data breaches 140

Data breaches Wireless Retail Accountability 140

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. “Your customer account was impacted in this incident,” the company said.

Data breaches 133

Data breaches Wireless Retail Malware 133

Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

If your payment card supports contactless technology, you will notice a wireless signal icon printed somewhere on the card — most likely on the back. If your payment card supports contactless technology, you will notice a wireless signal icon printed somewhere on the card — most likely on the back.

Wireless 275

Wireless Banking Technology Scams 275

Malwarebytes

AUGUST 9, 2021

NSA issues advice for securing wireless devices What is Tor ? Video comms org agrees to settle for $85m COVID-19 vaccine appointment system attacked in Italy Chrome casts away the padlock – is it good riddance or farewell ? Amazon will pay you $10 for your palm prints. Should you be worried?

Scams 106

Scams Wireless Phishing Antivirus 106

Security Affairs

JULY 31, 2022

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued an alert to warn Americans of the rising threat of smishing (robotexts) attacks aimed at stealing their personal information or for financial scams. In some cases, the information collected as part of these smishing attacks may be used in future scams. ” continues the alert. .

Scams 94

Scams Wireless Mobile Accountability 94

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. Rosenworcel: Recently, scam text messaging has become a growing threat to consumers' wallets and privacy. The median amount stolen from consumers in such scams was $800.

Scams 93

Scams Mobile Wireless Phishing 93

Identity IQ

JULY 28, 2022

You can use it to share files, play media and more with only a wireless connection. Unpair your Bluetooth devices from wireless devices you don’t use frequently, including speakers, cars and other technology. Keeping it active means your device can be discoverable by hackers when you’re out in public.

Identity Theft 122

Identity Theft Wireless Passwords Malware 122

Google Security

MAY 11, 2022

Hardening the Google Prompt challenge to help users identify suspicious sign-in attempts, or to ask them to take additional steps that can defeat phishing (like navigating to a new web address, or to join the same wireless network as the computer they're logging into).

Phishing 107

Phishing Scams Authentication Accountability 107

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 23, 2024

A SEC spokesperson in an update this week on the incident said the attacker was able to convince the unnamed wireless carrier. The bad actor who hacked into the X account of the Securities and Exchange Commission earlier this month gained access through a SIM swapping attack on the agency’s phone linked to the account.

Accountability 78

Accountability Hacking Wireless Scams 78

Identity IQ

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Texting Scams. SIM swapping is a scam where criminals get your real phone number transferred to a SIM card in their possession. Once they have this info, they can call your wireless provider, pretending to be you, and have your number moved over to their cell phone. SIM Swapping.

Identity Theft 75

Identity Theft Wireless Scams Authentication 75

Identity IQ

JUNE 28, 2021

Fake Rental Scams. If your plans include booking a vacation home rental, take note as there have been some fake renting scams online that promise an incredible getaway that is almost too good to pass up. There are many scams associated with using an unknown Wi-Fi network connection, including man-in-the-middle attacks.

Scams 105

Scams Internet Internet Wireless 105

Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

‘Tis the season when even those who know a thing or two about Internet scams tend to let down their guard in the face of an eye-popping discount or the stress of last-minute holiday shopping. Even people who shop mainly at big-name online stores can get scammed if they’re not wary of too-good-to-be-true offers.

Scams 273

Scams Wireless Phishing Banking 273

Malwarebytes

AUGUST 2, 2021

The Olympics : a timeline of scams, hacks, and malware. Source: The New York Times) NSA issues guidance on securing wireless devices in public settings. Kaseya Unitrends has unpatched vulnerabilities that could help attackers expand a breach. UDP Technology IP Camera firmware vulnerabilities allow for attacker to achieve root.

Wireless 94

Wireless Password Management Firmware Passwords 94

Krebs on Security

AUGUST 30, 2022

On July 20, the attackers turned their sights on internet infrastructure giant Cloudflare.com , and the intercepted credentials show at least five employees fell for the scam (although only two employees also provided the crucial one-time MFA code). Image: Cloudflare.com. 2021 post about the change. ”

Mobile 291

Mobile Phishing Authentication Accountability 291

Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

wireless carriers today detailed a new initiative that may soon let Web sites eschew passwords and instead authenticate visitors by leveraging data elements unique to each customer’s phone and mobile subscriber account, such as location, customer reputation, and physical attributes of the device. The four major U.S. mobile subscriber.

Mobile 201

Mobile Authentication Wireless Scams 201

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 18, 2022

An international law enforcement operation led by Europol disrupted a cybercrime ring focused on hacking wireless key fobs to steal cars. “The perpetrators of the scam kept updating and adapting their software, to counteract the measures implemented by companies to reinforce the security of their vehicles.”

Hacking 89

Hacking Cybercrime Manufacturing Wireless 89

Krebs on Security

JULY 26, 2021

Unauthorized SIM swapping is a scheme in which fraudsters trick or bribe employees at wireless phone companies into redirecting the target’s text messages and phone calls to a device they control. In the days following the Twitter mass-hack, O’Connor was quoted in The New York Times denying any involvement in the Twitter bitcoin scam.

Media 319

Media Hacking Accountability Scams 319

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Shoulder-Surfing Sometimes, the simplest scams are the most effective. 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.

DNS 123

DNS VPN Encryption Passwords 123

Krebs on Security

JUNE 27, 2023

On July 16, 2020 — the day after some of Twitter’s most recognizable and popular users had their accounts hacked and used to tweet out a bitcoin scam — KrebsOnSecurity observed that several social media accounts tied to O’Connor appeared to have inside knowledge of the intrusion.

Cryptocurrency 223

Cryptocurrency Accountability Mobile Hacking 223

SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Also referred to as the "evil twin," the phony wireless network provides a would-be victim with an internet connection, possibly with a stronger signal than the original, with no heads-up visible to the naked eye. The most effective countermeasure for this style of attack is to avoid using public wireless networks altogether.

Phishing 100

Phishing Scams Passwords Wireless 100

Malwarebytes

JULY 24, 2023

Remote Desktop is sometimes used by scammers in things like technical support scams , so if you don't need it you may as well turn it off. Use WPA2 or WPA3 (if available) encryption on Wireless routers. Disabled Remote Desktop. If you’re dealing with a Windows computer, disable Remote Desktop. You can do this in Settings.

Banking 97

Banking Software Wireless Encryption 97

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

In fact, the most popular time for criminals to send emails targeting workers with funds-transfer scams is 9 a.m. One such group was caught with a list of tens of thousands of finance executives, which they were using to target the executives’ assistants with phishing emails and wire transfer scams. on a Tuesday.

Security Awareness 98

Security Awareness Passwords Phishing Scams 98

Krebs on Security

JUNE 18, 2018

Young said the attack works by asking the Google device for a list of nearby wireless networks and then sending that list to Google’s geolocation lookup services. “The only real limitation is that the link needs to remain open for about a minute before the attacker has a location.

IoT 186

IoT Internet Internet Wireless 186

Hacker Combat

APRIL 22, 2022

That nice-sounding email promising you holiday/bonus/free cash if you open an attachment is a scam. 4 Switch off wireless connections when they are not in use. Below are Seven ransomware protection tips to help you secure data in 2022; #1 Do not open suspicious attachments. 2 Backup your data. 5 Make use of windows firewall.

Ransomware 105

Ransomware Firewall Passwords Authentication 105

SecureWorld News

MAY 21, 2020

Contact tracing scams, fake texts and calls. Your wireless provider may have a tool or service that lets you block certain texts messages. But tracers won't ask you for money or information like your Social Security, bank account, or credit card number. Anyone who does is a scammer.". That last paragraph is pretty clear, isn't it?

Wireless 90

Wireless Scams Phishing Banking 90

Security Affairs

AUGUST 23, 2022

. “Among them is the interception of chats and the theft of the confidential information that could be found in them; this malware can also execute spam campaigns and various scam schemes. This, however, is not the only risk factor for users.” ” reads the post published by Doctor Web. 3104 starts a local server.

Mobile 92

Mobile Firmware Malware Wireless 92

Security Affairs

MAY 14, 2023

ransom Dragon Breath APT uses double-dip DLL sideloading strategy International Press Cybercrime San Bernardino County pays $1.1-million ransom Dragon Breath APT uses double-dip DLL sideloading strategy International Press Cybercrime San Bernardino County pays $1.1-million

Data breaches 88

Data breaches DDOS Artificial Intelligence Ransomware 88

Adam Levin

DECEMBER 4, 2020

You can hide your Wi-Fi network by setting up a wireless access point or router so that it does not broadcast the network name. If you have a Wi-Fi network for employees, it’s important to keep it separate from any public Wi-Fi network you may offer to customers. Make certain it is secure, encrypted and possibly even hidden.

Cybersecurity 130

Cybersecurity Firewall Internet Internet 130

Joseph Steinberg

JANUARY 28, 2021

A relatively simple device that physically boosts the wireless signal between fobs and cars, however, enables communication to take place between at least some manufacturer’s fobs and cars when the two are much further apart.

Artificial Intelligence 246

Artificial Intelligence Wireless Retail Surveillance 246