Penetration Testing

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

A Chinese national, Song Wu, has been indicted on 14 counts of wire fraud and 14 counts of aggravated identity theft, stemming from an alleged multi-year spear phishing campaign to... The post Chinese Engineer Indicted for Alleged Cyber Espionage Campaign Against US Aerospace Industry appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Identity IQ

APRIL 12, 2023

Tax Identity Theft: A Comprehensive Guide IdentityIQ Tax season can sometimes be stressful even when things go according to plan, but what happens when you are the victim of tax identity theft? Here’s a comprehensive guide on tax identity theft, how it works, and what to do if you suspect it.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 20, 2023

What Are Social Engineering Scams? Thanks, Your CEO This common scenario is just one example of the many ways scammers may attempt to trick you through social engineering scams. Read on to learn how to recognize social engineering attacks, their consequences, and tactics to avoid falling for them. Hi, Please, can you help me?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 15, 2023

Note 1- Usually, hackers are always in lookout for such info, as they can stitch all these bits and pieces of data, to create a user profile and launch phishing or any other type of social engineering attack.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

Identity theft (or ID theft) is not a new problem, but in today’s well-connected society it is a problem that grows at an incredible rate. . Put in a few words, ID theft is when someone pretends to be someone else, using their credentials and taking various actions in their name. 4: Educate Yourself.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

What Is Spear Phishing and How to Avoid It IdentityIQ Have you ever clicked a suspicious link or opened an unexpected attachment, only to realize it was a scam? That’s where spear phishing comes in – a particularly cunning form of online deception. What Is Spear Phishing?

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

What is Phishing? One of the most common techniques used to exploit web users is the phishing scam. This article will cover what phishing is, cybercriminals’ different approaches, and how to prevent yourself from becoming a victim. What is Phishing? How Does Phishing Work? Spear Phishing.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 2, 2021

Note- Remember, often such leaked details are used by cyber criminals to launch Vishing and phishing attacks, identity theft, social engineering attacks, brute force attacks and can also be sold on the dark web for a smart price.

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 18, 2023

IdentityIQ Scam Report Reveals Shocking Stats on AI Social Engineering IdentityIQ AI social engineering scams are on the rise, according to IDIQ Chief Innovation Officer Michael Scheumack. “AI-based AI-based social engineering scams, which were at a high percentage last year, are up 100% this year for us,” Scheumack said.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 1, 2023

The Rise of AI Social Engineering Scams IdentityIQ In today’s digital age, social engineering scams have become an increasingly prevalent threat. In fact, last year, scams accounted for 80% of reported identity compromises to the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC). Phishing attacks.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Phish or Be Phished. Email phishing attacks are becoming more challenging to spot. Why did the email provider’s email anti-spam and anti-phish protection layer not quarantine the message? Even with a generic greeting, you would think an AL-powered anti-phishing protection engine would have blocked the message.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 19, 2023

A particularly nasty slice of phishing, scamming, and social engineering is responsible for DoorDash drivers losing a group total of around $950k. How to avoid phishing Block known bad websites. Malwarebytes DNS filtering blocks malicious websites used for phishing attacks, as well as websites used to spread or control malware.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 2, 2024

Nasab and other conspirators used spear phishing and other hacking techniques to infect more than 200,000 victim devices. Nasab utilized the stolen identity of an actual individual to register a server and email accounts used in the attacks. ” continues the DoJ. “Concurrent with the unsealing of the indictment, the U.S.

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Hot for Security

MARCH 2, 2021

Although email phishing and fraudulent websites are not a new threat to the digital community, the attack vectors deployed by scammers have become more diverse and sophisticated. While some may be harmless, consisting of ads from retailers, criminals also use emails in mass-market phishing campaigns.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 30, 2024

authorities arrested a 19-year-old Florida man charged with wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and conspiring with others to use SIM-swapping to steal cryptocurrency. ” Group-IB dubbed the gang by a different name — 0ktapus — which was a nod to how the criminal group phished employees for credentials.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 21, 2023

More than 22,000 users of Blink Mobility should take the necessary steps to protect themselves against the risk of identity theft. Its metadata was then indexed by search engines and discovered by Cybernews researchers on October 17th. The Cybernews research team has discovered that their personal data was exposed in a leak.

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Data breaches reached an all-time high, leaving a trail of identity theft cases. This has left victims scrambling to understand the extent of the damage and how to help protect themselves against the evolving threat of identity theft. Businesses faced constant threats with phishing scams , malware , and other tactics.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 23, 2023

This seemingly harmless and amusing AI-powered application can be maliciously used to create fake profiles that can lead to identity theft, social engineering, phishing attacks and other malicious activities,” Teodoro said. The order remarks that these AI-based applications pose significant privacy and security risks.

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Whether it’s voice cloning , phishing, or deepfakes, scammers are leveraging AI to trick people on an unprecedented scale. Google verification code scams are another advanced form of phishing that scammers may use to trick victims into providing sensitive information.

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SecureList

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Short-lived phishing sites often offered to see the premieres before the eagerly awaited movie or television show was scheduled to hit the screen. At the beginning of that year, we still observed phishing attacks that used the themes of infection and prevention as the bait.

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Hacker's King

OCTOBER 2, 2024

As synthetic media technologies evolve, cybercriminals are leveraging deepfakes to create highly realistic but fake videos, manipulating users and orchestrating sophisticated social engineering attacks. Deepfake phishing is a serious threat because it can create fake identities and manipulate videos or images to trick people.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The malware is distributed via the Amadey loader ( [link] ), which can be spread through phishing e-mails or downloads from compromised sites. This can lead to identity theft, financial losses, and other serious consequences for the victim. 11 and executes them. Always verify the authenticity of received communications.

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Identity IQ

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Unfortunately, offering financial information exposes players to scams, potentially resulting in identity theft. In this article, we look at some of the most common Fortnite scams, how to help avoid them, and who to turn to for family identity theft protection. What is a Fortnite Scam?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

The details of over 14,000 employees were sent to 100s of NHS Managers and 24 external accounts creating a possibility of identity thefts and social engineering attacks such as phishing.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 23, 2021

Phishing is today’s most dangerous cyberattack. Google noted a more than 600% spike in phishing attacks in 2020 compared to 2019 with a total of 2,145,013 phishing sites registered as of January 17, 2021, up from 1,690,000 on Jan 19, 2020. Phishing doesn’t discriminate. What is the Most Common Form of Phishing?

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Security Affairs

JUNE 29, 2021

Data available for sale exposes 700+ million people at risk of cybercriminal activities, including identity theft, phishing and social engineering attacks, and account hijacking. He claims the data was obtained by exploiting the LinkedIn API to harvest information that people upload to the site.”

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Adam Levin

DECEMBER 3, 2018

The data was found on Shodan , an IoT-centric search engine that allows users to look up and access “power plants, Smart TVs, [and] refrigerators.” The data was exposed due to a misconfiguration of Elasticsearch , an open-source search engine technology. 32 million SkyBrasil customers. 1133 NFL players.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

The bad actors attributed to Chinese-speaking cybercriminals are leveraging a package tracking text scam sent via iMessage to collect personal (PII) and payment information from the victims with the goal of identity theft and credit card fraud. Smishing is a form of phishing that involves a text message or phone number.

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 24, 2024

How to Help Protect Your Digital Footprint IdentityIQ Every click, search, and interaction online contributes to your digital footprint – an intricate trail of data that encapsulates your digital identity. This provides a glimpse into your online identity and can include personal information, search engine queries, and shared content.

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 11, 2024

These sophisticated scams exploit our inherent trust in familiar faces and voices, making them dangerous tools for fake news, celebrity endorsements, and social engineering scams. AI-Powered Phishing Scammers have begun leveraging the power of artificial intelligence to make phishing scams more convincing and impactful.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

According to the team, having passport data exposed puts individuals at risk of identity theft. Since passports contain a significant amount of personal information, including full names, date of birth, and a unique passport number, cyber criminals could use them to impersonate victims and steal their identities,” the team said.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 4, 2022

The former store owner used various phishing techniques to steal T-Mobile employee credentials. Very often he would socially engineer employees at the IT help desk to get their credentials. mandatory two years in federal prison for aggravated identity theft. How was he unlocking these phones?

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Identity IQ

JULY 3, 2023

According to the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC), last year there was a 13% increase in reports of misuse for both new and existing accounts compared to the year prior. Account misuse can result in alarming repercussions, including privacy breaches, financial losses, and identity theft.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 2, 2021

Earlier this year, Robinhood sent out a message to its users, warning of some phishing emails claiming to be a "Security Alert" with links to fake Robinhood websites. Phishing attempts come via email where scammers use different social engineering tactics to pose as a reputable sender like the IRS, your bank or brokerage firm.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

"The breach at Avis highlights critical concerns surrounding automotive security and the handling of personally identifiable information (PII) in the industry," said Hemanth Tadepalli , Cybersecurity and Compliance Engineer at May Mobility.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 17, 2024

In earlier days of scams like these, success depended a great deal on the criminal’s skills at social engineering, but rapid advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) mean scammers can now easily and convincingly fake the “voice” of the relative that is the supposed victim of the accident.

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Identity IQ

MAY 30, 2023

These breaches can happen due to vulnerabilities in the database software, or through social engineering techniques that trick employees into revealing their login credentials. They may use phishing emails , social engineering, or malware attacks to access login credentials or other personal information.

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