Security Affairs

OCTOBER 21, 2021

These emails persuade employees to reveal passwords for important applications or download malicious files to their devices. Phishing scams remain such a widely used attack vector because of their efficiency. Some phishing scams are so convincing that they can fool even seasoned security professionals. IoT Devices. Conclusion.

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IoT Phishing Passwords Scams 138

Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

The current website for Saim Raza’s Fud Tools (above) offers phishing templates or “scam pages” for a variety of popular online sites like Office365 and Dropbox. ” The IT network of The Manipulaters, circa 2013. One of several current Fudtools sites run by The Manipulaters. Image: Facebook.

Software 299

Software Phishing Cybercrime Accountability 299

Troy Hunt

MARCH 1, 2018

This is a little project I started whilst killing time in a hotel room in late 2013 after thinking "I wonder if people actually know where their data has been exposed?" If I'm honest, I'm constantly surprised by the extent of how far Have I Been Pwned (HIBP) is reaching these days.

Government 224

Government Data breaches Passwords Authentication 224

Security Boulevard

MAY 3, 2021

Millions in the UK Targeted by Malware via a DHL Scam Text Message. Millions of UK citizens received a scam text message (aka smashing) which impersonated DHL in April. NCSC advice FluBot: Guidance for ‘package delivery’ text message scam . How Strong is Your Password? Stay safe and secure.

Ransomware 124

Ransomware Passwords Scams Government 124

SecureWorld News

AUGUST 15, 2024

The scale of this breach, if confirmed, would rival or exceed other notorious data breaches in history, such as the 2013 Yahoo breach that affected an estimated 3 billion accounts. Use complex, unique passwords for all accounts and consider using a password manager. Stay alert for phishing attempts and other scams.

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Data breaches Identity Theft Password Management Data collection 109

The Last Watchdog

APRIL 26, 2021

I’ve written this countless times: keep your antivirus updated, click judiciously, practice good password hygiene. As part of this mindset, more consumers are subscribing to a personal VPN service which they use to shield themselves from disinformation sweeps and to protect themselves from Covid 19-related hacks and scams.

B2C 214

B2C VPN Marketing Antivirus 214

Krebs on Security

JANUARY 22, 2019

In July 2018, email users around the world began complaining of receiving spam which began with a password the recipient used at some point in the past and threatened to release embarrassing videos of the recipient unless a bitcoin ransom was paid. 13, 2018 bomb threat hoax.

DNS 271

DNS Internet Internet Computers and Electronics 271

Malwarebytes

JULY 4, 2022

Passwordless authentication could usher in a world where we no longer rely on passwords, and that could be an enormous, unabashed win for security and peace of mind. Passwords are a great idea in theory that fail horribly in practice. The trouble is, that has been true for a very long time indeed , and it hasn’t happened yet.

Internet 124

Internet Internet Technology DNS 124

The Last Watchdog

MAY 11, 2020

Since the earliest iterations of email spam and predatory pop-up advertisements, consumers have been bombarded with common-sense advice to keep their anti-virus software updated, use strong passwords and be very cautious about clicking on email attachments and webpage links. organizations between January 2013 and July 2019.

Computers and Electronics 113

Computers and Electronics Data privacy Encryption Media 113

Security Affairs

MARCH 3, 2021

There was no need for a password or login credentials to access the information, and the data was not encrypted. It was founded in 2013 and operates worldwide but mainly in Ukraine and Russia. The leaked data numbers in the millions and was accessible to anyone who possessed the link. The leak has since been secured. What’s Happening?

Data breaches 100

Data breaches Identity Theft Phishing B2B 100

Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

From 2011 to 2013, the Silk Road hosted 1.2 2013: The End of the Silk Road Authorities were able to trace the pseudonym back to Ulbricht thanks to the efforts of an IRS investigator who was working with the DEA on the Silk Road case in mid-2013. The FBI shut down the Silk Road in October 2013. billion in value.

Identity Theft 98

Identity Theft Cryptocurrency Government Engineering 98

BH Consulting

AUGUST 31, 2023

Those risks include: Fraud, spam or virus attacks Falling prey to online scams, resulting in data or identity theft Potential for negative comments from employees about the organisation Legal consequences if employees use these sites to view or distribute objectionable, illicit or offensive material.

Media 52

Media Accountability Passwords Authentication 52

Webroot

MARCH 4, 2024

Virtual partners / AI romance AI has developed beyond the simple “swipe right/left” paradigm of modern dating apps and now even eclipsed the human-machine relationship depicted in the Spike Jonze movie, Her (2013). Part 2: AI and the need for vigilance in our digital lives The rise of AI scams 1. Regularly update your software.

Energy and Utilities 119

Energy and Utilities Artificial Intelligence Manufacturing Banking 119

Malwarebytes

MAY 15, 2022

In 2013, we had pretend hitmen threatening murder unless victims paid $25,000 to survive their non-existent wrath. Kidnap scams involve making a phone call to a victim and telling them a loved one has been taken. Have a “password” that family members can use to confirm a loved one is really in trouble.

Scams 133

Scams Social Engineering Password Management Engineering 133

Krebs on Security

AUGUST 16, 2018

The claims come in a lawsuit filed this week in Los Angeles on behalf of Michael Terpin , who co-founded the first angel investor group for bitcoin enthusiasts in 2013. But SIM swaps are frequently abused by scam artists who trick mobile providers into tying a target’s service to a new SIM card and mobile phone that the attackers control.

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Mobile Cryptocurrency Accountability Authentication 268

Krebs on Security

MAY 2, 2023

And in 2013, the FTC won a nearly $5 million judgment against a Kentucky company purporting to offer such services. com was legitimate or a scam. By 2008, the USPS job exam preppers had shifted to advertising their schemes mostly online. “But it’s really just a smoke and mirrors game.

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Marketing Advertising Scams Telecommunications 308

Security Boulevard

MARCH 31, 2021

review Active Directory password policy. At the start of March 2021, Microsoft rushed out patches for a critical zero-day Vulnerability in Exchange Server (2010, 2013, 2016, and 2019). Stolen in Pandemic Scams. conduct employee phishing tests. conduct penetration testing. implement offline storage and tape-based backup.

Energy and Utilities 122

Energy and Utilities Ransomware Hacking Banking 122

Spinone

JANUARY 20, 2020

This type of ransomware reached its peak popularity in the years 2013-2018. There are two ways phishing scams operate: The email/SMS contains a link leading to a scam website. Don’t provide your passwords to unreliable sites. Therefore, whey will be desperate to get it back and likely to pay the ransom.

Ransomware 59

Ransomware Encryption Antivirus Backups 59

Krebs on Security

JANUARY 15, 2019

The unflattering profile was laid out in a series of documents tied to a lawsuit lodged by Michael Terpin , a cryptocurrency investor who co-founded the first angel investor group for bitcoin enthusiasts in 2013. However, many online services let customers reset their password merely by using their mobile phones.

Cryptocurrency 267

Cryptocurrency Mobile Accountability Passwords 267

Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Tony got into bitcoin back in 2013 and has been investing in it ever since. More importantly, Tony recognized the voice of “Daniel from Google” when it was featured in an interview by Junseth , a podcaster who covers cryptocurrency scams. “It’s almost like there’s no consequences. .

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Cryptocurrency Accountability Authentication Phishing 362