Malwarebytes

JUNE 3, 2022

By focusing on this context, we hope that you’ll come away with a stronger understanding about, for instance, why you should use a password manager rather than that you should use a password manager. In the world of online scams, criminals care about one thing: Your money. Don’t lose thousands upon thousands of dollars.

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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. EARLY WARNING SIGNS.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 18, 2021

billion in 2016, for instance. There are simple steps consumers can take today, for free, to lower their overall risk of a cyber attack, including using multi-factor authentication for their accounts and using strong passwords. A lot of water has flowed under the bridge since then. billion in 2017; Avast acquired AVG for $1.3

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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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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 21, 2020

The Archiveus Trojan from 2006 was the first one to use RSA cipher, but it was reminiscent of a proof of concept and used a static 30-digit decryption password that was shortly cracked. This quirk made the attack look more trustworthy and added a layer of flexibility to these scams. None of these early threats went pro.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 2, 2018

No secret access or password was needed to view the documents. Just like my speaker bureau, Apollo had simply put all this data up on an Amazon server that anyone on the Internet could access without providing a password. In fact, the apparent ringleader of TDO reached out to KrebsOnSecurity in May 2016 with a remarkable offer.

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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.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 27, 2021

There was no need for a password or login credentials to access this information, and the data was not encrypted. We’ve seen some of the buckets were accessible and got archived as back as 2016. This included citizens’ physical addresses, phone numbers, drivers’ licenses, tax documents, and more.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

As Brian Krebs notes, this tactic has been around for some years and was spotted in 2016 being sent out via Skype spam. Now they're being used in a scam based on Amazon's popular Prime membership. Next, the site directs you to a tailored password page, using the information you just entered. Use a password manager.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 20, 2020

The crooks exploited online tools and technology along with social engineering tactics to target the victims and steal usernames, passwords, and bank accounts. Between early 2015 and September 2016, Uzuh and an accomplice engaged in BEC fraud targeting over 100 businesses in a single. ” continues OFAC.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Large companies have also fallen prey to these phishing email scams. In February 2016, Snapchat learned that not all things are so short-lived. In February 2016, Snapchat learned that not all things are so short-lived. In February 2016, an unknown cybercriminal gained access to CEO Kensett Moyle’s email account.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 5, 2022

pw accounts, various scams). Back then, they performed classic scams under the Rita Bent moniker. Figure 7: Scam conducted by the same attacker in the past. One of their preferred scams was phishing for Adobe login pages. The threat actor shared photos of himself back in 2016 and for some reason forgot about them.

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Adam Levin

JULY 23, 2020

A similar campaign in 2016 was used to spread malware to anyone who had the bad luck of typing Netflix.om The opportunities for scams are numerous when a single missing letter can take a would-be victim to a completely separate site. and Citibank.om (.om om is the domain suffix for Oman).

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Before we dive into the specific cybersecurity concerns, let us remind you about the attack that took place in October 2016. Simple or reused passwords are still a problem. While the cybersecurity industry has presented options for every netizen, the recommendation to use original and complex passwords continues to be disregarded.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 28, 2021

When it first surfaced in September 2016, they were using TrickBot , aka TrickLoader, a highly popular banking Trojan. Below is a list of recommended mitigations from the FBI, which it issued along with an alert on Conti ransomware late last week: Regularly back up data, air gap, and password protect backup copies offline.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

A flaw in LastPass password manager leaks credentials from previous site. Crooks hacked other celebrity Instagram accounts to push scams. MMD-0063-2019 – Summarize report of three years MalwareMustDie research (Sept 2016-Sept 2019). A bug in Instagram exposed user accounts and phone numbers.

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Troy Hunt

APRIL 17, 2018

In the case above, HostGator was being taken to task for storing passwords in a retrievable fashion (i.e. pic.twitter.com/ZJSDF2VMzv — Troy Hunt (@troyhunt) November 23, 2016. not as a strong cryptographic hash), and rightly so too.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 4, 2022

Before leakware came doxware, which was popular in 2016 and 2017. These practices will prevent leakware attacks, but they can also help enterprises avoid other common cybersecurity issues, such as distributed denial of service (DDoS), man in the middle (MitM), SQL, and password hacks. Prioritize employee cybersecurity training.

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Webroot

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Social Engineering is when hackers impersonate trusted associates or acquaintances to manipulate people into giving up their passwords, banking information, date of birth or anything else that could be used for identity theft. As it turns out, it’s easier to hack our trust than our computers.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

This month, SiteLock is supporting Data Privacy Day on January 28, 2016 in an effort to create awareness around the importance of privacy and protecting personal information. Enforce Strong Passwords. The stronger your password, the better protected you are from security breaches, hackers and malicious software.

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SecureList

MARCH 31, 2021

Percentage of financial phishing attacks (of the overall phishing attacks) detected by Kaspersky, 2016 – 2020 ( download ). In 2020, the PayPal brand name (38.7%) was used for scam more than those of any other popular payment system. The results showed Apple (42.8%) to be the number one choice for scam. Its share grew by 12 p.p.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Cybercriminals use fraudulent emails, text messages, or websites designed to look legitimate to trick customers or employees into revealing sensitive information like account numbers, passwords, or personal details. Once they gain access, hackers can steal money, commit identity theft, or infiltrate the bank’s internal systems.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 29, 2021

Carding scams using stolen credit-card details are on the rise and retailers should ensure that purchasers are correctly identified through CVV, full address and other fields to weed out fraudsters, as genuine card details are widely available to criminals operating on dark web forums. This happened to LinkedIn in 2016.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

What to look for: Signs of SQLi include modified posts or comments on your website, changed database passwords, new admin users, and/or a disconnected CMS (content management system). Malvertising is so successful and widespread that it grew 50% from 2015 to 2016 – compared to the 10% growth experienced by legitimate online advertising.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

According to the National Retail Federation, 2016’s holiday sales are expected to increase 3.6 Keep your guard up: Be wary of scam emails promoting deals that are too good to be true, or requesting you open attachments or follow links. Update your info: Change online store passwords regularly. percent over last year to 655.8

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Details included names, addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth and encrypted passwords, all of which could be used to access other accounts belonging to these users. The breach was not fully disclosed until September 2016. In June 2016, the Twitter and Pinterest accounts of Facebook CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, were vandalized.

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SecureList

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Percentage of financial phishing attacks (of the overall phishing attacks) detected by Kaspersky, 2016 – 2021 ( download ). American Express phishing scams also have held consistent over the years with 10% in 2021. A noticeable development was the prominence of cryptocurrency-related phishing scams. As many as 41.8%

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NopSec

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

The year 2016 will be remembered for some big moments in the world of cybersecurity: the largest known distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack, a phishing attack on a United States presidential candidate’s campaign, and ransomware attacks on major healthcare organizations are just a few. Malware linked to the U.S.

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Spinone

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

Clash Royale If Clash Royale made it onto your download list in 2016, you’re not alone. The game was named the best iPhone game of 2016 by Apple and quickly moved up the charts soon after its release, becoming number one in both the top downloads and top grossing chart. million users personal details.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 20, 2024

in 2022 and updated it in 2023 with more due diligence recommendations for employers to avoid falling for the scam. Employers in other countries have also fallen victim to this North Korean IT worker scam. Secure with a strong password the HMIs that must be connected to the internet. CISA has just released an update to the U.S.

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Centraleyes

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Email Hack Scams Dubai-based Exhibition Firms Client Roster Cheers Exhibition, a Dubai-based firm, was targeted in an elaborate phishing attack that took control of its email services and phished its client roster. Additionally, all passwords should be changed, even those beyond the passwords used for the education organization.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 5, 2023

According to GAO , thousands of K–12 students had their personal information compromised in data breaches between 2016 and 2020. They also need to safeguard children against inappropriate online content, cyberbullying, scams, and other nebulous digital threats. Require phishing-resistant MFA.

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ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 29, 2020

In 2016, Logan Lamb, a former Oak Ridge National Laboratory researcher, found over 6 million voter registration files exposed on a state-sponsored server at Kennesaw State college in Georgia. He responsibly reported this to the Georgia Secretary of State, but the issue wasn’t really addressed until after the 2016 election.

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ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 29, 2020

In 2016, Logan Lamb, a former Oak Ridge National Laboratory researcher, found over 6 million voter registration files exposed on a state-sponsored server at Kennesaw State college in Georgia. He responsibly reported this to the Georgia Secretary of State, but the issue wasn’t really addressed until after the 2016 election.

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ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 20, 2020

In 2016, Logan Lamb, a former Oak Ridge National Laboratory researcher, found over 6 million voter registration files exposed on a state-sponsored server at Kennesaw State college in Georgia. He responsibly reported this to the Georgia Secretary of State, but the issue wasn’t really addressed until after the 2016 election.

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Digital Shadows

AUGUST 17, 2021

Going back a bit, it was also the top attack vector in 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, and well, hopefully, you get the picture. URLs within the email may also link to malware or might be connected to an ad-click scam. Why should I care about Phish? The reason why phishing is still reigning supreme? Figure 2: Spam.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Spooky fact : The infamous Mirai botnet attack in 2016 turned more than 600,000 IoT devices into cyber zombies, leading to one of the most significant DDoS attacks in history. Phishing phantoms: masters of disguise Phishing scams have become more sophisticated.

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