SecureWorld News

JANUARY 16, 2025

This article delves deeper into the challenges faced by the oil and gas industry, highlighting practical strategies to safeguard critical infrastructure through cybersecurity, data analytics, and regulatory compliance. Regularly updating and patching systems, including antivirus software, firewalls, and SCADA networks, can mitigate this risk.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 16, 2025

How to protect yourself from card skimmers Run a security solution and keep it up to date.Most antivirus productsincluding Malwarebytes Premium offer some kind of web protection that detects malicious domains and IP addresses. Enable in-browser protection. Heres what you need to know.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Phishing attacks are nothing new, but scammers are getting savvier with their tactics. Other Iranian-based cyberattacks have included hackers targeting Albanian government systems and spear phishing scams. Here are four new phishing trends keeping businesses on their toes. Spear phishing. Phishing via texting.

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CSO Magazine

APRIL 1, 2021

Phishing has been around for 20 years, and it will continue as long as there is money to be made. To date, combatting it involves upgrading antivirus and endpoint detection and response (EDR) software, while educating users not to click on “suspicious” attachments or links. To read this article in full, please click here

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Hacker's King

DECEMBER 16, 2024

This article provides an overview of recent cyber attacks, highlights the evolving tactics used by cybercriminals, and discusses strategies to protect against these threats. In 2023, there was a significant increase in phishing attacks, especially targeting remote workers and users in industries such as finance and healthcare.

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CSO Magazine

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Studies show that CSO readers are most likely to know that endpoint protection is the modern iteration of the antivirus tools of previous generations. Antivirus, more appropriately known as antimalware, has matured significantly since the days of dedicated antivirus servers, daily signature updates, and manually managed policies.

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 31, 2023

How to Identify and Avoid Holiday Phishing Scams IdentityIQ The holiday season brings joy, celebrations, and… a surge in online scams. Holiday phishing scams are an ongoing issue that ramps up when folks are feeling the most festive. Holiday phishing scams are an ongoing issue that ramps up when folks are feeling the most festive.

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

The Manipulaters’ core brand in the underground is a shared cybercriminal identity named “ Saim Raza ,” who for the past decade across dozens of cybercrime sites and forums has peddled a popular spamming and phishing service variously called “ Fudtools ,” “ Fudpage ,” “ Fudsender ,” etc.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 8, 2023

AT&T does not adopt or endorse any of the views, positions, or information provided by the author in this article. As technology advances, phishing attempts are becoming more sophisticated. As phishing attacks change, so should businesses. The cybersecurity team can create phishing simulations to mimic actual threats.

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CSO Magazine

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Palo Alto’s Unit 42 has investigated several incidents linked to the Luna Moth group callback phishing extortion campaign targeting businesses in multiple sectors, including legal and retail. Luna Moth removes malware portion of phishing callback attack. This malware element is synonymous with traditional callback phishing attacks.

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SecureList

APRIL 21, 2025

In this article, we will review in detail how the fake CAPTCHA campaign works and share a list of IoCs that we discovered during our analysis and investigation of the campaign. Although we already described this distribution method in an earlier article , more details about this campaign have been discovered since then.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 30, 2024

While this article focuses on handling data breaches, a comprehensive Business Continuity Plan (BCP) encompasses a broad spectrum of risks, including pandemics, natural disasters, financial instability, and human errors. However, experts point out that attackers heavily rely on phishing email campaigns.

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Daniel Miessler

MAY 8, 2020

This is the most important thing in this article. Most home networks get broken into through either phishing or some random device they have with a bad password. Many security professionals stopped using antivirus many years ago, and more and more are doing so as native offerings from operating systems improve.

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Hacker's King

DECEMBER 17, 2024

This article explores the workings of the new Linux FASTCash variant, its implications for the financial sector, and how organizations can mitigate its risks. Stealth Capabilities : The malware is designed to avoid detection by traditional antivirus solutions, employing techniques such as process masquerading and rootkit-like functionality.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The following article analyzes the operation of this technique as explained by OALABS researchers, highlighting the risks and protective measures we can take: [link] Attack flow The Credential Flusher method uses an AutoIt script to force users to enter their credentials in a browser operating in kiosk mode. 11 and executes them.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 27, 2023

In this article, we will explore the concept of smartphone ransomware, its potential consequences, and most importantly, the measures you can take to protect yourself from this growing menace. This malware can infiltrate your smartphone through various means, such as malicious apps, infected websites, or phishing emails.

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CSO Magazine

JULY 20, 2022

While Microsoft pulled back from this decision, I urge you to look for additional ways to protect users from phishing lures and attack vectors that include malicious Office files. I’ve seen many a phishing lure come in via web links, pretend cloud services, and other techniques that bypass traditional antivirus and file filtering.

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CSO Magazine

MARCH 30, 2022

Since the day we started receiving email, we have failed at protecting recipients from scams, phishes and other email messages that they don’t want. We hope that our antivirus or endpoint protection software alerts us to problems. To read this article in full, please click here In reality, it often does not.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 28, 2022

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs free for you in your email box. A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! If you want to also receive for free the newsletter with the international press subscribe here.

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IT Security Guru

JULY 19, 2021

There are many methods, some of the most common include: Phishing emails that launch ransomware attacks via inline links, links in attachments, or fake attachments. Ensure you have antivirus and firewalls deployed and enabled on all endpoints, especially if using your own personal devices. Browsing unknown links and websites.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs free for you in your email box. A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! If you want to also receive for free the international press subscribe here.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 4, 2022

There are rootkits, Trojans, worms, viruses, ransomware, phishing, identity theft, and social engineering to worry about. Content blockers help reduce ads, Trojans, phishing, and other undesirable content that an antivirus product alone may not stop. That risk still exists, but we all face many other threats today too.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

The Murky Ad-Tech World Powering Surveillance of US Military Personnel WIRED This is mostly a continuation of another WIRED article where they detailed how Ad-Tech got the personal information and location data of US military members stationed in Germany. Magecart Attackers Abuse.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The extraordinarily high volume of threats is forcing vendors to include AI-based detection even in consumer antivirus products. Even though there are infinite strains of malware, there are only a handful of vectors, some of which include surfing the Web, phishing emails, Trojan downloads and portable document formats (PDFs).

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Identity IQ

JUNE 7, 2021

The report showed that phishing pumped up its frequency to being present in 36% of breaches, up from 25% last year. Phishing most commonly happens via emails or text messages that contain fraudulent links to malicious attachments or cloned websites. Cybercrime Report Data.

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Spinone

JANUARY 9, 2019

In this article we will discuss how to avoid phishing attacks in G Suite and provide phishing prevention best practices on how companies can enhance G Suite security awareness and protection against phishing scams. What is phishing and what risks are presented by phishing scams? What are Phishing Scams?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

This article will provide you with a comprehensive guide on how to create cybersecurity awareness and protect yourself and your digital assets from potential threats. Stay informed about the latest cyber threats, such as phishing, malware, ransomware, and social engineering attacks.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 11, 2021

Article by Beau Peters. Phishing emails are often sent by a hacker and they continue to be a constant threat. Start by installing antivirus software and use it to scan your system every week for malware and viruses. Part of that is being aware of common scams that could spell big trouble.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 18, 2023

They may use various tactics to evade antivirus and other security measures. “Cashout bank logs” typically refer to a type of cybercrime where individuals gain unauthorized access to banking information, often through phishing attacks or hacking, and then use that information to withdraw money or make unauthorized transactions.

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Spinone

APRIL 13, 2020

They include insider threats, phishing, and ransomware. Phishing Phishing is one of the most significant cyber security risks, especially for remote workers or during the transition period between office and remote work. Phishing attacks are tricky, because even one sloppy click can put the whole system in danger.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 18, 2023

This article will explore the realm of malicious bots, uncover their cybersecurity risks, and provide valuable insights on safeguarding yourself from bot attacks. These unsolicited messages often contain malware, phishing links, or other deceptive content, intending to deceive unsuspecting recipients. Stats on bots 1.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 21, 2023

They may incorporate tools such as firewalls or antivirus software , which are helpful, but not the only tactics that can keep a network secure. Threat actors will still use social engineering tactics like phishing or ransomware to target businesses, steal data and earn a significant payday.

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Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

What Is a Phishing Scam? Fake shipping delivery scams fall under the broader category of phishing scams. Protecting yourself from fake shipping notification scams and other phishing attacks requires caution. Or scammers are looking to infect victims’ devices with malware. How Can I Avoid Fake Delivery Notification Scams?

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 18, 2023

” When scanned, they may redirect you to a phishing website that looks like the restaurant’s official website but is designed to steal your personal information, including credit card details. However, scanning them may lead to phishing websites, malware infections, or unwanted subscriptions.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 29, 2021

There are rootkits, Trojans, worms, viruses, ransomware, phishing, identity theft, and social engineering to worry about. Today, content blockers have become essential to help reduce ads, Trojans, phishing, and other undesirable content that an antivirus product alone may not cover. And that’s not a comprehensive list.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

.” As part of Operation Shaheen, White Company hackers targeted members of the Pakistan Air Force with spear-phishing messages that weaponized lure files with names referenced events, government documents, or news articles of interest for the targets (i.e.

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Identity IQ

MARCH 11, 2021

Outside of data breaches, criminals commonly use malware and phishing scams to steal your personal data. Installing well-regarded antivirus and antimalware software can protect you against these threats. When using a VPN, your IP address is disguised and your connection is secure against external attacks.

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