The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 3, 2023

For instance, phishing, one of the most common, is a social engineering attack used to steal user data. With the rise in social media, criminals have more platforms with which to target potential phishing victims. This includes antivirus software, operating systems, and individual apps. Security tools and services.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 17, 2023

With 85% of campaigns targeting victims with phishing emails containing malicious links, another form of a social engineering attack, education and cyber vigiliance remain a high priority. The MGM attacks were almost identical to the social engineering attacks on Caesars, which targeted a third-party IT help desk.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Haughey banks at a small Portland credit union, and last week he got a call on his mobile phone from an 800-number that matched the number his credit union uses. Why would the bank say they were freezing his card but then say they could keep it open for his upcoming trip? When he disputed the charge, his bank sent a replacement card.

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Webroot

APRIL 22, 2025

Financial services industry: Banks, insurance companies and other financial organizations offer a wealth of opportunity for hackers who can use stolen bank account and credit card information for their own financial gain. They can rack up charges on your credit cards and even drain your bank accounts.

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Webroot

JUNE 2, 2022

Phishing and social engineering. Gaming is now an online social activity. If you have a gaming account with Steam, Epic, or another large gaming platform, take steps to keep it safe just as you would a banking or social media account. Watch for phishing and social engineering. Account takeovers.

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SecureList

JANUARY 30, 2025

Introduction Since mid-2024, we’ve observed a malicious Android campaign leveraging wedding invitations as a lure to social-engineer victims into installing a malicious Android app (APK), which we have named “Tria Stealer” after unique strings found in campaign samples.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 29, 2022

You just knew 2022 was going to be The Year of Crypto Grift when two of the world’s most popular antivirus makers — Norton and Avira — kicked things off by installing cryptocurrency mining programs on customer computers. banks are stiffing account takeover victims. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) reveals that most big U.S.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 10, 2020

The second human-operated ransomware family is Doppelpaymer that in recent months targeted enterprise environments through social engineering. Once encrypted files with the ransomware, threat actors were also infected by banking Trojans like Dridex trojan, a circumstance that suggests this malware was used as the initial attack vector.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Cleafy, a cybersecurity firm specializing in online fraud, has published new details about banking Trojan BRATA (Brazilian Remote Access Tool, Android), a known malware strain that first became widespread in 2019. A BRATA campaign starts off when a potential target receives an SMS claiming to be from their bank. Out with the old.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

However, researchers at threat intelligence firm Intel 471 in a report this week said they have seen a rise in these services, enabling attackers to target everything from bank accounts to social media platforms. So far, Intel 471 researchers found accounts illegally accessed at eight Canadian-based banks.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 7, 2021

Misrepresentation, a form of social engineering that occurs when a hacker poses as a trusted source – such as a member of an organization’s executive team – to convince people to give up their credentials was also 15 times higher last year compared to the year before. billion malicious login attempts last year.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

Add an extra layer of security to your bank and other accounts by choosing an identity theft service that monitors online activity and sends notifications as soon as suspicious activity is detected. . Still, most attackers will use trusted methods such as phishing, ransomware, or social engineering.

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Security Affairs

MAY 7, 2020

Since the end of April 2020, a new trojan has been affecting Portuguese users from several bank organizations. At least since the year of 2014 that new variants have been observed, with minor changes, and with the objective of collecting bank details of the victims. The modus operandi of this piece of malware is not new in Portugal.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

To bypass antivirus systems, hackers send out malicious emails in non-working hours with delayed activation. The report’s findings reveal that email remains the main method of delivering ransomware, banking Trojans, and backdoors. More than 80% of all malicious files were disguised as .zip rar archive files. The revival of ransomware.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 21, 2020

Balaban This ransomware was doing the rounds over spam generated by the Gameover ZeuS botnet, which had been originally launched in 2011 as a toolkit for stealing victim’s banking credentials and was repurposed for malware propagation.

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SecureList

MARCH 1, 2021

In 2020, Kaspersky mobile products and technologies detected: 5,683,694 malicious installation packages, 156,710 new mobile banking Trojans, 20,708 new mobile ransomware Trojans. The word “covid” in various combinations was typically used in the names of packages hiding spyware and banking Trojans, adware or Trojan droppers.

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SecureList

JUNE 26, 2023

According to a report by the Barracuda cybersecurity company, in 2021, businesses with fewer than 100 employees experienced far more social engineering attacks than larger ones. A “personal” banking service These scammers disguise themselves as a financial institution. Scammers often reach employees by e-mail.

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Security Affairs

JULY 19, 2019

It allows crooks to generate a malicious payload for social-engineering spam campaigns, the author was offering it as a service for a three-month license of $120. The Rubella Macro Builder is cheap, fast and easy to use, the malware it generated can evade antivirus detection.

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Identity IQ

MAY 7, 2021

Social Engineering: Cybercriminals are increasingly using sophisticated social engineering tools to trick people into revealing their login credentials. The Dark Web: The dark web is where hacked accounts and stolen personal data is bought and sold. This includes bulk collections of details stolen in data breaches.

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Major Breaches of 2023 Casino operator attacks: Casino giants MGM and Caesars were hit by disruptive cyberattacks in September involving concerning tactics such as social engineering. This signals a new era of cybercrime where private data becomes prized currency, putting every email address and credit card number at risk.

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Centraleyes

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

It serves as a warning to regularly backup company data and train every employee on how to identify phishing and social engineering attacks. Using what some call deep voice, criminals impersonated the voice of a top executive to convince a bank manager to transfer US$35 million to their account.

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Hacker's King

JANUARY 3, 2025

How to Regain Control Quickly Techniques Hackers use to Spy on you Hackers would love having your information; other than anything, the main motive of hackers is to have knowledge about your information, as using it will help them to foray into your bank account. Using antivirus and anti-malware apps is a good precaution.

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Hacker's King

JANUARY 17, 2025

Phishing Phishing is a social engineering technique where attackers trick users into revealing their passwords by pretending to be a trustworthy entity. Prevention Tips: - Install and update antivirus software to detect and remove keyloggers. Prevention Tips: - Avoid using common passwords, phrases, or easily guessable words.

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Centraleyes

MARCH 13, 2025

Big Numbers: It’s important to note that NYDFS cybersecurity regulation penalties can start at $2,500 per day for each noncompliance with Part 500 under New York Banking Law. Endpoint Security: Utilize firewalls, antivirus software, and intrusion detection systems to prevent unauthorized access.

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Security Through Education

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

At Social-Engineer, we define impersonation as “the practice of pretexting as another person with the goal of obtaining information or access to a person, company, or computer system.” Implement Security Software: Install reputable antivirus and anti-malware software on your devices and keep them updated regularly.

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Identity IQ

MAY 13, 2024

Breaches can occur due to various reasons, including cyberattacks, hacking, employee negligence, physical loss of devices, and social engineering to name a few. This can include information such as Social Security numbers, birth dates, credit card numbers, and bank account details.

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 26, 2023

Common Types of Cyber Attacks Common techniques that criminal hackers use to penetrate systems include social engineering, password attacks, malware, and exploitation of software vulnerabilities. The link takes you to a website that looks identical to your bank's website, but is actually a fake.

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 11, 2024

These emails can appear to come from legitimate sources, such as banks or service providers, and are often personalized based on your online activity or interactions. 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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Spinone

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Sodinokibi spreaders are known for a special social engineering move—they threaten to double the required payment if the ransom is not paid within several days. Sodinokibi often successfully bypasses antivirus software. banks, relying on Travelex, were impacted. Sodinokibi disrupted the workflow of the company.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Despite all the advances in cybersecurity, email remains the starting point for the vast majority of cyberattacks, as phishing, malware and social engineering remain effective attack techniques. Healthcare firms, for example, may prioritize HIPAA compliance, but banking institutions have their own significant security rules.

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SecureList

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Once executed on the attacked system, RedLine Stealer collects system information, including device user names, the operating system type, and information about the hardware, installed browsers, and antivirus solutions. Risky money: how to lose instead of gaining. To use it, you have to login with your gaming account.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

All of them were ordinary people using our free antivirus solution, seemingly unconnected with any organization of interest to a sophisticated attacker of this kind. The group delivers its malware using social engineering. It also turned out that the motherboards infected in all known cases came from just two manufacturers.

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Identity IQ

APRIL 12, 2023

Social Engineering Identity thieves manipulate victims’ emotions to get them to compromise their personal information. Secure Your Devices When filing your taxes online, use antivirus and anti-malware software on your computer, tablet, or smartphone.

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Hacker's King

OCTOBER 9, 2024

In a phishing attack, the spam email appears to be from a trusted source, such as a bank or social media platform and often asks you to click on a link or provide personal information. Whether it’s your email client, operating system, or antivirus software, keeping everything up to date ensures you have the latest security patches.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 3, 2024

Many banking apps and other secure platforms leverage fingerprint or facial recognition for easy and secure logins. Here are some key strategies you can adopt: Be Mindful of What You Share Online: Limit the amount of personal information you share on social media or public websites.

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Quick Heal Antivirus

MAY 21, 2023

We’re Midway into 2023, and the threat landscape is evolving with new variants of viruses and malware that. The post The Threat Landscape: Emerging Viruses and Malware to Watch Out For in 2023 appeared first on Quick Heal Blog.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

Ransomware is becoming increasingly sophisticated and the criminals who use it are hitting larger targets in the cloud such as hospitals, banks, and government organizations, in search of higher monetary rewards. Up until recently, ransomware was only an issue to be concerned about the victim’s local computer or mobile device.

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