Security Boulevard

JUNE 11, 2021

As a freelancer in any industry, you are likely more susceptible to hackers and cybercrime than many other professions. Part of that is being aware of common scams that could spell big trouble. Another common scam that you should be aware of has little to do with who you work with, but instead, where you do your work.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 29, 2024

A stepping stone to impactful cybercrime This tactic has tangible real-world implications. A DNS firewall and a classic antivirus are somewhat underused yet effective security tools that will come in handy. The silver lining is that such scams are fairly easy to avoid. Turn off autoplay for video content in your browser.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

That investigation detailed how the 38-year-old Shefel adopted the nickname Rescator while working as vice president of payments at ChronoPay , a Russian financial company that paid spammers to advertise fake antivirus scams, male enhancement drugs and knockoff pharmaceuticals. “I’m also godfather of his second son.”

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

And even if most users didn’t fall for the scam, even a small percentage of hundreds of millions was enough to make the attacks very lucrative for criminals. And if you think that simply relying on antivirus software will get you through safely, there’s some more bad news. Email and spam were by far the most popular.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Cybercrime isn’t just a futuristic Hollywood plotline, it’s a real threat that targets everyone—from wide-eyed kids to seasoned adults and wise grandparents. Identifying scams Before we dive headfirst into the cyber safety tips, let’s equip ourselves with the ultimate weapon: knowledge. And guess what?

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

The Iranian hacker group TA453 has recently been using a technique that creates multiple personas to trick victims , deploying “social proof” to scam people into engaging in a thread. Other Iranian-based cyberattacks have included hackers targeting Albanian government systems and spear phishing scams.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Cyber threats have evolved from poorly-written scam emails to state-sponsored attacks, ransomware onslaughts, and deepfake technologies. Maintaining current versions is crucial for optimal security, whether it's your operating system, antivirus tool, browser, or other software.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

BitDefender Mobile Security feature assists customers in protecting against malware spread and phishing scams. From then, the company has been offering antivirus software, multi-cloud security, extended detection and response and anti-virus and IoT protection.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

CISA adds new Ivanti Cloud Services Appliance Vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog Ivanti warns of a new actively exploited Cloud Services Appliance (CSA) flaw International law enforcement operation dismantled criminal communication platform Ghost U.S.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

The news reported by ZDnet is not surprising, I have discovered several times such kind of offer, but it is important to raise awareness on the cybercrime-as-a-service model that could rapidly enable threat actors to carry out malicious activities.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Phishing scams, malware, ransomware and data breaches are just some of the examples of cyberthreats that can devastate business operations and the protection of consumer information. The news of this fast-spreading computer virus dominated headlines, and the creator, Onel de Guzman, was arrested for committing this cybercrime.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 26, 2023

However, the amount spent on cybersecurity is nothing compared to the amount of money projected to be lost by cybercrime. Is cybersecurity spending driving cybercrime? It's more likely to say that the increased spending around cybersecurity is driven in response to cybercrime and potential economic fallout. Not likely.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 27, 2021

One of the major issues surrounds keeping remote workers protected against cybercrime. For example, being aware of scams such as business email compromise (BEC) is more important than ever before. Within an office environment, workers have a number of protections, such as the company firewall and regularly updated infrastructure.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 17, 2023

According to Statista.com, the impact of cybercrime is expected to reach almost $13 trillion this year. Typos and other spelling errors can be a clear giveaway that it’s an attempt at a phishing scam. The recent debilitating cyberattacks on casino and resort giants MGM and Caesars are no exception.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 21, 2020

This quirk made the attack look more trustworthy and added a layer of flexibility to these scams. Forward outlook Ransomware is a dynamic and increasingly hybrid segment of cybercrime. David Balaban is a computer security researcher with over 17 years of experience in malware analysis and antivirus software evaluation.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Identifying phishing scams Phishing scams appear in our email inboxes, text messages and even voicemails on a daily basis. Keeping technology up to date Another simple weapon in the war on cybercrime – keeping your devices, software and apps up to date. Close your browser and don’t take the bait.

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SC Magazine

JULY 8, 2021

However, it also makes the scam more authentic-looking and effective. When the adversary sends over the malicious file, it arrives as a zip format because antivirus software cannot detect the malware in compressed files, the blog post explains. But this task isn’t necessarily so simple. EDR, MDR or XDR solutions).

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Phishing phantoms: masters of disguise Phishing scams have become more sophisticated. Stay vigilant against new spells (updates) : Keep operating systems, software, and antivirus tools updated, as new patches often seal up weaknesses that attackers seek to exploit.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 10, 2024

More than a decade ago, Malwarebytes revolutionized the antivirus industry by prioritizing the security of all individuals. This is the future of personal cybercrime, and as a company committed to stopping cyberthreats everywhere, we understand that we have a role to play in protecting people. We will always stop malware.

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IT Security Guru

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

With so many well known banking sites falling short when it comes to blocking fraudsters, cybersecurity experts at VPNOverview have compiled a list of 12 safety tips to keep your money safe from malware and phishing scams. What are the possible dangers of online banking?

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Security Affairs

JULY 7, 2019

Firefox finally addressed the Antivirus software TLS Errors. Updates for Samsung, the scam app with 10M+ downloads. FBI warns on sextortion scams targeting teenagers. A cyberattack took offline websites of the Georgia agency. After 2 years under the radars, Ratsnif emerges in OceanLotus ops. Bangladesh Cyber Heist 2.0:

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Further, the term “killware” can confuse antivirus customers seeking reassurance that their own vendor is protecting them from this threat, but antivirus vendors do not stop attacks based on intent, they stop attacks based on method. Online scams already ruin people’s lives by emptying their bank accounts.

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Businesses faced constant threats with phishing scams , malware , and other tactics. This signals a new era of cybercrime where private data becomes prized currency, putting every email address and credit card number at risk. But the numbers alone tell only part of the story.

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Identity IQ

MAY 7, 2021

Once they have access to an account with sufficient authority, cybercriminals can use that trusted email address to scam other companies into making fraudulent payments or just distribute malware en mass. Research by Verizon has shown that a third of all breaches in the past year involved phishing scams.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 9, 2020

These companies are in no way involved in the scams, of course. To trick antivirus software, threat actors include the passwords for accessing the content in the email subject line, in the archive name, or in subsequent correspondence with the victim. Source: CERT-GIB. Example of a phishing email disguised as an offer of free masks.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Modern secure email gateways (SEGs) prevent the vast majority of dodgy messages from ever ending up in users' inboxes, and most antivirus tools can identify and block content that matches known phishing templates, as well. If you notice errors like that in an email that supposedly came from a reputable brand, it's most likely a scam.

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SC Magazine

JUNE 24, 2021

The report from Armorblox describes a pair of recently observed attacks in which adversaries sent an email designed to fool recipients into calling phone number staffed by a malicious actor who then perpetuates the scam from there. According to Iyer, it’s relatively easy and cheap for cybercriminals set up this kind of scam. “

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Cybercrime will go to the next level: Cyberattackers will implement improved skills, “shift left” attacks, and shifting strategies to adjust to evolving cyberdefense. While these solutions (such as [Microsoft365]) offer a level of protection and capabilities (antivirus, anti-spam, archiving, etc.),

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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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SecureList

APRIL 10, 2023

It is also clear of alerts from Google Protect and built-in antivirus on devices from different vendors. Note, however, that on the dark web nothing eliminates the risk of being scammed with 100% probability. If it is possible, uninstall the app, and scan the device with an antivirus.

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SC Magazine

JANUARY 26, 2021

” Emails sent as part of the V4 phishing kit scam warned recipients that their Office 365 passwords were about to expire, giving them an option to click on a button that would allow them to keep their current credentials. “There simply is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to simulation and training.”

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 16, 2023

charity and movement by the cybersecurity industry that supports more than 2,000 individuals and sole traders impacted by cybercrime and online harm every month. It encompasses various forms of cybercrime and online harm, including cyberstalking, tracking, hacking accounts and intimate image abuse.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Even the smallest business can become a target for cybercrime, with cyber threats increasingly affecting organizations of all sizes. Data breaches, ransomware attacks, and other forms of cybercrime bring direct costs in the form of data recovery, legal fees, and potential fines for failing to comply with regulatory standards.

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Vipre

JANUARY 25, 2021

Thus, an antivirus is the most important security tool that everyone must have to protect themselves from viruses, malware, trojans, and similar cyber threats. Thus, an antivirus is the most important security tool that everyone must have to protect themselves from viruses, malware, trojans, and similar cyber threats. Ad Blockers.

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Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2024

Combining 2FA with other best practices, such as strong passwords and identity monitoring , can help keep you safe from cybercrime and identity theft. These scams can use highly sophisticated methods to impersonate legitimate people or organizations. The same concept applies to data breaches.

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SecureList

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Additionally, we looked at the phishing activity around gaming, specifically that related to cybersports tournaments, bookmakers, gaming marketplaces, and gaming platforms, and found numerous examples of scams that target gamers and esports fans. Key findings.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 5, 2023

They also need to safeguard children against inappropriate online content, cyberbullying, scams, and other nebulous digital threats. Install, regularly update, and enable real-time detection for antivirus software. Secure and closely monitor remote desktop protocol (RDP) use.

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