Pen Test Partners

AUGUST 29, 2024

TL;DR Strong passwords : Use a password manager. Multi-factor authentication (MFA) : MFA requires multiple forms of identification, adding an extra layer of security. This makes it harder for unauthorised users to gain access even if they have your password. Multi-Factor authentication (MFA).

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Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2024

What is Two-Factor Authentication? IdentityIQ Two-factor authentication (2FA) is a security tool that requires you to verify your identity twice before you can gain access to a system. They work like an authenticator app but are tied to a separate physical device, not your phone. The same concept applies to data breaches.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 15, 2022

Kidnap scams involve making a phone call to a victim and telling them a loved one has been taken. 2 factor authentication and password managers are good places to start. The post How to spot the signs of a virtual kidnap scam appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs. The virtual kidnap: Step by step.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 1, 2023

The Rise of AI Social Engineering Scams IdentityIQ In today’s digital age, social engineering scams have become an increasingly prevalent threat. In fact, last year, scams accounted for 80% of reported identity compromises to the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC). This was a 3% increase compared to the previous year.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 2, 2024

Creating passwords that are long, complex, and unique for every account is crucial to thwarting cybercriminals' ability to hack your accounts through techniques like brute-force attacks, credential stuffing, and phishing scams. Password manager tools make it easy to generate and store sturdy, random passwords for all your accounts.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 29, 2021

Our continued reliance on passwords for authentication has contributed to one toxic data spill or hack after another. And as the phishing examples above demonstrate, many of today’s phishing scams use elements from hacked databases to make their lures more convincing. Don’t re-use passwords. Take a deep breath. .

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Political ads could be hiding online scams, many people feel, and the election, they say, will likely fall victim to some type of “cyber interference.” 52% are “very concerned” or “concerned” about “falling prey to a scam when interacting with political messages.” Avoid robocalls and phone scams.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Each of your passwords needs to incorporate numbers, symbols and capital letters, use at least 16 characters. Use a password manager Keeping track of complex passwords for each of your accounts can seem overwhelming, but a password manager offers a simple and safe solution. Do not use your pet’s name!

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

million complaints for a wide range of internet scams, resulting in $37.4 Brand impersonation scams This Black Friday and beyond, you’re likely to see scammers ripping off big name brands. Except in this scam we caught online, the website isn’t really Amazon—check out the URL. These scams are very common.

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Google Security

MAY 11, 2022

Posted by Daniel Margolis, Software Engineer, Google Account Security Team Every year, security technologies improve: browsers get better , encryption becomes ubiquitous on the Web , authentication becomes stronger. As phishing adoption has grown, multi-factor authentication has become a particular focus for attackers.

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SC Magazine

MAY 12, 2021

Joseph Carson, chief security scientist and Advisory CISO at ThycoticCentrify, said employees continue to fall for these scams because the notices are so authentic looking and it’s difficult to tell the difference from the real app. Carson said companies need better cyber hygiene via educating employees on ways to detect these scams.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 20, 2024

Using a password manager can help you generate and store complex passwords without remembering each one. Activate multi-factor authentication on all accounts where it’s available, especially on email, banking, and social media platforms. Steer clear of using easily guessed details like your name or birthdate.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Use Strong Passwords and a Password Manager Sadly, less than 40% of all online users use a distinct password for each account, according to the National Cybersecurity Alliance 2023 Oh Behave! In either case – passwords or passwordless passkeys – a password manager is needed ( here’s why ).

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

If you’ve been compromised in a data breach, hackers can use your stolen email and password to try and enter thousands of other sites—and if you keep using the same credentials, they’ll be successful. Instead, use a password manager to easily generate and use strong passwords without having to recall them all.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 26, 2024

Set up two-factor authentication Do this for as many of your online accounts as you can, especially the major ones like your email and social media accounts. Two-factor authentication (2FA) adds an extra step of protection and makes it much harder for attackers to login as you. Double check via text or phone that it is really them.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Here are some essential tips for safeguarding your online identity: Create secure passwords : When it comes to passwords – longer is stronger. Turn on multifactor authentication: Add multi-factor authentication to your logins for extra security. Make them complex and unique, incorporating letters, numbers and symbols.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

The scam The mail reads as follows: Recently, we discovered a breach of our Facebook Community Standards on your page. From there, site visitors will be asked for a range of personal details including but not limited to: Login email Name Phone number Passwords are confirmed once the submit button is clicked.

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Webroot

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

From ransomware attacks to phishing scams, hackers are becoming more sophisticated. Whether you’re running a small business or managing personal data at home, here’s what you need to know. For consumers: Stay alert to potential phishing attacks or scams related to global events. For consumers: Be wary of AI-driven scams.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Use Strong Passwords and a Password Manager Sadly, less than 40% of all online users use a distinct password for each account, according to the National Cybersecurity Alliance 2023 Oh Behave! In either case – passwords or passwordless passkeys – a password manager is needed ( here’s why ).

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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. Do use a cybersecurity app.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 15, 2024

Use complex, unique passwords for all accounts and consider using a password manager. Enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) wherever possible. Stay alert for phishing attempts and other scams. Keep all software and security systems up to date.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Internet users can be targeted for identity theft , financial fraud and other scams. Online scams. The internet is full of online scams including payment app scams, ticketing scams, extortion, fake charities and online marketplace schemes. What are the Dangers of the Internet?

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 31, 2023

The clickable link leads to an imitation EE site which asks for the visitor’s email address and password. Subsequent pages ask for the kind of details typically covered by any phishing scam, such as name, date of birth, and email address. Use a password manager. Use a FIDO2 2FA device.

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Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Key Takeaways: Mobile banking is safer when you follow best practices to keep your financial accounts and mobile devices secure. Using built-in security features and common-sense tips to help avoid scams, you can increase the security of your bank account. Create unique passwords for every account you own.

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Webroot

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

From ransomware attacks to phishing scams, hackers are becoming more sophisticated. Whether you’re running a small business or managing personal data at home, here’s what you need to know. For consumers: Stay alert to potential phishing attacks or scams related to global events. For consumers: Be wary of AI-driven scams.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 3, 2023

The NCSC of the United Kingdom opposes Twitter’s decision to forgo multi-factor authentication in the coming weeks. This could spell trouble, as hackers can easily hijack an account to publish scam related campaigns, hate speech, biased political statements and what not.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 5, 2024

In a disturbing incident, scammers used voice cloning to impersonate the CEO of LastPass , a major password management firm. Threat actors could potentially use stolen PII in tandem with voice cloning to take over accounts, commit fraud, or perpetrate targeted scams—leveraging the familiarity of a cloned voice to manipulate victims.

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Security Through Education

JANUARY 18, 2023

Impersonation Scams. These range from simple to sophisticated scams to convince you they are genuine, in hopes that you feel comfortable sharing personal or financial information whether on the phone, via email, or text. Although BEC attacks may be targeted at business, they can also be used to scam individual people.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 23, 2021

The scammers will lie waiting because the scammers need to react fast enough so they can then request the additional information that will help them to gain access to the bank accounts, two factor authentication tokens, and personal identifiable information (PII). Use a password manager. Mitigation. Stay safe, everyone!

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 8, 2021

You may recall we’ve covered a lot of Discord scams previously. Depending on the scam, they could also be used to send spam messages to an even bigger audience. All from friend accounts, all the same stupid language none of them use, all the same fake scam links. What’s happening? Gonna dk something about this?

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

However, as convincing as it was, the email could not avoid the two red flags that allow anyone to spot almost any scam : A demand for personal information and an attempt to hurry the victim. If you fall for a phish, make your data useless: If you entered a password, change it, if you entered credit card details, cancel the card.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 11, 2021

The experts reported their findings to the company, but at the time of this writing, Clubhouse has yet to confirm the authenticity of the exposed data. Leak data could be abused by threat actors to carry out malicious activities, such as phishing/spear-phishing attacks, identity theft, and scams.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 2, 2024

Personal information like names, addresses, phone numbers, passcodes, and social security numbers are prized assets for cybercriminals because they can be used to make scams much more believable. Choose a strong password that you don’t use for anything else. Better yet, let a password manager choose one for you.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

APRIL 17, 2023

Instead, creating unique passwords for each account with a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols can help protect your personal information from hackers. Consider using a password manager to store and keep track of your credentials. They can even help generate secure passwords for you!

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Malwarebytes

MAY 6, 2022

The scam site recedes into the distance. Having said that, there are still some things to keep in mind: You can often avoid scams like these with a little common sense. Use 2FA and a password manager. You can make it harder to steal your Discord login by using a password manager and two-factor authentication (2FA).

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Approachable Cyber Threats

APRIL 17, 2023

Instead, creating unique passwords for each account with a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols can help protect your personal information from hackers. Consider using a password manager to store and keep track of your credentials. They can even help generate secure passwords for you!

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 13, 2021

Can they create strong passwords? Maybe they can learn ways to avoid scams and ways to care for their devices. Can they keep their privacy by deciding not to share certain information? Can they appreciate the need to be kind online? Lead by example. Make it a family conversation.

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