Webroot

MARCH 3, 2025

This month, take advantage of all that NCPW offers, including access to free tools and information that can help you identify and prevent online scams, fraud, and identity theft. How to protect yourself and your data Smart ways to secure your devices Strong passwords – Make them long, random, and unique.

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Consumer Protection Identity Theft Scams Social Engineering 84

Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Here’s what to look out for: Pig butchering scams. We have discussed the workings of pig butchering scams several times. The investments, mind you, are always part of the larger scam. Advance fee scams. Fake bonus scams. Compromised account scams. billion in 2023. Elon Musk livestreams. Typosquatting.

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Scams Cryptocurrency Accountability Password Management 117

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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Scams Social Engineering Password Management Engineering 131

Malwarebytes

JUNE 19, 2023

A particularly nasty slice of phishing, scamming, and social engineering is responsible for DoorDash drivers losing a group total of around $950k. A 21 year old man named David Smith, from Connecticut, allegedly figured out a way to extract large quantities of cash from drivers with a scam stretching back to 2020.

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Scams Phishing Password Management Passwords 98

SecureWorld News

MAY 22, 2023

More than 450 workers at the United States Postal Service (USPS) lost more than $1 million in a direct deposit scam that left postal workers without pay, angry at the USPS for not heeding warnings of the scheme, and the agency scrambling to figure out exactly what happened. And this is, sadly, an example of why both of those are so critical."

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Scams Password Management Passwords Authentication 98

Webroot

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

In 2024, romance scams alone led to losses tallied to $3.8 Dont be wooed by too-good-to-be-true offers, online dating scams, and fraudulent websites. Stay informed about common scams and take action to stay safe. Lets stay cyber resilient this February and keep Valentines Day scam-free!

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Scams Internet Internet Antivirus 82

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

The page was crafted to request the victims to enter their user ID and password. The phishing campaign bypassed native Google Workspace email security controls because it passed both DKIM and SPF email authentication. The post A new phishing scam targets American Express cardholders appeared first on Security Affairs.

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Phishing Scams Social Engineering Password Management 100

Hacker's King

DECEMBER 28, 2024

It's also essential not to use the same password across multiple accounts. If one account gets hacked, other accounts with the same password are at risk. Using a password manager can help you manage unique passwords for each of your accounts. To enable 2FA for Gmail: Go to your Google Account settings.

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Passwords Identity Theft Accountability Data breaches 52

Identity IQ

JUNE 20, 2023

What Are Social Engineering Scams? Thanks, Your CEO This common scenario is just one example of the many ways scammers may attempt to trick you through social engineering scams. Understanding the connection between social engineering and scams is essential for recognizing and protecting yourself against these fraudulent activities.

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Social Engineering Scams Engineering Identity Theft 94

Hacker's King

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Using the same password across multiple platforms increases your risk of a data breach. Consider using a password manager to securely store and manage unique passwords for each of your accounts. Authenticator apps : Apps like Google Authenticator generate a time-sensitive code for login.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

‘Tis the season when even those who know a thing or two about Internet scams tend to let down their guard in the face of an eye-popping discount or the stress of last-minute holiday shopping. Even people who shop mainly at big-name online stores can get scammed if they’re not wary of too-good-to-be-true offers.

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Scams Wireless Phishing Banking 279

Malwarebytes

MARCH 17, 2025

According to new research from Malwarebytes, 52% of people said they worry about being scammed while traveling, while another 40% admitted that they worry about my kids or family sharing trip details online. Broadly, Malwarebytes found that: 52% of people agreed or strongly agreed that they worry about being scammed while traveling.

VPN 84

VPN Passwords Scams Backups 84

Cisco Security

DECEMBER 15, 2022

There are shipping frauds, gift card giveaways and vishing (phone-based scams). Scams tend to rely on generating a false sense of urgency. The shipping scam emails often show up in our inboxes as a warning about a missed or delayed package that will be sent back to the point of origin if we don’t answer quickly.

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Scams Passwords Banking Password Management 29

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.

Passwords 111

Passwords Password Management Identity Theft Authentication 111

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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Media Accountability Password Management Passwords 115

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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Scams Education Password Management Passwords 203

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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Internet Internet Scams Passwords 132

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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Phishing Scams Authentication Accountability 106

Identity IQ

MAY 2, 2023

What are the Benefits of a Password Manager? IdentityIQ Passwords are essential when keeping your information safe on your devices. But unfortunately, many people use weak or the same password, making it easy for hackers to crack them. Research shows that 52% of people reuse passwords for multiple accounts.

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Password Management Passwords Identity Theft Accountability 52

The Last Watchdog

MARCH 6, 2021

It is difficult to remember all passwords. That is where a password manager for business comes in to help keep track of passwords. Set-up 2-factor authentication. Even the most strong password is not enough. If somehow passwords are leaked, a hacker can cause a data breach.

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VPN Passwords Firewall Risk 214

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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Identity Theft Phishing Password Management Media 145

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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Scams Phishing Accountability Passwords 133

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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Identity Theft Password Management Passwords Accountability 135

Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 29, 2022

The FBI warns about a massive surge in victims from “ pig butchering ” scams, in which flirtatious strangers online lure people into investing in cryptocurrency scams. com, which was fed by pig butchering scams. The now-defunct and always phony cryptocurrency trading platform xtb-market[.]com, ” SEPTEMBER.

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Cryptocurrency Cybercrime Computers and Electronics Scams 288

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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Phishing Banking Password Management Scams 130

Krebs on Security

JANUARY 30, 2024

The missives asked users to click a link and log in at a phishing page that mimicked their employer’s Okta authentication page. Those who submitted credentials were then prompted to provide the one-time password needed for multi-factor authentication. A booking photo of Noah Michael Urban released by the Volusia County Sheriff.

Social Engineering 356

Social Engineering Mobile Passwords Cybercrime 356

Hacker's King

JANUARY 2, 2025

Avoid Reusing Passwords: Ensure your new password is unique and not previously used. Enable Two-Factor Authentication Adding an extra layer of security can prevent further unauthorized access: Navigate to Security Settings: Most email providers offer 2FA options.

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Hacking Identity Theft Passwords Accountability 52

Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

This is a tremendous blow to consumers who trusted their information would be safe, and represents a potentially life-changing situation for anyone affected since there is enough information to make virtually any identity theft scam possible. Follow the three Ms: 1. Minimize your exposure.

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Identity Theft Financial Services Media Password Management 165

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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Security Awareness Passwords Backups Password Management 108

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.

Identity Theft 131

Identity Theft Data breaches Passwords Encryption 131

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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Scams Phishing Accountability Authentication 98

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.

Identity Theft 95

Identity Theft Banking Scams Passwords 95

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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Cybersecurity Ransomware Encryption Password Management 127

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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Phishing Accountability Passwords Password Management 143

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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Cyber threats Small Business Scams Cybercrime 112

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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Scams Cryptocurrency Social Engineering Banking 62

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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VPN Identity Theft Passwords Scams 118