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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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 6, 2021

Passwords for accounts should be unique for every account and should compromise a long string of distinct characters, lower and upper case letters, and numbers. It is difficult to remember all passwords. That is where a password manager for business comes in to help keep track of passwords.

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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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Google Security

MAY 11, 2022

Password managers that can validate the identity of the web page before logging in. That's why, if we are to offer phishing-resistant security to everyone, we have to offer backups when security keys aren't available—and those backups must also be secure enough to prevent attackers from taking advantage of them.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 17, 2022

It’s a bit like the difference between using an online, cloud based password manager run by a third-party company, or running a totally local password manager operated by you and you alone. Targets who keep all files in the cloud only (no local or offsite backups) are great marks for blackmailers.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

But more and more, organizations need to plan for the possibility that the worst may happen – and that involves ransomware-proof backups and ransomware removal tools and services. Free Kaspersky Password Manager Premium. Bank-grade encryption to help keep information like passwords and personal details secure.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

A flaw in LastPass password manager leaks credentials from previous site. Backup files for Lion Air and parent airlines exposed and exchanged on forums. Crooks hacked other celebrity Instagram accounts to push scams. A bug in Instagram exposed user accounts and phone numbers.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 11, 2021

It may even keep some data in backup storage for legal issues as part of its data policy. There are steps you can take to better manage your privacy and security on Facebook. Here are some tips that may help: Set a long, unique password for your Facebook account. You can use a trusted password manager to make the task easier.

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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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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Without proper training, however, they may unknowingly expose the business to risks such as phishing scams or social engineering attacks. Simple, commonly used passwords or those shared across platforms make systems highly vulnerable to unauthorized access. Many small businesses overlook regular backups, risking permanent data loss.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Create Strong, Unique Passwords Creating strong, one-of-a-kind passwords acts as a strong defense to keep your accounts safe. Some password managers offer free versions if you need help. Craft Complex Passwords: Generate passwords with a mix of uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and special characters.

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Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 23, 2024

This concealed their attack until the environment was encrypted and backups were sabotaged. In February 2024, ALPHV conducted an exit scam against its affiliates and disbanded, leaving them searching for new partners. This isn’t the first time we’ve seen Scattered Spider target password managers.

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Hacker's King

JANUARY 2, 2025

Role of Awareness and Education: The best practice to keep your account secure is by keeping yourself updated about the potential threats and scams in the current world. Bitwarden, LastPass) for strong, unique passwords. For data backup, consider using Google Drive, Dropbox, or external drives to protect against ransomware.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Cloud backup: PC Matic’s Personal and Family plans offer 25 gigabytes of cloud backup to protect sensitive files. They also offer increasing numbers of gigabytes for cloud backup; the smallest plan starts at 2 GB, and the 360 with LifeLock provides 250. The password manager is available in all four plans.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 5, 2023

Take, for instance, Google's account security settings which allow you to download a list of backup codes intended for future use. However, should this list or even just one of the backup codes fall into the wrong hands, the attacker would have unimpeded access to the account, despite the active MFA. Regularly update your software.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 16, 2023

Defining and recognizing tech abuse Malicious online behaviors in the form of those motivated by financial gain, such as scams and fraud, have existed, and awareness around them has been raised for years. Use good passwords. Consider using a password manager to help you create strong passwords.

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Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2024

Protection Against Phishing and Data Breaches Phishing attacks involve a criminal initiating an email, text message, or phone call to trick you into providing your personal information, such as your username and password. These scams can use highly sophisticated methods to impersonate legitimate people or organizations.

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Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 23, 2024

This concealed their attack until the environment was encrypted and backups were sabotaged. In February 2024, ALPHV conducted an exit scam against its affiliates and disbanded, leaving them searching for new partners. This isn’t the first time we’ve seen Scattered Spider target password managers.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Phishing Simulations from Cyber Aware Phishing simulation is a program designed for business owners and employers to train their staff to identify phishing scams. In case of falling for a scam, you or your staff are getting an email with a related lesson. Anonymous Browsing: All you wanted to know about anonymous browsing.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Earlier this week, we reported on a new type of scam that tells you your partner is cheating on you. We made a full backup of [his/her] disk. (We If the email includes a password, make sure you are not using it any more on any account. If you are having trouble remembering all your passwords, have a look at a password manager.

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Adam Levin

JANUARY 2, 2019

Backup data storage will become more universal: There are still people who ride motorcycles without helmets, and there are still folks who don’t backup their data regularly, but whether or not we’re talking about storage on the cloud or an external drive, that’s going to become less prevalent in 2019.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 24, 2022

The only backup people ever regret is the one they didn't make. Install a password manager. A password manager is software for creating and remember strong passwords. They are your last line of defense against system-altering malware, bad software updates, hardware failure and theft, and simple mistakes.

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