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. Beware before you share Phishing scams Avoid clicking on malicious links in emails and social media. Document disposal Shred sensitive documents.

Consumer Protection 88

Consumer Protection Identity Theft Scams Social Engineering 88

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 80

VPN Passwords Scams Backups 80

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

Ransomware 115

Ransomware Cybercrime Phishing Banking 115

Malwarebytes

JULY 6, 2022

is this a new discord scam or something? While you’re doing this , download your backup codes too. Should you land on a regular phishing page and hand over login details, the attacker will still need your 2FA code to do anything with your account. Tips to keep your Discord account secure.

Phishing 120

Phishing Accountability Scams Backups 120

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. Secure your devices and backup your data Ensure your devices have the latest security updates installed.

Scams 86

Scams Internet Internet Antivirus 86

Webroot

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Phishing scams, ransomware attacks, data breaches, and identity theft are part of a growing list of online dangers that are a daily reality. Secure backup Keeps your critical files safe from data loss or ransomware attacks. Anti-phishing protection Shields you from phishing attempts.

Antivirus 74

Antivirus Identity Theft Cyber threats Phishing 74

Malwarebytes

MARCH 21, 2022

We’ve seen Esports occasionally become the focus of gaming or Steam scams. One current twist on Esports where Steam scams are concerned is the “vote for my team” fakeout. One current twist on Esports where Steam scams are concerned is the “vote for my team” fakeout. The scam routinely separates unwary gamers from their logins.

Phishing 97

Phishing Scams Social Engineering Accountability 97

Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

How to Spot an Email Phishing Attempt at Work IdentityIQ In the modern workplace, technology is just as common as the typical morning cup of coffee. Among these ever-present threats is phishing, which is a deceptively simple yet effective method cybercriminals use to compromise both business and personal accounts. What Is Phishing?

Phishing 98

Phishing Scams Education Firewall 98

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Implement Data Encryption & Backup Protocols Encrypting sensitive data adds a layer of protection by ensuring that even if data is accessed, it remains unreadable without proper decryption keys. Cybersecurity awareness training helps staff recognize phishing scams , social engineering attempts, and other threats.

Ransomware 115

Ransomware Authentication Identity Theft Penetration Testing 115

The Last Watchdog

MARCH 6, 2021

You can keep a data backup on hardware or use a cloud-based service. Keep an eye out for phishing emails. Hackers use phishing campaigns to “phish” information, which is usually used to further phishing scams, such as credit card fraud or account takeover fraud. It is vital to back-up your data.

VPN 214

VPN Passwords Firewall Risk 214

Malwarebytes

APRIL 8, 2022

Phishing mails are in circulation, hoping to snag Ledger users with a sneaky request for passphrases. The Ledger recovery phrase also acts as a backup for everything in your hardware wallet , to the extent that if Ledger ceased operations, you’d still be able to access your crypto-assets via a compatible wallet service.

Scams 135

Scams Phishing Cryptocurrency Backups 135

The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

According to Verizon’s 2023 Data Breach Investigations Report, 74% of breaches were caused by human error, with phishing and text message phishing scams being some of the leading causes. Cloud vendors often handle the security and backup processes automatically, so examine your technology and see if that is the case.

Small Business 222

Small Business Cybersecurity Technology Accountability 222

Webroot

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

From ransomware attacks to phishing scams, hackers are becoming more sophisticated. For consumers: Stay alert to potential phishing attacks or scams related to global events. Having regular backups means you can recover without having to pay a ransom. For consumers: Be wary of AI-driven scams.

Cyber threats 114

Cyber threats Small Business Scams Cybercrime 114

Webroot

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Identifying scams Before we dive headfirst into the cyber safety tips, let’s equip ourselves with the ultimate weapon: knowledge. Scams are the digital equivalent of a snake oil salesperson peddling miracle cures. Let’s embrace the golden rule of scam detection: skepticism. Sweepstakes and awards scams Congratulations!

Scams 129

Scams VPN Passwords Internet 129

Webroot

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Its a top-end, true all-in-one offering based on a new platform that combines antivirus, password manager, identity protection, VPN, backup, and parental controls. This is where data encryption and automated backups come in. With automated backup you can create a backup schedule that you can set and forget.

Identity Theft 66

Identity Theft Backups Antivirus Encryption 66

Webroot

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Identifying phishing scams Phishing scams appear in our email inboxes, text messages and even voicemails on a daily basis. Research from Deloitte found that 91% of all cyber attacks begin with a phishing email. If you think you’ve been a target of phishing, you can report it at reportphishing@apwg.org.

Security Awareness 111

Security Awareness Passwords Backups Password Management 111

Security Boulevard

JUNE 11, 2021

Avoid Common Scams and Sketchy Characters Since you are likely a one-person company that doesn’t have an IT team to detect issues and solve problems, you will need to be extra cautious of the companies and clients with which you interact. Part of that is being aware of common scams that could spell big trouble.

Cybersecurity 136

Cybersecurity Scams Backups Passwords 136

Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

As if they weren’t annoying enough already, scammers have recently introduced new pressure tactics to their sextortion and scam emails. We made a full backup of [his/her] disk. (We Last week we reported how cybercriminals are using photographs of targets’ homes in order to scare them into paying money. Here is proof.

Scams 105

Scams Passwords Media Password Management 105

CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

By launching spear phishing campaigns, stealing RDP credentials, by conducting phone call related scams and launching fake software, CONTI has kept its money bells ringing throughout this year and that was confirmed by a spokesperson from Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).

Ransomware 120

Ransomware Backups Phishing Healthcare 120

Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 29, 2022

The unknown intruders gained access to internal Mailchimp tools and customer data by social engineering employees at the company, and then started sending targeted phishing attacks to owners of Trezor hardware cryptocurrency wallets. com, which was fed by pig butchering scams.

Cryptocurrency 298

Cryptocurrency Cybercrime Computers and Electronics Scams 298

The Last Watchdog

APRIL 28, 2020

Related: Coronavirus scams leverage email As we get deeper into dealing with the coronavirus outbreak, the need for authorities and experts to communicate reliably and effectively with each other, as well as to the general public, is vital. Sadly, coronavirus phishing and ransomware hacks already are in high gear. Always remember.

Social Engineering 174

Social Engineering Cyber Attacks Scams Engineering 174

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

Cisco Umbrella , analyzing the threat environment for 2022, found that 86% of organizations experienced phishing, 69% experienced unsolicited crypto mining, 50% were affected by ransomware, and 48% experienced some form of information-stealing malware. Phishing attacks continue to dominate cyber threats. Backup and encryption.

Backups 145

Backups Ransomware Malware Firewall 145

Webroot

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

An impersonation attack recently made headlines with the 2020 Twitter/Bitcoin scam , in which 130 high-profile Twitter accounts were compromised by outside parties to steal bitcoin. This is a scam that’s been around for years and since no one can reverse a cryptocurrency transaction, it’s very likely here to stay.

Scams 119

Scams Phishing Firewall Social Engineering 119

Webroot

MAY 6, 2024

For businesses, this means implementing a comprehensive incident response plan that includes secure, immutable backups and regular testing to ensure rapid recovery in the event of an attack. Educate yourself on common phishing tactics and train employees to recognize fraudulent emails.

Antivirus 123

Antivirus Cyber threats Education Phishing 123

Malwarebytes

MARCH 17, 2022

The linked article focuses on misconfiguration, phishing issues, limiting data share, and the ever-present Internet of Things. Digital wallet phish attempts are rampant on social media, and we expect this to rise. Targets who keep all files in the cloud only (no local or offsite backups) are great marks for blackmailers.

Cryptocurrency 130

Cryptocurrency Backups Phishing Password Management 130

Webroot

APRIL 13, 2021

Businesses easily fall for these scams because, with so many invoices and payments occurring on a daily basis, it’s easy to slip a fake one in. And, since even firewalls can be circumvented, it means keeping backups of all business data so you never have to pay a ransom to get your data back.

Ransomware 133

Ransomware DNS Firewall Security Awareness 133

Malwarebytes

APRIL 22, 2024

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: Law enforcement reels in phishing-as-a-service whopper Mental health company Cerebral failed to protect sensitive personal data, must pay $7 million Cannabis investment scam JuicyFields ends in 9 arrests Should you share your location with your partner? Giant Tiger breach sees 2.8

Backups 79

Backups Scams Ransomware Encryption 79

SecureList

JUNE 26, 2023

TOP 10 threats for SMBs, January-May 2022 ( download ) TOP 10 threats for SMBs, January-May 2023 ( download ) Cybercriminals attempt to deliver this and other malware and unwanted software to employees’ devices by using any means necessary, such as vulnerability exploitation, phishing e-mails and fake text messages.

Cybercrime 122

Cybercrime Phishing Banking Malware 122

Spinone

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Phishing attacks are one of the main cyber threats involving mistakes by workers. Arranging training for your employees is a great way to protect your company against phishing and its expensive and time-consuming consequences. So, let’s take a look at notable phishing awareness training providers.

Phishing 52

Phishing InfoSec Social Engineering Backups 52

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

As a matter of fact, the most-reported crime in the 2021 Internet Crime Report report was phishing , a social engineering scam wherein the victim receives a deceptive message from someone in an attempt to get the victim to reveal personal information or account credentials or to trick them into downloading malware. Social Tactics.

Social Engineering 121

Social Engineering Energy and Utilities Phishing Internet 121

Hot for Security

JUNE 15, 2021

Given the portability and myriad of functionalities, mobile devices are highly susceptible to cyber threats, including malware, spyware and phishing attempts that may compromise that precious piece of tech we keep in our pocket and any information stored on it. Avoid smishing and phishing attacks.

Mobile 137

Mobile Banking Phishing Social Engineering 137

Hacker Combat

MAY 27, 2021

This is mainly done through the use of phishing emails as well as drive-by downloading scams which are usually masqueraded as legal and legitimate messages. This access is commonly allowed either through the opening of phishing emails or visiting ransomware infected websites. Ensure Backup Security.

Ransomware 114

Ransomware Backups Encryption Phishing 114

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

The good news is in the latter attack the victims restored its backups. The FBI provided the following mitigations to protect against ransomware attacks: Regularly back up data, air gap, and password protect backup copies offline. ransomware and phishing scams). Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook.

Ransomware 118

Ransomware Passwords Backups Firmware 118

Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2022

Implement network segmentation and maintain offline backups of data to ensure limited interruption to the organization. Regularly back up data, password protect backup copies offline. ransomware and phishing scams). hard drive, storage device, the cloud). Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook.

Ransomware 118

Ransomware DDOS Passwords Backups 118

Malwarebytes

APRIL 13, 2023

Another new security feature is Device Verification, which is mainly meant to stop malware on a device from sending spam and phishing messages. These purposes include impersonating the victim to send spam, scams, and phishing attempts to other potential victims. Confirm the details and tap Save or Done.

Backups 98

Backups Accountability Encryption Authentication 98

BH Consulting

OCTOBER 28, 2021

In the spirit of empowering people and organisations to protect themselves from cyber risks, we’re going to look back at three of the main threats from the past year: ransomware , data breaches , and phishing. Test the backups work properly and you can get your data back in an emergency. Back up your data regularly.

Scams 59

Scams Cybersecurity Data breaches Phishing 59

CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 16, 2023

Latest email security trends Phishing and spear-phishing attacks: Phishing is a type of social engineering attack where cybercriminals use deceptive emails to trick recipients into divulging sensitive information or downloading malware. These attacks often rely on social engineering tactics and email spoofing.

Cyber threats 124

Cyber threats Phishing Encryption Small Business 124