Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

of all reports to the BBB Scam Tracker “were online purchase scams, up from 24.3% of those consumers lost money due to those scams, up from 71.2% A BBB survey conducted in August found that the majority of these scammed consumers made purchases for which they never received products. Change your passwords.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 1, 2025

Entering your password will send your credentials to a Russian receiver, who will decide what the most profitable way to use them is. But that’s just one example of a tax scam. The IRS’s annual Dirty Dozen list of tax scams shows common schemes that threaten your tax and financial information.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 14, 2019

site that helps him manage more than 500 scam properties and interactions with up to 100 (soon-to-be-scammed) “guests” looking to book the fake listings. The Land Lordz administrative panel for a scammer who’s running dozens of Airbnb scams in the United Kingdom. The price is € 250 + €500 secure deposit.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 31, 2025

Streaming giant Netflix is at the center of a rising wave of online scams, cybersecurity experts warn. “Netflix is an all-year scam because there are so many people using it that hackers dont need to do anything special,” Zilberstein explained. Use a strong, unique password for your Netflix account.

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Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Here are 50 ways to avoid getting scammed on Black Friday — and beyond. Credit cards offer markedly better fraud protections than debit cards , which connect directly to your bank account. No matter your payment of choice, check bank and credit card statements daily for suspicious or erroneous charges. Choose credit over debit.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 29, 2021

Every time there is another data breach, we are asked to change our password at the breached entity. Our continued reliance on passwords for authentication has contributed to one toxic data spill or hack after another.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

Thieves are combining SMS-based phishing attacks with new “cardless” ATMs to rapidly convert phished bank account credentials into cash. Recent arrests in Ohio shed light on how this scam works. That is, until the bank zeroed in on four individuals suspected of perpetrating the crime spree. Image: Mastercard.us.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 17, 2025

Financial information, like your banking credentials and crypto wallets. Other passwords and session tokens that could allow the scammers to bypass multi-factor authentication (MFA). Change all your passwords and do this using a clean, trusted device. Email addresses. Report it to the Internet Crime Complaint Center.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Be wary of romance scams "People can be vulnerable on February 14th," said Dave Machin , Partner at The Berkeley Partnership. "If Using strong, unique passwords for dating apps and online stores is also a good idea." Verify charities before donating Scam emails and messages impersonating charities are common.

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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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Dark Reading

JULY 14, 2022

Attackers use scam security checks to steal victims' government documents, photos, banking information, and email passwords, researchers warn.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 27, 2025

But shortly after the payment, ALPHV disappeared in an unconvincing exit scam designed to make it look as if the groups website had been seized by the FBI, forgetting to pay its affiliates in the process. Change your password. You can make a stolen password useless to thieves by changing it. Watch out for fake vendors.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 2, 2024

A campaign using sponsored search results is targeting home users and taking them to tech support scams. For systems running Windows, we found visitors are redirected to tech support scam websites such as this one. Tech Support Scam site telling the visitor to call 1-844-476-5780 You undoubtedly know the type.

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Troy Hunt

JULY 31, 2024

How many attempted scams do you get each day? I woke up to yet another "redeem your points" SMS this morning, I'll probably receive a phone call from "my bank" today (edit: I was close, it was "Amazon Prime" 🤷‍♂️) and don't even get me started on my inbox.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 10, 2019

Outside of giants JP Morgan, Bank of America, Citigroup, Wells Fargo and U.S. firms are comprised of community banks and regional credit unions. These smaller institutions, much like the giants, are hustling to expand mobile banking services. Related: OneSpan’s rebranding launch. Key takeaways: Shifting risks.

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Adam Levin

MARCH 23, 2020

Avoid sending sensitive information like tax forms, credit card numbers, bank account information, or passwords via email. It could very well be a business email compromise (BEC) scam, which cost businesses $26 billion in 2019 alone. Follow These Five Tips to Avoid a Phishing Scam appeared first on Adam Levin.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

How to avoid the “sad announcement” scam Always compare the actual sender address with the email address this person would normally use to send you an email. So what should you do if you have fallen victim to a tech support scam? Contact your credit card company or bank and let them know what’s happened.

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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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SecureList

MARCH 25, 2025

Note that for mobile banking malware, we retrospectively revised the 2023 numbers to provide more accurate statistics. We also changed the methodology for PC banking malware by removing obsolete families that no longer use Trojan banker functionality, hence the sharp drop in numbers against 2023. million detections compared to 5.84

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Approachable Cyber Threats

MARCH 12, 2025

Its a cyber attack where scammers impersonate legitimate organizations or trusted individuals to steal sensitive information like passwords, financial data, or access credentials. Todays phishing scams are sophisticated, tailored for you, and often indistinguishable from real communications. Change your password immediately!"

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SecureWorld News

MAY 2, 2024

In our digitally connected world, passwords are the gateway to protecting our online lives—from email and social media accounts to banking and private data. Yet, many of us still use alarmingly weak passwords or reuse the same ones across multiple sites, putting our digital identities at severe risk.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

This morning Malwarebytes Labs received a scam masquerading as a security alert from Uber. If this wasn't you, reset your password here: [URL redacted]. Because it spoofed the real Uber number, the scam security message appeared alongside all the real security messages we get from Uber. The scam site.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram says its testing new ways to use facial recognition—both to combat scams and to help restore access to compromised accounts. Social media accounts are often lost when users forget their password, switch devices, or when they inadvertently or even willingly give their credentials to a scammer.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Zscaler’s ThreatLabz researchers recently observed the rise of a sophisticated phishing campaign spreading via fake banking sites targeting big indian banks like HDFC, AXIS and SBI. Campaign 1: Targeting HDFC and Axis banks. Imitation application phishing site targeting HDFC bank customers.

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

agency , a once popular online service that helped attackers intercept the one-time passcodes (OTPs) that many websites require as a second authentication factor in addition to passwords. Text messages, emails and phone calls warning recipients about potential fraud are some of the most common scam lures. Just hang up, full stop.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 6, 2022

There are two main types of online fraud aimed at stealing user data and money: phishing and scams. Phishers primarily seek to extract confidential information from victims, such as credentials or bank card details, while scammers deploy social engineering to persuade targets to transfer money on their own accord.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Enter the utility scam , where crooks pretend to be your utility company so they can threaten and extort as much money from you as they can. This scam has been going on for years and usually starts with an unexpected phone call and, in some cases, a visit to your door. Report the scam to the proper authorities, which may be the FTC.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 13, 2018

A new email extortion scam is making the rounds, threatening that someone has planted bombs within the recipient’s building that will be detonated unless a hefty bitcoin ransom is paid by the end of the business day. This is exactly what happened today at one of the banks that forwarded me their copy of this email.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 22, 2022

Because of Covid-19 lockdowns, the banking world across the globe has switched to the online banking plan. For all the basic needs, people need not visit the bank premises on a physical note. As they can opt for online banking services, to quench all their account needs.

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Identity IQ

APRIL 20, 2023

Tax Season Scams: How to Protect Your Identity IdentityIQ While it’s important to be on high alert and protect your identity all year long, tax season is an especially vulnerable time. Every tax season, identity thieves run a variety of scams to get their hands on taxpayers’ personal information. It’s probably a scam.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Case in point: we’re already seeing scams targeting World Cup fans more than a year out from the event. Key findings: During the first 10 months of 2021, Kaspersky products detected 40 584 415 phishing attacks targeting e-commerce and e-shopping platforms, as well as banking institutions.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Cyber security in banking has become the frontline defense against an ever-growing wave of digital threats. With billions of dollars and sensitive data at risk, banks are under constant pressure to stay one step ahead of cybercriminals. Table of Contents Toggle What is Cyber Security in Banking?

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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.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Nicholas Truglia was part of a group alleged to have stolen more than $100 million from cryptocurrency investors using fraudulent “SIM swaps,” scams in which identity thieves hijack a target’s mobile phone number and use that to wrest control over the victim’s online identities. Image: twitter.com/erupts.

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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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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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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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