The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 3, 2023

For example, ReasonLabs researchers recently uncovered a scam that used stolen credit cards and fake websites to skim monthly charges off of unsuspecting consumers. You can also invest in a virtual private network (VPN) for use when you are connected to a public network.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 26, 2021

As part of this mindset, more consumers are subscribing to a personal VPN service which they use to shield themselves from disinformation sweeps and to protect themselves from Covid 19-related hacks and scams. I’ve since discovered that there’s a heck of a lot going on in the B2C VPN space. DIY security. percent ten years ago.

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 18, 2023

How to Avoid Fake QR Code Scams IdentityIQ In today’s tech-driven world, QR (quick response) codes are everywhere. Fake QR code scams have quickly become a massive issue. Here, we unwrap how to help avoid fake QR code scams to keep you and your private information safe. What Are Fake QR Code Scams?

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Identity IQ

MARCH 27, 2023

5 Common Hotel Scams and How to Avoid Them IdentityIQ Staying at a hotel should be an enjoyable experience. But unfortunately, there are many scams out there that can make it a nightmare. To help protect your personal information and money, it is important to be aware of the most common hotel scams and how to help avoid them.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Aside from antivirus, Norton offers ransomware and hacking protection, privacy monitoring, and a VPN. Even McAfee’s most basic plan includes a VPN, identity monitoring, and text scam detection. Bank transaction monitoring: McAfee sends customers alerts if it finds suspicious activity in their accounts. 5 Pricing: 3.7/5

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

With access to your personal information, bad actors can drain your bank account and damage your credit—or worse. Check out the nine tips below to discover how you can enable family protection and help prevent identity theft and credit and bank fraud. But that doesn’t mean you and your family have to become victims.

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Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Is Mobile Banking Safe? 8 Mobile Banking Security Tips IdentityIQ Mobile banking allows you to manage your finances from anywhere with just a phone and a network connection. Use these tips to create strong password protection for your bank accounts: Create long, complex passwords that are harder to crack.

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Identity IQ

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Before a disaster, secure important documents, back up digital data, and enhance device security, including using a VPN for safer internet access. After a disaster, stay alert for scams and fraud , consider placing a credit freeze, and monitor your credit regularly. Keep a list of critical account information (e.g.,

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Visit Microsoft Defender Pros & Cons Pros Cons Free Limited advanced features Integration with windows No VPN feature Automatic updates Only supports Windows Key Features Real-time threat protection: Microsoft Defender actively monitors your system for viruses, malware, and other threats. It supports Windows OS only. 5 Pricing: 4.7/5

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 3, 2022

In the world of online scams, criminals care about one thing: Your money. That’s true for the criminals who send you phishing emails that ask you to fill out personal information on bogus webpages that spoof the legitimate sites of Netflix, or Facebook, or your bank. Do use a VPN on public WiFi connections.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Also, consider using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to encrypt your data and make it unreadable to hackers. Invest in a VPN to encrypt your data and ensure websites you use have SSL/TSL certificates (look for “https” in the URL). Shoulder-Surfing Sometimes, the simplest scams are the most effective.

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Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Online holiday shopping brings game-changing convenience to busy shoppers, but without the proper safety best practices, online shoppers can be vulnerable to hackers, identity theft , and all other kinds of scams. While lesser-known shops might have great deals, they also present a higher risk of scams.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Cybercriminals continued targeting gamers’ accounts filled with valuable in-game items or giving access to games on several devices, and often used in-game currency to lure victims to participate in their scams. Unfortunately, this ambiguity sets the stage for an anticipated increase in charity-related scams in 2024.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Consider all the connected devices you use for daily tasksbrowsing, shopping, banking, gaming, and more. 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.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

If you decide to venture out for a Venti mocha at the mall and connect to a nearby Wi-Fi, it’s best to skip the Wi-Fi and stick to your cellular data, or if you have a personal VPN set up on your phone, use that if you absolutely must connect to a public Wi-Fi network.

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Hot for Security

JUNE 15, 2021

They’ve evolved into a data storage device, a video and sound recorder, as well as an easy way to access our bank accounts. Treat any unsolicited SMS with caution, especially those that purport to come from your bank and ask you for personal or financial information. Bullying or threats are another major red flag.

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Identity IQ

MARCH 11, 2021

Monitor Your Bank and Other Financial Accounts . Use a VPN . A virtual private network (VPN) essentially creates an encrypted virtual tunnel between your computer and another server anywhere in the world. When using a VPN, your IP address is disguised and your connection is secure against external attacks.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Think of your digital identity as a confidential file full of high-value information – passwords, credit card numbers, bank account details, social security numbers and more. Beware of phishing scams: Phishing scams appear in our email inboxes, text messages, social media, and even voicemails.

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Security Affairs

MAY 12, 2024

Ohio Lottery data breach impacted over 538,000 individuals Notorius threat actor IntelBroker claims the hack of the Europol A cyberattack hit the US healthcare giant Ascension Google fixes fifth actively exploited Chrome zero-day this year Russia-linked APT28 targets government Polish institutions Citrix warns customers to update PuTTY version installed (..)

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Webroot

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Identifying phishing scams Phishing scams appear in our email inboxes, text messages and even voicemails on a daily basis. Suspicious email domains If an email is really from your bank, the address should contain the official domain name (e.g., noreply@yourbank.com.) Close your browser and don’t take the bait.

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Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Younger students usually don’t have a long credit history or extensive experience with banking. And you should always safeguard sensitive information like your SSN, bank account and credit card numbers and your Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID. Or use a VPN to encrypt your data. Don’t Overshare on Social Media. Use Strong Passwords.

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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. VPN (Virtual Private Network) Protects your privacy while browsing online, ensuring your data isnt intercepted or tracked. While this connectivity brings convenience, it also comes with risks.

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Webroot

MAY 31, 2024

Review your bank and credit card statements regularly for any unauthorized transactions. Ensure your online privacy with a VPN Without proper protection, your sensitive information—like passwords and credit card details—can be easily intercepted by cybercriminals while browsing. Learn how to avoid a phishing scam.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 6, 2022

Research conducted by Nord VPN says about 330 Britons are hacked every minute, i.e. one Brit, for every 0.2 In the past 12 months, one in ten people in the UK is falling prey to money thefts, bank account information theft, or financial data siphoning conducted by organized criminals and cyber crooks.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 12, 2020

supports the Secure Boot Fake Cisco ‘Critical Update used in phishing campaign to steal WebEx credentials Hackers accessed staff mailboxes at Italian bank Monte dei Paschi SFO discloses data breach following the hack of 2 of its websites. hacked, data of 600k users available for sale Updated: Italian email provider Email.it

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Common Holiday Scams and How to Avoid Them IdentityIQ The holiday season is a time for celebration, giving, and spending time with loved ones. Here are some of the most common holiday scams and how to help avoid them. Here are some of the most common holiday scams and how to help avoid them.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 8, 2021

An entire infrastructure was created, with servers, VPNs, and VPS providers combined by the TrickBot crew to create the perfect malware deployment environment. The folks monitoring bank website flows to figure out how to defeat multi-factor encryption? Big scams, big numbers. The basic plan?

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Adam Levin

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

The message could appear be from a government agency, your bank, your place of worship, your gym, a colleague at work. You can also enroll in free transaction monitoring programs offered by banks, credit unions, and credit card companies that notify you of all activity in your accounts. It may look just like the real thing.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 30, 2021

According to Privacy Shark, the VPN company who first reported on this incident , a seller called TomLiner showed them he was in possession of 700 million Linkedin user records. Note that account credentials and banking details don’t appear to be part of the proof. This suggests that the data was scraped rather than breached.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Bank details. Awareness of Phishing Scams. Getting clued up about phishing scams is the best way to help keep your data safe. Cybercriminals and identity thieves are always exploiting public concern to create scams that feel real. Never reply directly to an email asking for sensitive information such as your bank details.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Most of the tax-related attacks follow a few tried and true methods: A phishing email or scam call from someone purporting to be from the IRS, or an accountant offering to help you get a big refund. They are trading off of your good name, and consumers will think you scammed them. They want your hard-earned dollars in their pockets.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Don’t store it if you don’t need it – Your business should remove any sensitive customer data such as credit card and bank account information that’s not essential to your business. If you notice anything out of the ordinary, contact your bank immediately. Or, you can secure your connection with a virtual private network (VPN).

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Security Affairs

MAY 29, 2019

This data may include your personal and secretive details like emails, social media accounts, passwords, bank details, and other crucial stuff. You must always be cautious while browsing any site on the internet as it is a world full of scams and cons. Opt for VPN. Browse Safely.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 3, 2021

Millions in the UK Targeted by Malware via a DHL Scam Text Message. Millions of UK citizens received a scam text message (aka smashing) which impersonated DHL in April. NCSC advice FluBot: Guidance for ‘package delivery’ text message scam . Flubot: Warning over SMS “Package Delivery” Scam Message which Delivers Android Malware.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Merry and bright Keeping an eye on your bank statements Your first line of defense against identity theft and fraud is to pay close attention to your financial records, like bank statements and credit card transactions. Here is what we think is cheerful and what we think is coal-worthy for shopping online this holiday season.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 29, 2019

Phishing scams can take many forms, and ransomware is one of the most dangerous. Addresses can easily lead to phone numbers, making people easy targets for phishing scams. For example, secure your home with alarms, and your internet connection with a top-rated VPN. While this makes sense, it also makes you easy to identify.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 14, 2021

Can two VPN “wrongs” make a right? Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: Amazon SIdewalk starts sharing your WiFi data tomorrow, thanks White hat, black hat, grey hat hackers: what’s the difference ?

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