Malwarebytes

JULY 24, 2023

In a cybersecurity notice, TGH said it noticed unusual activity on its computer systems on May 31, 2023. According to TGH, the criminals did not access the hospital's electronic medical record system. Change your password. You can make a stolen password useless to thieves by changing it. Watch out for fake vendors.

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Herjavec Group

AUGUST 26, 2021

1962 — Allan Scherr — MIT sets up the first computer passwords, for student privacy and time limits. Student Allan Scherr makes a punch card to trick the computer into printing off all passwords and uses them to log in as other people after his time runs out. It is thought to be the first computer virus. .

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 1, 2023

Cybersecurity is practice of protecting information technology (IT) infrastructure assets such as computers, networks, mobile devices, servers, hardware, software, and data (personal & financial) against attacks, breaches and unauthorised access. Sometimes theft of PII can lead to identity theft too.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 13, 2021

The Alliance tasked marketing company Interbrand with creating a palatable term that they could trademark because “Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) wireless communication standard 802.11 Your computer can communicate with your router through a WiFi signal (or a cable) even if your router isn’t online.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 16, 2023

In today’s digital age, sensitive information is constantly being shared and transmitted over various electronic devices and networks. It is important for computer users to encrypt their files and emails because they may contain sensitive information that could be intercepted or accessed by unauthorized users.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Healthcare systems store confidential healthcare information, patient' financial information, and other personal data hackers can sell or use directly for identity theft and other criminal activities. In healthcare, service availability isn’t just about the bottom line like it is for most other industries.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Controls can be anything from good password hygiene to web application firewalls and internal network segmentation, a layered approach that reduces risk at each step. Storing sensitive information such as passwords, credit card numbers, or social security numbers in cookies is discouraged due to the potential risk of exposure.

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Identity IQ

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

They log into their Amazon account on this fake site, essentially handing over their usernames and passwords to the scammer on a silver platter. If you suspect you’ve fallen victim to this type of scam, immediately change your Amazon password and run a security scan on your device to check for malware. You can never be too careful.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 20, 2023

3 Ways to Protect Smart Devices from Criminal Exploits madhav Thu, 07/20/2023 - 07:28 When people think of home or business security, they are usually worried about protecting against a physical breaking in via a window or door and a burglar stealing valuables such as jewelry, cash, electronics, and equipment.

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Security Through Education

APRIL 7, 2021

Additionally, they may call pretending to be a company you do business with, like Amazon, or one that can fix your computer, such as Apple. Bad actors can then use this information for future medical insurance or identity theft schemes. “Microsoft'” Calls — Your Computer Has a Problem. COVID-19 Scams.

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SecureList

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

The scheme likely aimed at identity theft: the illegal use of others’ personal details for deriving profit. Cybercriminals decided to take advantage of that exclusivity, creating phishing pages that assured visitors their verified status had been approved and all they needed to do was to enter their account logins and passwords.

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SecureList

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

On a fraudulent page, they claimed to offer a service that allowed users to find Instagram profiles by entering their Facebook login and password. Fraudsters also sent out emails with promotional offers from home appliance and electronics stores. Beyond electronics, scammers also offered other discounted products.

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