Security Affairs

JULY 19, 2024

In May, the company was forced to shut down its website and phone lines following a cyber attack, but it did not mention a ransomware attack. MediSecure has identified a cyber security incident impacting the personal and health information of individuals. .”

Data breaches 131

Data breaches Unstructured Data Healthcare Identity Theft 131

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

This scam cleverly manipulates trust and the routine nature of order confirmations to breach personal security. Seasonal Scam Emails The report highlights an uptick in scam emails tied to holidays, leveraging the seasonal hustle to bait users into phishing traps. About the Author: Stefanie Shank.

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Phishing Identity Theft Scams Malware 137

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The City of Philadelphia discloses a data breach that resulted from a cyber attack that took place on May 24 and that compromised City email accounts. Potentially affected Individuals are recommended to remain vigilant against fraudulent activities such as identity theft and scam attempts.

Data breaches 133

Data breaches Identity Theft Accountability Scams 133

Identity IQ

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Kindergarten through 12th-grade schools are also targeted by cybercriminals with hacks, ransomware, phishing scams, data breaches and more. According to the K-12 Security Information Exchange , last year set a record of cyber incidents in schools, with 408 disclosed incidents. Why K-12 Schools are Experiencing Cyber-Attacks.

Identity Theft 98

Identity Theft Data breaches Scams Technology 98

Security Affairs

JULY 19, 2024

In May, the company was forced to shut down its website and phone lines following a cyber attack, but it did not mention a ransomware attack. MediSecure has identified a cyber security incident impacting the personal and health information of individuals. .”

Data breaches 98

Data breaches Unstructured Data Healthcare Identity Theft 98

Identity IQ

JUNE 1, 2023

The Rise of AI Social Engineering Scams IdentityIQ In today’s digital age, social engineering scams have become an increasingly prevalent threat. In fact, last year, scams accounted for 80% of reported identity compromises to the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC).

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Social Engineering Scams Engineering Identity Theft 52

SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Sometimes when you are down in the cyber attack trees defending your organization, it can be tough to see the cyber threat forest. And now we have brand new research coming from the EU which unpacks the top cyber threats as they stand now. What are the top cyber threats right now? Web-based Attacks.

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Cyber threats Insurance Cyber Insurance Ransomware 129

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. Avoid software updates in pop-up windows Pop-up windows that demand a software update may be phishing scams.

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Security Awareness Passwords Backups Password Management 108

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

From personal information like Social Security numbers and addresses to sensitive financial details, banks store a treasure trove of data that, if compromised, can lead to identity theft, fraud, and significant financial loss for individuals. Cyber security plays a crucial role in safeguarding this information from unauthorized access.

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Banking Identity Theft DDOS Cyber threats 110

CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Staying safe online is not just a worry for parents of young children and teenagers – organizations are also constantly at risk from cyber-attacks, which is why training staff to reduce the likelihood of any such attack is crucial. The rise of cyber-attacks and phishing. Remote working risks.

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Internet Internet Data breaches Phishing 94

Appknox

JUNE 23, 2022

More threats were detected on iOS than Android devices; 68% of Australian CISOs expect their organization to suffer a material cyber-attack within the next year. Apple iOS users often fall prey to mobile scams; around 30.1% Anti-virus giant, Kaspersky, blocked 6,463,414 mobile malware, adware, and risk-ware attacks.

Social Engineering 92

Social Engineering Mobile Scams Engineering 92

The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Unauthorised transactions made with the help of lost or stolen credit cards, counterfeit cards, ID document forgery and identity theft, fake identification, email phishing, and imposter scams are among the most common types of payment fraud today.”

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Artificial Intelligence Identity Theft Telecommunications Big data 100

CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 1, 2023

Financial institutions face a range of cybersecurity threats, including phishing attacks, malware, ransomware, and denial of service ( DDoS ) attacks. These threats can result in the theft of sensitive customer data (PII), financial fraud, and reputational damage. Sometimes theft of PII can lead to identity theft too.

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Cybersecurity Computers and Electronics Phishing Banking 99

Vipre

JANUARY 25, 2021

Cyber-attacks are on the rise and are becoming more potent with each day. Whether you use your computer for personal or professional purposes, cyber-attacks are an imminent threat to your privacy and personal or professional information. Identity Theft Protection Tools. Ad Blockers.

Identity Theft 40

Identity Theft Backups VPN Antivirus 40

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

The Rising Risks The widespread shift to a work-from-home (WFH) economy left countless networks vulnerable to cyber attacks. Fraud and identity theft are on the rise, with online shopping hacks and COVID-related scams popular among cybercriminals. . Here’s what you should know. .

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Cybersecurity Artificial Intelligence Risk Cybercrime 105

The Security Ledger

APRIL 27, 2021

That way you can have a better chance that whatever scam you’re trying to run has success.” But those who are ready to be blasé about breaches may be overlooking the role that leaked and stolen data plays in other, more serious problems such as targeted cyber attacks. Brandon Hoffman, CISO Intel 471.

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CISO Data breaches Cyber Attacks Big data 52

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 2021

Cybercriminals can utilize the botnet to carry out malicious activities, such as phishing, identity theft and bypassing security to access private networks. Scareware is basically a scam used by attackers to trick victims into thinking that their computers or mobile devices have been compromised.

Malware 107

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 107

Webroot

JANUARY 20, 2021

Coronavirus scams are spreading nearly as fast as the virus itself. 3, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) had logged more than 298,000 consumer complaints related to COVID-19 stimulus payments, 68 percent of them involving fraud or identity theft. As of Jan.

Artificial Intelligence 50

Artificial Intelligence Marketing Identity Theft Cyber threats 50

The Security Ledger

OCTOBER 18, 2018

.” Compared with today, those were sleepy times – when you might update your desktop antivirus weekly or even monthly -like changing the batteries in your TV remote, but not be overly concerned about debilitating cyber attacks or scams, Schrader noted.

Cyber Risk 40

Cyber Risk Cybersecurity Risk Computers and Electronics 40

Identity IQ

APRIL 12, 2023

Phishing and smishing scams impersonate a legitimate person over email or text messages to trick you into taking action , like providing sensitive information or downloading a virus. Often, data breaches occur when an employee unwittingly downloads an attachment, clicks a link, or responds to a request that is actually a scam.

Passwords 52

Passwords Data breaches Antivirus Password Management 52

Spinone

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

DDoS (denial-of-service attack) – a type of a cyber attack which makes the site user wants to visit unusable by flooding it with malicious traffic. Account Hijacking – a type of identity theft, when a hacker hacks and steals someone’s account to perform malicious actions.

Passwords 40

Passwords Social Engineering Malware Encryption 40

SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Collaboration across sectors will be the cornerstone of cybersecurity resilience in 2025.'" "The Bad: Increase in AI-Driven Cyberattacks: As defenders adopt AI, so do attackers. Expect to see AI-enabled phishing campaigns, deepfake scams, and automated attacks grow in complexity.

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Cybersecurity Education Risk CISO 121