Malwarebytes

JULY 1, 2024

When the alleged perpetrator landed at Perth airport, his bags were searched and authorities found a portable wireless access device, a laptop, and a mobile phone in his hand luggage. The investigation is ongoing but the man can expect to face nine charges for the alleged cybercrime offences.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 13, 2021

Many people assume that WiFi is short for “wireless fidelity” because the term “hi-fi” stands for “high fidelity.” ” Some members of the WiFi Alliance, the wireless industry organization that promotes wireless technologies and owns the trademark, may even have encouraged this misconception.

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Adam Levin

DECEMBER 4, 2020

While that will certainly keep consumers safer when it comes to Covid-19 infections, it could make them more vulnerable to other ills like cybercrime. You can hide your Wi-Fi network by setting up a wireless access point or router so that it does not broadcast the network name. Make sure your Wi-Fi networks are secure. Bottom line.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 10, 2023

CPNI is information related to the telecommunications services purchased by the customers, including the number of lines for each account or the wireless plan to which customers are subscribed. Social Security Number, account passwords). BleepingComputer reported that approximately 9 million wireless accounts were impacted.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Secure wireless networks – if you have a Wi-Fi network in your workplace, ensure it is secure, encrypted, and hidden. To hide your Wi-Fi network, set up your wireless access point or router so it does not broadcast the network name, known as the Service Set Identifier (SSID).

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Considering the many ways cybercriminals target employees and the costs of cybercrime to employers, it’s a wise investment. Unaware : Password hygiene is a huge problem that puts personal and business data at risk. Many employees are unaware using the same password across multiple personal is a significant security risk.

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Hacker Combat

APRIL 27, 2022

This type of malware is now the most profitable form of cybercrime since victims feel compelled to pay, even if there are no guarantees that their data will be recovered. Remove it from any form of shared system regardless of it being wired or wireless. The limitation can only be unlocked or decrypted with a password or decryption key.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 19, 2019

. “Don’t allow your phone, computer, tablet, or other devices to auto-connect to a free wireless network while you are away from home,” reads the advisory published by the FBI. They then can load malware, steal your passwords and PINs, or even take remote control of your contacts and camera.”

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Identity IQ

MARCH 9, 2023

As a result, vulnerability to cybercrime is a serious concern. This fake network looks like a legitimate wireless connection but are controlled by the hacker. The hacker is following the victim’s keystrokes every step of the way, including taking note of any usernames, passwords and financial information the victim is typing.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 20, 2023

Customer payment card information (PCI), social security numbers/tax IDs, driver’s license or other government ID numbers, passwords/PINs or other financial account information were not exposed because the abused API does not provide access to this information. In 2019, T-Mobile disclosed data breach affecting prepaid wireless customers.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 18, 2021

Importantly, no phone numbers, account numbers, PINs, passwords, or financial information were compromised in any of these files of customers or prospective customers.” In March 2020, the wireless carrier was a victim of a sophisticated cyber attack that targeted its email vendor.A

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Also referred to as the "evil twin," the phony wireless network provides a would-be victim with an internet connection, possibly with a stronger signal than the original, with no heads-up visible to the naked eye. The most effective countermeasure for this style of attack is to avoid using public wireless networks altogether.

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Security Affairs

MAY 14, 2023

ransom Dragon Breath APT uses double-dip DLL sideloading strategy International Press Cybercrime San Bernardino County pays $1.1-million ransom Dragon Breath APT uses double-dip DLL sideloading strategy International Press Cybercrime San Bernardino County pays $1.1-million

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Even harmless details, such as pet names or birthplaces, can be used by hackers to reset passwords. Opt for strong, hard-to-crack passwords. Consider using dedicated password manager apps. Implement Wi-Fi Protected Access 3 ( WPA3 ) to enhance wireless security within your home network.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 16, 2023

charity and movement by the cybersecurity industry that supports more than 2,000 individuals and sole traders impacted by cybercrime and online harm every month. It encompasses various forms of cybercrime and online harm, including cyberstalking, tracking, hacking accounts and intimate image abuse. Use good passwords.

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Security Affairs

MAY 8, 2023

“Western Digital is currently experiencing a service outage impacting the following products: My Cloud, My Cloud Home, My Cloud Home Duo, My Cloud OS5, SanDisk ibi, SanDisk Ixpand Wireless Charger.” As a security measure, the relevant database stored, in encrypted format, hashed passwords (which were salted) and partial credit card numbers.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 11, 2023

By Chinatu Uzuegbu, CISSP, CEO/Managing Cyber Security Consultant at RoseTech CyberCrime Solutions Ltd. The organization is working hard to embrace more borderless and wireless authentication frameworks even though the acquisition process is ongoing. This is one good way to mitigate the vulnerabilities around Passwords.

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SecureList

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

When registering for telehealth services, always use a strong password; however securely the service stores data, a simple password can allow an attacker to gain access to it. Healthcare professionals that use telehealth should protect their work accounts with strong passwords, as well as use two-factor authentication.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 28, 2021

Training must be more frequent and go beyond covering phishing and passwords. Training must be more frequent and go beyond covering phishing and passwords. In the past 5-10 years, privacy and information security training vendors have moved to narrowing focus to largely phishing awareness and password security.

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SiteLock

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Man-in-the-middle attacks: This is a form of malware attack where attackers establish fake wireless connections using name conventions that mimic well-known brands and businesses. These connections intercept digital communications, then steal critical information including login credentials and credit card numbers.

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Cisco Security

MAY 27, 2022

CyberCrime Tracker. This means sharing usernames and passwords became tedious and not to mention insecure, especially with 15 Cisco staff, plus partners, accessing the platforms. Now, logging into Meraki only requires an email address and no password or additional DUO push. Recorded Future threat intelligence. alphaMountain.ai

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

In each case, the goal of the attackers was the same: Phish T-Mobile employees for access to internal company tools, and then convert that access into a cybercrime service that could be hired to divert any T-Mobile user’s text messages and phone calls to another device. A U2F device made by Yubikey.

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Cisco Security

AUGUST 12, 2021

This requires a robust connection to the Internet (Lumen and Gigamon), firewall protection (Palo Alto Networks), segmented wireless network (Commscope Ruckus) and network full packet capture & forensics and SIEM (RSA NetWitness); with Cisco providing cloud-based security and intelligence support. CyberCrime Tracker. urlscan.io.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

The document contained a list of pornographic sites, along with passwords for access to said sites and would then spread itself and its NSFW content by emailing the first 50 people in the victim’s contact list. It would then attempt to spread via wireless Bluetooth signals. It later evolved to also include file encryption.

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Adam Levin

DECEMBER 7, 2020

As with any potential cybercrime, deterrence here will be aided by an awareness of what deepfakes are, how they work, and what they can and can’t do. As a proof of concept in 2017, researchers at the Stevens Institute of Technology used data from two large-scale data breaches where millions of passwords had been compromised.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

CISA adds new Ivanti Cloud Services Appliance Vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog Ivanti warns of a new actively exploited Cloud Services Appliance (CSA) flaw International law enforcement operation dismantled criminal communication platform Ghost U.S.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 25, 2024

env) International Press – Newsletter Cybercrime The “Mad Liberator” ransomware group leverages social-engineering moves to watch out for New U.N. env) International Press – Newsletter Cybercrime The “Mad Liberator” ransomware group leverages social-engineering moves to watch out for New U.N. million to $459.8 million to $459.8

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