Malwarebytes

AUGUST 21, 2024

She didn’t fill in her details to a phishing site. However, there are things you can do to prevent identity theft happening in general, some even after your kids’ data has been taken in a breach like this. Protect your—and your family’s—personal information by using identity protection. She didn’t download malware.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 5, 2024

” The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the FBI have been investigating the incident since late spring, but admitted that there are still many unanswered questions, including the extent of the breach itself. Protect your social media accounts by using Malwarebytes Identity Theft Protection.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) has published a report on The State of IT Security in Germany in 2023 , and the number one threat for consumers is… identity theft. Some forms of two-factor authentication (2FA) can be phished just as easily as a password. Watch out for fake vendors. Take your time.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 3, 2024

All in all, if a group of cybercriminals finds data like that they can deploy all sorts of schemes to defraud the people whose information they found—ranging from phishing mails that look convincing because they include personal information, to identity theft.

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Heimadal Security

JUNE 6, 2022

Phishing is a deceptive tactic used to obtain sensitive user information (credit card numbers, passwords, etc.). If phishing is effective, hostile third parties steal confidential data. Financial or identity theft is committed using stolen information. Financial or identity theft is committed using stolen information.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 28, 2025

From bogus IRS messages to sneaky links designed to swipe your refund (and identity), phishing scams are ramping up. Cybersecurity experts urge the taxpayers to stay sharp and skeptical. These red flags can lead to everything from identity theft to being misled into claiming tax credits for which theyre not entitled.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 15, 2023

Note 1- Usually, hackers are always in lookout for such info, as they can stitch all these bits and pieces of data, to create a user profile and launch phishing or any other type of social engineering attack. Note 4- Australian Cyber Security Centre is working with relevant law enforcement forces to investigate the data theft in detail.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 19, 2025

SpyCloud , the leading identity threat protection company, today released its 2025 SpyCloud Annual Identity Exposure Report , highlighting the rise of darknet-exposed identity data as the primary cyber risk facing enterprises today. ” Additional Report Findings: 17.3

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The compromised data often included personal identifiable information (PII), health records, and financial data, leaving millions of individuals vulnerable to identity theft and fraud. The MOVEit incident really highlights one of the soft underbellies of cybersecurity: insecure third-party software tools.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 9, 2022

And, let’s be honest , the deceptive writing phishing assaults and other cyber threats today employ are skilled enough to fool even the most trained, internet-savvy experts. These scams take advantage of seniors’ lack of computer and cybersecurity knowledge. Identity-theft. Ever present threats.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 3, 2021

All you populace out in UK, please be aware that some online fraudsters are launching phishing email attacks in the name of NHS distributing free PCR testing kits to detect the latest Omicron Corona Virus variant. According to the data privacy group of UK, the phishing campaign is spreading in two email forms.

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Heimadal Security

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Phishing is a malicious technique used by cybercriminals to gather sensitive information from users. The post Math Symbols Used for Spoofing Purposes in Phishing Campaigns appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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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. For over 25 years, Webroot has been on the front lines of cybersecurity, protecting millions of people and businesses from evolving threats.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

SpyCloud , a leading identity threat protection company, announced key innovations in its portfolio, pioneering the shift to holistic identity threat protection. These sprawling identities, exposed through breaches, infostealer infections, and phishing attacks, create shadow data that traditional tools simply cant address.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 3, 2023

Malicious online actors grow ever more sophisticated, making cybersecurity as big a concern for everyday consumers as it ever has been. For instance, phishing, one of the most common, is a social engineering attack used to steal user data. 2021 saw a massive increase in phishing attacks , and that trend has continued into 2022.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

In a stunning blow to the city’s cybersecurity defenses, Columbus, Ohio, recently became the target of a massive cyberattack that exposed over half a million residents’ sensitive information. The Columbus attack also emphasizes the growing need for public-private collaboration in cybersecurity.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Check out the nine tips below to discover how you can enable family protection and help prevent identity theft and credit and bank fraud. Be wary of phishing scams Many criminals will send emails or text messages that appear to be from a legitimate source, like your bank or credit card company. Discover Webroot.

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Joseph Steinberg

DECEMBER 1, 2020

The attack is especially devious because, in some cases, targeted individuals are not even directed to a phishing site, rather, they are instructed to send the relevant documents via email to an address that mimics one used by the social media provider’s real employees.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 7, 2025

SpyClouds data from breaches, malware-infected devices, and successful phishes also powers many popular dark web monitoring and identity theft protection offerings. Customers include seven of the Fortune 10, along with hundreds of global enterprises, mid-sized companies, and government agencies worldwide.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 30, 2024

authorities arrested a 19-year-old Florida man charged with wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and conspiring with others to use SIM-swapping to steal cryptocurrency. ” Group-IB dubbed the gang by a different name — 0ktapus — which was a nod to how the criminal group phished employees for credentials.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

But what about cybersecurity? While quantum power poses risks to traditional encryption, it also opens the door to revolutionary cybersecurity advancements that could redefine how we protect data, detect threats, and secure critical infrastructure.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 19, 2023

The company pledged to spend $150 million of that money toward beefing up its own cybersecurity. In its filing with the SEC, T-Mobile suggested it was going to take years to fully realize the benefits of those cybersecurity improvements, even as it claimed that protecting customer data remains a top priority.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 12, 2021

The post Phishing, Ransomware Driving Wave of Data Breaches appeared first on Security Boulevard. If that trend continues, or even if there is only an average of 141 new compromises per month for the next six months, the total will still exceed the previous high of 1,632 breaches set in 2017. These were among the findings of the nonprofit.

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Tech Republic Security

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Trends in cybersecurity across 2024 showed less malware and phishing, though more social engineering. CrowdStrike offers tips on securing your business.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

While initially popularized in entertainment and satire, cybercriminals now weaponize this technology for fraud, identity theft, and corporate deception. Traditional phishing attacks rely on deceptive emails, but deepfakes have taken impersonation to a new level by creating convincing audio and video forgeries.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 11, 2022

SuperCare started notifying all the affected individuals since March 25th this year and posted on the website that it has taken all additional cybersecurity measures to protect the digital data of its patients in the future. Currently, there is no evidence that the stolen details were used/being used in any of the identity theft campaigns.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Major airline American Airlines has fallen victim to a data breach after a threat actor got access to the email accounts of several employees via a phishing attack. American Airlines said the successful phishing attack led to the unauthorized access of a limited number of team member mailboxes. How it happened.

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Adam Levin

DECEMBER 3, 2018

Hackenproof, the Estonian cybersecurity company that found the data trove online, announced their discovery on their blog. The information exposed included the full name, employer, email, address, phone number and IP address of 56,934,021 individuals, and the revenues and employee counts for up to 25 million business entities.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 15, 2021

Phishing attacks hit an all-time high earlier this year, and your end-users should certainly be trained on how to identify them. The Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG) has released its Phishing Activity Trends Report, 1st Quarter 2021 , which dives into phishing attacks and other identity theft techniques.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 7, 2022

As the demand for robust security defense grows by the day, the market for cybersecurity technology has exploded, as well as the number of available solutions. Here are our picks for the top 20 cybersecurity software vendors plus 10 honorable mentions – with the caveat that at least a couple of those 30 companies are likely to merge.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 20, 2024

However, the repercussions extend beyond finance, as this data can be used for various fraudulent activities, from identity theft to medical fraud. This highlights another way people might learn about a data breach before the company involved discloses it — through identity theft protection services.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 19, 2019

Phishing is one of the oldest methods of cyberattacks. Types of Phishing Attacks. There are different types of phishing attacks and each is deceiving and manipulative in its own unique way. The most common type is phishing is carried out through fraudulent email receptionist. Another targeted phishing practice is Whaling.

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IT Security Guru

APRIL 26, 2021

However, due to the reliance on connectivity, the gaming community is not immune to cybersecurity threats. To avoid being targeted and to continue enjoying the mystical worlds found within online gaming, users need to be aware of cybersecurity threats. The post Cybersecurity and Online Gaming appeared first on IT Security Guru.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Microsoft seized parts of the infrastructure of a prolific Vietnam-based threat group that the IT giant said was responsible for creating as many as 750 million fraudulent Microsoft accounts that were then sold to other bad actors and used to launch a range of cyberattacks – from ransomware to phishing to identity theft – against.

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Jane Frankland

APRIL 17, 2024

Whether it’s through its cybersecurity and risk management solutions or Identity capabilities, Mastercard’s innovative technologies and industry standards are creating a secure environment for seamless and trustworthy digital transactions.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Identity theft. Cybercriminals are constantly developing new malware , ransomware , and phishing attacks that can steal identities, encrypt memorable family photos and documents for ransom, and turn home computers into devices that criminals take over to send spam or steal data. Cyber threats. Online profiling.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

However, with this digital gold rush comes a host of cybersecurity risks and challenges that affect gambling companies, players, and the third-party vendors who support them. For online gambling companies, prioritizing cybersecurity is not just about protection—it's a competitive advantage.

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