Krebs on Security

JULY 18, 2022

” The service charged 20 percent of all “scam wires,” unauthorized wire transfers resulting from bank account takeovers or scams like CEO impersonation schemes. Others are fairly opaque about their data collection and retention policies. ”

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Hot for Security

MARCH 17, 2021

The attacker managed to steal the names, email addresses, usernames, hashed passwords (salted), associated phone numbers, linked Facebook IDs and any requested password reset tokens. If you were a victim of the Zynga data breach, you’ve probably changed the password for your account already.

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SecureList

APRIL 5, 2023

Once a URL is entered, the bot will generate several scam links targeting users of the service. We filled in the login and password fields in the screenshot below. “Yellow light data” in the screenshot below stands for “unknown data quality” This is probably an allusion to the yellow traffic light.

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Phishing Marketing Scams Accountability 144

Malwarebytes

APRIL 10, 2024

From our safe portal, everyday people can view past password breaches, active social media profiles, potential leaks of government ID info, and more. Long ago, cybercriminals would steal your username and password by fooling you with an urgently worded phishing email. They can even change your password and lock you out forever.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 6, 2023

Newbies get a taste of what phishing tools can do, pull off their first scam and wish for more, which is when they will be offered paid content. The creators of phishing bots and kits can get access to data that is gathered with their tools. “Malicious actors offer “premium” phishing and scam pages for sale.

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Phishing Scams Social Engineering Accountability 98

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

The availability of access to the email accounts of C-level executives could allow threat actors to carry out multiple malicious activities, from cyber espionage to BEC scams. The name Fxmsp refers a high-profile Russian- and English-speaking hacking group focused on breaching high-profile private corporate and government information.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The threat data we rely on is sourced from Kaspersky Security Network (KSN), which processes anonymized cybersecurity data shared consensually by Kaspersky users. This report draws on data collected from January through October 2024. Credit card data is widely offered on the dark web, alongside shopping accounts.

Banking 103

Banking Phishing Scams Retail 103

Malwarebytes

JANUARY 9, 2023

From ransomware to password stealers, there are a number of toolkits available for purchase on various underground markets that allow just about anyone to get a jumpstart. In the next section, we will show exactly what happens during this process of data collection and exfiltration. Figure 16: Scam giveaway site.

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DDOS Scams Cryptocurrency Phishing 98

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Additionally, we looked at the phishing activity around gaming, specifically that related to cybersports tournaments, bookmakers, gaming marketplaces, and gaming platforms, and found numerous examples of scams that target gamers and esports fans. Key findings. Game over: cybercriminals targeting gamers’ accounts and money.

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Identity IQ

MARCH 2, 2021

A recent IBM and Ponemon Institute study found the average cost of a data breach for a company last year came in at $3.86 Cyberattacks are conducted because the data collected – such as names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers and financial account information – is financially valuable to the criminals. million. .

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Cybercriminals are driven by financial motives to amass data collection. Data infiltration can occur at any part of a company’s life cycle, making continuous testing in DevOps crucial for security success. The constant threat of data infiltration looms over employees’ heads daily. Phishing scams.

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 17, 2023

Every year, up to 10% of Americans fall for a scam, which often leads to the exposure of their personal data, according to Legaljobs. Why Is Data Privacy Important? If you have never been affected by a scam or issue such as identity theft, then you may not yet fully comprehend the important role that data privacy plays.

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Data privacy Identity Theft Accountability Banking 98

CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 2, 2023

It amends the 2018 California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) introduced in response to rising consumer data privacy concerns. It has significantly impacted data collection and handling practices, giving consumers more control over how businesses handle their data. How does CPRA impact business operations?

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 24, 2024

Strengthen your defenses by creating unique and complex passwords for each account. Consider employing a password manager to organize and track them securely. This creates an extra security buffer if your password is compromised. Many websites and services allow you to opt out of their data collection procedures.

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Identity Theft Education Media Accountability 52

BH Consulting

AUGUST 31, 2023

Those risks include: Fraud, spam or virus attacks Falling prey to online scams, resulting in data or identity theft Potential for negative comments from employees about the organisation Legal consequences if employees use these sites to view or distribute objectionable, illicit or offensive material.

Media 52

Media Accountability Passwords Authentication 52

Spinone

JULY 16, 2019

Here are some clear signs that are signaling that your G Suite email security is under a threat and there is a phishing scam in front of you : Odd email addresses in From and Reply to fields; an unusual mix of people you are in the copy with; Sense of urgency. There is a 90% probability it’s a phishing scam. By being cautious.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 15, 2024

Even apps that collect PHI information protected by HIPAA may still share/use your information that doesn't fall under HIPAA protections. Mental health apps collect a wealth of personal information Naturally, data collected by apps falling under the "mental health" umbrella varies widely (as do the apps that fall under this umbrella.)

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Advertising Insurance Accountability Data Analyst 52

Spinone

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

These include: Impersonation of brands Account hijacking (Pinterest is more vulnerable to this as it does not offer the same level of account protection as other popular social networks) Viruses embedded in image files Scam pins that could link to malware. million users personal details.

Mobile 40

Mobile Data breaches Accountability Risk 40

SecureList

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Last year, we suggested that charity-related scams would increase globally. We witnessed cases of abusing such efforts, particularly those associated with the Israeli-Hamas conflict, with Kaspersky researchers uncovering more than 540 scam emails and numerous fraudulent websites that imitated legitimate humanitarian aid campaigns.

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Artificial Intelligence Scams Phishing Media 98

Krebs on Security

MAY 2, 2023

com was legitimate or a scam. He concluded it was a scam based on several factors, including that the website listed multiple other names (suggesting it had recently switched names), and that he got nothing from the transaction with the job site. “But it’s really just a smoke and mirrors game.

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SecureList

MARCH 29, 2023

To gain insights into the financial threat landscape, we analyzed data on malicious activities on the devices of Kaspersky security product users. Individuals who use these products voluntarily made their data available to us through Kaspersky Security Network. All data collected from Kaspersky Security Network was anonymized.

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Banking Phishing Cryptocurrency Mobile 114

SecureList

MARCH 29, 2021

If the victim actually calls the specific number, the cybercriminals could pose as Microsoft technical support personnel and dupe the victim into revealing their username and password for accessing the company’s internal systems. Examples of scam messages on Twitter. Example e-mail message initiating a phone phishing attack.

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Identity Theft Phishing Accountability Banking 123

SecureList

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Thus, during the World Cup a brand-new scam appeared: it offered users to win a newly released iPhone 14 for predicting match outcomes. The cybercrooks might also use the data to contact their victims later, staging a more convincing swindle. This increased usage meant the users’ risk of losing personal data was now higher, too.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 2, 2025

Soldier Charged in AT&T Hack Searched Can Hacking Be Treason Group-IB contributes to joint operation of Royal Thai Police and Singapore Police Force leading to arrest of cybercriminal behind more than 90 data leaks worldwide UAC-0173 against the Notary Office of Ukraine (CERT-UA#13738) North Korea Responsible for $1.5

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 30, 2025

In October 2024, the security firm Silent Push published a lengthy analysis of how Amazon AWS and Microsoft Azure were providing services to Funnull, a two-year-old Chinese content delivery network that hosts a wide variety of fake trading apps, pig butchering scams , gambling websites, and retail phishing pages. based cloud providers.

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Accountability Scams Passwords Retail 238