Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

Next, we discuss the emerging threat of “quishing,” a combination of voice calls and phishing that preys on unsuspecting victims. The post Okta Hacked Again, Quishing Is The New Phishing, Google Play Protect Real-Time Scanning appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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ZoneAlarm

JUNE 10, 2024

From phishing scams to malware, the digital threats during such high-profile events are real and significant. As Euro 2024 draws near, the excitement among football fans is palpable. However, while millions of enthusiasts gear up to enjoy the beautiful game, cybercriminals are also preparing to exploit the fervor.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 27, 2023

Specifically, cyber criminal actors sent phishing emails that led to the download of legitimate RMM software—ScreenConnect (now ConnectWise Control) and AnyDesk—which the actors used in a refund scam to steal money from victim bank accounts.” Audit remote access tools to identify currently used and/or authorized RMM software.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

January 28 was Data Privacy Day, but for Malwarebytes Labs, it was Data Privacy Week. As such, we’re packed with more privacy coverage than you can shake a stick at, starting with some practical steps on how to make your online life private and secure , and why privacy is core to a safer internet.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 30, 2024

However, if ShinyHunters' claims prove legitimate, it could rapidly escalate into one of the most severe data privacy disasters in history given the sheer number of individuals potentially impacted across the entertainment industry. "If This is why the price of the database is so small compared to the number of records.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Use a VPN to encrypt your data and always log out of your accounts when you’re finished using them, especially on public Wi-Fi. Shoulder-Surfing Sometimes, the simplest scams are the most effective. Wi-Fi Phishing Similar to email phishing scams, Wi-Fi phishing involves setting up fake Wi-Fi networks that mimic legitimate ones.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Awareness events foster to shape human attitude, enhance a positive culture against cyber threats, and educate businesses and people about protective measures they can take to secure their sensitive personal data: Enable MFA. Recognize and report phishing. Use strong passwords. Update software.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Next, they discuss the potential risks of QR code scams, detailing a real-life incident where a woman lost a significant amount of money due to a QR code scam. In episode 307, Tom and Scott debunk misinformation circulating about the iOS 17 NameDrop feature by law enforcement and others on social media.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

With 52% of security breaches being caused by human error , it is important to recognize that one of your employees could inadvertently be the cause of your company’s next data breach. Teach How to Identify Phishing and Other Scams. Do your employees know how to spot a phishing email? Data privacy concerns us all.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 21, 2024

They talk about popular channels like Scammer Payback and Kitboga that show these scams in progress. In Episode 313, hosts Tom and Scott discuss the world of scambaiting, discussing what it is, the tactics used, and its effectiveness in stopping scammers.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Cybercriminals continued targeting gamers’ accounts filled with valuable in-game items or giving access to games on several devices, and often used in-game currency to lure victims to participate in their scams. Unfortunately, this ambiguity sets the stage for an anticipated increase in charity-related scams in 2024.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 22, 2024

million Windows devices and creating the opportunity for bad actors to run phishing and other malicious campaigns. Scammers are rushing into exploit the chaos created when an software update by CrowdStrike went awry, knocking out 8.5 The post Scammers Rush In to Exploit CrowdStrike Chaos appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Identity IQ

MARCH 11, 2021

Outside of data breaches, criminals commonly use malware and phishing scams to steal your personal data. Avoid including data like your date of birth, full name, address, geographical location or details about your work or family in social media posts. Implement High-Quality Security Software .

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Adam Levin

JULY 28, 2020

Your email address could present the greatest liability when it comes to cybersecurity and privacy. A recent report found that email was the delivery method for 94% of malware attacks in 2019; a more recent study in 2020 indicated that email-based phishing may be hitting a new high. The trade-off for more control is more work.

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ZoneAlarm

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

Online scams have become so common that we are immediately suspicious whenever we see a pop-up on a website, get an email with a link to click, or a file to open. So how is it possible that so many people and organizations continue to fall for whatever cybercriminals throw their way?

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 11, 2020

Still, over time, they’ve been woven into baseline data security regulations far and wide. NIST specs are echoed in the data loss disclosure and data privacy laws that have cropped up in many U.S. states, for instance. And yet, it remains true today that most folks do not take that responsibility seriously enough.

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BH Consulting

JULY 17, 2024

He added that IT professionals relying on strong passwords or the ability to spot phishing isn’t enough. Data protection and privacy newsround: AI Act’s reach and very personal data Good news – maybe? – for anyone who’s been working in data privacy roles since 2018: you ain’t seen nothing yet.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 31, 2024

Cyber threats such as phishing, identity theft, and malware attacks are ever-present dangers that can compromise our privacy and security. Cyber threats such as phishing, identity theft, and malware attacks are ever-present dangers that can compromise our privacy and security.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 1, 2024

Cyber threats such as phishing, identity theft, and malware attacks are ever-present dangers that can compromise our privacy and security. Cyber threats such as phishing, identity theft, and malware attacks are ever-present dangers that can compromise our privacy and security.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 8, 2023

People use online services all the time, and not everyone is up to date with the latest ways to catch phishing scams or create safe passwords. If your followers are interested in a certain fashion brand and you are aware of an email scam under that brand’s name, you can post about it on social media to help spread awareness.

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The Security Ledger

APRIL 27, 2021

These days, news that companies like Facebook or LinkedIn exposed data on hundreds of millions of users barely registered a collective shrug. . That way you can have a better chance that whatever scam you’re trying to run has success.” Waiting for Federal Data Privacy Reform? A Stolen Data Ecosystem Grows In China.

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BH Consulting

JANUARY 11, 2022

From ransomware and scams to security frameworks and employee privacy, our 2021 ‘greatest hits’ show how broad the areas of cybersecurity and data protection can be. There’s plenty of food for thought and perspective for anyone in security leadership or privacy roles in their organisations.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Bush and Congress in 2004 to help individuals protect themselves online as threats to technology and data privacy became more commonplace. Criminals leverage all of it, exposing people to scams," he said. For example, how do we discern when an email may be phishing; how do you know what to do and what not to do?".

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 21, 2022

It is also likely that phishing will become a lot more sophisticated and intrusive, enabled by Metaverse technology. Blockchain scams. Blockchain scams could easily take place nested within legitimate businesses. Common scams to look out for. The importance of data privacy. Management. Clear guidelines.

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Herjavec Group

DECEMBER 16, 2020

From using unauthorized devices to falling for increasingly sophisticated phishing scams, there are numerous ways employees can be the weak link in even the strongest cybersecurity infrastructure. US states like Maine and Nevada have already passed a state data privacy law or have it scheduled for 2021.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 29, 2019

Phishing scams can take many forms, and ransomware is one of the most dangerous. Addresses can easily lead to phone numbers, making people easy targets for phishing scams. You may also want to read our report of fake apps used in Iran to monitor users, VPN Leak Report and Data Privacy Stats Report.

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Google Security

MAY 11, 2022

Additional mobile security and safety Just like our anti-malware protection Google Play, which now scans 125 billion apps a day, we believe spam and phishing detection should be built in. We’re proud to announce that in a recent analyst report , Messages was the highest rated built-in messaging app for anti-phishing and scams protection.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

As vaccines are made available, the security industry expects a wide number of phishing scams to surface that lure people into buying “early releases” of vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna. Similarly, as President Biden tries to roll out COVID-19 relief, we expect to see scams around any new programs the new administration enacts.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Malware, phishing, and web. Phishing is also one of the prominent threats relating to scams and fraudulent offers that arrive in users’ inboxes. He holds a degree of Computer Science from Iqra University and specializes in Information Security & Data Privacy. Pierluigi Paganini.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 29, 2021

As if this yearly ritual does not put us enough on edge, it has also now become a primetime playoff for hacking scams and fraud. One of the most elementary, if not ultra-efficient from an effort standpoint, ways hackers can get us to click on emails or links and divulge personal information is to use what is called spear phishing.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 5, 2023

The usual avenues such as email phishing , credential compromise, and exploitation of vulnerabilities will continue and even expand. Add social media scams and the growing use of convincing deepfakes and it becomes clear that users are under siege and constant vigilance is required. 2023 will be a big year for privacy laws.”.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 30, 2021

PrivacySharks’ Madeleine Hodson , the first to report the new leak, noted that while it appears simply to be a “cumulation of data from previous leaks,” that data could still include private as well as public information. ” LinkedIn’s Response. ” LinkedIn had a similar response to the recent leak.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 6, 2018

billion worth of academic research by performing a phishing scam on university professors.” Every data privacy regulation we’ve seen calls for a similar set of best practices. Encryption of data at rest and in motion. This hacking ring stole $3.4 These are only the most notable breaches.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Too many times: Federal Communications Commission shuts stable door after horse bolted. But chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel (pictured) was hoping it would save us. The post FCC’s Got New Rules for SIM-Swap and Port-Out Fraud appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 5, 2023

State laws Since COPPA, most state education departments and legislatures have developed stricter policies to better protect student privacy online. According to the Data Quality Campaign , 45 states and Washington, DC, enacted new student privacy laws between 2014 and 2020. Secure data storage is also a requirement of FERPA.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Many of them auto-populate the login fields when you attempt to access an online account, so you know you are on the correct site and not an imitation site that’s phishing you. It could also prevent you from seeing potentially malicious sites, such as phishing sites, when you click a questionable link. Back up data.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 14, 2023

With AI's ability to learn from data and continuously refine its tactics, cybercriminals can create more sophisticated, elusive and difficult-to-detect malware. The post Emerging Technologies, Evolving Threats: Strategies for Future-Proofing Data Security appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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