SecureWorld News

MAY 22, 2023

More than 450 workers at the United States Postal Service (USPS) lost more than $1 million in a direct deposit scam that left postal workers without pay, angry at the USPS for not heeding warnings of the scheme, and the agency scrambling to figure out exactly what happened. And this is, sadly, an example of why both of those are so critical."

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Security Boulevard

MAY 21, 2024

Malicious actors are using AI to perpetrate phishing scams centered around website impersonation, a threat few businesses are prepared to combat. The post Digital Impersonation Fraud: a Growing Challenge for Brands appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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ZoneAlarm

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The convenience of online shopping, especially during the holiday season, brings with it the heightened risk of falling prey to sophisticated scams. Recognizing Common Scams: 1. As we embrace the digital marketplace, it’s crucial to be aware of the various tactics employed by cybercriminals.

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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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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 27, 2025

As we celebrate Data Privacy Day, Bernard Montel, Tenables EMEA Technical Director and Security Strategist, wants to remind us that we live in a digital world and that we need to protect it. With data breaches a daily occurrence, and AI changing the playing field, he urges everyone to do better.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Phishing and Fraud Bad actors can defraud customers out of their money, financial details, and other sensitive data by using deception and social engineering. By using AI to compose phishing messages, bad actors can avoid many of the telltale signs that indicate a scam, such as spelling and grammar errors and awkward phrasing.

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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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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 28, 2022

Friday, January 28, 2022, is Data Privacy Day, or Data Protection Day. With so many activities making headlines about data breach scandals, hacks, and cybersecurity threats it is imperative to give the topic the attention it needs to underline the necessity for data privacy and advocacy for increased data privacy legislation.

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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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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

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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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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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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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Even McAfee’s most basic plan includes a VPN, identity monitoring, and text scam detection. I recommend McAfee if you’re looking for features like social media privacy, personal data monitoring, and scans of old internet accounts. Norton 360 lacks text scam detection, but again, Norton does offer a free detection tool, Genie.

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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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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

It warns you about phishing attempts. McAfee Overview Better for Privacy & Data Cleanup Features Overall Rating: 4.4/5 McAfees most basic plan consists of a VPN and text scam detection features that Microsoft Defender lacks. Its features include ransomware protection, scam prevention, and cryptomining protection.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 24, 2023

About 90% of cyber attacks begin with a phishing email, text or malicious link, so training users not to click on anything they’re not sure about could have the highest return on investment (ROI) of any prevention technique — if those training efforts are successful and reinforced. This will help improve your data privacy too.

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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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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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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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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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Spinone

DECEMBER 3, 2019

The ability for organizations today to protect their data and ensure it is protected from prying eyes is becoming ever more crucial. In fact, the very survival of tomorrow’s businesses may very well depend on their ability to ensure data privacy and adhere to the growing list of data compliance regulations.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The privacy benefits of custom aliasing primarily stems from the fact that third parties won't know your actual email address. Reduce spam Phishing and spam often go hand-in-hand, though some "legitimate" or otherwise non-malicious entities certainly engage in spam or spam-like tactics. Enter the email alias (or forwarder)!

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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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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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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 27, 2021

At the same time, seemingly endless scams can financially impact your end-users and even your personal life. The impact of an online scam is devastating not only financially, but it's devastating emotionally to the people or the organizations that are impacted. data privacy. billion of losses were reported.". deep fakes.

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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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