SecureWorld News

JUNE 6, 2023

In our most recent Remote Sessions webcast, Roger Grimes, computer security expert and Data-Driven Defense Evangelist for KnowBe4, gave a deep dive on phishing and how to properly mitigate and prevent phishing attacks. What is phishing? Also known as spamming, phishing is typically done through email, SMS, and phone attacks.

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Webroot

APRIL 30, 2025

May 1, 2025, is World Password Day , a reminder that passwords are the unsung heroes of cybersecurity, the first line of defense for all your sensitive personal data. This annual event encourages you to level up your password game and strengthen your online defenses. They may send you a fake invoice to pay. Did you know?

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Anti-phishing tools. Enhanced phishing protection, by way of Smartscreen, is the name of the game, and Microsoft is all too happy to explain the changes. Smartscreen is a Windows feature which helps ward off bogus sites phishing for personal data and payment information. Friendly popups.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 21, 2024

When Malwarebytes Labs first learned about this data breach, it happened to be the first major event that was shared on the resurrected BreachForums , and someone acting under the handle “ShinyHunters” offered the full details (name, address, email, phone) of 560 million customers for sale. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA).

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Webroot

APRIL 4, 2025

Tips for protecting your data Cyber thieves are getting smarter and smarter using methods like phishing and malware to gain access to a piece of your personal information. That way if one of your passwords is leaked, hackers wont be able to use it to access any of your other accounts. Thats where a password manager comes in.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 6, 2022

Credential stuffing is the automated injection of stolen username and password pairs in to website login forms, in order to fraudulently gain access to user accounts. Using a forum or social media account to send phishing messages or spam. Start using a password manager. What can users do?

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Adam Levin

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

More Phishing Attacks. Phishing may seem like an ordinary part of online life, but it could also be the initial volley in a major cyberattack. Phishing here is shorthand for the Pantheon of Ishings: generic, spearphishing (personalized), vishing (phone based), and SMishing (text based). Consider using a password manager.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The extensions are capable of hooking into login events to redirect users to a page disguised as a password manager login. •The rogue extensions can act on a user’s behalf to add collaborators to private GitHub repositories.

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Pen Test Partners

AUGUST 29, 2024

TL;DR Strong passwords : Use a password manager. This makes it harder for unauthorised users to gain access even if they have your password. Phishing awareness : Stay alert to phishing attempts by scrutinising emails and messages that request personal information or direct you to suspicious websites.

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NSTIC

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

We have a lot in store for October and are looking forward to sharing our work, progress, events, and news with you.

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Webroot

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

From ransomware attacks to phishing scams, hackers are becoming more sophisticated. Whether you’re running a small business or managing personal data at home, here’s what you need to know. For consumers: Stay alert to potential phishing attacks or scams related to global events.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 9, 2024

An 8-K is a report of unscheduled material events or corporate changes at a company that could be of importance to the shareholders or the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). But phishing operations might also use the information to their advantage. Choose a strong password that you don’t use for anything else.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 10, 2022

Even though World Password Day is over, it's never too late to remind your end-users that weak, unimaginative, and easy-to-guess passwords—like "123456," "qwerty," and, well… "password"—are poor options for securing accounts and devices. Improving password best practices matters.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 23, 2024

Meanwhile the company says it has made strong progress restoring services impacted by the event and is prioritizing the restoration of services that impact patient access to care or medication. Choose a strong password that you don’t use for anything else. Better yet, let a password manager choose one for you.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 13, 2021

There are additional safety measures you can (and should) take to teach your child as they grow, things like installing virus protection, enabling multi-factor authentication, using password managers, and raising awareness about phishing scams. Make it a family conversation.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 15, 2024

Form 8-K is known as a “current report” and it is the report that companies must file with the SEC to announce major events that shareholders should know about. Choose a strong password that you don’t use for anything else. Better yet, let a password manager choose one for you. million potentially impacted consumers.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Password management products that are competitors of Enpass offer plenty of features, strong security, and support for multiple devices and browsers. Some of the most common password manager features include multi-factor authentication, browser autofill, secure sharing, and strong password generators.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 13, 2023

March Madness is one of the most watched, and anticipated, sporting events every year here in the U.S. What makes it most interesting is that it's the only major sporting event in the U.S. Cybercriminals will use any major event or tragedy that has captured the attention of the general public as bait for attacks.

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Pen Test Partners

DECEMBER 11, 2023

TL;DR Adversary in the Middle and email phishing attacks are re-purposed to steal MFA tokens from target users. The two login events from the red IP address are the proxy server, with the first entry showing that Microsoft has interrupted the login and requested an MFA authentication. This shows the Username and Password captured.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 8, 2024

"A privileged access management (PAM) platform is essential for managing and securing privileged credentials, ensuring least privilege access and preventing lateral movement in the event of a breach." It is critical that individuals use a unique password for each account to protect against this threat.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Choose a strong password that you don’t use for anything else. Better yet, let a password manager choose one for you. Some forms of two-factor authentication (2FA) can be phished just as easily as a password. 2FA that relies on a FIDO2 device can’t be phished. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA).

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Malwarebytes

MAY 29, 2024

Post by ShinyHunters to sell the Live Nation Ticketmaster data set “Live Nation / Ticketmaster Data includes 560 million customer full details (name, address, email, phone) Ticket sales, event information, order details CC detail – customer last 4 of card, expiration date Customer fraud details Much more Price is $500k USD. One time sale.”

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 31, 2022

In 2016, Mac spammers made use of the ability to suggest events found in other apps. Calendar app spam leads to phishing pages. According to Bleeping Computer, it’s been abused to send phishing missives. The phish routine ends with that time honoured process of redirecting the phished individual to a real website afterwards.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

What to do in the event of a data breach Check the vendor’s advice. Change your password. Choose a strong password that you don’t use for anything else. Better yet, let a password manager choose one for you. Some forms of two-factor authentication (2FA) can be phished just as easily as a password.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

Stay informed about the latest cyber threats, such as phishing, malware, ransomware, and social engineering attacks. Be Skeptical of Phishing Attempts: Phishing is a prevalent cybercrime technique that involves tricking individuals into divulging their sensitive information.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 3, 2022

Welcome to Internet Safety Month, a once-a-year event in which you, the public, are told that anywhere between three and 30 different best practices will simplify your approach to staying safe online. Do use a password manager to help keep track of the dozens of unique passwords you have.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 21, 2024

Keeper and Dashlane are top password managers prioritizing multi-layered encryption systems for secure password sharing. Both password managers are suitable for small to large businesses. 5 Keeper, a low-cost password manager, highlights security with strong end-to-end encryption and authentication.

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SecureList

APRIL 21, 2025

Primary infection vectors include phishing emails with malicious attachments or links, as well as trojanized legitimate applications. The overlay section is typically used for legitimate software functionality, such as displaying graphical interfaces or handling certain input events.

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Security Affairs

JULY 28, 2024

Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

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Google Security

MARCH 1, 2023

This enables you to keep your corporate data and users safe, whether they are accessing work resources from fully managed, personal, or unmanaged devices used by your vendors. Occasionally, employees even enter their corporate passwords into phishing websites. IT teams can also set policies, manage extensions, and more.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 30, 2024

For the live events industry already beleaguered by the pandemic's impacts, ShinyHunters' latest alleged mega breach could deal another brutal black eye that erodes consumer confidence and brand reputations for the foreseeable future. "The In the past, breaches have led to companies losing market share to key competitors.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 5, 2020

According to the developers, the app is aimed at helping users “form a worldwide community of citizen journalists, reporting and discovering local news and events happening around them.”. Immediately change your email password and consider using a password manager. Look out for incoming spam emails and phishing messages.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

This isn’t just things like fire and floods, but catastrophic IT events such as data loss and cyberattacks. Take action on phishing – according to the FBI , phishing was the top cybercrime in 2020, with the number of incidents doubling over the previous year.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 9, 2024

But in an even more brutal turn of events, a ransomware group is crossing another line, and resorted to threatening physical violence against patients. Choose a strong password that you don’t use for anything else. Better yet, let a password manager choose one for you. 2FA that relies on a FIDO2 device can’t be phished.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 4, 2022

One slip on a phishing email, one weak password, one orphaned account or a misconfigured privilege could wreak havoc — even for an SMB. This happens when a person unknowingly releases confidential information, frequently obtained by an email phishing attack. Most data breaches start with a phishing email. Best Practices.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 2, 2024

Dropbox says it has reported this event to data protection regulators and law enforcement. Recommendations Dropbox expired affected passwords and logged users out of any devices they had connected to Dropbox Sign for further protection. Choose a strong password that you don’t use for anything else. Watch out for fake vendors.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

When you share your thoughts and life events on social media, it allows you to connect with family and friends. A common example is phishing. Using strong passwords ensures you have a strong first line of defense for your sensitive information. Awareness of Phishing Scams. The list goes on and on.

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