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. The vulnerability exploited by the intruders was patched back in 2020, but the employee never updated his Plex software. 9, 2024, U.S. Twilio disclosed in Aug.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Slim CD’s gateway system allows merchants to accept any kind of electronic payment with a single piece of software. Card verification numbers (CVV) were not exposed, however, threat actors can obtain them from cardholders through social engineering attacks. The company processes payments for merchants in the US and Canada.

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Identity IQ

APRIL 12, 2023

Tax Identity Theft: A Comprehensive Guide IdentityIQ Tax season can sometimes be stressful even when things go according to plan, but what happens when you are the victim of tax identity theft? Here’s a comprehensive guide on tax identity theft, how it works, and what to do if you suspect it.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 3, 2024

How Can Biometrics Prevent Identity Theft? Biometrics has emerged as a powerful tool in the fight against identity theft. This article delves into the various biometric authentication methods, explaining how they work and how biometrics can help prevent identity theft. How Can I Avoid Identity Theft?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 2, 2021

The US DEO Data Breach was disclosed exactly after a week when Web security firm WizCaze discovered a data breach that affected residents of over 80 US Cities through an exploit on Mobile Mapping software offering company PeopleGIS that led to the leak of over 1000GB data or over 1.6 million files from a mis-configured Amazon S3 Bucket.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 1, 2023

The Rise of AI Social Engineering Scams IdentityIQ In today’s digital age, social engineering scams have become an increasingly prevalent threat. In fact, last year, scams accounted for 80% of reported identity compromises to the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC).

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 18, 2021

This was around the same time antivirus vendors like Trend Micro, McAfee, Kaspersky, ESET, Sophos, Bitdefender, Avira, AVG and Avast were staking out turf in what they saw, very accurately, as a profitable new software subscription market. Also, one of the top ways attackers can target individuals is via social engineering or phishing.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 3, 2023

For instance, phishing, one of the most common, is a social engineering attack used to steal user data. It can cost a company millions of dollars, or lead to individual identity theft and invasion of privacy. To begin with, keep all software across your devices updated to the latest version. Cyber hygiene basics.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Malicious actors can unveil stored system data, potentially utilizing it for identity theft, false profiling, data harvesting , fraudulent activity, and many other activities that violate a person's privacy. However, unauthorized access to this data is entirely possible without proper encryption and data protection measures.

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Data breaches reached an all-time high, leaving a trail of identity theft cases. This has left victims scrambling to understand the extent of the damage and how to help protect themselves against the evolving threat of identity theft. Protecting yourself from the damages of data breaches and identity theft is paramount.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

The following vectors represent some of the most common ways a criminal could gain access to your accounts and is also known as an account takeover : Social Engineering. population vulnerable to identity theft. How to Protect Your Digital Identity. Anti-Malware Software. A common example is phishing.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 7, 2022

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. A CyberSecurity Software is a must for Cyber Security and Privacy of a business or individual. The benefits of cybersecurity software.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 23, 2024

A definition of a breach that makes sense to me is this one: “A breach is an incident where data is inadvertently exposed in a vulnerable system, usually due to insufficient access controls or security weaknesses in the software.” Scammers are very good at using information found in breaches in social engineering attacks.

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 9, 2022

Sadly, there are many ways scammers and hackers can source their victims’ email addresses, including buying them from data providers or the dark web , email harvesting, social engineering, fake websites or social media. Update Your Devices Security Software. Ensure the software is from a reputable provider.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The selection process involves meticulous research and social engineering to help identify potential targets. Here’s a breakdown of spear phishing: Target: Specific individuals or organizations, meticulously selected through research and social engineering. Keep software updated. Report suspicious emails.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

JULY 7, 2022

In the past, Raccoon Stealer was deployed in a couple of different ways, and each requires a different kind of defense: Masqueraded as legitimate, cracked software. You can avoid this by only downloading software that you paid for from legitimate vendors. DropBox and social engineering. So what’s new about it?

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 15, 2022

The lurking menace of social engineering. There’s also another issue: data stolen in breaches like this can be used for future social engineering attacks. As the breach notice notes: We do not have any evidence of identity theft or misuse of protected health information as a result of this incident.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 4, 2022

There are rootkits, Trojans, worms, viruses, ransomware, phishing, identity theft, and social engineering to worry about. Install device, operating system, and software security updates as soon as they become available. Pay close attention to installation screens and license agreements when installing software.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 9, 2024

One of the key categories of Conversational AI platforms is AI-powered Call Center Software and Customer Experience Suites. Resecurity forecasts a variety of social engineering schemes that could be orchestrated by abusing and gaining access to trusted conversational AI platforms.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 29, 2021

There are rootkits, Trojans, worms, viruses, ransomware, phishing, identity theft, and social engineering to worry about. Keep your operating system and installed software up to date. Check with both your Operating System vendor, Device vendor, and Software vendor frequently for security updates.

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Throughout 2022, LAPSUS$ would hack and social engineer their way into some of the world’s biggest technology companies , including EA Games, Microsoft , NVIDIA , Okta , Samsung , and T-Mobile. KrebsOnSecurity has learned Judische is a 26-year-old software engineer in Ontario, Canada.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 25, 2022

With ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) hackers like Conti, Hive and LockBit narrowing their focus from larger healthcare systems to smaller hospitals and specialty clinics, it is becoming easier than ever to retrieve the data and use it for launching various fraud and identity theft schemes.

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Security Affairs

MAY 7, 2021

Such lapses in database security can (and often do) lead to hundreds of millions of people having their personal information exposed on the internet, allowing threat actors to use that data for a variety of malicious purposes, including phishing and other types of social engineering attacks , as well as identity theft.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 8, 2022

Masquerading (tricked file type, scheduled tasks, renamed hacking software, etc.). Many security vendors can easily block known hacking software such as Mimikatz, but hackers can lower the detection rate significantly by simply renaming the file so the invoke command does not raise alerts. The Top Techniques Used by Hackers.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 28, 2024

A study by Verizon in their 2023 Data Breach Investigations Report found that 68% of breaches involved a human element, such as social engineering, misuse of privileges, or simple mistakes. But it isn’t a question of ”if” an organization will be targeted, but “when.” Human error remains one of the leading causes of security breaches.

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Security Affairs

JULY 29, 2022

Reduce identity theft from phishing and other social engineering schemes. Modern Authentication relies on technologies, such as FIDO and Webauthn, contextual authentication and modern federation protocols, which ensure proper user identity and access controls in cloud environments.

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 11, 2024

These sophisticated scams exploit our inherent trust in familiar faces and voices, making them dangerous tools for fake news, celebrity endorsements, and social engineering scams. Use strong passwords , enable multi-factor authentication, and keep your software and devices up-to-date.

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Identity IQ

MAY 7, 2021

Account takeover, also known as ATO, is a form of identity theft in which a malicious third party gains access to or “takes over” an online account. Social Engineering: Cybercriminals are increasingly using sophisticated social engineering tools to trick people into revealing their login credentials.

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Responsible Cyber

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

MOVEit Vulnerability and Its Fallout The MOVEit breaches first came to light in May 2023, exposing a serious vulnerability in Progress Software’s widely used file transfer tool. The MOVEit breach has resulted in widespread repercussions, including over 100 lawsuits against Progress Software.

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Hacker's King

OCTOBER 2, 2024

As synthetic media technologies evolve, cybercriminals are leveraging deepfakes to create highly realistic but fake videos, manipulating users and orchestrating sophisticated social engineering attacks. Identity Theft of Influencers : Hackers create fake videos of Instagram influencers to steal their accounts and personal info.

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Identity IQ

MAY 13, 2024

Breaches can occur due to various reasons, including cyberattacks, hacking, employee negligence, physical loss of devices, and social engineering to name a few. Risks of a Data Breach Data breaches pose numerous risks , including identity theft, financial loss, repetitional damage, legal and regulatory issues, and data manipulation.

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Identity IQ

MAY 30, 2023

Dark web users need special software and browsers to access it to stay private and anonymous. These breaches can happen due to vulnerabilities in the database software, or through social engineering techniques that trick employees into revealing their login credentials. What is the Dark Web?

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Identity IQ

JULY 3, 2023

According to the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC), last year there was a 13% increase in reports of misuse for both new and existing accounts compared to the year prior. Account misuse can result in alarming repercussions, including privacy breaches, financial losses, and identity theft.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Malware, a combination of the terms ‘malicious’ and ‘software,’ includes all malicious programs that intend to exploit computer devices or entire network infrastructures to extract victim’s data, disrupt business operations, or simply, cause chaos. What is Malware . Computer worms. Less common types.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 1, 2024

As our digital lives increasingly intertwine with our real-world identities, we leave a trail of personal information on the internet. 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

JANUARY 26, 2023

Stealing personal information and extorting victims for money, these scams leverage fake job postings, sites or portals, and forms, wrapped in social engineering to attract job seekers.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The Tor Project maintains the software and browser of the same name and still receives funding from the U.S. The Tor Project maintains that while it accepts federal funding, the organization does not work with the NSA to reveal the identities of any of its users. The Navy would later release the code for Tor under a free license.

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