Security Boulevard

JULY 9, 2023

Next, we dive into the world of airline reservation scams, exposing how […] The post Meta’s Threads and Your Privacy, Airline Reservation Scams, IDOR Srikes Back appeared first on Shared Security Podcast. The post Meta’s Threads and Your Privacy, Airline Reservation Scams, IDOR Srikes Back appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Digital Guardian

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

A panel of infosec experts discuss the most common phishing attacks and how to prevent them.

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Digital Guardian

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Android scam apps, how insider threats can cause damage, and combating SIM swap attacks - catch up on the week's infosec news with the Friday Five!

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Digital Guardian

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Modernizing HIPAA, online romance scams cost millions, and more - catch up on the infosec news of the week with the Friday Five!

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 15, 2020

Whether it’s helping hospitals avoid becoming the next ransomware victim or kneecapping new COVID-19-themed scam websites, these nascent partnerships may well end up saving lives. At least three major industry groups are working to counter the latest cyber threats and scams.

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Digital Guardian

JANUARY 28, 2022

The Linux PolicyKit bug, $770 million lost in social media scams, and more - catch up on the infosec news of the week with the Friday Five!

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

The post Graphics Card Web Tracking, Fake Job Ad Scams, Hacker Takes Down North Korea’s Internet appeared first on The Shared Security Show. The post Graphics Card Web Tracking, Fake Job Ad Scams, Hacker Takes Down North Korea’s Internet appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 18, 2021

It’s difficult not to hum a tune whenever the phrase “accepted the risk” comes up if you’ve ever seen this excellent infosec industry parody. According to the FBI, BEC scams are the most costly form of cybercrime today. First American is not out of the regulatory woods yet from this enormous data leak.

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Troy Hunt

JULY 21, 2021

Not just infosec headlines or tech headlines, but the headlines of major consumer media the likes my mum and dad would read. In the case of Ashley Madison, there was a huge amount of blackmail: Amazing that 3 years on we're still seeing Ashley Madison blackmail scams.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

In episode 346, we discuss new AI-driven voicemail scams that sound convincingly real and how to identify them. Join […] The post The Rise of AI Voicemail Scams, Political Donation Privacy Concerns appeared first on Shared Security Podcast.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Plus, we shed light on the alarming rise of Bitcoin ATM scams exploiting older adults, providing essential tips to protect your loved ones from these devious schemes. Tune in for unique insights […] The post Shocking SQL Injection in TSA App, Bitcoin ATM Scams Targeting Seniors appeared first on Shared Security Podcast.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 8, 2021

This month we discuss Business Email Compromise (BEC) scams. What are they, how to identify them, and why BEC scams have created over $1.8 The post Business Email Compromise Scams appeared first on The Shared Security Show. The post Business Email Compromise Scams appeared first on The Shared Security Show.

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SC Magazine

MAY 4, 2021

Infosec’s Choose Your Own Adventure training game “Deep Space Danger” tests employees on their knowledge of social engineering. One of our jobs is to make sure the brand stays true to its zeitgeist, its character, and [Infosec] really had it down right from the beginning.”. What do you do?

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

SolarWinds CISO, Classiscam Scam-as-a-Service appeared first on Shared Security Podcast. The post SEC vs. SolarWinds CISO, Classiscam Scam-as-a-Service appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 29, 2022

I seem to be doing most of that activity now on Mastodon , which appears to have absorbed most of the infosec refugees from Twitter, and in any case is proving to be a far more useful, civil and constructive place to post such things. com, which was fed by pig butchering scams.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 9, 2024

In the ‘Aware Much’ segment, the […] The post Ticketmaster Data Breach and Rising Work from Home Scams appeared first on Shared Security Podcast. The post Ticketmaster Data Breach and Rising Work from Home Scams appeared first on Security Boulevard. Additionally, they discuss Live Nation’s ongoing monopoly investigation.

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Javvad Malik

OCTOBER 29, 2020

I was reminded of this by Phil Cracknell who posted on linkedin that in his opinion the Kevin Costner, Whitney Houston classic, Bodyguard was the best infosec movie. When in haste we often make mistakes, fall for scams, or execute commands in production without checking them. Don’t believe me? Well read on.

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Digital Guardian

OCTOBER 20, 2023

is causing cyber legislation delays, fake browser updates are scamming users with malware, and another cybercrime site was taken down this past week. Catch up on all the latest InfoSec updates in this week’s Friday Five! Trouble in D.C.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Lastly, Tom and Kevin reflect on reports of AI-powered voice cloning scams targeting […] The post Apple Finally Adopts RCS, AI Powered Scams Targeting the Elderly appeared first on Shared Security Podcast. The post Apple Finally Adopts RCS, AI Powered Scams Targeting the Elderly appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 3, 2021

We also dug into a supply chain attack , discussed threats from a ransomware group , and did a deep dive on wallet recovery code scams. There were also fines for cities , and a 101 guide to Smishing. Stay safe, everyone! The post A week in security (April 26 – May 2) appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 23, 2021

It requires some baseline industry knowledge, but it’s a great way to stay on top of InfoSec current events. Since 2007 (before podcasting in general had really taken off), Patrick Gray and his co-host Adam Boileau have covered a wide range of InfoSec topics with insight from fellow industry leaders. Malicious Life.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 16, 2022

Norton 360, a popular antivirus product, has installed a cryptocurrency mining program on its customers’ computers, some cities in Texas have been hit with a phishing scam designed to get users to pay through fraudulent QR code stickers on public parking meters, and how Facebook is still collecting data about you even if you deactivate […].

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 25, 2023

With all ransomware attacks, identity theft scams, and countries hacking one another, it's enough to make anyone wonder… How about starting off with a cup of clarity instead? Does waking up each morning to an earful about the latest cyber disasters leave you worried about your personal security? In this blog post, we’ll cover [.]

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 3, 2022

All this plus how Apple and Facebook fell for a massive email scam. ** […]. This week we battle it out between the two mobile tech giants, Google Android vs Apple iOS, and discuss which one is better for your privacy and cybersecurity. Topics include: app stores and OS updates, ad tracking, and native text messaging.

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Security Through Education

JANUARY 18, 2023

Impersonation Scams. These range from simple to sophisticated scams to convince you they are genuine, in hopes that you feel comfortable sharing personal or financial information whether on the phone, via email, or text. Although BEC attacks may be targeted at business, they can also be used to scam individual people.

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Herjavec Group

MAY 19, 2022

Build security awareness training modules to educate your employees on how to spot phishing emails or business-related scams. I’ve been in infosec for over 30 years and have had the great privilege of evolving and learning as a cybersecurity executive in a space I love.

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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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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Our speakers discussed a range of hot cyber topics, including business email compromise (BEC) scams, cyber warfare, Zero Trust, burnout, and so much more. Paul Rapier, Vice President of Information Technology for the Detroit Pistons, led a discussion on best practices for InfoSec teams.

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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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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 11, 2022

There’s not many individual scams which can put “18 years and counting” on their resume. Of course, this was tied into a nonsensical scam about recovering lots of lost money should he be brought safely back. “Mark Ruffalo deepfake romance scam” What a sentence. spaaaaaaaaaace. What a world.

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Spinone

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

An aware employee is less likely to fall for a phishing scam. Infosec Infosec offers more than 700 training resources to help your organization to prepare for phishing and other cyber threats. Infosec provides 1000+ phishing email templates to represent various approaches and tactics used by hackers.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 31, 2022

Many wireless phone providers have introduced spam protections to keep their customers from falling victim to vishing scams. You can also register your number on the federal Do Not Call list, but it doesn’t seem to have any actual effect on the number of scam calls received. Vishing Defenses.

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Pen Test Partners

JANUARY 29, 2024

This post is about how we did it Finally, not shown in the piece, we spent time helping the targets understand how we found the data and showing them how to secure their online presence Bank scams and how to avoid them, with Alexis Conran We were asked to help make a TV show about the information that people share online being abused by scammers.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Understanding the detection difficulty helps phishing awareness training implementers in two primary ways,” said Jody Jacobs, infosec specialist at NIST, in a session held last Tuesday at the Messaging, Malware and Mobile Anti-Abuse Working Group (M3AAWG)’s 51’s General Meeting.

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Webroot

JULY 25, 2022

This is what prompted the FBI to issue a warning about the $43B impact of Business Email Compromise (BEC) scams. Phishing has now become the most popular avenue of attack for hackers because it’s relatively easy to trick people into clicking on malicious links. Cyber Resilience planning puts focus on recovery readiness.

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SC Magazine

MAY 20, 2021

Social engineering, phishing scams, ransomware, DDoS attacks , and software vulnerabilities are just some of the threats facing overloaded security professionals with limited budgets. Bear in mind that SOAR requires a mix of technologies and tools that deliver the capabilities the infosec team requires.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

In Episode 356, Tom and Kevin discuss the increasing role of deepfake technology in bypassing biometric checks, accounting for 24 percent of fraud attempts. The show covers identity fraud issues and explores the controversial practices of data brokers selling location data, including tracking US military personnel.

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