Security Boulevard

JULY 12, 2024

The post Musk’s Voice, Likeness Used in Deepfake Scam Targeting the Olympics appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 20, 2022

Phishing scams are hardly a new concept. The post Preventing CEO Impersonation Phishing Scams appeared first on Security Boulevard. The post Preventing CEO Impersonation Phishing Scams appeared first on Security Boulevard. In fact, the first phishing attacks date back nearly 30 years to the mid-1990s.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 3, 2023

Phishing scams pose a significant risk to companies and can lead to great loss in the form of stolen account credentials, fraudulent payments and corporate data breaches, among others. The post Defending Against Known, Unknown & Unknown-Unknown Email Scams appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 27, 2025

The DOJ, which has move aggressively over the past year to find and shut down North Korea's numerous IT worker scams, indicts two U.S. Korean IT Worker Scam, Indicting 5 appeared first on Security Boulevard. citizens and three others for running a six-year operation the stole more than $866,000 from 10 U.S. The post U.S.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 31, 2022

The number of COVID-19 test-related phishing scams increased by 521% between October 2021 and January 2022, according to a report published by Barracuda Networks, a provider of security and data protection platforms.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 17, 2024

The post North Korea IT Worker Scam Brings Malware and Funds Nukes appeared first on Security Boulevard. DPRK IT WFH: Justice Department says N. Korean hackers are getting remote IT jobs, posing as Americans.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 14, 2024

The DOJ created NexFundAI, a false cryptocurrency company and token, in a sting that nabbed 19 people and companies accused of scamming investors by falsely creating the illusion of activity around their crypto and then selling at the inflated price in what investigators call "pump and dump" and "market maker" schemes.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 28, 2024

Pork Talk: “Pig butchering” scams are on the rise via social media. The post ‘Microsoft’ Scammers Steal the Most, says FTC appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2022

A recent experience highlighted that security awareness training and most alerts to users about unsafe practices may be making the error of being too general. An alert came in one morning about a security alert generated by my device. Security Awareness Training Improvements Coming. “As I was intrigued.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 19, 2022

“VPNs on iOS are a scam.” That’s what an angry security researcher would have you believe. The post VPNs Don’t Work on iOS — and Apple Doesn’t Care appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 15, 2024

A former Amazon engineer who scammed more than $12 million from two decentralized cryptocurrencies exchanges in 2022 was sentenced to three years in prison in a case that the U.S. The post Ex-Security Engineer Gets Three Years in Prison for $12 Million Crypto Hacks appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 1, 2024

There is a significant gap between enterprises’ high expectations that their communications service provider will provide the security needed to protect them against voice and messaging scams and the level of security those CSPs offer, according to telecom and cybersecurity software maker Enea.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 20, 2022

In the classic grandchild scam, a con artist poses as an elderly victim’s grandchild over the phone or even in person to get “financial support.”

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Security Boulevard

MAY 5, 2023

The use of AI technology by cybercriminals can leave businesses more vulnerable to legitimate-seeming scams and cyberattacks; at the same time, AI can help defend against those attacks. Technology is something of a double-edged sword. Compliance standards are put in place to protect not just businesses but also their consumers and investors.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

FCC Gets Tough on Robocall Fraud appeared first on Security Boulevard. KYC isnt a Thing, claims telco: Commissioner Brendan Carr (pictured) wants $4.5 million fine on Telnyx, for enabling illegal robocall scheme. The post FINALLY!

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Billion in Crypto in 2024 appeared first on Security Boulevard. North Korean hackers stole $1.34 billion in cryptocurrency in 2024, more than half of the $2.2 billion stolen in all crypto hacks, and the attacks by threat groups linked to the rogue nation are becoming more frequent and are happening more quickly.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Network security. Virtual private networks (VPNs) encrypt traffic to and from the organization’s network when employees are working remotely. VPNs keep criminals from “seeing” company data as it flows from a company issued laptop or mobile device to network servers. Operating system security.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 11, 2022

Security awareness advocate says 'check your emotions'. KnowBe4 Security Awareness Advocate Erich Kron is an expert in this space. If you hover over the link you'll see it goes to a scam site called mothersawakening. And fear is what convinced employees to transfer $18.6 That was the fear.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 23, 2023

Individuals and organizations should prioritize security awareness training, implement email security measures, and encourage vigilance when dealing with unusual or urgent requests. Become aware of ongoing tasks , deadlines, and efforts to be able to write seemingly urgent emails.

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Lenny Zeltser

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Another example of guardrails is the use of network security measures, such as DNS filtering, to restrict access to dangerous website categories. Monitor for gaps and take action when the right security steps aren’t taken. Observing security-related activities through log aggregation is a part of this.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Most simply don’t have the resources to employ a dedicated cybersecurity team or invest in comprehensive security awareness training, leaving employees more vulnerable to phishing attacks and other scams. Your employees probably receive phishing emails regularly, which represents a major threat to your network security.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 16, 2024

The post SIM Swappers Try Bribing T-Mobile and Verizon Staff $300 appeared first on Security Boulevard. Not OK: SMS 2FA — Widespread spam targets carrier employees, as scrotes try harder to evade two-factor authentication.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 29, 2024

The post Scammers Build Fraud Campaigns Around Free Piano Offers appeared first on Security Boulevard. Scammers are betting that if people are offered a free – yet unsolicited – piano, some will jump at the deal. That appears to be happening.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

appeared first on Security Boulevard. Pay no attention to that man: State Dept. Global Engagement Centre chief James Rubin (pictured) follows the yellow brick road. The post US Will Fight Russian Disinformation — Hacks and Leaks and Deepfakes, Oh My!

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The post Black Friday Scammers are Hard at Work: Security Experts appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Tomorrow, November 30, is Giving Tuesday, a day of emphasis on charitable giving both by individuals and organizations and enterprises. The Giving Tuesday movement came into being in 2012 to encourage generosity and charitable giving year-round; the Tuesday after the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday is officially designated Giving Tuesday.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 9, 2023

Install security patches to fix bugs and help applications run better. Automated network security reports help you exhibit compliance with requirements such as SOX, HIPAA, DSS, and PCI. Web crawling technology covers the entire attack surface, including the network, assets, and the deep web. Holm Security VMP.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Security Awareness Training from Advisera Advisera offers lots of tools like books, courses, and guidelines for those who want to know more about compliance standards and become security-aware. In case of falling for a scam, you or your staff are getting an email with a related lesson.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

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

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Security Boulevard

JULY 22, 2024

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

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Security Boulevard

JULY 24, 2024

The post KnowBe4 Unknowingly Hires Fake North Korean IT Worker appeared first on Security Boulevard. Cybersecurity company KnowBe4 unknowingly hired a North Korean operative who used a stolen identity and an AI-enhanced photo to get the software engineer job and then immediately began loading malware into the company's systems.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The post Visa: AI Adds to the Cyberthreats Holiday Shoppers Will Face appeared first on Security Boulevard. For credit card giant Visa, the holiday season is always an extremely busy time. Visa’s research found.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

When openly available to the public, such information can be gathered and exploited in phishing, BEC and impersonation campaigns to craft more convincing scams. ” Sadler also said that companies could configure OOO settings so that only established contacts within your email network replace the automated reply, but not total strangers.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 5, 2023

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. The need for security awareness training is now clear to most organizations, and they are starting to evolve from just training to additional emphasis on behavior and culture,” said Huisman.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 10, 2020

One of the most critical questions of work-from-home security is related to employees’ awareness of the main concepts of cybersecurity. Scam and phishing. One of the most common concerns for workers is related to phishing scams. The design was so close to the original that only the URL gave away the scam.

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