Identity IQ

OCTOBER 11, 2024

How to Protect Yourself from the Latest AI Scams IdentityIQ Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries, improving our daily lives, and shaping the future of technology. AI scams have become more sophisticated, making it harder to identify threats, and leaving more people vulnerable to fraud.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 20, 2023

What Are Social Engineering Scams? Thanks, Your CEO This common scenario is just one example of the many ways scammers may attempt to trick you through social engineering scams. Understanding the connection between social engineering and scams is essential for recognizing and protecting yourself against these fraudulent activities.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 9, 2023

Scams range from unsolicited calls offering help with your “infected” computer to fully-fledged websites where you can purchase heavily over-priced versions of legitimate security software. The scams primarily emanate from call centers in South Asia, mainly India. Maybe we should be flattered, but frankly we are annoyed.

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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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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

As if they weren’t annoying enough already, scammers have recently introduced new pressure tactics to their sextortion and scam emails. If the email includes a password, make sure you are not using it any more on any account. If you are having trouble remembering all your passwords, have a look at a password manager.

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Identity IQ

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

After a disaster, stay alert for scams and fraud , consider placing a credit freeze, and monitor your credit regularly. IdentityIQ offers comprehensive protection, including identity theft monitoring, fraud restoration, and device protection with a password manager and VPN.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Below are the recommendations provided by Armorblox to identify phishing messages: Augment native email security with additional controls; Watch out for social engineering cues; Follow multi-factor authentication and password management best practices; Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 15, 2022

Kidnap scams involve making a phone call to a victim and telling them a loved one has been taken. 2 factor authentication and password managers are good places to start. The post How to spot the signs of a virtual kidnap scam appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs. The virtual kidnap: Step by step.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 16, 2024

But as security evolves, so do cybercriminals who are always looking for new ways to scam us. Phishing sites can even show up in sponsored search results, in the same way as we reported about tech support scams. Use a password manager. That’s a great thing. Malwarebytes Browser Guard can help protect you.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Earlier this week, we reported on a new type of scam that tells you your partner is cheating on you. If the email includes a password, make sure you are not using it any more on any account. If you are having trouble remembering all your passwords, have a look at a password manager.

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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). This was a 3% increase compared to the previous year.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 29, 2021

And as the phishing examples above demonstrate, many of today’s phishing scams use elements from hacked databases to make their lures more convincing. Most phishing scams invoke a temporal element that warns of negative consequences should you fail to respond or act quickly. Don’t re-use passwords. Take a deep breath. .

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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. These systems store your passwords in a single encrypted vault. But protecting your password manager is a password… so what do you set your password manager password to?

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Political ads could be hiding online scams, many people feel, and the election, they say, will likely fall victim to some type of “cyber interference.” 52% are “very concerned” or “concerned” about “falling prey to a scam when interacting with political messages.” Avoid robocalls and phone scams.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 12, 2024

According to the password management software firm, the employee was contacted outside of the business hours. LastPass shared the incident to raise awareness about using deepfakes for CEO fraud and other scams. The attack occurred this week, but the employed recognized the attack and the attempt failed. concludes the report.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

million complaints for a wide range of internet scams, resulting in $37.4 Brand impersonation scams This Black Friday and beyond, you’re likely to see scammers ripping off big name brands. Except in this scam we caught online, the website isn’t really Amazon—check out the URL. These scams are very common.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

The experts pointed out that the majority of all Black Friday spam (by volume) (56%) received in the same period was marked as a scam. The report provides details about some of the Black Friday scams analyzed by the experts, such as Louis Vuitton and Ray Ban sales scams. SecurityAffairs – hacking, scam).

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 3, 2022

By focusing on this context, we hope that you’ll come away with a stronger understanding about, for instance, why you should use a password manager rather than that you should use a password manager. In the world of online scams, criminals care about one thing: Your money. Do use a cybersecurity app.

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Troy Hunt

JANUARY 1, 2021

Sponsored by: 1Password is a secure password manager and digital wallet that keeps you safe online.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Password manager: Norton generates strong passwords and syncs logins across all your protected devices. Even McAfee’s most basic plan includes a VPN, identity monitoring, and text scam detection. It helps consumers manage their data privacy and remove information that doesn’t need to be exposed. 5 Pricing: 4.7/5

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Webroot

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Each of your passwords needs to incorporate numbers, symbols and capital letters, use at least 16 characters. Use a password manager Keeping track of complex passwords for each of your accounts can seem overwhelming, but a password manager offers a simple and safe solution. Do not use your pet’s name!

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SC Magazine

MAY 12, 2021

Joseph Carson, chief security scientist and Advisory CISO at ThycoticCentrify, said employees continue to fall for these scams because the notices are so authentic looking and it’s difficult to tell the difference from the real app. Carson said companies need better cyber hygiene via educating employees on ways to detect these scams.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 2, 2024

Creating passwords that are long, complex, and unique for every account is crucial to thwarting cybercriminals' ability to hack your accounts through techniques like brute-force attacks, credential stuffing, and phishing scams. Password manager tools make it easy to generate and store sturdy, random passwords for all your accounts.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

And sometimes, 23% of them experienced cyber-bullying and around 20% of them became a victim of a romance scam. Just by creating awareness among employees, using proactive security solutions, deploying MFA, using password managers can help in mitigating most of the cyber risks to a large extent. .

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Approachable Cyber Threats

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

And if you haven’t set up your password manager yet, that stolen password may give a hacker access to other websites like your bank account, or email. Sorry friend - the holidays won’t be so jolly for you.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

If you’ve been compromised in a data breach, hackers can use your stolen email and password to try and enter thousands of other sites—and if you keep using the same credentials, they’ll be successful. Instead, use a password manager to easily generate and use strong passwords without having to recall them all.

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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. For consumers: Be wary of AI-driven scams.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 26, 2024

You can also use a password manager built-in on your browser, or a stand-alone password manager (see below). If you’ve received a notification from Google, Malwarebytes or any other service telling you your password has been exposed make sure to not use it or any variation of it again for any of your accounts.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Beware of phishing scams: Phishing scams appear in our email inboxes, text messages, social media, and even voicemails. Adopt safe browsing habits: Update browser privacy settings and avoid suspicious websites. Also, limit the number of cookies you accept and clear your browsing history and cache regularly.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 15, 2024

Use complex, unique passwords for all accounts and consider using a password manager. Stay alert for phishing attempts and other scams. Experts recommend that consumers take immediate steps to protect their personal information: Freeze credit reports with the three major credit bureaus: Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion.

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Google Security

MAY 11, 2022

Password managers that can validate the identity of the web page before logging in. Taking a broad view, most efforts to protect and defend against phishing fall into the following categories: Browser UI improvements to help users identify authentic websites.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Internet users can be targeted for identity theft , financial fraud and other scams. Online scams. The internet is full of online scams including payment app scams, ticketing scams, extortion, fake charities and online marketplace schemes. What are the Dangers of the Internet?

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

The scam The mail reads as follows: Recently, we discovered a breach of our Facebook Community Standards on your page. Use a password manager, it won't enter your credentails into a fake site. Your page has been disabled for violating Facebook Terms. Ignore links, navigate to sites directly and log in the way you usually do.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 23, 2021

There are a few methods for victims to avoid phishing scams that could lead to emptied bank accounts. Use a password manager. A password manager will not fill out your details if the website’s domain does not fit what it has on record. Mitigation. Behind the scenes someone could be altering the number.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 20, 2024

When creating passwords, use at least 12 characters, combining uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special symbols. Using a password manager can help you generate and store complex passwords without remembering each one. Steer clear of using easily guessed details like your name or birthdate.

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Webroot

MAY 9, 2024

Real-time antivirus protection Install robust antivirus software that provides continuous protection against emerging threats like malware, ransomware, and phishing scams. VPN for privacy Use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to browse the internet securely and maintain control over your online privacy.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 31, 2023

The clickable link leads to an imitation EE site which asks for the visitor’s email address and password. Subsequent pages ask for the kind of details typically covered by any phishing scam, such as name, date of birth, and email address. Use a password manager. Use a FIDO2 2FA device.

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