Troy Hunt

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

The first one was about HSBC disclosing a "security incident" which, upon closer inspection, boiled down to this: The security incident that HSBC described in its letter seems to fit the characteristics of brute-force password-guessing attempts, also known as a credentials stuffing attack. link] — Troy Hunt (@troyhunt) November 6, 2018.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 31, 2025

“The Saim Raza-run websites operated as marketplaces that advertised and facilitated the sale of tools such as phishing kits, scam pages and email extractors often used to build and maintain fraud operations,” the DOJ explained. “Presumably, these buyers also include Dutch nationals.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Be wary of romance scams "People can be vulnerable on February 14th," said Dave Machin , Partner at The Berkeley Partnership. "If Using strong, unique passwords for dating apps and online stores is also a good idea." Verify charities before donating Scam emails and messages impersonating charities are common.

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Jane Frankland

JANUARY 19, 2025

Cybersecurity Risks As people become more selective in their engagement of technology, the behavioural changes were now experiencing have significant implications for cybersecurity. While this helps them avoid scams, it also increases the likelihood of ignoring legitimate threats, such as suspicious login attempts or urgent security updates.

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Hacker's King

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Tools designed for password cracking often exploit weak security practices, but understanding these methods is vital for safeguarding your account. This guide explores Snapchat password-cracking tools while focusing on ethical ways to enhance security. Weak or simple passwords are particularly vulnerable.

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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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Malwarebytes

MARCH 18, 2025

Double zipped malware Both Mac and Windows files are double zipped, with the final zip being password protected. We dont just report on threatswe remove them Cybersecurity risks should never spread beyond a headline. For comparison, a legitimate executable would not need to be distributed in such fashion.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 2, 2024

A campaign using sponsored search results is targeting home users and taking them to tech support scams. For systems running Windows, we found visitors are redirected to tech support scam websites such as this one. Tech Support Scam site telling the visitor to call 1-844-476-5780 You undoubtedly know the type.

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Hacker's King

DECEMBER 28, 2024

A compromised password can lead to identity theft and data breaches. To safeguard your Gmail password, you need to adopt a few best practices that will enhance your accounts security and keep cyber threats at bay. If hackers gain access to your Gmail password , they could potentially compromise these connected services too.

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Troy Hunt

JULY 31, 2024

How many attempted scams do you get each day? We're bombarded to the point of desensitisation, which itself is dangerous because it creates the risk of inadvertently dismissing something that really does require your attention. Most with the same password too, because a normal person obviously owns this email address.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

First Facebook scam Translation: Deadly accident on highway causes several fatalities Notable about this one is that it was posted as a fundraiser and so does not allow comments, which blocks me from posting a warning that this is a scam. Simply changing the password is not always enough. Click your profile picture.

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Webroot

MARCH 3, 2025

This month, take advantage of all that NCPW offers, including access to free tools and information that can help you identify and prevent online scams, fraud, and identity theft. The growing risks to your data During the third quarter of 2024, data breaches exposed more than 422 million records worldwide.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 3, 2023

For example, ReasonLabs researchers recently uncovered a scam that used stolen credit cards and fake websites to skim monthly charges off of unsuspecting consumers. With more and more people working remotely, unsecured home or public WiFi networks represent a security risk not only to individuals but to their companies as well.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Now, the latest that has been published by Group-IB claims Moscow’s involvement in the password stealing of over 50 million users. Group-IB claims that many of the hackers were active members taking part in organized crime and were involved in automated scam-as-a-service campaigns spreading malware and espionage-related tools.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Shashanka Dr. Madhu Shashanka , Chief Data Scientist, Concentric AI Generative AI in 2025 will bring transformative opportunities but heightened cybersecurity risks, including data exposure, AI misuse, and novel threats like prompt injection attacks. Organizations face rising risks of AI-driven social engineering and personal device breaches.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

MARCH 12, 2025

Category Awareness, Social Enginering Risk Level Phishing emails are getting harder to detect. Its a cyber attack where scammers impersonate legitimate organizations or trusted individuals to steal sensitive information like passwords, financial data, or access credentials. Change your password immediately!"

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

How to avoid the “sad announcement” scam Always compare the actual sender address with the email address this person would normally use to send you an email. So what should you do if you have fallen victim to a tech support scam? Consider using a password manager and enable 2FA for important accounts.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Protecting Retailers Against Cyber Risks on Black Friday and Cyber Monday josh.pearson@t… Tue, 11/26/2024 - 08:01 As Black Friday and Cyber Monday loom, the stakes for retailers extend far beyond enticing deals and record sales. trillion, the risk of a data breach extends beyond immediate financial losses. trillion and $5.28

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 20, 2025

While the phishing page uses the Semrush brand, only the Log in with Google option is enabled, forcing victims to authenticate with their Google account username and password. works We don’t just report on threats – we help safeguard your entire digital identity Cybersecurity risks should never spread beyond a headline.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 2, 2024

In our digitally connected world, passwords are the gateway to protecting our online lives—from email and social media accounts to banking and private data. Yet, many of us still use alarmingly weak passwords or reuse the same ones across multiple sites, putting our digital identities at severe risk.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 6, 2021

Use strong passwords. It is essential to ensure that all accounts are protected with strong passwords. To this day, a significant amount of people still use the password across multiple accounts, which makes it much simpler for a cybercriminal to compromise a password and take over accounts. Secure home router.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 2, 2025

Cybersecurity experts warn that this data could be weaponized in several dangerous ways, including: Hyper-targeted phishing scams : With names, emails, and order details, hackers can send highly convincing fake emails pretending to be Samsung customer support. This isnt just a list of namesits a roadmap to peoples lives, Gal noted.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram says its testing new ways to use facial recognition—both to combat scams and to help restore access to compromised accounts. Social media accounts are often lost when users forget their password, switch devices, or when they inadvertently or even willingly give their credentials to a scammer.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

In May, 2024, the FBI warned about the increasing threat of cybercriminals using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in their scams. And if cybercriminals manage to steal the session cookie, they can log in as you, change the password and grab control of your account. Use a password manager to autofill credentials only on trusted sites.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 7, 2022

. “Overall, the three banks that provided complete data sets reported 35,848 cases of scams, involving over $25.9 “In the vast majority of these cases, the banks did not repay the customers that reported being scammed. In the case of Zelle scams, the answer is yes. ” Sen. .

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 29, 2021

There are some scams on Steam which have stood the test of time. Like Steam phishing campaigns, this particular Steam scam—referred to loosely as the “I accidentally reported you” or “I accidentally reported your account” scam—has been coming and going since initial reports of it emerged in late 2018.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 17, 2025

According to new research from Malwarebytes, 52% of people said they worry about being scammed while traveling, while another 40% admitted that they worry about my kids or family sharing trip details online. Broadly, Malwarebytes found that: 52% of people agreed or strongly agreed that they worry about being scammed while traveling.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

After using passwords obtained from one of the countless breaches as a lure to trick victims into paying, the “Hello pervert” sextortion scammers have recently introduced two new pressure tactics: Name-dropping the infamous Pegasus spyware and adding pictures of your home environment. The scammer says they know “your password.”

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Enter the utility scam , where crooks pretend to be your utility company so they can threaten and extort as much money from you as they can. This scam has been going on for years and usually starts with an unexpected phone call and, in some cases, a visit to your door. Report the scam to the proper authorities, which may be the FTC.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Group-IB cybersecurity researchers recently identified several Russian-speaking cybercrime groups offering infostealing malware-as-a-service (MaaS), resulting in the theft of more than 50 million passwords thus far. To minimize risk, Group-IB advises taking the following key steps: Don’t download software from suspicious sources.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

The site claims: MetaMask cannot recover your password. We will use your secret recovery phrase to validate your ownership, restore your wallet, and set up a new password. We don’t just report on threats—we remove them Cybersecurity risks should never spread beyond a headline. Thanks to Jerome for finding this.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 6, 2022

There are two main types of online fraud aimed at stealing user data and money: phishing and scams. The history of scams and phishing. Also in the 1990s, the first online scams appeared. Phishing and scams: current types of fraud. They just need to sign up and pay a small fee.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Here’s what to look out for: Pig butchering scams. We have discussed the workings of pig butchering scams several times. The investments, mind you, are always part of the larger scam. Advance fee scams. Fake bonus scams. Compromised account scams. billion in 2023. Elon Musk livestreams. Typosquatting.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 29, 2024

Accepting calendar invitations within the platform may now pose a serious risk to the security of user passwords. A recent Outlook vulnerability, patched in December 2023 is still hiding for unpatched users, could expose your password with just a single click. The post Can MS Outlook Calendar Leak Your Password?

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

This breach has exposed residents to potential risks like identity theft and financial fraud, compounding the urgency for more robust cybersecurity measures in the public sector. Businesses that handle customer data or interact with city networks are now faced with heightened risks.

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Adam Levin

MARCH 17, 2022

The potential for hacks and scams is limited to the imagination of the person or group performing them. Sensitive information including passwords and financial information can be exfiltrated and ransomware can be deployed to block access to critical data. Change passwords regularly. Invest in security-based products.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Once a victim types their user ID and password, criminals will receive the data immediately. Security questions (usually 3 of them) are also used to either reset a password or for some other verification purpose (maybe a login from a new browser or location). Passkeys come to mind immediately since they do not involve passwords at all.

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