Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

‘Tis the season when even those who know a thing or two about Internet scams tend to let down their guard in the face of an eye-popping discount or the stress of last-minute holiday shopping. Even people who shop mainly at big-name online stores can get scammed if they’re not wary of too-good-to-be-true offers.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

SIM Swap Scams: How SIM Swapping Works and How To Protect Yourself IdentityIQ According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, SIM swap scams are on the rise. If you’re unfamiliar with this scam, it takes advantage of people’s lack of knowledge of how SIM cards work and puts their information at risk.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 26, 2021

Unauthorized SIM swapping is a scheme in which fraudsters trick or bribe employees at wireless phone companies into redirecting the target’s text messages and phone calls to a device they control. From there, the attackers can reset the password for any online account that allows password resets via SMS. I would laugh at them.

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

wireless carriers today detailed a new initiative that may soon let Web sites eschew passwords and instead authenticate visitors by leveraging data elements unique to each customer’s phone and mobile subscriber account, such as location, customer reputation, and physical attributes of the device. The four major U.S.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 30, 2021

US wireless carrier UScellular discloses data breach, personal information of customers may have been exposed and their phone numbers ported. US wireless carrier UScellular discloses a data breach that exposed personal information of its customers. million customers in 426 markets in 23 states as of the second quarter of 2020. .

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Identity IQ

MARCH 27, 2023

5 Common Hotel Scams and How to Avoid Them IdentityIQ Staying at a hotel should be an enjoyable experience. But unfortunately, there are many scams out there that can make it a nightmare. To help protect your personal information and money, it is important to be aware of the most common hotel scams and how to help avoid them.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 27, 2023

On July 16, 2020 — the day after some of Twitter’s most recognizable and popular users had their accounts hacked and used to tweet out a bitcoin scam — KrebsOnSecurity observed that several social media accounts tied to O’Connor appeared to have inside knowledge of the intrusion.

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Hot for Security

JANUARY 29, 2021

Two days later, the breach was discovered, prompting the company to reset employee passwords and remove the compromised systems from its computer network. “A few employees in retail stores were successfully scammed by unauthorized individuals and downloaded software onto a store computer.”

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 16, 2018

An entrepreneur and virtual currency investor is suing AT&T for $224 million, claiming the wireless provider was negligent when it failed to prevent thieves from hijacking his mobile account and stealing millions of dollars in cryptocurrencies. On June 11, 2017, Terpin’s phone went dead.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Countless websites and online services use SMS text messages for both password resets and multi-factor authentication. But in a written statement, T-Mobile said this type of activity affects the entire wireless industry. KrebsOnSecurity shared a large amount of data gathered for this story with T-Mobile. A U2F device made by Yubikey.

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Identity IQ

JULY 28, 2022

You can use it to share files, play media and more with only a wireless connection. It can be used to copy content stored on your device, from messages and photos to call logs and passwords. Unpair your Bluetooth devices from wireless devices you don’t use frequently, including speakers, cars and other technology.

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Google Security

MAY 11, 2022

Department of Labor ) because users retain the ability to log into their online accounts, often with a simple password, from anywhere in the world. Password managers that can validate the identity of the web page before logging in. But phishing persistently remains a threat (as shown by a recent phishing attack on the U.S.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Once they’re in, they can grab your emails, usernames, passwords, and more. They might even lock you out of your own accounts by resetting your passwords. While they can’t directly read your password, they can still download malware or gather enough information to steal your identity.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 2, 2021

The Olympics : a timeline of scams, hacks, and malware. Source: The New York Times) NSA issues guidance on securing wireless devices in public settings. Source: ZDNet) We can’t believe people use browsers to manage their passwords, says maker of password management tools. LemonDuck no longer settles for breadcrumbs.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

The American people are fed up with scam texts, and we need to use every tool we have to do something about it. Rosenworcel: Recently, scam text messaging has become a growing threat to consumers' wallets and privacy. The median amount stolen from consumers in such scams was $800.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 28, 2021

Fake Rental Scams. If your plans include booking a vacation home rental, take note as there have been some fake renting scams online that promise an incredible getaway that is almost too good to pass up. There are many scams associated with using an unknown Wi-Fi network connection, including man-in-the-middle attacks.

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Hacker Combat

APRIL 22, 2022

That nice-sounding email promising you holiday/bonus/free cash if you open an attachment is a scam. You could find yourself unable to access important information, passwords, and others. An example of this is entering your email password, inputting the code sent to your phone, and finally using fingerprint verification. #4

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

IoT-enabled scams and hacks quickly ramped up to a high level – and can be expected to accelerate through 2021 and beyond. The infamous Mirai botnet self-replicated by seeking out hundreds of thousands of home routers with weak or non-existent passwords. In response, threat actors are hustling to take full advantage.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

In fact, the most popular time for criminals to send emails targeting workers with funds-transfer scams is 9 a.m. One such group was caught with a list of tens of thousands of finance executives, which they were using to target the executives’ assistants with phishing emails and wire transfer scams. on a Tuesday.

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Texting Scams. SIM swapping is a scam where criminals get your real phone number transferred to a SIM card in their possession. Once they have this info, they can call your wireless provider, pretending to be you, and have your number moved over to their cell phone. SIM Swapping. Spoofing Your Number.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Also referred to as the "evil twin," the phony wireless network provides a would-be victim with an internet connection, possibly with a stronger signal than the original, with no heads-up visible to the naked eye. The most effective countermeasure for this style of attack is to avoid using public wireless networks altogether.

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Adam Levin

DECEMBER 4, 2020

A good place to start is requiring employees to use strong passwords, setting appropriate Internet use guidelines and implementing strict rules around how customer information and data are handled. You can hide your Wi-Fi network by setting up a wireless access point or router so that it does not broadcast the network name.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 24, 2023

Remote Desktop is sometimes used by scammers in things like technical support scams , so if you don't need it you may as well turn it off. Make sure to configure the home router and access points with unique usernames and passwords and do not use the default ones that come with the equipment. Disabled Remote Desktop.

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Security Affairs

MAY 14, 2023

ransom Dragon Breath APT uses double-dip DLL sideloading strategy International Press Cybercrime San Bernardino County pays $1.1-million ransom Dragon Breath APT uses double-dip DLL sideloading strategy International Press Cybercrime San Bernardino County pays $1.1-million

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SecureList

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Since the start of the pandemic, many companies working in the information security sphere, including Kaspersky, have discussed the fact that medicine has become a more common bait in cybercriminal scams. Let’s see if there are any informational security issues with these wearables. This trend, first noted in 2020, continued in 2021.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 31, 2022

Attackers may try to get their victims to reveal their date of birth, social security number, credit card information, or account passwords. Many wireless phone providers have introduced spam protections to keep their customers from falling victim to vishing scams. Types of Phishing Attacks & Their Defenses.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 16, 2023

Defining and recognizing tech abuse Malicious online behaviors in the form of those motivated by financial gain, such as scams and fraud, have existed, and awareness around them has been raised for years. Use good passwords. Consider using a password manager to help you create strong passwords.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

The basic elements of a fundamental network include: Network equipment: Controls data flow between devices and commonly includes physical and virtual switches, wired or wireless routers, modems, and hubs. Network Elements Networks connect physical and virtual assets and control the data flow between them.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 15, 2019

But SIM swaps are frequently abused by scam artists who trick mobile providers into tying a target’s service to a new SIM card and mobile phone that the attackers control. However, many online services let customers reset their password merely by using their mobile phones.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 9, 2020

Crooks have stolen tens of millions of dollars and other valuable commodities from thousands of consumers via “SIM swapping,” a particularly invasive form of fraud that involves tricking a target’s mobile carrier into transferring someone’s wireless service to a device they control. But the U.S.

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Adam Levin

DECEMBER 7, 2020

The massive shift to work from home in response to the Covid-19 pandemic has meant a rush to secure a wider range of home devices and networks, and an instant spike in demand for training and services that protect employees in identifying attempted cyberattacks and scams. Economic stimulus checks were targeted.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Treasury issued fresh sanctions against entities linked to the Intellexa Consortium Broadcom fixed Critical VMware vCenter Server flaw CVE-2024-38812 Remote attack on pagers used by Hezbollah caused 9 deaths and thousands of injuries Chinese man charged for spear-phishing against NASA and US Government Data Breach Qilin ransomware attack on Synnovis (..)

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