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Navigating the Web of Romance Scams: A Guide for Businesses and Consumers

Webroot

In the digital age, the quest for love has moved online, but so have the fraudsters, with romance scams reaching record highs. These scams don’t just harm individuals financially and emotionally; they can also pose significant risks to businesses.

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Unmasking 2024’s Email Security Landscape

Security Affairs

Emerging Threats and Trends The landscape of email threats continues to evolve, with VIPRE’s report shedding light on several alarming trends: Deepfake and AI Exploitation: Attackers increasingly leverage deepfake technology and AI to craft more convincing phishing emails, significantly raising the stakes for email security.

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NY Man Pleads Guilty in $20 Million SIM Swap Theft

Krebs on Security

Nicholas Truglia was part of a group alleged to have stolen more than $100 million from cryptocurrency investors using fraudulent “SIM swaps,” scams in which identity thieves hijack a target’s mobile phone number and use that to wrest control over the victim’s online identities. Image: twitter.com/erupts.

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Malwarebytes consumer product roundup: The latest

Malwarebytes

What you get with our apps: Android: Scan for viruses and malware, and detect ransomware, android exploits, phishing scams, and even potentially unwanted apps. iOS: Detect and stop robocalls and fake texts, phishing links, malicious sites, and annoying ad trackers (while browsing in Safari).

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The Dangerous Blend of Phishing for Government IDs and Facial Recognition Video

Security Boulevard

In an era where online convenience has become the norm, the risk of identity theft through scam websites has surged. These sites pose a significant risk to personal security and undermine public trust in the digital infrastructure we have in place.

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Be Wary of Scammers in the Holiday Season

Security Through Education

They could pose as your hotel or airline by sending you convincing phishing emails. Or even worse, plan out when you will be away so as to gain access to your personal estate. An attacker can easily find these types of automatic replies by means of mass phishing campaigns. Beware of Delivery Scams! Securing Your Business.

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12 Top Vulnerability Management Tools for 2023

eSecurity Planet

WithSecure Elements Vulnerability Management automatically reports activities such as phishing sites, third-party scams, and brand violations. Among the platform’s standout features is its phishing module, which is comprehensive and helps build a “human firewall” of sorts.

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