SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Data from the Brazilian Federation of Banks registered a considerable increase in crime (such as explosions at bank branches to steal money) and cybercrime (increased phishing and social-engineering attacks) against banking customers and banking infrastructure. In April 2021, the Andariel group attempted to spread custom Ransomware.

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Cryptocurrency Banking Cybercrime Ransomware 121

Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

The following vectors represent some of the most common ways a criminal could gain access to your accounts and is also known as an account takeover : Social Engineering. Awareness of Phishing Scams. Getting clued up about phishing scams is the best way to help keep your data safe. A common example is phishing.

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Identity Theft Passwords Data breaches Scams 119

Malwarebytes

JUNE 8, 2021

Money mules and spear phishing are thrown into the mix alongside social engineering and international theft of money, personal, and confidential information. Ransomware would also be deployed, for that final splash of cash. Big scams, big numbers. Peeling back the TrickBot onion.

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Cybercrime Malware Banking Phishing 110

IT Security Guru

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Aside from the need to rely upon home Wi-Fi or other networks potentially lacking the protection available in a workplace setting, employees working remotely may forget or ignore the Security 101 basics, such as failing to use virtual private networks (VPN) or signing into work accounts using shared family devices.

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CISO Social Engineering Marketing Cyber Risk 55

Krebs on Security

APRIL 6, 2022

Many organizations are already struggling to combat cybersecurity threats from ransomware purveyors and state-sponsored hacking groups, both of which tend to take days or weeks to pivot from an opportunistic malware infection to a full blown data breach. The flash scam netted the perpetrators more than $100,000 in the ensuing hours.

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Social Engineering Phishing Engineering Accountability 247

Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

With a mix of infiltration, social engineering, and many hours of investigative work, authorities were able to discover Ulbricht’s identity. Consider using a VPN to maintain greater anonymity. You could become the victim of financial fraud, employment identity scams, tax identity theft, and more.

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Identity Theft Cryptocurrency Government Engineering 98

Spinone

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

DLP is included in the organization policy, but individuals must also use this strategy to keep all data safe during ransomware or malware attack. Virtual Private Network (VPN) – technology that extends a private network and all its encryption, security, and functionality across a public network.

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Passwords Social Engineering Malware Encryption 40

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. For instance, phishing, one of the most common, is a social engineering attack used to steal user data.

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Risk Cybersecurity Antivirus Phishing 203

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Phishing techniques use social engineering to trick victims into taking an action that helps an attacker compromise your network or access your sensitive information assets. Some threat actors carry out phishing attacks using social media and networking platforms, such as Twitter or LinkedIn. Stolen Credentials.

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IoT Phishing Passwords Scams 129

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 2, 2024

This past year set a profound stage, from the advent of stringent cyber regulations to the convergence of generative AI, social engineering, and ransomware. Rampant ransomware — again The pervasive impact of ransomware resonated widely in 2023. million and an average payment exceeding $100,000.

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CISO Social Engineering Architecture Ransomware 104