September 29, 2020
Via: Security WeekLast week, the two agencies issued a warning on possible campaigns aimed at distributing false information about the election results, urging the population to double check all sources of information to ensure their validity and make sure the data they […]
September 23, 2020
Via: Security WeekSpreading disinformation on the results of the elections represents a threat to the credibility of the electoral process, meant to undermine confidence in the democratic institutions in the United States, the alert reads. According to the FBI and CISA, both […]
Threats & Malware, Vulnerabilities
August 28, 2020
Via: Security WeekIn a newly published paper, David Basin, Ralf Sasse, and Jorge Toro-Pozo from the department of computer science at ETH Zurich, explain that vulnerabilities identified in the standard EMV implementation could be exploited to render the PIN verification useless on […]
August 26, 2020
Via: Hot for SecuritySince the beginning of the pandemic, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has received over 175,000 consumer reports related to Covid-19 scams, totaling a whopping $118.81 million in losses. So far, the top fraud reports relate to: Online shopping, with 26,792 […]
July 13, 2020
Via: Hot for SecurityThe fraud landscape is evolving and, as the world becomes increasingly digital, so do the criminals. From petty schemes to high-class social engineering strategies, fraudsters cash out on billions each year. Creating a fake identity The FTC calls synthetic identity […]
Cyber-crime, Hacker, Identity theft, Threats & Malware
June 19, 2020
Via: Security WeekThe man, Justin Sean Johnson, aka “TDS” and “DS,” 29, was indicted on charges of conspiracy, wire fraud and aggravated identity and is believed to have sold exfiltrated personally identifiable information (PII) and W-2 information on the dark web. Johnson […]
June 18, 2020
Via: Hot for SecurityA new report from Privacy Affairs says that cybercriminals on the Dark Web will pay on average $1,000 for a full range of stolen documents and account details that enable them to conduct sure-fire identity theft. Your hacked Facebook account […]
Cyber-crime, Identity theft, Phishing
June 17, 2020
Via: Hot for SecurityFraudsters often stay ahead of the game, using every trick in the book to catch citizens off guard and steal millions of dollars in hard-earned money, and personal information each year. Although scammers are a year-round threat, the extended tax […]
Cyber-crime, Identity theft, Threats & Malware
April 30, 2020
Via: Security WeekThe Chrome Web Store has been available since 2011, offering a total of more than 200.000 browser extensions that allow users to easily customize their browsing experience in Chrome. Just as with other application storefronts, Chrome Web Store too was […]
April 22, 2020
Via: Security WeekThe FBI has received thousands of complaints regarding scams and frauds related to the virus, FBI Assistant Director Matt Gorham said in a statement responding to queries from The Associated Press. “Unfortunately, there’s a lot of precedent for criminals taking […]
April 8, 2020
Via: Security WeekThe Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers took the unusual step of firing off a letter to “registrars” entrusted with the business of issuing website names around the world. “As you’re also aware, ICANN cannot, under our bylaw and […]
April 2, 2020
Via: Hot for SecurityDue to the troublesome spread of coronavirus-themed scams and malware attacks, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) launched a nationwide campaign to detect, inhibit and punish any fraudulent or malicious online activity. “It is essential that the Department of Justice […]
April 1, 2020
Via: Help Net SecurityIt’s one thing to have your credit card stolen, but your identity is a whole other ball game. The worst thing is, it’s a lot more common than you’d think. Identity fraud affects around one in 15 people in the […]
November 15, 2019
Via: Help Net SecurityFears of data loss, identity theft and fraud are leaving American consumers on edge this holiday season, and they’re prepared to hold their financial institution responsible for the damages. This is according to a new study released by Terbium Labs, […]
Access control, Cyber-crime, Identity theft, Security
August 14, 2019
Via: Help Net SecurityWhat do the top data breaches of the 21st century have in common? Privileged identity abuse. In these breach instances, well-resourced, external actors were able to gain the credentials of users with access to privileged accounts – such as administrative, […]
May 30, 2019
Via: Help Net SecurityAs massive data breaches continue to make international headlines and the Internet is an integral part of our daily lives, consumers are now grasping the risks they face. In a new F-Secure survey, 71% of respondents say they feel that […]
September 12, 2018
Via: Security IntelligenceAll it took was access to a lawyer’s email, and suddenly, almost $532,000 was in the wrong hands. This business email compromise (BEC) scam began simply: A criminal in Los Angeles named Ochenetchouwe Adegor Ederaine, Jr. gained access to a […]
September 6, 2017
Via: TrendMicro BlogDuring one of my talks for Gartner, I asked the audience, “How many of you have ever had anything stolen?” Many hands went up. Then I asked, “How did you know it was stolen?” The answers generally offered, “I looked […]
July 7, 2017
Via: Security AffairsIn the excitement of summer vacations, most of us forget to equip ourselves with the privacy tools and needed security measures. Yet, such flawed data security could ruin your vacations as the cyber goons always remain on work. Therefore, here […]
June 7, 2017
Via: Security IntelligenceOversharing your travel plans can put you, your colleagues, your corporate data systems, your property and even your loved ones at risk. Similarly, announcing to the world that your home is vacant obviously increases the odds of a break-in, so […]
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