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IC3 Issues Alert About a Cybercrime Group Recruiting Kids

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IC3 Issues Alert About a Cybercrime Group Recruiting Kids

The FBI's IC3 has just sounded the alarm about a growing online criminal network called The Com (short for "The Community") and it's not your average hacker crew. This sprawling, international ecosystem includes thousands of members, many of them minors who are wrapped up in cybercrime, extortion, swatting, SIM swapping, ransomware, and even child sexual abuse content. What’s worse? They recruit young people, some as young as 11 through gaming sites and social media. READ FULL STORY
Warnings Are Out! Don’t Shop On Fake Black Friday Websites

Scams & Phishing

Warnings Are Out! Don’t Shop On Fake Black Friday Websites

Why wait till after Thanksgiving, when we can shop any time of year, any time of day. Black Friday deals are everywhere, but so are the scammers waiting to steal your money. Fraudulent websites surged by a staggering 89% from 2023 to 2024, with nearly 80% of shopping-related emails flagged as scams. The FBI and Google, as well as other cybersecurity experts are now issuing urgent warnings about which sites to avoid—and what to watch for before you click on that “buy” button. READ FULL STORY
Email Scams Threaten Extortion And Blackmail

Scams & Phishing

Email Scams Threaten Extortion And Blackmail

An uptick in email scams has cybersecurity professionals concerned, and for good reason. Symantec researchers found that in the first five months of 2019, they prevented almost 300 million extortion email attacks from going forward. Just some of those discovered include blackmail, sextortion, bombs, hit men, and malware threats. The researchers also determined the average cost of paying demands over a 30 day period was $1.2 million in 243 Bitcoin transactions. READ FULL STORY
Mobile Banking Apps Continue To Be A Hi Value Target For Cybercriminals

Mobile Security

Mobile Banking Apps Continue To Be A Hi Value Target For Cybercriminals

It’s that time of year when organizations that track cybersecurity stats and other information start to release their results. And to no one’s surprise, mobile banking has been under attack in 2021. The Nokia 2021 Threat Intelligence Report found the cybercriminals’ desire to steal your banking credentials has ramped up throughout the year by logging your keystrokes, taking screenshots, trying to snag those two-factor authentication (2FA) codes, and using overlays. There’s no lack of trying to get your confidential information…and your money. READ FULL STORY
Phishing Examples Of The Current Top Ransomware Threats

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Phishing Examples Of The Current Top Ransomware Threats

Ransomware attacks have become increasingly prevalent and damaging in recent years and they do not discriminate. Every person, industry, or organization is fair game for cybercriminals wanting to make a buck; in most cases, many bucks. Cybercriminals are constantly on the lookout for vulnerabilities they can exploit to gain unauthorized access and deploy ransomware. Here, we highlight some of the most significant vulnerabilities leveraged by ransomware groups, their implications, and the importance of securing these weaknesses. READ FULL STORY




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