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Going Up! Businesses See BEC Attacks Rise With Remote Working

Corporate Security

Going Up! Businesses See BEC Attacks Rise With Remote Working

For businesses during this uncharted time, the challenge is cybersecurity since attackers have gone into pandemic overdrive. You don’t have to be a cybersecurity expert to see that criminals have exploited the coronavirus by using it as lures for phishing scams, ransomware attacks, and more. A study by Barracuda Networks found almost 51% of companies worldwide have seen an increase in email phishing attacks since working remotely became the norm. Unfortunately, the report also finds that 40% of companies have cut their cybersecurity budget to reduce operating costs during the pandemic. READ FULL STORY

Scams & Phishing

Resurfaced Facebook Scam Promises To Help You Lose Weight Without Exercise
May 5, 2021

Many of us have likely gained the COVID-19 pounds or some weight over the past year. Scammers on Facebook are taking advantage of those of us wanting to shed the extra bacon. A scam that has actually been around for many years is resurfacing. You may have seen it forwarded to a friend’s Facebook wall, or perhaps you were tagged. It purports to help you shed those cookies faster than you can fry an egg…like 20 pounds in 25 days! Yep, that is fast. READ FULL STORY

FBI And CISA Warn Trickbot's Latest Attacks Involve DMV

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FBI And CISA Warn Trickbot's Latest Attacks Involve DMV

No one is happy about getting an email from the DMV, especially one claiming to have proof of a traffic violation. But what happens next, after opening the email and clicking on a link, ends up much worse than any traffic offense could be. A Trickbot malware infection happens; the latest hacking scheme that involves using the DMV as a phishing lure. This new Trickbot campaign is targeting PCs, and the FBI and CISA have released a joint advisory about this latest addition to Trickbot’s arsenal. READ FULL STORY
Scammers Attack Latest Round Of COVID Relief Checks, Again

Scams & Phishing

Scammers Attack Latest Round Of COVID Relief Checks, Again

Since the pandemic started, using the coronavirus for internet and other scams has been a fruitful endeavor for hackers. Always looking for every bit of data they can steal, they’ve hijacked money, identities, financial information, and more using the coronavirus as a lure. They’ve successfully posed as FBI and IRS agents and Social Security representatives for months now. They’ve used fake virus cures, taken payments for PPE that never arrived, filed fraudulent unemployment claims, and otherwise did their level best to scam citizens out of their first round of pandemic relief checks. READ FULL STORY
Malicious VPN Email And Pop-up Attacks

Your Security

Malicious VPN Email And Pop-up Attacks

For many these days, working remotely is part of the new normal of this pandemic era. It’s probably also be the first time that staffers are away from the watchful eyes of IT departments, and that's making it easier for hackers to do their jobs. The Census Bureau has reported the average work commute added 200 hours a year to our jobs, making it easy to see why many staffers are content to swap out their daily commutes. But beware! Researchers have discovered a fake VPN scam that specifically targets remote employees. READ FULL STORY

Identity Theft

Spam Emails Mask Ransomware With A Wink And A Smile
May 1, 2021

A new ransomware, Avaddon, is having a bit of fun with its targets as their way to install the malware on devices worldwide. Hackers are sending “innocent” spam emails as a calling card to deploy Avaddon ransomware on data systems. Hoping to catch users off guard, spam emails infiltrate email accounts with a subject line asking the user if they approve of their “new photo” or the photo of the spam sender. What could possibly go wrong when the only email content is an innocuous winking smiley face? READ FULL STORY

Robbing Banks The 21st Century Way With ATM Heists

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Robbing Banks The 21st Century Way With ATM Heists

Old school bank robberies, where the bad guys slip the teller a note, show a gun and run out with a bag full of money are, for the most part, history. Stealing cash money from ATM machines isn’t exactly news, but continuing improvements to how it’s being done is newsworthy. Not only is cash being stolen from ATMs, but credit and debit card data is being heisted too. Like most cybercrime, hackers improve their methods over time. Now, ATM hacks are becoming commonplace. READ FULL STORY
Massive Cloud Breach Hits Walmart-Owned Bonobos Clothing Retailer

Identity Theft

Massive Cloud Breach Hits Walmart-Owned Bonobos Clothing Retailer

In yet another super-sized cloud data breach, Walmart’s Bonobos men’s clothing stores suffered a 70 GB hack against its backup cloud server. A notorious threat actor called ShinyHunters is responsible for the breach that captured the massive server and exposed the personal information of millions of Bonobos’ customers. The breach was the result of a misconfigured cloud database, a problem that is becoming more prevalent as dependence on cloud use continues to grow. READ FULL STORY
Execs And Cybersecurity: Neither Too Big To Fail

Corporate Security

Execs And Cybersecurity: Neither Too Big To Fail

As is said, the bigger they are, the harder they fall. When it comes to cybersecurity, that’s especially true for executives and C-Level members of an organization. Trend Micro discovered a highly effective spear phishing email campaign using a fake Office 365 email message as bait. The hacking scheme targeted high-level executives and board members in six countries. Those include the U.S., UK and Canada, with the U.S. executives overwhelmingly the most targeted of all. READ FULL STORY
Common Signs Of Phishing To Keep In Mind When Your Inbox Overflows

Scams & Phishing

Common Signs Of Phishing To Keep In Mind When Your Inbox Overflows

With email phishing, deciphering what’s real from what’s fake can be a challenge. Our inboxes are stuffed with emails fighting to get our attention and get us to take some action. But how to ferret-out what’s legitimate takes some cyber-smarts. Research shows email is the primary method of spreading 92% of all malware, and the U.S. is the target of 86% of all email phishing attacks. Whether at home or at work, email phishing is relentless, but being aware of characteristics they have in common can be a powerful tool. READ FULL STORY
Data Breaches Lead To 75% Of Americans Changing Passwords

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Data Breaches Lead To 75% Of Americans Changing Passwords

A survey by iProov finds that as a result of ongoing data breaches, 75% of Americans are getting used to changing their passwords. Good news is that it’s up 10% from previous years. Finding out that one of our accounts, or two or three, have been compromised by a corporate data security breach is unnerving at best. Feeling helpless about what happens to your PII (personally identifiable information) is a real concern knowing that organizations of all kinds keep it on file as part of doing business. READ FULL STORY
Healthcare Under Fire: Ongoing Ransomware Attacks And The Price Of Recovery

Corporate Security

Healthcare Under Fire: Ongoing Ransomware Attacks And The Price Of Recovery

In its State of Ransomware report, Emsisoft discovered there were at least 560 ransomware attacks against healthcare systems. During the pandemic, these attacks on healthcare were done by those looking to exploit this difficult time and those who are the most vulnerable. Many of those with coronavirus desperately in need of a hospital care and the medical staff who care for them, had no choice but to suffer the effects of their healthcare system under attack. Aside from the life-threatening risk of encrypting system data, an added twist now includes hacker’s threatening to sell the data if the ransom isn’t paid. READ FULL STORY
Can Hackers Take A Bite Out Of Your Mobile Pay Solution?

Mobile Security

Can Hackers Take A Bite Out Of Your Mobile Pay Solution?

With the many digital payment options available today, finding the most secure providers can be a challenge. The popularity of digital wallets has grown over time and writing checks and even using plastic cards for payments are quickly becoming the dinosaurs of our non-digital past. Many users now own mobile wallets and pay for goods and services. And using Apple Pay, Google Pay or another service for those transactions may offer peace of mind knowing your payment data is safe and out of the reach of hackers. READ FULL STORY
Children As Online Targets--What Every Parent Needs To Know

Your Security

Children As Online Targets--What Every Parent Needs To Know

Adults should be well-aware of hacking and the risks involved when traversing online. But what many don’t know is the sad truth that children are also targets of online abuse. Sadly, this includes infants. The good news is that parents aren’t helpless when it comes to protecting their child’s online activities and real-world identities. Knowing the signs of child identity theft, other harmful vulnerabilities and how you can help prevent them is a great way to start. READ FULL STORY




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