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Spam Emails Mask Ransomware With A Wink And A Smile

Identity Theft

Spam Emails Mask Ransomware With A Wink And A Smile

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

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Caller ID Spoofing: Don't Hang On, Hang Up
September 20, 2021

Spoofing is when a caller deliberately falsifies the information transmitted to your caller ID display to disguise their identity. Scammers often use neighbor spoofing so it appears that an incoming call is coming from a local number, or spoof a number from a company or a government agency that you may already know and trust. If you answer, they use scam scripts to try to steal your money or valuable personal information, which can be used in fraudulent activity. READ FULL STORY

Arrests of 6 Ransomware Gang Members Doesn't Thwart Attacks

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Arrests of 6 Ransomware Gang Members Doesn't Thwart Attacks

A ransomware gang finally faced the law when six members of Clop ransomware group were tossed into a jail cell in the Ukraine. The arrests followed an Interpol international investigation and collaboration with law enforcement agencies in the United States and Republic of Korea. The arrested each face up to eight years in a Ukraine prison. That doesn't mean we can let our guards down. In fact, there is always another ransomware group waiting in the wings to take over. READ FULL STORY
How To Create A Strong And Unique Password For Every Account

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How To Create A Strong And Unique Password For Every Account

Most of us know by now not to use the same passwords for different accounts; yet some of us still do. But users who continue to use passwords they know have been exposed in a hack are truly flirting with danger. In a recent study, Google found 1.5% of passwords are still being used despite those users knowing they’ve been compromised. A security researcher discovered more than 22 million unique passwords and over 770 million email addresses were made public on a popular hacker forum earlier this year. READ FULL STORY
Does Your State Rate? Top Five Worst States For Cybercrime In The U.S.

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Does Your State Rate? Top Five Worst States For Cybercrime In The U.S.

Last year was a wild ride for many reasons, least of all the continuing coronavirus pandemic. Hacking levels hit historic highs when scammers and hackers set their sights on new criminal opportunities created by the pandemic. Marketing company GetResponse took a closer look at hacking activity by individual state in their report “State of Online Hacking in America.” Their findings are based on the FBI’s “Internet Crime Report 2020,” which studied cybercrime in America during 2020. READ FULL STORY

Mobile Security

63% Of Android Apps Average 39 Security Flaws Each
September 16, 2021

Stunning revelations about Android app security were released by Atlas VPN. They find 63% of free and paid mobile Android apps studied have a flurry of security flaws – an average of 39 per app. If that’s not enough to grab your attention, there are two categories of apps found most riddled with security flaws. Gaming and financial apps top the chart, with free gaming apps at 96% flawed, and banking apps at 88% flawed. The data is based on a report that analyzed mobile apps available in the Google Play store in the first-quarter of 2021. READ FULL STORY

Frustration-Saving Feature May Give Up Your Precious PII

Identity Theft

Frustration-Saving Feature May Give Up Your Precious PII

Browser autofill feature that prevents you having to fill in tedious details such as your name, address, and payment card details repeatedly is a security risk. That time-saving trick can also relieve you of more of your personally identifying information (PII) and confidential details than you may bargain for; all because you get frustrated filling in those forms with every purchase or registration. This undesirable feature can be activated in Chrome, Safari, and Opera, as well as any browser that allows you to save these form details. READ FULL STORY
New Chrome Features Boost Your Browsing Security

Your Security

New Chrome Features Boost Your Browsing Security

We are always on the edge of our seats to see what new privacy and security settings Google comes up with for its massively used Chrome browsers. Perhaps wer are not on the edge of our seats, but there are some reportedly cool new features of version 92, that is already available. And while features are not normally what we recommend for downloading new versions of anything, some of these new ones for Chrome cross over into security. So, take note and see what’s new. READ FULL STORY
Stopping Ransomware: 50% Of Organizations Unprepared, Report Finds

Corporate Security

Stopping Ransomware: 50% Of Organizations Unprepared, Report Finds

A research report by Trend Micro finds only 50% of organizations can identify cybercrimes…in particular, ransomware attacks. That’s not good news for anyone, but on the other hand, Trend Micro also finds there’s plenty of room for improvement. That progress depends on each individual company and how they do (or don’t) approach strengthening their security environment. Hackers are proving even more ruthless with their attacks, especially those using ransomware. READ FULL STORY
Time To Travel? Keep Your Plans Safe From Online Scammers

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Time To Travel? Keep Your Plans Safe From Online Scammers

Getting out in the open road or taking to the endless skies, planning a vacation should be the start of something great. Forbes Advisor reports nearly nine in ten Americans have plans to travel over the next six months. But too often, happy travelers find things don’t always end up as they planned. From airline tickets to car rentals to Airbnb’s, hotels and more, scammers are taking advantage of our plans and plan-making. For many, the hustle-bustle of planning a trip can hit a dead end long before the fun starts. READ FULL STORY
New Vultur RAT Steals Financial Data; Hides In Apps In Google Play Store

Mobile Security

New Vultur RAT Steals Financial Data; Hides In Apps In Google Play Store

A new Remote Access Trojan found hiding in apps on Google Play Store has capabilities that shocked those who discovered it. Dubbed “Vultur”, it’s a banking malware found by ThreatFabric earlier this year that targets banking apps and cryptocurrency wallets in particular, but harvests other PII as well. Vultur also hides in Android mobile apps that include Facebook and Messenger, WhatsApp, Tik Tok, and Viber Messenger. Android mobile app fans need to know what to look for when app shopping in the Google Play Store. READ FULL STORY
Home Router Flaw May Allow A Home Network Takeover

Your Security

Home Router Flaw May Allow A Home Network Takeover

It’s once again a time when routers are targeted…successfully…by attackers who can take them over and wreak havoc in the universe. Maybe it’s not so far-reaching as to make it to into space, but it most certainly is on this planet right now. Some up to no good, have discovered they can take advantage of a vulnerability in home routers that use Arcadyan firmware. According to Juniper Threat Labs researchers, it is being actively exploited utilizing the Mirai botnet at this very moment. READ FULL STORY
Protect Yourself From Phishing Scams: 8 Steps To Better Security

Scams & Phishing

Protect Yourself From Phishing Scams: 8 Steps To Better Security

Since the mid 1990’s, email phishing scams have been on the rise. Like most cybercrimes, hackers have improved and refined their phishing methods over time. Now, there’s been a massive increase in targets due to the continuing coronavirus epidemic. Email phishing continues to be the method of choice for many cybercriminals to enter your device, steal your data, identity, finances, and more. A study by Tessian finds that 96% of phishing attacks arrive via email, showing the threat is very real. READ FULL STORY




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