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Facebook Data Breach: Millions Affected; 32 Million In U.S. Alone

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Facebook Data Breach: Millions Affected; 32 Million In U.S. Alone

There’s a long history of data breaches that Facebook has yet to shake, and keeping up with their latest isn’t easy because they keep happening. As Facebook has expanded its user base over time, this most recent breach affected 533 million users in 106 different countries, roughly 20% of its users worldwide, with 32 million victims in the U.S. So far, Facebook has chosen not to alert its users to this breach or really admit it happened. READ FULL STORY

Corporate Security

Going Up! Businesses See BEC Attacks Rise With Remote Working
May 9, 2021

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

Know The Signs: A Ransomware Attack Is Closer Than You Think

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Know The Signs: A Ransomware Attack Is Closer Than You Think

Ransomware attacks have crippled countless organizations in many sectors including commercial, finances, healthcare, government services, and education. They’ve proven devastating and expensive to fix, with some organizations never recovering and having to permanently close their doors. According to a Coveware report, the average ransom payment at the end of 2019 was $84,116, over twice the ransom amount of attacks earlier that same year. READ FULL STORY
Tax-Themed Phishing Campaigns Up 500% And Started Early This Year

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Tax-Themed Phishing Campaigns Up 500% And Started Early This Year

As the saying goes, “Spring flowers bring tax-time email phishing attacks.” Well, maybe not exactly like that…However, researchers have found that this tax season is much the same as last year but for one important point: tax scams started earlier than usual. But when the early attacks are paired with the extended filing date on May 17, there’s plenty of extra time for hackers to launch their tax-themed email phishing campaigns. These emails are now filling inboxes everywhere. READ FULL STORY
Data Breaches Reach Historic Record, 37 Billion+

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Data Breaches Reach Historic Record, 37 Billion+

The 2020 Year End Report by Risk Based Security looks at last year’s data breaches, and what they mean for cybersecurity trends going forward. One finding is historic in nature, with a total of more than 37 billion records breached last year, more than double from the year before. From beginning to end, 2020 was a year that cybersecurity experts would like to forget, and cybercriminals have reason to celebrate. Caught in the middle of the two are the everyday users and consumers who found themselves victims of impossible situations they had little to no control over. 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

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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
Execs And Cybersecurity: Neither Too Big To Fail

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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
Oversharing On Social Media: If Opportunity Knocks, Know When Not To Answer

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Oversharing On Social Media: If Opportunity Knocks, Know When Not To Answer

Sharing online can be irresistible, especially when quizzes, surveys and other fun opportunities allow your voice to be heard. It’s important to note that bad actors are constantly trolling social media sites for personal information. One of their biggest allies are the viral social media quizzes and surveys that pop-up on sites like Facebook. They give hackers gold nuggets of information that can be used for future cyberattacks. With online quizzes and oversharing providing the fuel for an attack, knowing it’s avoidable to begin with is perhaps most disturbing of all. READ FULL STORY
California DMV Breach Drives Data Of Millions To The Dark Web

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California DMV Breach Drives Data Of Millions To The Dark Web

Several million Californians discovered their personally identifiable information (PII) found on their motor vehicle registration records was stolen by a ransomware gang. Addresses, license plate numbers, and vehicle identification numbers (VIN) were compromised in the attack. The problem originally stemmed from a ransomware assault a third-party provider and may have included close to 20 months worth of data on drivers in the state. Other states issued similar warnings, including Washington. READ FULL STORY
IRS Annual Dirty Dozen Top Tax Scams For 2021

Scams & Phishing

IRS Annual Dirty Dozen Top Tax Scams For 2021

The IRS posted its annual list of the top tax scams for 2021, called the “Dirty Dozen.” Every year, the IRS takes a look at the most prevalent tax scams affecting U.S. taxpayers. In its continued effort to keep us safe from tax fraudsters, the IRS tells us what these scams can look like so we can avoid becoming a victim. They also remind us that although scams increase during tax time and crisis events, they continue to happen year-round. 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




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