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Cops Arrest Suspected Multimillion-Dollar Fraud Mastermind
PRIVACY PRIVACY Spanish police apprehend suspect in Tenerife Read More
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96% of companies report insufficient security for sensitive cloud data
PRIVACY PRIVACY The vast majority of organizations lack confidence in securing their data in cloud, while many companies acknowledge they lack sufficient security even for their most sensitive data, according to a new report by the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA). The CSA report surveyed 1,663 IT and security professionals from organizations of various sizes and…
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What Is Smishing and Vishing, and How Do You Protect Yourself
PRIVACY PRIVACY Smishing and vishing are scams where criminals attempt to get users to click a fraudulent link through a phone text message, email, or voicemail. These scams are becoming increasingly popular as cybercriminals try to take advantage of people who are more likely to fall for them, such as those who aren’t as familiar…
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What Are Tailgating Attacks and How to Protect Yourself From Them
PRIVACY PRIVACY Whether you’re spending time on the web or working in the office, you want peace of mind knowing that you are in a safe environment. While most of us know to take precautions when online — protecting ourselves from things like phishing attacks and other cyber threats — we should also attend to…
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Guide: Protecting Your Digital Identity
PRIVACY PRIVACY People in their 20s and 30s are losing it online. And by it, I mean money—thanks to digital identity theft. In its simplest form, your digital identity is made up of a whole host of things that can be traced back to you and who you are. That can range anywhere from photos you post online to online shopping accounts, email accounts to…
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How to Tell Whether a Website Is Safe or Unsafe
PRIVACY PRIVACY It’s important to know that not all websites are safe to visit. In fact, some sites may contain malicious software (malware) that can harm your computer or steal your personal contact information or credit card numbers. Phishing is another common type of web-based attack where scammers try to trick you into giving them…
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“This Connection Is Not Private” – What it Means and How to Protect Your Privacy
PRIVACY PRIVACY Have you ever been browsing online and clicked a link or search result that took you to a site that triggers a “your connection is not private” or “your connection is not secure” error code? If you’re not too interested in that particular result, you may simply move on to another result option.…
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With Conti gone, LockBit takes lead of the ransomware threat landscape
PRIVACY PRIVACY The number of ransomware attacks observed over the previous three months declined compared to the previous quarter, according to reports from two threat intelligence companies. However, the gap left by the Conti gang has been filled by other players, with LockBit cementing itself in the top position and likely to serve as a…
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Battle with Bots Prompts Mass Purge of Amazon, Apple Employee Accounts on LinkedIn
PRIVACY PRIVACY On October 10, 2022, there were 576,562 LinkedIn accounts that listed their current employer as Apple Inc. The next day, half of those profiles no longer existed. A similarly dramatic drop in the number of LinkedIn profiles claiming employment at Amazon comes as LinkedIn is struggling to combat a significant uptick in the…
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Ransomware is Being Used As a Precursor to Physical War: Ivanti
PRIVACY PRIVACY The data also shows ransomware groups continuing to grow in volume and sophistication Read More