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Cybercriminals are Exploiting Coronavirus Fears

March 17, 2020

Amid the hysteria over coronavirus (COVID-19), many people know to seek out trusted third-parties for guidance in situations like these, such as the World Health Organization (WHO) or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). But lesser known is the fact that phishing scammers have started capitalizing on the wide-spread fear and uncertainty for their benefit by posing as these authoritative agencies.

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Scams, Fraud and Misinformation: How Cybercriminals are Taking Advantage of Coronavirus

March 13, 2020

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Concern over the Coronavirus (COVID-19) has dominated global headlines. And now cybercriminals are using all tools at hand to take advantage of this concern to spread phishing and social engineering scams and misinformation.

What Lessons Can We Takeaway from Las Vegas’ Recent Thwarted Cyberattack?

Jim Ivers

February 27, 2020

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Picture this: a news story detailing a cyberattack in which no data was exfiltrated, thousands (or even millions) of credit card details weren’t stolen, and no data was breached. While this isn’t the type of headline we often see, it recently became a reality in Las Vegas.

How Cybercriminals Create, Distribute, Steal Data and Monetize Phishing Emails and Pages

February 20, 2020

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New research finds it has never been easier for aspiring cybercriminals to impersonate companies and lure victims to fake websites. And potential profits are huge with some ‘salaries’ being promised of between $5 and $10k a week.

Cybercriminals Using Coronavirus to Carry Out Phishing Attacks

February 17, 2020

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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), cyber criminals are disguising themselves as WHO to steal money or sensitive information.

Note-Based Phishing and Small Bank Impersonation Increased in Q4 2019

February 11, 2020

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The Phishers' Favorites report for Q4 2019 says that PayPal remains the top brand impersonated by cybercriminals for the second quarter in a row, with Facebook taking the #2 spot and Microsoft coming in third.

Remote Access Trojan Was a Major Threat in 2019

January 23, 2020

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The rise in popularity of the Remote Access Trojan, or RAT, among other financially motivated threat actors, was a major threat in 2019.

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SMB Budget Constraints and Increase of Cyberattacks in 2020 Among Top Cybersecurity Concerns

January 23, 2020

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What are some current trends and barriers that Channel Partners face when protecting clients against emerging threats?

Tax Themed Phishing Attack Targeting ADP Users

January 20, 2020

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A tax themed email phishing campaign is targeting ADP users.

Phishing Scam Cost Manor, Texas ISD $2.3 Million

January 14, 2020

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A school district in Manor, Texas, was caught in a phishing email scam that cost $2.3 million in losses.

2020 April

This month in Security magazine: meet the global security team at Boston Scientific - five female professionals with diverse background and skills who are creating a best-in-class enterprise security team while ensuring the safety and security of employees, customers and patients. Also this month, we highlight Kristin Lenardson and her successful career in protective services. Security experts discuss whistleblowing, the CCPA and more.

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