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What Is a Brushing Scam?

Dec 10, 2024 By Ashley D'Andrea In Keeper

A brushing scam occurs when you receive a package containing items you never ordered. The unexpected package will be addressed to you, but it will most likely not have a return address on it. Some scammers send packages through popular third-party sellers, such as Amazon, to make you believe you’ve received a package by mistake.

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'Tis the Season for Artificial Intelligence-Generated Fraud Messages

Dec 10, 2024 By Trustwave In Trustwave

The FBI issued an advisory on December 3rd warning the public of how threat actors use generative AI to more quickly and efficiently create messaging to defraud their victims, echoing earlier warnings issued by Trustwave SpiderLabs. The FBI noted that publicly available tools assist criminals with content creation and can correct human errors that might otherwise serve as warning signs of fraud.

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8 Emerging Cybersecurity Scams And Their Implications For The Future

Dec 9, 2024 By Tripwire Guest Authors In Tripwire

Technological advances usually lead to a brighter future. While that may be true, these developments could also be used to refine and increase cybersecurity scams. Attackers do not care about who they target as long as they get people's and establishments' information and credentials. Cybersecurity professionals must be aware of the current scams plaguing the digital world and how to combat them. Here are a few examples and their implications for the future.

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Avast researchers detect a surge in fake e-shops

Dec 6, 2024 By Branislav Kramar In Avast

We kicked off the holiday shopping season with expectations of sales, but beware: a new wave of fake e-shops is spreading on the internet.

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MobiFin and INETCO partner to deliver cutting-edge digital banking and payments security

Dec 6, 2024 By Joe Kitos In INETCO

MobiFin, a leading provider of unified digital banking and payment solutions, has entered into strategic partnership with INETCO, an innovative real-time transaction monitoring and fraud prevention company. INETCO has established a significant global footprint by implementing its innovative solutions across more than 27 nations, serving some of the most prominent financial powerhouses worldwide.

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Securing the Digital Landscape: Combating Cyber Threats in Modern Business

Dec 5, 2024 By SecuritySenses In SecuritySenses

As businesses increasingly rely on digital platforms, cybersecurity has become a cornerstone of organizational resilience. From safeguarding customer data to protecting intellectual property, companies face a growing array of cyber threats that require strategic defenses. One of the less discussed but highly impactful vulnerabilities is fraudulent activity targeting online advertising campaigns, which costs businesses billions annually. Tools like click fraud prevention software can play a vital role in mitigating these threats, alongside other key cybersecurity practices.

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Tech Support Scams Exploit Google Ads to Target Users

Dec 4, 2024 By Graham Cluley In Tripwire

It's not a new technique, but that doesn't mean that cybercriminals cannot make rich rewards from SEO poisoning. SEO poisoning is the dark art of manipulating search engines to ensure that malware-laced adverts and dangerous websites appear high on users' results - often impersonating legitimate businesses and organisations. But the simplest way of all to get a malicious website in front of a potential victim is to create a Google advertising account, and buy your way to the top of the search results.

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Malicious Google Ads Target Users Seeking Solutions to Printer Problems

Dec 3, 2024 By Stu Sjouwerman In KnowBe4

Scammers are abusing Google ads to target users searching for help with printer problems, according to researchers at Malwarebytes. The malicious ads claim to offer tech support for installing drivers used by HP and Canon printers. “After clicking on a malicious ad, the website instructs you to enter your printer’s model number in order to download the required driver, which it proceeds to ‘install,’” the researchers write.

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QR Code Scams: The New Frontier of Cyber Attacks

Dec 3, 2024 By Razorthorn In Razorthorn

QR codes are being weaponised to bridge the digital and physical realms. Learn how criminals are exploiting this overlooked threat in everyday scenarios.

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Cyber-Safe Shopping: Protect Yourself from Holiday Scams and Cyber Threats

Dec 2, 2024 By Fortra Staff In Tripwire

The holiday shopping season is here, and while it brings excitement and joy, it also opens opportunities for cybercriminals to exploit unsuspecting shoppers. With more people buying gifts online and taking advantage of holiday deals, the risk of falling victim to cyberattacks increases. Whether you're shopping from your desktop, mobile device, or in-store, it's essential to be aware of common threats and take steps to protect yourself.

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