phishing scams

The threat of phishing attacks and law enforcement’s role (Part 1)

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The threat of phishing attacks and law enforcement’s role (Part 1)

In today’s digital world, cybercriminals are constantly developing new techniques to exploit individuals, businesses and government institutions. One of the most prevalent and damaging forms of cybercrime is phishing — a social engineering tactic used to deceive people into providing sensitive information such as login credentials, financial data and personal details. With phishing attacks evolving in complexity, law enforcement agencies must take proactive measures to combat this threat while emphasizing the need for comprehensive cyber…

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Phishing tax scams increase as tax deadlines approach

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Phishing tax scams increase as tax deadlines approach

Research from Proofpoint shows an increase in malicious domains and campaigns impersonating tax agencies and financial institutions, correlating with a recurring increase in tax-related activity from December through April. The research observed phishing scams in both the United Kingdom and the United States.  In the U.K., multiple tax phishing campaigns mimicked emails from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) and contained URLS that would lead a target to a credential-harvesting, actor-controlled websites.  In the U.S., malicious…

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How to Recognize a Phishing Email | McAfee Blog

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How to Recognize a Phishing Email | McAfee Blog

How do you recognize phishing emails and texts? Even as many of the scammers behind them have sophisticated their attacks, you can still pick out telltale signs. Common to them all, every phishing is a cybercrime that aims to steal your sensitive info. Personal info. Financial info. Other attacks go right for your wallet by selling bogus goods or pushing phony charities. You’ll find scammers posing as major corporations, friends, business associates, and more. They…

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How to Protect Your Identity, Finances, and Security Online | McAfee Blog  Top Ten Tips for Protecting Your Identity, Finances, and Security Online

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How to Protect Your Identity, Finances, and Security Online | McAfee Blog  Top Ten Tips for Protecting Your Identity, Finances, and Security Online

If you want to protect your identity, finances, and privacy online, you have a pretty powerful tool at hand. It’s online protection software. Today’s protection is built to get that job done. For starters, online protection has evolved tremendously over recent years, making it more comprehensive than ever. It goes far beyond antivirus. And it protects more than your devices. It protects you. Your identity. Your finances. Your privacy. Given how much of daily life…

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Common Business-Related Phishing Scams Include Fake HR and IT Subject Lines

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Common Business-Related Phishing Scams Include Fake HR and IT Subject Lines

Think you’ve received an important document from HR? Be careful. KnowBe4’s quarterly phishing test report found that threat actors in Q2 often found success with emails spoofing HR departments. After an ill-fated click occurred, links in the body of emails and PDF documents were common vectors for attacks. TechRepublic spoke with KnowBe4 Security Awareness Advocate Erich Kron about the results of the phishing tests and how to keep businesses safe from ever-evolving, generative AI-powered phishing…

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Staying Safe While Working Remotely | McAfee Blog

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Staying Safe While Working Remotely | McAfee Blog

In the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic, workplaces worldwide have undergone a seismic shift towards remote working. This adjustment involves much more than just allowing employees to access work resources from various locations. It necessitates the update of remote working policies and heightened cybersecurity security awareness. Cybercriminals and potential nation-states are reportedly exploiting the global health crisis for their own gain. Hackers have targeted an array of sectors, including healthcare, employing COVID-19-related baits to manipulate…

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How organizations can protect against phishing campaigns

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How organizations can protect against phishing campaigns

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