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How to prevent identity theft: Tips for a safer online presence

Online Computers

Regularly reviewing these statements and setting up alerts for unusual transactions can help you identify unauthorized activity and protect yourself from identity theft. Clicking on these links can trigger a malware download or lead to fraudulent websites used to steal information.

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Holiday Hacking: Watch Out for These Deceptive Tricks

NexusTek

A tried-and-true method of gaining access to a company’s network is by tricking employees into downloading malicious files. By tricking an unsuspecting engineer at the firm with a fake job offer that induced him to download a pdf that was infected with spyware. How did they gain access? The rest is history. Use Password Spraying.

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Changes Continue in Cyber Insurance

Pure Storage

With RaaS, pay-for-use malware provides easy access to the code and infrastructure to launch and maintain a ransomware attack. Once a policy is issued, they continue to scan and send alerts to control their own and their customers’ risks. In some cases, they require specific upgrades or even decline coverage based on their findings.

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Do Microsoft Teams Attacks Prove Need for Innovative Cybersecurity Awareness Training?

LAN Infotech

Cybersecurity experts have issued alerts to check laptops, desktops, and other devices synced with business networks to run enterprise-level antivirus scams immediately. However, cybersecurity experts believe hackers have renamed the malware. Microsoft Teams Malware Poses Substantial Risk. How are Hackers Manipulating Teams?

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Are BYOD Practices Putting Your Business at Risk?

NexusTek

anti-malware software). Malware: Another point of vulnerability is downloads; when using personal devices, employees may unwittingly download files or programs that contain malware. When polled, 17% of employees admitted to using their cell phones for work without telling their employer 6.

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Clicking Fake Links, The Horror Behind It!

Online Computers

As such, recognizing which email links are legitimate and which are not can be incredibly difficult – and as such, you should always be alert when using communications software to make sure you don't fall into these traps. Another potential threat from clicking on fake links is that the website could download malware onto your device.

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Guest Post: POV of Two Companies During and After a Cyberattack

Security Industry Association

First stage: Delivery Company Alpha Just earlier in the day, access to the company’s network was compromised by an unsuspecting user who opened a malicious email and downloaded its payload. Note: Since this company was alerted of the virus’ presence, it took immediate action to stop further infection and spread.