Ukraine war scams: Cybercriminals stole my identity
Scammers are using emotionally charged tricks in a bid to steal online donations......»»
Cybercriminals capitalize on travel industry’s peak season
Cybercriminals are capitalizing on the travel and hospitality industry’s peak season, using increased traffic as cover for their attacks, according to Cequence Security. Researchers investigated the top 10 travel and hospitality sites to identi.....»»
A world mired in conflict calls for international tribunals that play multiple roles
The International Court of Justice in The Hague has been busier than ever in recent years: it has been asked to render judgments and issue advisory opinions on conflicts in Gaza, Ukraine and Myanmar, among others, and it settles border disputes all o.....»»
Apple @ Work Podcast: The present state (pun intended) of identity management at work
Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional-grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage & p.....»»
Fraud tactics and the growing prevalence of AI scams
In the first six months of 2024, Hiya flagged nearly 20 billion calls as suspected spam – more than 107 million spam calls everyday. The data showed spam flag rates of more than 20% of unknown calls (calls coming from outside of someone’s address.....»»
Apple Cash to require ID verification for sending more than this amount
Apple Cash is a popular and easy way to send money right within the iOS Messages app and soon with just a tap. Until now, you haven’t needed to submit an ID to use parts of the feature. That will change for many users as Apple will require identity.....»»
Identity verification becomes mandatory for Apple Cash users in October
Apple Cash, a popular payment service, offers a seamless experience within the iOS Messages app. However, identity verification changes are coming for users.Identity verification becomes mandatory for Apple Cash users in OctoberStarting October 4, 20.....»»
Doctor decries Apple gift card discount "scam" after failing to understand the terms of the deal
An academic with a sideline in TikTok videos about marketing scams claims Apple defrauded her over an iPad discount — despite her getting precisely the deal she was promised and should have expected.Apple gift cardsThis will shock you, but it's pos.....»»
Apple Cash to require ID verification starting October 4
Apple Cash is a popular and easy way to send money right within the iOS Messages app and soon with just a tap. Up until now, you haven’t needed to submit an ID to use it. That’s changing as Apple has shared that identity verification will become.....»»
Most ransomware attacks occur between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m.
There’s been an alarming increase in ransomware attacks over the past year, alongside significant shifts in the tactics and strategies employed by cybercriminals that underscore the necessity for organizations to implement around-the-clock moni.....»»
Why C-suite leaders are prime cyber targets
Senior executives are prime targets for cybercriminals, with 72% of surveyed cybersecurity professionals in the US reporting that cyberattacks have targeted this group in the past 18 months. This trend, highlighted in GetApp’s 2024 Executive Cybers.....»»
McAfee Deepfake Detector combats AI scams and misinformation
McAfee launched McAfee Deepfake Detector, the latest addition to the company’s suite of AI-powered products. With AI-created videos, or deepfakes, flooding the internet and circulating across social media, we now live in a world where seeing and he.....»»
Study finds European attitudes shifted after Ukraine invasion
An ongoing survey captures how the Russian invasion of Ukraine affected attitudes in European countries not directly involved in the conflict......»»
Cybercriminals exploit file sharing services to advance phishing attacks
Threat actors use popular file-hosting or e-signature solutions as a disguise to manipulate their targets into revealing private information or downloading malware, according to Abnormal Security. A file-sharing phishing attack is a unique type of ph.....»»
Crime blotter: Two arrested after iPhone theft, tracked across New England
In Apple-related crime, an iPhone lock screen photo leads to an arrest, a man stole phones to finance a vacation, and a tossed iPhone leads to domestic violence charges.Man in handcuffs (Source: Pixabay)A pair of thieves were arrested in Connecticut.....»»
The Paris Olympics saw a whole load of domain-related cybercrime
Cybercriminals targeted visitors the Paris Olympics with fake websites and social media site.....»»
Study confirms likely identity of the remains of Bishop Teodomiro
Until recently, little was known about Bishop Teodomiro, who, after St James the Apostle, is one of the most important figures associated with the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela......»»
Expert weighs in on gender identity and regulation in Olympic boxing
Olympic competition is meant to celebrate the best of the best—often serving as a career high point for elite athletes......»»
Tech support scammers impersonate Google via malicious search ads
Google Search ads that target users looking for Google’s own services lead them to spoofed sites and Microsoft and Apple tech support scams. The fake Google Search ads (Source: Malwarebytes) “In this particular scheme, all web resources u.....»»
Beware of fake WhatsApp groups that are stealing accounts!
It seems that there is a rise of fake WhatsApp groups that pretend to be someone you know to steal your account. The post Beware of fake WhatsApp groups that are stealing accounts! appeared first on Phandroid. Scams are everywhere out ther.....»»
Business and tech consolidation opens doors for cybercriminals
Cyber threats continued to intensify in the first half of 2024 as cybercriminals exploited security gaps from growing business and technological consolidation, according to Resilience. Consolidation in business and tech fuels new third-party risks Re.....»»