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What is phishing?
During phishing, a target or targets are approached by email, telephone, or text message by someone posing as a legitimate institution. This is done to lure individuals into providing sensitive data such as passwords, banking and credit card details, and personally identifiable information. The information is then used to access sensitive accounts, resulting in identity…
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WordPress phishing plugin drives online shopping fraud
PhishWP imitates trusted payment services and sends stolen information directly to Telegram. Go to Source
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Crypto phishing losses surged in 2024
Wallet drainer attack activity was particularly elevated during the first three months of 2024, with the loss of $55.4 million worth of cryptocurrency in the year’s biggest heist bringing stolen proceeds to $187 million, according to a study from Scam Sniffer. Go to Source
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10 steps to safeguarding your privacy online
The more devices, digital apps and online accounts you use, the more efficient and convenient your life becomes. But all that ease of use comes with a price. Your devices are constantly collecting your personal data to fine-tune your user experience. At the same time, hackers, and other cyber criminals are working round the clock…
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Microsoft announces recipients of academic grants for AI research on combating phishing
Every day in the ever-changing technology landscape, we see boundaries shift as new ideas challenge the old status quo. This constant shift is observed in the increasingly sophisticated and connected tools, products, and services people and organizations use on a daily basis, but also in the security that needs to be built into these technologies…