Tag: CTI
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Beware of the Toll Lane Fee Text Scam
In an increasingly digital world, scams are becoming more sophisticated and challenging to identify. From Postal Service smishing attacks to IT helpdesk vishing attacks, it has been nearly impossible to keep track of what is real and what is indeed falsified. As the start of the year unfolds, threat actors have rotated slightly to target… Read more
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Bear in the Cyber Den
RUSSIA’S FANCY BEAR STRIKES AGAIN, AND WHY THIS IS JUST THE BEGINNING In recent months, the cyber threat landscape has been dominated by headlines in the cyber world, talking about a Fancy Bear. You might be asking yourself, “Who is this bear? What makes the bear fancy? Why is there a bear working with computers?”… Read more
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Let’s Talk About Spyware and Pegasus Sextortion Scams
Before we dive into the sextortion scam that has been the spotlight of discussion since September, let’s cover what spyware and its related symptoms are. Spyware is a malicious software that infiltrates user devices without consent and secretly collects information. There are various types of spyware including Adware, Keyloggers, Trojan Horse Viruses, Rootkits and more.… Read more
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Cyberattacks and Mobile Devices
There are over 17 billion smartphones in the world today, and that number grows by the day. Thanks to technological progress, there is hardly anyone these days who doesn’t have one mobile phone or an Internet of Things (IoT) device. This is provided by the growing connectivity, but these devices are subject to various security… Read more
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Cyber Threats and the U.S. Election
As the presidential race is ending, cybercrime revolving around the election is at an all-time high. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released a joint public service announcement (PSA) cautioning the widespread disinformation being spread by threat actors ahead of the U.S. general election. The announcement focused… Read more
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Deepfake Frights: Unmasking the Shadows of Digital Deception
October. The month the night grows longer, and spooky whispers fill the air. Your neighbor is masquerading as a world-renowned singer and her husband is living out his football superstar fantasies. October is a spectacle, and maybe it’s time to slip into your costume. Unfortunately, you are not the only one in disguise. In fact,… Read more
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Forti-What Now? Breaches And How They Effect You
Recently, there has been a new wave of cyber-attacks that have caused quite a stir. From sextortion scams to social security breaches, there has been an insurmountable amount of new cybersecurity threats emerging every single day. Such activity can be very disheartening to those paying attention and can rear its ugly head in more ways… Read more
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Predator Spyware: The Silent Stalker in The Digital Jungle
What is Predator? Could you imagine your phone, the device on which you keep all your sensitive data, have private conversations, and always keep on your person, has betrayed you? No clicks, weird downloads, not even an alert, and no mistakes on your part. Behind the scenes, a sneaky piece of software called spyware lurks… Read more
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Pegasus Spyware Sextortion Scams – What You Need to Know
In recent years, cybercriminals have become increasingly adept at deploying a variety of phishing and extortion tactics to manipulate and intimidate unsuspecting victims. One of the more alarming threats involves the Pegasus spyware sextortion scam, a new twist on classic phishing schemes designed to frighten recipients into paying a ransom. Below, we’ll dive into the… Read more
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The Psychology of Phishing
But I’m smart! How did I get hacked? Whether cognizant of our actions, or not, we all use forms of social engineering in our everyday lives. Perhaps you praise a child to reinforce good behavior. Did you unconsciously curate your social media to present only what you want others to see and therefore think about… Read more