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Fake Elder Scrolls Online developers go phishing on PlayStation

December 6, 2019 0 Comments elder scrolls online, eso, gamers, Gaming, gaming scams, gaming security, mmorpg, passwords, phish, phishing, playstation, Scam, scammers, Social engineering

Credit to Author: Christopher Boyd| Date: Fri, 06 Dec 2019 20:29:26 +0000

We take a look at a pressure-filled phishing attempt sent to players of the Elder Scrolls Online video game.

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Social engineering

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Security Sophos

Steam players – beware of fake skins as phishers try to hijack accounts

December 4, 2019 0 Comments Gaming, phishing, phishing scam, Scam, security threats, steam

Credit to Author: Danny Bradbury| Date: Wed, 04 Dec 2019 12:02:03 +0000

Phishing scammers have once again targeted users of the popular Steam gaming service, it was revealed this week.<img src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/nakedsecurity/~4/uYhtPOqzZ_0″ height=”1″ width=”1″ alt=””/>

Microsoft Security

Spear phishing campaigns—they’re sharper than you think

December 2, 2019 0 Comments CISO series, Ciso series page, Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection, Microsoft Defender ATP, phishing

Credit to Author: Todd VanderArk| Date: Mon, 02 Dec 2019 17:00:15 +0000

Spear phishing campaigns can be highly effective—but they aren’t foolproof. If you understand how they work, you can put measures in place to reduce their power.

The post Spear phishing campaigns—they’re sharper than you think appeared first on Microsoft Security .

Security Sophos

Netflix account freeze – don’t click, it’s a scam!

November 29, 2019 0 Comments Netflix, phishing, Scam

Credit to Author: Paul Ducklin| Date: Fri, 29 Nov 2019 15:06:42 +0000

The telltale signs are all there… but if you’re in a hurry, this Netflix scam passes the “visual appeal” test.<img src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/nakedsecurity/~4/64ze2qxoiPc” height=”1″ width=”1″ alt=””/>

Security Sophos

Stay safe on Black Friday – and the rest of the year, too!

November 28, 2019 0 Comments black friday, data loss, phishing, scams, Video

Credit to Author: Paul Ducklin| Date: Thu, 28 Nov 2019 16:48:45 +0000

Watch our latest Naked Security Live video for some handy and practical cybersecurity tips – for Black Friday and beyond.<img src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/nakedsecurity/~4/-X5vmpBnASU” height=”1″ width=”1″ alt=””/>

ComputerWorld Independent

7 mobile security threats that may catch you by surprise

November 27, 2019 0 Comments Cyber crime, malware, Mobile, Mobile Security, phishing, Security

Credit to Author: James A. Martin| Date: Wed, 27 Nov 2019 06:24:00 -0800

Even if you're usually savvy about cybersecurity, anyone can have a vulnerable moment (in our writer's case, it was his mother's funeral).

Microsoft Security

Rethinking cyber learning—consider gamification

November 25, 2019 0 Comments CISO series, Ciso series page, Microsoft security intelligence, phishing, Threat protection

Credit to Author: Todd VanderArk| Date: Mon, 25 Nov 2019 17:00:55 +0000

Gamified cybersecurity solutions offer immense promise by giving users practical, hands-on opportunities to learn by doing. Microsoft and Circadence are partnering to deliver Azure-hosted cyber range learning solutions for beginners up to advanced SecOps pros. Gamification is an increasingly important way for enterprises to attract tomorrow’s cyber pro talent and create tailored learning and more defined career paths and progression.

The post Rethinking cyber learning—consider gamification appeared first on Microsoft Security .

MalwareBytes Security

Web skimmer phishes credit card data via rogue payment service platform

November 21, 2019 0 Comments holiday shopping, Magecart, payment gateway service, payment service platform, payment service platforms, phishing, phishing page, psps, standard skimmer, web skimmer, web skimmers, web skimming, Web threats

Credit to Author: Jérôme Segura| Date: Thu, 21 Nov 2019 17:30:00 +0000

Threat actors combine phishing with a web skimmer to create a devious scheme designed to lift credit card data from unaware shoppers.

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Web threats

Tags: holiday shopping Magecart payment gateway service payment service platform payment service platforms phishing phishing page PSPs standard skimmer web skimmer web skimmers web skimming

Security TrendMicro

Warning! Windows 10 Fake Update is Actually Ransomware

November 21, 2019 0 Comments phishing, Ransomware, Uncategorized, windows update hoaxes

Credit to Author: Trend Micro| Date: Thu, 21 Nov 2019 16:27:31 +0000

Microsoft never sends updates via email. Many folks don’t know that, which is why a new ransomware campaign masquerading as a Windows 10 update is so pernicious. You may have already gotten a fake notice saying “Install Latest Microsoft Update Now!” Or “Critical Microsoft Windows Update!”, with the body of the message asking you to…

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Security Sophos

Ho Ho OUCH! There are 4x more fake retailer sites than real ones

November 19, 2019 0 Comments christmas, christmas shopping, cyber monday, holidays, lookalike sites, malware, phishing, security threats, tls certificates, typosquatting, venafi

Credit to Author: Lisa Vaas| Date: Tue, 19 Nov 2019 12:17:53 +0000

Beware, holiday shoppers! The phishers hiding under typosquatting domains are waiting for your keyboard fumbles.<img src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/nakedsecurity/~4/AqIuSVO4Uvg” height=”1″ width=”1″ alt=””/>