Tag: phishing

Three envelopes are shown open on a blue background, two containing white papers and one containing a paper with a skull and crossbones indicating malware
April 09, 2020

CISA: Massive Increase in COVID-19 Phishing Attacks

CISA released a warning about a massive increase in phishing attacks referencing COVID-19. Cybercriminals aren’t just using old tricks in new ways, they’ve added to their playbook.

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April 01, 2020

The Week in Breach: 03/25/20 – 03/31/20

This week, phishing attacks reel in a bountiful catch in the healthcare sector, how social distancing makes companies vulnerable to a data breach, and cybersecurity tips for working from home.

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March 25, 2020

The Week in Breach: 03/19/20 – 03/24/20

This week, cybercrime makes COVID-19 recovery more difficult, unsecured databases give away millions of records, and resources you need to protect data during this challenging time.

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A hacker using a laptop connects a cable to a heart and heartbeat image transposed over a caduceus on a blue background.
March 20, 2020

Coronavirus Crisis Adds Data Breach Dangers for Healthcare Sector

Coronavirus (COVID-19) has many companies teleworking putting them at higher risk for a data breach. Use these tools and tips to mitigate the risk of staff working remotely.

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The Week in Breach
March 18, 2020

The Week in Breach: 03/12/20 – 03/18/20

This week, a ransomware attack impacts COVID-19 care, what happens when a company ignores basic security protocols, and mitigating cybersecurity risks during the Coronavirus pandemic.

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March 17, 2020

New Phishing Attack Threat: Coronavirus Maps, Messages, and Attachments

Coronavirus (COVID-19) has many companies teleworking putting them at higher risk for a data breach. Use these tools and tips to mitigate the risk of staff working remotely.

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A hacker in a balaclava and striped shirt reaches out of a laptop screen to steal login credentials from another laptop.
March 16, 2020

Remote Work Poses Data Breach Dangers During Coronavirus Lockdown

Coronavirus (COVID-19) has many companies teleworking putting them at higher risk for a data breach. Use these tools and tips to mitigate the risk of staff working remotely.

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The Week in Breach
March 12, 2020

The Week in Breach: 03/05/20 – 03/11/20

This week, ransomware puts contracts at risk, startups struggle to secure customer data, big security errors lead to big fines, and the rise of Coronavirus-related phishing scams.

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100th Week in Breach
March 05, 2020

The Week in Breach: 02/26/20 – 03/04/20

This week marks the 100th issue of the Week in Breach! The ID Agent team thanks you for joining our community and working together to keep your credentials off the Dark Web. In this special edition, C-suite executives are compromised, failure to password protect customer data leads to breach, and phishing scam awareness begins to improve.

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February 27, 2020

The Week in Breach: 02/19/20 – 02/25/20

This week, small businesses fail to prevent phishing attacks, online shoppers have their data snatched, and a new study reveals the prominent role of human error in data breaches.

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