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End of Year Scams
As 2023 comes to an end, it brings along with it a time many people look forward to: the holiday […] ...
iOS 17 NameDrop Debunking, Real World QR Code Attacks, Impact of Ransomware on Hospitals
Tom Eston | | AI, Apple, Contact Information, Critical Infrastructure, Cyber Security, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Digital Privacy, Emergency Room, Episodes, Fraud, healthcare provider, Information Security, Infosec, iOS 17, law enforcement, Misinformation, NameDrop, Phishing, Physical Attacks, Podcast, Podcasts, Privacy, QR Code Scam, QR Codes, quishing, ransomware attack, security, security tips, social media, technology, Vulnerabilities, Weekly Edition
In episode 307, Tom and Scott debunk misinformation circulating about the iOS 17 NameDrop feature by law enforcement and others on social media. Next, they discuss the potential risks of QR code ...
Targeted Ads are a Cybersecurity Risk
You’re justified in blocking targeted ads. Malvertising is alive and well and poses a too-big-to-ignore risk to the end user. For your security (and privacy) you should block ads by default. Here's ...
Addressing Executive & Social Media Impersonation: Protecting Leaders That Lack an Online Presence
Recently, a number of brands have approached our threat response team about fake social media accounts impersonating executives at their companies. Scammers impersonating an executive on… ...
Political Disinformation and AI
Bruce Schneier | | Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, disinformation, essays, propaganda, social media, Uncategorized, voting
Elections around the world are facing an evolving threat from foreign actors, one that involves artificial intelligence. Countries trying to influence each other’s elections entered a new era in 2016, when the ...
Is My Boss Spying on Me, Instagram Painting Scam, Kia and Hyundai TikTok Challenge
Tom Eston | | AI, Car theft, Car Thefts, cars, Cyber Security, cybercriminals, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Digital Privacy, Episodes, Hyundai, Hyundai Challenge, Information Security, Infosec, Instagram, Kia, Kia and Hyundai Challenge, Kia Challenge, Painting Scam, Podcast, Podcasts, Privacy, scam, Scams, security, social media, surveillance, technology, TikTok, Viral, Weekly Edition, Workplace, Workplace Surveillance
In this episode, we explore the growing trend of AI surveillance in corporations, where cutting-edge technology is used to monitor employees, optimize productivity, and raise ethical concerns. Next, we uncover a disturbing ...
Facebook Messenger accounts targeted in phishing campaign; 240K Social Security numbers exposed in healthcare breach
Phishing campaigns come in all different shapes and sizes. While traditionally phishing attacks often appear in front of us in the shape of an email, cybercriminals have ventured into sending phishing text ...
How to Respond to Fake LinkedIn Profiles and Scams Impersonating your Brand or Employees
We recently highlighted the rise of spoof profiles on LinkedIn, explained the damage they can do to your reputation and employer brand, and provided tips about… ...
LinkedIn Fakes: The Rise of Spoof Profiles Threatening Brand Reputation
Last year set a new record for fake profiles removed from the LinkedIn platform. This shows that fraudsters are dedicating more time and effort to scams… ...
BREAKING NEWS: You’re not Anonymous on Facebook (Duh)
Richi Jennings | | anonymity, defamation, dutch, facebook, Facebook privacy, Meta, Netherlands, Privacy, SB Blogwatch, social media, The Netherlands
How Free is Your Speech? Court orders Meta to unmask anon OP ...
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