The Federal Trade Commission has seen a rise in tech support scams over the past year. Cybercriminals will pose as representatives from legitimate companies to remedy a nonexistent problem. This may come from a phony email claiming an issue with services you never signed up for, to a scareware ad that states there's an issue with a device.
These messages will often contain phone numbers to contact the fake representatives. Then, they may ask to install software onto a device, which may be malicious and can allow them to steal valuable information. They could also demand payment for these nonexistent services.
The FTC found Best Buy's Geek Squad, Amazon and PayPal are among the most impersonated brands for tech support scams. As a reminder, if you receive a message you believe to be malicious, please contact the BlackCloak Concierge team as soon as possible, and be sure not to interact with the message in any way.
Cybersecurity Alerts
News Worth Noting:
Neiman Marcus Experiences Data Breach - Neiman Marcus confirmed it experienced a data breach earlier this year. The company said 64,472 have been affected by the breach, however; the cybercriminals behind the attack claim to have data belonging to 180 million. Compromised data includes customers' names, contact information, date of birth and gift card numbers. The malicious actors claim to be in possession of the last four digits of customers' Social Security numbers and employee data.
FBI Issues Warning Over Crypto Scam - The FBI has issued a warning over a scam where malicious actors claim to represent fictitious law firms offering help to victims who lost cryptocurrencies in various schemes. Instead, they trick the victim into turning over personal information and additional funds while promising to help them retrieve the money they lost.
Apple Issues Patch to Address AirPod Bluetooth Vulnerability - Apple has issued a firmware update to patch a vulnerability with its AirPods that could allow unknown individuals to spoof devices to connect to the earbuds and potentially listen to conversations.
Cybercriminals are always looking for ways to break into your online accounts to try and obtain your valuable personal data and perhaps even your money. This is, of course, not a groundbreaking revelation.
However, some bad actors may go a step further and try to outright steal your account rather than just taking data and money. Account takeovers are becoming increasingly common, and BlackCloak recently has seen a noted rise in this cyberattack.
It’s important to note that account takeovers are a lot more nuanced than you might think. Account takeovers may not always happen with malicious intent in mind, and the range of outcomes for account takeover victims can range from mild annoyance to damaging theft and fraud.
This blog post will explain how account takeovers work, the damages victims may face, and how to best protect accounts from those who wish to take them over.
What Airbnb’s Ban on Indoor Security Cameras Means for Your Cybersecurity
Earlier this year, Airbnb announced a significant policy change: the prohibition of all indoor security cameras in its listings worldwide. This policy shift by Airbnb underscores a crucial intersection between personal cybersecurity and physical security.
In today’s digital age, our personal privacy is increasingly vulnerable to breaches, not only through cyber attacks but also through physical surveillance.
In this blog post, BlackCloak explores the key considerations to protect your privacy when staying in rental properties.
BlackCloak proudly announces its commitment to enhancing software security by signing the Secure by Design Pledge. This voluntary pledge, initiated by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), aims to promote and support the development of secure enterprise software products and services, including on-premises software, cloud services, and software as a service (SaaS).
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