Remove Authentication Remove Banking Remove Firewall Remove Social
article thumbnail

Four of the Biggest Financial Data Breaches of 2019

Galido

Perhaps not surprisingly, banks, insurance companies, and other financial-service firms are 300 times more likely to suffer from a cyber-attack than other industries. What caused the security failure is not yet known, but the exposed documents were viewable to anyone without the need for authentication. First American Financial Corp.

Financial 100
article thumbnail

Understanding the Essential Pillars of Phishing Mitigation

SecureWorld News

These attackers have criminal intent, as they'll lure in victims by claiming to be a friend, family member, bank, or other well-known companies and websites. These attacks can come from malicious instructions, social engineering, or authentication attacks, as well as heavy network traffic.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

Research: 15 Billion Credentials in Circulation for Cybercriminals

SecureWorld News

Digitial Shadows says that many connect to video, music streaming, or social media. But bank account details are also common. Unsurprisingly, bank and financial accounts are the most expensive, averaging at $70.91, however they trade for upwards of $500, depending on the ‘quality’ of the account. Increase user awareness.

article thumbnail

How to Keep Your Information Online Private and Secure

Galido

This is especially true for websites where private information is found, such as online banking websites and credit card sites. TWO STEP AUTHENTICATION. In addition to this, take advantage of a website’s two-step authentication. Turn on your firewall. Social Media Links. This will help slow down hackers.

article thumbnail

Stop Malware Attacks and Online Identity Theft

Galido

Acting as purposely malignant, malware is disguised as an authentic application available from an apparently trustworthy source. Enable a firewall and a comprehensive malware removal program like Malwarebytes to detect and keep all types of malware away. Attackers can easily make their way through social sites and activities.

Malware 68
article thumbnail

Ingenious Phishing Tactics in the Modern Scammer's Toolbox

SecureWorld News

To view it, the unsuspecting person has to go through a rabbit hole of authentication steps. In the upshot of this trickery, the extracted file quietly runs a banking Trojan on the target's device. Say no to oversharing on social networks.

Google 93
article thumbnail

Hygiene does not only protect you against physical viruses

Dataconomy

Enable two-factor authentication Two-factor authentication adds an extra layer of security to your accounts. Common features include real-time scanning, web protection, email scanning, firewall capabilities, and ransomware protection. In addition to effectiveness, consider the range of features offered by the antivirus software.

Malware 68