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This Firm Emailed Staff to Promise Them a Bonus. But It Was Just a Cybersecurity Test
A U.K. train operator sent an email to staff promising a bonus for their work during the pandemic, which actually turned out to be a cybersecurity test.
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Middle East Facing ‘Cyber Pandemic' as Covid Exposes Security Vulnerabilities, Cyber Chief Says
The UAE has seen an “at least 250% increase” in cyberattacks this year, the UAE’s top cyber security chief told CNBC.
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Phishing Ploy Targets COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Effort
IBM security researchers say they have detected a cyberespionage effort using targeted phishing emails to try to collect vital information on the World Health Organization’s initiative for distributing COVID-19 vaccine to developing countries.
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State Warning Unemployment Recipients About Phishing Attempts
After hundreds of unemployment recipeients saw their funds disappear, the Department of Labor is warning about bad actors who are gaining access to accounts through phishing attempts.
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Consumer Scams are Up During the Pandemic. Here's How to Avoid Them
Scammers are working overtime to take advantage of people hit by health and financial hardships during the coronavirus pandemic. Mike Keegan, CEO of Transaction Network Services, breaks down who is getting targeted and how to avoid getting scammed.
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Hartford HealthCare Data Breach May Have Compromised Patient Information
Hartford HealthCare announced on Monday that their system was recently the victim of a phishing attack that may have compromised patient information. The company said on February 13 they were made aware of concerning activity tied to two employee email accounts. Investigation by a technology forensics team found that someone gained access to the accounts between February 13 and 14….