What if you had a code that tricked the ATM into thinking there were funds in an empty account? Would you only use it once or twice? Or would you go from city to city, making millions? This FASTCash scheme is one to pay close attention to!Continue Reading…
Bankers Life Data Breach Impacting 566,000 People
My stomach turns into knots just thinking about receiving a notice in the mail from my bank, stating that my information was leaked in a security breach. Unfortunately, 566,000 Bankers Life and Medicare supplemental insurance policyholders are enduring their personal information exposed in a hacking incident.Continue Reading…
The Underestimation of Phishing Risk by IT Security Professionals
It was shocking to find out that 95% of IT security professionals underestimate phishing risks. Many of them didn’t fully understand the threating nature behind these scam emails. Continue Reading…
Identity Thieves Use Informed Delivery to Their Advantage
The U. S. Postal Service (USPS) allows residents to view scanned images of all their incoming mail via a service called Informed Delivery. This week, the U.S. Secret Service issued an internal alert warning that Informed Delivery is being used by cybercriminals to commit identity theft and credit card fraud. Continue Reading…
(Another) HSBC Data Breach
HSBC experienced a data breach, impacting some U.S. customers and their personal data. Although there are no signs of fraud just yet, the breach may have impacted about 14,000 customers.Continue Reading…
Hackers — Online Shopping and Digital Skimmers
When you are shopping online, are you completely alone? We hear that hackers have been able to infiltrate websites to obtain payment information all the time, but how do they do it?
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International Hotel Group Radisson Data Breach
There have been many data breaches attacking travelers. From Canda Air to British Airways to the latest and largest airline security breach, Cathay Pacific. Unfortunately, Radisson Hotel Group was impacted by a data breach, compromising their loyal customers.Continue Reading…
Smishing Cardless ATM Hack
So, how do cybercriminals trade in your stolen bank credentials into cash? We hear about these data breaches, some include compromised payment information, and this sensitive data is put up for sale on the Dark Web, but how do they convert this into money?Continue Reading…
Arik Air Data Breach, Affecting 600,000 Payment Transactions
From recent events, airlines have been the new target for cybercriminals to compromise sensitive, personal information and payment information. The new victim of a data breach is Arik Air, compromising a little under 600,000 payment transactions.Continue Reading…
Trick or Treat! Can We Successfully Phish You Or Your Employees?
Prilock’s Security Awareness Training includes Stimulated Phish Test Campaigns as well. We have the best, trickest phish from the latest scams to spear phish emails you get in real life. We are offering a free 30-day Phish Trial for up to 100 employees! Can we trick you?!Continue Reading…