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1). SCAM WARNING: With scams on the rise thanks to January sales and tax season activity, one expert looks at how you can stay safe How to Spot a Scam Website: SEOSpace Shares Tips to Stay Safe Online. Despite the fact that the average online consumer is a lot more savvy about the nature of online threats, online scams continue to be a growing concern. There has been an increase in phishing and fraudulent websites, with the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center reporting that there were a record 880,000 complaints in 2023, with reported losses exceeding £10.8 billion. Most scam websites are built to deceive users into revealing sensitive information, making fraudulent payments, or installing malicious software …

2). CYBER AWARENESS: LinkedIn Becomes a Cybercriminal Playground: Iranian Hackers Target Aerospace Industry. Cybercriminals are increasingly exploiting LinkedIn as a hunting ground for cyber espionage, with Iranian hackers using fake job offers to target professionals in the aerospace industry, according to ClearSky Cyber Security. Iranian “Dream Job” Campaign Exposed ClearSky researchers have uncovered a cyber-espionage campaign dubbed the “Iranian Dream Job” campaign, orchestrated by Iranian threat actor TA455. The attackers used fraudulent LinkedIn profiles to distribute SnailResin malware, which subsequently deploys the SlugResin backdoor. Both malware strains are attributed to a subgroup of Charming Kitten, a known Iranian APT group …

3). IDENTITY THEFT & Guarding Against Identity Theft – CyberKPI: Identity Theft refers to the act of stealing personal information to commit fraud, impacting both individuals and businesses. In the UK, it is estimated that identity fraud costs businesses approximately £2.7 billion annually, a staggering figure that highlights the vulnerability of Small Businesses in particular. These smaller enterprises often lack the robust cybersecurity measures that larger corporations might possess, making them easier targets for identity thieves. Alarmingly, only 13% of fraud cases are reported to the relevant authorities, indicating a significant level of underreporting and a potential lack of awareness regarding the risks involved …

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