Dark Web ID Trends:

phishing scams continue to inundate healthcare providers, malware steals SMB customer data at checkout, and thousands of companies send employees home with compromised devices. 

• Top Source Hits: ID Theft Forums
• Top Compromise Type: Domain
• Top Industry: Manufacturing
• Top Employee Count: 51-100

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COVID-19 Treatment Centers Targeted by Cybercrime

    

This week, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued a warning that hackers are increasingly targeting companies pursuing treatments for the novel Coronavirus. As a result, the FBI warned, “Now is the time to protect critical research you’re conducting.”   

Of course, it’s not just researchers experiencing a surge in COVID-19-related cyberattacks. Other healthcare facilities, including hospitals, testing facilities, and specialty care units have experienced a barrage of phishing scams, ransomware attacks, and other cyberattacks. This activity is part of a concerted effort by cybercriminals to take advantage of this scary and destabilizing moment to steal valuable company and customer data. 

Consequently, now is the time for every company to reassess its cyber preparedness in light of the new realities posed by COVID-19. If we can support these efforts in any way, please don’t hesitate to contact our team! 

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-cyber/foreign-state-hackers-target-u-s-coronavirus-treatment-research-fbi-official-idUSKBN21Y3GL?&web_view=true

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Thousands of Zoom Credentials Available on Dark Web

     

As we recently reported in our blog, Zoom and other video conferencing services have soared in popularity, but their convenience can come at a steep cost to cybersecurity. Unfortunately, these services have been subject to a litany of cyber threats. Terms like “Zoom bombing” are now part of our vernacular as Zoom takes the most heat for cybersecurity weaknesses, but other services have faced privacy concerns of their own.  

This reality was underscored this week when cybersecurity researchers discovered more than 2,300 Zoom credentials for sale on the Dark Web. In addition to potentially embarrassing drop-ins, this information could allow hackers to execute a number of cybercrimes, including phishing scams, that could cause real problems for Zoom users.

Ultimately, it’s a reminder that this new remote reality is fraught with cybersecurity concerns that companies need to address. Being aware of potential threats through ongoing Dark Web monitoring is one way to stay ahead of the game during this critical time. 

https://securityaffairs.co/wordpress/101475/deep-web/zoom-dark-web.html

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Dark Web ID Trends:

compromised email accounts expose customer data, ransomware disrupts remote work, and the FBI releases a new warning about COVID-19 related healthcare cybercrime.    

• Top Source Hits: ID Theft Forums
• Top Compromise Type: Domain
• Top Industry: High-Tech & IT
• Top Employee Count: 11-50

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North Texas Giving Day

Thanks to you, River Legacy Foundation has been helping people fall in love with nature for more than 30 years.  With your help, we have guided hundreds of thousands of students and guests into the woods to experience the wonder of the outdoors.  We invite them to be part of something bigger than themselves.  COVID-19 restrictions prohibit these vital Field Investigations. River Legacy Nature Center is closed temporarily. Animal explorations and discovery learning classes are shut down. Fundraisers and festivals are cancelled.  We pivoted our outreach efforts to virtual environmental education!  We started providing environmental education on Facebook and Instagram the first week of COVID-19 restrictions and we continue to provide it every weekday! Please help deliver Nature to phones, tablets and computers in our community. Today on North Texas Giving Day Now, we invite you to be a part of something great. The joy that nature brings is more important than ever, and we need your help. Can you help us continue to provide environmental education to these hundreds of thousands of students?  Can you help us deliver Nature to people in need in our community? Can you help us continue to give the best quality care to the over 80 animals that live in our Nature Center? Can you help us spread the joy of the outdoors? Your donation will help TWICE as many people DISCOVER NATURE. River Legacy Board of Directors will DOUBLE your DONATION through a Matching Grant.  Donate Now River Legacy Foundation | reply@riverlegacy.org | www.riverlegacy.org Connect with us  ‌  ‌  ‌

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Darkweb Trends

phishing attacks reel in a bountiful catch in the healthcare sector, how social distancing makes companies vulnerable to a data breach, and cybersecurity tips for working from home.  

Dark Web ID Trends:

Top Source Hits: ID Theft Forums 
Top Compromise Type: Domain 
Top Industry: Media & Entertainment 
Top Employee Count: 251-500

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Less Than Half of Businesses Provide Cybersecurity Training

 

According to a recent study, less than half of UK businesses provide cybersecurity training to all employees, and 65% of IT security decision-makers view their organization as complacent when it comes to securing customer data. At the same time, the study found that correcting those issues is essential for ensuring data security.    

Closing the gap between best practices and actual implementation is especially important now that COVID-19 has produced many novel cybersecurity threats that even the most well-trained and cybersecurity-savvy employees might not be prepared to thwart. 

At ID Agent, we know that these unprecedented times present unique challenges. That’s why we’re happy to be able to offer Passly, the ideal secure identity and access management tool for today’s remote workforce. Passly adds vital security to every user’s login credentials to quickly secure access to your systems and data. 

We are also ready to support your data security initiatives with best-in-class cybersecurity training  that includes training your staff to spot and repel phishing attacks, the most common tactic that cybercriminals employ to gain entry to the heart of your business. 

Our  affordable, scalable solutions can be deployed in a flash and quickly customized to work for any company, enabling you to rapidly pivot to meet today’s needs and be well positioned for tomorrow.

https://www.itproportal.com/news/less-than-half-of-businesses-provide-cybersecurity-training/

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