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U.S. Bank Introduces Protect 360 to Enhance Consumer Identity and Privacy Protection

U.S. Bank Introduces Protect 360 to Enhance Consumer Identity and Privacy Protection

U.S. Bank Introduces Protect 360 to Enhance Consumer Identity and Privacy Protection

BNSF CISO Alex Levy Shares Cybersecurity Advice for Families Amidst Rising Threats

BNSF CISO Alex Levy Shares Cybersecurity Advice for Families Amidst Rising Threats

Alex Levy, Chief Information Security Officer at BNSF Railway and the inaugural TIME + Commvault CISO of the Year, has provided essential cybersecurity advice for families. This guidance comes during Cybersecurity Awareness Month, aiming to offer practical and jargon-free steps to enhance personal online security. Levy emphasizes that most threats to individuals are not sophisticated nation-state attacks but rather common vulnerabilities like credential stuffing, phishing, account takeovers of email or phone numbers, and human-targeted scams. He highlights that these attacks often succeed due to password reuse, approving prompts without verification, or believing deceptive messages. The core of his advice focuses on three critical actions: never reusing passwords by utilizing a password manager, enabling multi-factor authentication (MFA) with strong factors like passkeys or hardware security keys, and fortifying email and phone numbers as they are master keys to other online accounts. Levy also provides ad...

The Myth That Phone Scams Are Easy to Spot

The Myth That Phone Scams Are Easy to Spot

Think you can always identify a phone scam? Today's scammers use sophisticated technology and psychology that can fool even the most skeptical person.

Deepfake Risks Emerge in Video Interviews, Challenging Traditional Recruitment Practices

Deepfake Risks Emerge in Video Interviews, Challenging Traditional Recruitment Practices

Deepfake Risks Emerge in Video Interviews, Challenging Traditional Recruitment Practices

TRICARE Warns Beneficiaries Against Phishing Scams Requesting Personal Information and Payments

TRICARE Warns Beneficiaries Against Phishing Scams Requesting Personal Information and Payments

TRICARE, the healthcare program for uniformed service members, retirees, and their families, is issuing a warning to its beneficiaries about ongoing phishing scams. Scammers are reportedly targeting the military community through phone calls, text messages, emails, and letters, falsely claiming to be from TRICARE. These fraudulent communications often attempt to solicit payments or personal identifying information such as Social Security numbers, dates of birth, or Department of Defense (DOD) ID numbers. Kathy McGuire, Chief, Managed Care Support Branch, TRICARE Health Plan, at the Defense Health Agency, emphasized that TRICARE or its contractors will never call to collect payment or offer discounts, nor will they text or call asking for personal identifying information. Beneficiaries are advised not to respond to suspicious communications and to report any suspected fraud or abuse.

AT&T settlement approved. Here's how much customers get

AT&T settlement approved. Here's how much customers get

AT&T's $177 million data breach settlement won final approval. Here's how much eligible customers could receive.

5 QR Code Scams to Teach During Cybersecurity Awareness Month

5 QR Code Scams to Teach During Cybersecurity Awareness Month

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Learn to spot and avoid the top 5 QR code scams, from fake parking meters to phishing emails.

Study Reveals Widespread Data Sharing by U.S. Automakers with Third-Party Advertisers

Study Reveals Widespread Data Sharing by U.S. Automakers with Third-Party Advertisers

Study Reveals Widespread Data Sharing by U.S. Automakers with Third-Party Advertisers

The API Abuse Micro-Trend That Could Define TechCrunch Disrupt Security Startups

The API Abuse Micro-Trend That Could Define TechCrunch Disrupt Security Startups

A new wave of subtle API attacks is creating a major business risk, giving rise to a new generation of security startups seen at TechCrunch Disrupt.

U.S. Bank CISO Ann Barron-DiCamillo Discusses Evolving Cybersecurity Threats and AI's Impact

U.S. Bank CISO Ann Barron-DiCamillo Discusses Evolving Cybersecurity Threats and AI's Impact

U.S. Bank CISO Ann Barron-DiCamillo Discusses Evolving Cybersecurity Threats and AI's Impact

Credit Union Credit Card Programs Fund Extensive Services Beyond Transactions

Credit Union Credit Card Programs Fund Extensive Services Beyond Transactions

Credit Union Credit Card Programs Fund Extensive Services Beyond Transactions

Cybersecurity Experts Warn of Deepfake Threat to Personal Security and Social Engineering Defenses

Cybersecurity Experts Warn of Deepfake Threat to Personal Security and Social Engineering Defenses

Cybersecurity experts are issuing warnings about the escalating threat of deepfakes, which are increasingly being weaponized by cybercriminals for social engineering attacks. Anne Cutler, a cybersecurity expert at Keeper Security, highlights that the perception of deepfakes as mere internet novelties is a significant risk. The technology, capable of imitating voices, appearances, and communication styles, is making social engineering attacks more convincing and scalable. Brian Long, CEO of Adaptive Security, notes that while the advice for online safety hasn't changed much, the threat landscape has evolved, with AI enabling the rapid generation of sophisticated phishing emails and cloned voices or faces for calls. Olli Krebs, SVP EMEA at Incode, emphasizes that cybersecurity can no longer be treated as a feature but must be integrated into the architecture of online activities, as AI has fundamentally altered the stakes. The focus for individuals and organizations is shifting from compliance to early threa...