Ashish Khanna’s Post

🔐 🔐 Cybercrime takes advantage of Black Friday: we need to keep alert during holidays to protect us against new threats. 💣 The holiday shopping season, especially #BlackFriday and #CyberMonday, presents a golden opportunity for cybercriminals. Fraudulent activities skyrocket during this period, capitalizing on the surge in online transactions. According to Check Point Software Research, malicious websites have increased by 89% compared to last year, many mimicking reputable brands to deceive users and steal sensitive information. These fake sites are often used for advanced #phishing schemes, now increasingly sophisticated through the use of #AI. 📊 The rise in #ransomware attacks is also alarming, with 3% of businesses in Italy reporting incidents in November alone. The financial and operational consequences are significant, underscoring the importance of vigilance. 💡 To protect against these threats, both consumers and businesses should adopt robust cybersecurity measures, including: - Verifying sources before making online transactions; - Utilizing advanced #securitytools for monitoring and defense; - Staying informed and aware of potential online risks. ❗️Investing in #cybersecurity is not just advisable but essential to safeguard digital interactions during the holiday season. 🔗 Read more on this topic: https://lnkd.in/dPGdQ_yQ Check Point Italia

🚨 Boulanger Customers, Beware! 🚨 Boulanger recently suffered a major hack, which led to the theft of customer data. This stolen data is a goldmine for phishing attacks as it can be used for phishing attacks. ⚠️ Critical Alert: Boulanger's current DMARC settings are set to p=none, allowing cybercriminals to send emails that look like they’re from Boulanger! This means anyone can impersonate the brand and trick you into falling for scams. My recommendation to Boulanger is to start implementing DMARC as soon as possible to p=reject to prevent spoofing/phishing with the exact domain name! Stay vigilant and protect yourselves online! 🛡️

⚡ Data Breach Hits French Electronics Retailer Boulanger Boulanger, a major electronics and home appliance retailer in France, has disclosed a significant data breach impacting its customer database. Key Details:  📋 Names, addresses and partial phone numbers of customers were accessed by unauthorized parties  🔑 No payment information or full phone numbers were exposed  💡 The breach stems from a security vulnerability that has since been patched While the company stated that only contact details were leaked, cybersecurity experts warn that such personal data could enable targeted phishing, smishing and social engineering attacks. As a precautionary measure, customers should remain vigilant against potential phishing attempts leveraging the compromised personal information. Prioritizing data security and timely vulnerability patching is crucial for retailers to protect customer privacy and maintain trust. Cybercriminals relentlessly exploit any overlooked cracks in cyber defenses. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dxTCCUVd #CyberAttack #Databreach #CyberSecurity KnowBe4 Partners

🔒 Cybersecurity is crucial for businesses of all sizes! At Market Pay, we understand the importance of safeguarding sensitive data and maintaining trust with our clients. This article offers valuable insights into strengthening cybersecurity measures, which is more important than ever in today’s digital world. Stay informed, stay secure, read the whole article here! ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ 🔒 https://lnkd.in/d6WMmuH7 #CyberSecurity #DataProtection #securepayment #PCI

Often the most effective attacks are the simplest ones.

My suggestion is : BEFORE scanning any QR code , COVER IT with your hand and use the magnification feature of your smart phone and examine the margins of the QR code label. If A.I. app to spot the frudulent QR is not available- use your IQ :) Please feel free to comment and share your ideas that benefit us all! #AI #IQ #QRcodes #KronosMD #KNOS #OTCmarkets

Watch out what you scanning 👀 😎

Trick or treat? Unfortunately when it comes to scammers, it’s Halloween all the year and they don’t definitively leave a choice to their victims, it’s always a trick. #cybersecurity is a serious matter and, in ING Italia, the safety of our customers is at the heart of everything we do. So, if scammers find new ways to cheat, we get smarter and find new solutions and louder ways to rise the awareness on this topic. That’s how our new social media campaign was born: NO TRAP is just the first song of a full album, composed by 5 songs which are going to be released in the next weeks. Each song will focus on a different cyber crime, and will use different music styles to reach and engage the broader audience possible. From trap to neo-melodic, discover all the titles on our Spotify channel, YouTube and Socials (we will release them one by one in the next weeks). I’m so proud of all the team, but especially of Elisa Pavan who has brilliantly designed this campaign together with Caffeina | Ideas Never Sleep., our social media agency! Truffatori, bye bye #ingitalia #cybersecurity #notrap #socials

This is scary! In summary there are now fake QR code stickers being placed over genuine QR codes, as a new kind of phishing attack. Please be wary when scanning QR codes in public places - you may get more than you bargained for! #security #phishing #qrcode

As electric vehicles become more popular, scammers are getting creative. Fake QR codes (Quishing) are popping up to trick you into visiting fraudulent websites to steal your money.. 🔍 Remember: 1- Avoid Scanning Random QR Codes on the street. 2- Double-Check the URL before taking any action. 3- Verify the QR Code is printed on the kiosk and not just a sticker. 4- Never Enter Passwords after scanning a QR code. 5- Lock Your Device if a page full of warnings about hacking pops up.