Google Adds 5 New Protections on Google Messages to Help Keep You Safe – 2024

Google Adds 5 New Protections on Google Messages to Help Keep You Safe

The latest news and insights from Google on security and safety on the Internet from October 2024

Primary Category: Industry News

Authors:
• SCARS Editorial Team – Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc.
• Google Blog

About This Article

Google’s October 2024 update to Google Messages introduces five new security features aimed at enhancing user safety. These protections include advanced scam detection for package delivery and job-related scams, intelligent warnings about potentially dangerous links, and controls to block messages from unknown international senders.

Additionally, users will benefit from sensitive content warnings, which blur images containing nudity, and a new contact verification feature to prevent impersonation. These updates aim to make messaging more secure, particularly as cyber threats continue to evolve, providing a layered defense against phishing, fraud, and privacy breaches. However, staying vigilant and educating users remains crucial, as no solution is completely foolproof.

SCARS Editorial Team2024-10-23T12:09:39-04:00October 23rd, 2024|Categories: SCARS Institute Editorial Team, • CYBERSECURITY, 2024, GUEST AUTHORS, NEWS, WORLDWIDE|Tags: Google, Google Features, Google Messages, Google Protections, Scams|0 Comments

North Korean Cyberespionage Inside KnowBe4 Company – A Massive Wake Up Call For Cybersecurity Industry- 2024

North Korean Cyberespionage Inside KnowBe4 Company – A Massive Wake-Up Call For Cybersecurity Industry

How a North Korean Agent Infiltrated KnowBe4

Primary Category: Cybersecurity

Authors:
• SCARS Editorial Team – Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc.
• Portions KnowBe4 and other sources

About This Article

KnowBe4 recently uncovered that a newly hired remote software engineer, who passed both interview and background checks, was actually a North Korean agent.

The discovery was made after suspicious activity linked to a company-issued MacBook raised red flags. The company’s IT and security teams acted quickly, restricting access and launching an investigation. They found that the individual had loaded malware onto the device and used a single-board computer to manipulate data.

Protecting Yourself After the AT&T Data Breach – 2024

Protecting Yourself After the AT&T Data Breach

Affecting Nearly Every AT&T Customer!

Primary Category: Cybersecurity News

Author:
• SCARS Editorial Team – Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc.

About This Article

In 2024, AT&T experienced a significant data breach that affected approximately 73 million customers, exposing sensitive information like names, addresses, and Social Security Numbers.

Initially revealed in 2021 and confirmed in March 2024, the breach led to widespread concern. Customers should immediately update passwords, enable two-factor authentication, monitor financial accounts, check credit reports, use identity theft protection, be wary of phishing attempts, freeze credit, update device security, educate themselves on cyber threats, and stay informed on legal recourse.

Taking these steps can help mitigate risks and protect personal information.

SCARS Editorial Team2024-07-15T14:19:06-04:00July 15th, 2024|Categories: • CRIMES & CRIMINALS, • CYBERSECURITY, 2024, NEWS, SCARS Institute Editorial Team, USA|Tags: AT&T, Customer Data, Data Breach|0 Comments

MasterCard opens European Cyber Resilience Centre in Belgium – 2024

Mastercard opens European Cyber Resilience Centre in Belgium

This new Centre will better prepare Europe to Face the Challenges of Cybercrimes and Cyberwarfare

Primary Category: Cybersecurity

Authors:
• SCARS Editorial Team – Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc.
• Portions by MasterCard

About This Article

Mastercard has opened its European Cyber Resilience Centre (ECRC) at its European Headquarters in Belgium, highlighting its commitment to combating cyber threats and enhancing resilience in the region. The state-of-the-art centre will improve defenses against cyber threats, expedite response times, and foster collaboration between the public and private sectors.

The ECRC brings together partners from across Europe, including national cyber intelligence centres, law enforcement, and industry bodies. The facility features a Fusion Centre and a Digital Forensics Lab, essential for effective incident response. This initiative reinforces Mastercard’s role in securing the digital ecosystem and protecting consumer and business transactions.

SCARS Editorial Team2024-05-31T03:18:18-04:00May 31st, 2024|Categories: • CYBERSECURITY, • CYBERWAR & CYBERWARFARE, 2024, Additional Authors, EUROPE, NEWS, SCARS Institute Editorial Team|Tags: Cyber Resilience, Cybersecurity, Mastercard|0 Comments

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