Prilock Security

Do you use #Venmo? Strange transaction text alerts convinced users to enter their credentials on a spoofed site to find out that no transaction exists, but the cybercriminal wipes out the money from the account.

Smart homes can be hijacked by hackers! As technology improves, basic security procedures should be carried out unless you want to have hackers control your thermostat or talk to you from cameras.

A new #Amazon #phishing #scam email is circulating that tricks users into handing over their personal as well as financial information including credit card information to online crooks. Don’t become another victim and find out the details of this recent fraud scheme. #scamalert

Hey #YouTube users, is your account secure from the recent hack attacks? High-profile YouTubers have been targeted by cybercriminals in a coordinated massive. Here’s what to do to protect your own account.

Dealer Leader Leaks Millions of Car Buyer Data A massive data breach has compromised the records of 198 million car buyers, such as full names, phone numbers, home addresses, and IP addresses. #databreachalert #cybersecurity #cybernews

Facebook Users’ Cell Numbers Exposed! 419 million records of Facebook users were accessed by hackers due to an unprotected server, exposing Facebook user’s unique ID, phone numbers, gender, user names, and location data.

Hacker Warns Against Password Reuse A hacker who made a fortune by breaking into people’s accounts and posting spam on their behalf is now warning users against password reuse. Secure your accounts with these simple steps. #cybersecurity #passwordsecurity

5 Smartphone Hacks & Tips to Protect Your Device With news of a major hack breaking almost every week this year, it can be hard to keep track of whether your data is safe. As many hacks go undetected for months, it’s best to shield your smartphone from future attacks. #cybersecurity #news https://blog.prilock.com//smartphone-hacks-tips-prevention/

BioStar 2 Exposed Fingerprint & Facial Recognition Data Your fingerprint might be on the loose! 1 million individuals along with facial recognition information had their usernames and passwords exposed due to an unsecure database belonging to BioStar 2.

23 Government Entities in Texas Under Ransomware Attack Texas local government entities have fallen victim to a #ransomware attack that spread like wildfire across the state. Are you backing up your data? #securityawarenesstraining #phishtest

Watch out! There’s a devious new malware on the block and it records you once you land on a porn site, enabling sextortion campaigns. #malware #securityawarenesstraining #hackattack

Hackers Gain $500,000 from Online Scam Most business transactions happen online these days, but how can you avoid cybercriminals from intercepting? Here’s how to stay secure in 2019. #cybersecurity #iot #securityawarenesstraining

Capital One Breach What Actions To Take That Others Don’t Tell You The July announcement from Capital One revealed that 100 million US citizens and over 6 million in Canada had their information exposed meaning we will be inundated with social engineering and phishing attacks for years to come. #securityawarenesstraining #phishtest