Hundreds of websites are selling fake Ozempic
The rise in popularity of weight-loss and diabetes drugs like Ozempic (a GLP-1 medication) has led to a surge in counterfeit versions being sold online. Dr. Wharton, a Toronto-based obesity medicine specialist, notes that while counterfeiting is common with popular drugs, the scale of fake Ozempic is unprecedented. BrandShield, a cybersecurity firm working with pharmaceutical […]
More than 250 websites selling fake weight-loss drugs reported by anti-counterfeit firm
The cybersecurity firm BrandShield has taken down more than 250 websites selling fake versions of popular weight-loss and diabetes drugs in the GLP-1 class, the company’s CEO Yoav Keren told Reuters.
Social Security Numbers Revealed on Dating Apps
Despite the majority of dating app users reporting being scammed, most will continue to use the platforms, a new report this week found.
How to spot political donation scams during 2024 election season
Money is the lifeblood of campaigns, and we are inundated with ads and requests for political donations everywhere, but beware—scammers are creating fake candidate websites.
Generative AI is increasingly being used to defraud businesses of big money and no one is prepared
Cyber Monday warning: Look out for Copy-cat websites that’s costing shoppers
It’s Cyber Monday and while yes it’s a big day for holiday sales online, you have to watch out for scammers.
Online marketplaces see increase of fake products being sold, new study shows
According to a Michigan State University study, 68% of consumers surveyed say they had been deceived into buying counterfeit products in the past year.
Cybersecurity experts warn about ticket, merch scams ahead of Las Vegas Grand Prix
You might be on the search for last-minute tickets or merchandise ahead of the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix. If so, cybersecurity experts are warning about scammers who are trying to take advantage of all the hype surrounding race weekend in the entertainment capital of the world.
6% of companies have not had a digital risk cyberattack since 2020
A recent BrandShield survey of chief information security officers (CISOs) found that CISOs reported an average loss of $2.1M USD per cyberattack. Smaller companies (1,000 employees) reported $1.8M and $2.5M in average damages, respectively, with 70% of companies losing $1M or more per attack.
New ‘Digital Risk Protection’ Report from BrandShield Reveals Companies Lose $2.1M on Average to Each Online Attack
BrandShield, a leader in global digital risk protection, today announced its Digital Risk Protection Report. In a survey of 200 Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs), BrandShield sought to understand how security leaders are approaching digital risk protection