Recent Dell, Dropbox, & QuickBooks Cybercrimes
In recent weeks, there have been two significant security breaches affecting Dell & Dropbox users. Dell reported a data breach involving 49 million customer records, while QuickBooks users are facing phishing and scamming attempts. It’s important to be cautious.
Dell Security Measures:
– Beware of Phone Scams: Scammers may pose as Dell representatives.
– Verify Emails and Calls: Dell will contact affected customers via official email addresses. Verify all communication independently.
A hacker has acquired a list of QuickBooks customers, including their subscription renewal dates and the last four digits of their credit card numbers. Fraudsters are pretending to be QuickBooks staff to gather credit card details for renewals. If someone receives a call from QuickBooks like this, they should contact us to verify the legitimacy of the request.
QuickBooks Security Measures:
– Scammers are targeting QuickBooks users for credit card information. Verify all communication independently.
– QuickBooks may contact customers via email. Confirm legitimacy by reaching out to them.
Dropbox recently discovered a security breach affecting its Dropbox Sign platform. This incident allowed an unauthorized person to access customer data like emails, usernames, phone numbers, and account preferences.
Dropbox Security Tips:
Beware of Email Scams:
- Be cautious of emails claiming to be from Dropbox asking you to view a document.
Watch Out for Malware:
- Clicking on links in suspicious emails can lead to malware infections and put your login details at risk.
If you suspect you’ve been a victim of cybercrime, here’s what you can do:
- Change your password to a strong, unique one.
- Enable two-factor authentication for added security.
- Take your time to verify emails before clicking on any links.
- Consider setting up identity monitoring to protect your personal information.
We are dedicated to keeping you updated on cybersecurity matters. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns. To learn more about these cybercrimes click the links below.
Phone Scam Reporting | Dell US
Intuit warns QuickBooks customers of ongoing phishing attacks – Protergo Cyber Security | Indonesia
Dropbox Just Had a Data Breach (howtogeek.com)
Let’s be careful out there!
The PJ Networks Team
