Yahoo - Cyber Attack 2012-16 You still have time to claim!
Those effected by the data breach that affected Yahoo - Cyber Attack 2012-16 can still claim compensation for the losses they incurred.
Victims can get anywhere from $100-25,000 as a settlement for theft or fraud, you still have time to claim.
Anyone effected by Yahoos hack can check for eligibility via the official data breach settlement site, yahoodatabreachsettlement.com.
Unfortunately, the effected victims are likely to become the next target for cyber criminals again as several fake websites which claim to be Yahoo!’s data breach settlement website are in operation. The Criminals have set-up fake websites that replicate the data breach settlement and are then able to capture the user’s details and potentially make a claim pocketing the compensation fees in the process.
These websites are incredibly convincing and often look identical to the original website. Usually there is only a slight difference in the web address URL spelling.
The aim of this blog is to highlight and increase awareness of copy cat malicious domains and helps advise on the best practices to follow for any victims who are needing to make a claim via Yahoo! Settlement site.
The best preventative measure to help avoid becoming victim to this kind of cyber-attack is to use some specific web tools which can help you work out if you are on the legitimate website.
Below are some of the tools you can use to help you check if the website is from a legitimate source.
Reverse IP/DNS API
This tool helps to track down the organisation and owner of the IP address to check if its trustworthy.
Domain Research Suite
Domain research suite helps to find domains which have been newly registered that are copying the legitimate site using whats known as a Brand Monitor tool. The tool makes comparisons by analysing the data such as the WHOIS record, IP address info, country, contact details, registration date, registrar & registrant info.
Domain Reputation API
This tool assesses whether the domains are credible by analysing data and red flags.
Regardless of the motivation behind these cyber-attacks, one thing remains certain: Registering multiple domains is one means by which online fraudsters make money but there are many more method’s and these are evolving every day.
We hope you found the information in this blog useful please continue to be safe online and share the news with friends.
In 2012 – 2016 Yahoo! One of the largest web service providers fell victim to one of the largest data breaches to date, with 3 billion accounts compromised. Phone numbers, email addresses, birthdays, Names along with encrypted and unencrypted security questions and answers. These were stolen and potentially released into circulation within underground markets.
If you would like to talk to one of our team to get any point clarifying please do not hesitate to contact us. Call us now on 0800 692 7000 or email new@08uk.co.uk so we can call you back.
