Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Here’s a look at a fairly elaborate SMS-based phishing scam that spoofs FedEx in a bid to extract personal and financial information from unwary recipients. Most phishing scams invoke a temporal element that warns of negative consequences should you fail to respond or act quickly. com, g001bfedeex[.]com, com, and so on.

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Troy Hunt

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

— Scott Hanselman (@shanselman) April 4, 2012 I was reminded of this only a few days ago when I came across yet another Windows virus scam, the kind that's been doing the rounds for a decade now but refuses to die. However, moments later: Amazing to see these scams still running after all these years.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 1, 2021

It is an online scam attack quite similar to Phishing. The Pharming attacks are carried out by modifying the settings on the victim’s system or compromising the DNS server. In this method of manipulating DNS, the attackers infiltrate the victim’s device and change the local host file. DNS Poisoning.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 25, 2018

The sextortion email scam last month that invoked a real password used by each recipient and threatened to release embarrassing Webcam videos almost certainly was not the work of one criminal or even one group of criminals. In early June 2018, uscourtsgov-dot-com was associated with a Sigma ransomware scam delivered via spam.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 6, 2022

FBI warns of education sector credentials on dark web forums Runescape phish claims your email has been changed Threat profile: RansomHouse makes extortion work without ransomware WhatsApp accounts hijacked by call forwarding FAQ: Mitigating Microsoft Office’s ‘Follina’ zero-day Phishing mail claims a 3D Secure upgrade is required (..)

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Security Affairs

APRIL 30, 2021

UNICC and Group-IB detected and took down a massive multistage scam campaign circulating online on April 7, World Health Day. Group-IB then took down all the scam domains. Further investigation revealed that the 134 domains identified and blocked by Group-IB are part of a wider scam network attributed to a single scammer collective.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Shoulder-Surfing Sometimes, the simplest scams are the most effective. DNS Spoofing DNS (Domain Name System) is like the internet’s phone book, translating domain names into IP addresses. DNS Spoofing DNS (Domain Name System) is like the internet’s phone book, translating domain names into IP addresses.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 22, 2019

Your Web browser knows how to find a Web site name like example.com thanks to the global Domain Name System (DNS), which serves as a kind of phone book for the Internet by translating human-friendly Web site names (example.com) into numeric Internet address that are easier for computers to manage. ” SAY WHAT? 13, 2018 bomb threat hoax.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 6, 2024

Since bad actors need to communicate back to their C2, digital exhaust often takes the form of DNS records , which if monitored properly allows organizations to detect anomalous patterns and stop the communications, and thus the breach, before the criminals can do any major harm. That's where technologies like protective DNS come in.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 14, 2022

Use a DNS filter to stop web-based attacks. Instead of file-based malware, a lot of Mac users get attacked with adware and PUPs that are typically delivered through a number of web-based scams. That’s where DNS filtering comes in. Learn more about the ways DNS filtering can save your business from cyberattacks.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

The hackers were able to change the Domain Name System (DNS) records for the transaction brokering site escrow.com so that it pointed to an address in Malaysia that was host to just a few other domains, including the then brand-new phishing domain servicenow-godaddy[.]com.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 21, 2020

The attacks were facilitated by scams targeting employees at GoDaddy , the world’s largest domain name registrar, KrebsOnSecurity has learned. “This gave the actor the ability to change DNS records and in turn, take control of a number of internal email accounts. ” In the early morning hours of Nov. and 11:00 p.m.

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Cisco Security

DECEMBER 8, 2022

We’ve investigated this folder once before, showcasing a variety of scams. This level of activity makes it all the more important to be aware of these scams. By far, the largest category of spam we saw were surveys scams. Image 1 – Survey scam emails. Image 2 – Holiday-themed survey scams. A word of caution.

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Webroot

MAY 26, 2021

What’s worse, because the pandemic was affecting more or less all of us at the same time, cybercriminals had a virtually limitless pool of targets on which to test out new scams. Phishing scams imitating eBay skyrocketed during the first months of product shortages brought on by COVID-19.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 12, 2023

SPF: also known as Sender Policy Framework, is a DNS record used for authentication mechanism in email addresses. SPF is a txt record configured in DNS records. For configuring DMARC to DNS records, SPF and DKIM configuration is mandatory. Metadata: Metadata is kind of data which provides information about the other data.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 4, 2022

DNS encryption. DNS encryption plugs a gap that makes it easy to track the websites you visit. The domain name system (DNS) is a distributed address book that lists domain names and their corresponding IP addresses. You still have to trust the resolver you send your requests to, but the eavesdroppers are out in the cold.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The top-level domain for the United States — US — is home to thousands of newly-registered domains tied to a malicious link shortening service that facilitates malware and phishing scams, new research suggests. The findings come close on the heels of a report that identified.US domains registered daily.US

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Webroot

JULY 6, 2022

So how do you spot social engineering scams? But even if the message is coming from a legitimate organization doesn’t mean it isn’t a scam with criminals spoofing an email or impersonating a business. You and your business can stay safe from social engineering scams by combining Endpoint Protection and Email Security.

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Webroot

APRIL 13, 2021

Businesses easily fall for these scams because, with so many invoices and payments occurring on a daily basis, it’s easy to slip a fake one in. This includes essential security measures like firewalls, endpoint protection and DNS protection. All of this malicious activity points to the need for a layered approach to cybersecurity.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 5, 2022

cassandra.pw (Code Protector) esco.pw (office document protection) monovm hostwinds.com firevps dynu 4server.su (VPS and dedicated servers) dnsomatic.com cloudns.net (DNS services) spam-lab.su pw accounts, various scams). Back then, they performed classic scams under the Rita Bent moniker. From 419 scams to Agent Tesla.

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Domain names ending in “ US ” — the top-level domain for the United States — are among the most prevalent in phishing scams, new research shows. ” “We stand against DNS abuse in any form and maintain multiple systems and protocols to protect all the TLDs we operate,” the statement continued.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

However, as convincing as it was, the email could not avoid the two red flags that allow anyone to spot almost any scam : A demand for personal information and an attempt to hurry the victim. Malwarebytes DNS filtering blocks malicious websites used for phishing attacks, as well as websites used to spread or control malware.

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Security Affairs

JULY 19, 2020

Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Copyright (C) 2014 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Copyright (C) 2014 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 19, 2021

Other cybersecurity news: An update to the Covid-19 NHS track and trace mobile app was blocked over privacy and security concerns.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Now they're being used in a scam based on Amazon's popular Prime membership. Malwarebytes DNS filtering blocks malicious websites used for phishing attacks, as well as websites used to spread or control malware. For example, in February of last year Slinks were being used to send people to IRS and PayPal phishes. Not good at all.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

PayPal addresses reflected XSS bug in user wallet currency converter The kingpin behind Jokers Stash retires with a billionaire exit France agency ANSSI links Russias Sandworm APT to attacks on hosting providers French and Ukrainian police arrested Egregor ransomware affiliates/partners in Ukraine The malicious code in SolarWinds attack was the work (..)

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Webroot

MAY 6, 2024

Combine antivirus tools with DNS protection, endpoint monitoring, and user training for comprehensive protection. Similarly, consumers should stay updated on the regional trends to better prepare for prevalent scams and threats in their area.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 22, 2020

. “On March 16th I have found an unprotected and thus publicly available Elasticsearch instance which appeared to be managed by a UK-based security company, according to the SSL certificate and reverse DNS records.” ” wrote Security Discovery’s researcher Bob Diachenko. Adobe, Last.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 29, 2024

A DNS firewall and a classic antivirus are somewhat underused yet effective security tools that will come in handy. The silver lining is that such scams are fairly easy to avoid. Not only can ads be irritating, but they can also be launchpads for much more severe compromises.

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Troy Hunt

JULY 21, 2021

Not only do they control the access rights to the mailbox, they also control DNS and MX records therefore they control the routing of emails. In the case of Ashley Madison, there was a huge amount of blackmail: Amazing that 3 years on we're still seeing Ashley Madison blackmail scams.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Last year, researchers at Minerva Labs spotted the botnet being used to blast out sextortion scams. 5, 2014 , but historic DNS records show BHproxies[.]com But according to a new report from BitSight , the Mylobot botnet’s main functionality has always been about transforming the infected system into a proxy. com on Mar.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 3, 2023

To pull off these scams, phishers purchase ads that appear to represent well-known companies, brands, and software. Next-gen protective DNS. By purchasing ads, these links appear as the top result of a Google search when a user’s query is relevant to the misleading content of the ad.

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

The current website for Saim Raza’s Fud Tools (above) offers phishing templates or “scam pages” for a variety of popular online sites like Office365 and Dropbox. As I noted in 2015, The Manipulaters Team used domain name service (DNS) settings from another blatantly fraudulent service called ‘ FreshSpamTools[.]eu

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Security Affairs

JULY 7, 2019

Updates for Samsung, the scam app with 10M+ downloads. FBI warns on sextortion scams targeting teenagers. Godlua backdoor, the first malware that abuses the DNS over HTTPS (DoH). Tens of VMware Products affected by SACK Panic and SACK Slowness flaws. Cryptomining Campaign involves Golang malware to target Linux servers.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

Server: Provides powerful computing and storage in local, cloud, and data center networks to run services (Active Directory, DNS, email, databases, apps). Domain name system (DNS) security: Protects the DNS service from attempts to corrupt DNS information used to access websites or to intercept DNS requests.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 22, 2020

. “On March 16th I have found an unprotected and thus publicly available Elasticsearch instance which appeared to be managed by a UK-based security company, according to the SSL certificate and reverse DNS records.” ” wrote Security Discovery’s researcher Bob Diachenko. Adobe, Last.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 18, 2022

“Using the internal router, it would be possible to poison the DNS cache of the LAN router of the infected node, enabling further attacks.” ” The service charged 20 percent of all “scam wires,” unauthorized wire transfers resulting from bank account takeovers or scams like CEO impersonation schemes.

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