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.

Scams 140

Scams Phishing Malware Internet 140

CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

BitDefender Mobile Security feature assists customers in protecting against malware spread and phishing scams. From then, the company has been offering antivirus software, multi-cloud security, extended detection and response and anti-virus and IoT protection.

Mobile 101

Mobile Antivirus VPN IoT 101

The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

The Iranian hacker group TA453 has recently been using a technique that creates multiple personas to trick victims , deploying “social proof” to scam people into engaging in a thread. Other Iranian-based cyberattacks have included hackers targeting Albanian government systems and spear phishing scams. Phishing via texting.

Phishing 124

Phishing Scams Cybercrime Passwords 124

Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 13, 2021

31, 2021, the HSE’s antivirus software detected the execution of two software tools commonly used by ransomware groups — Cobalt Strike and Mimikatz — on the Patient Zero Workstation. But the antivirus software was set to monitor mode, so it did not block the malicious commands.” Now this is in itself isn’t bad.

Healthcare 276

Healthcare Ransomware Antivirus Software 276

Adam Levin

DECEMBER 7, 2020

The cybersecurity industry faced a challenging combination of new and familiar challenges in 2020. In 2020, hackers actively exploited the Covid-19 pandemic as well as the resulting unemployment. 2020 saw a record number of ransomware attacks, and we can expect more of the same in 2021. Economic stimulus checks were targeted.

IoT 130

IoT Artificial Intelligence Technology Scams 130

Security Affairs

APRIL 26, 2020

Please give me your vote for European Cybersecurity Blogger Awards – VOTE FOR YOUR WINNERS [link]. Are Maze operators behind the attack on the IT services giant Cognizant? Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Copyright (C) 2014 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

Spyware 92

Spyware Hacking Advertising Antivirus 92

Webroot

OCTOBER 25, 2021

In 2020, phishing scams spiked by 510 percent between January and February alone. To combat phishing scams, it helps to have filters that can proactively alert users if there’s a high chance that a form field or website is likely to steal credentials. Check out Webroot® Security for Chromebook here.

Identity Theft 120

Identity Theft Spyware Phishing Antivirus 120

SecureList

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Kaspersky mobile cyberthreat detection dynamics in 2020–2022 ( download ) Cybercriminals continued to use legitimate channels to spread malware. In addition to the previously known Jocker and MobOk families, we discovered a new family, named Harly and active since 2020. The number had been declining gradually since a 2020 increase.

Mobile 116

Mobile Malware Adware Banking 116

Security Boulevard

JUNE 14, 2021

Opened a scam project proposal with a.scr file and a Microsoft Word icon. This is a scam, and if you got this DM, or get a dm in the future, block it. ProofPoint has reported on this malware first in March 2020: New Redline Password Stealer Malware. I’m an idiot don’t me an idiot like me and secure your s**t. Cloudy Night ??

Antivirus 142

Antivirus Accountability Malware Passwords 142

Spinone

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

No matter if you are a business owner or work in any other sector like healthcare, education, or finance – in 2020, ransomware is officially after your cloud data. one of the biggest cloud threats of 2020. This new, more malicious type of ransomware is called ransomware 2.0. This is what makes this ransomware 2.0

Ransomware 52

Ransomware Backups Antivirus Encryption 52

CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 26, 2022

Here are some of the ways companies can protect themselves from ransomware attacks: Update software: One of the best defenses against ransomware is regularly updating software, especially antivirus software installed on the computer. Avoiding phishing scams can be the best way to prevent a ransomware attack.

Ransomware 123

Ransomware Education Software Malware 123

Hot for Security

JUNE 14, 2021

Most security threats faced by regular users arrive via the Internet, whether it’s a malicious app or a rigged website , a scam delivered through the user’s social media channels, or a phishing scheme carried out via email or SMS. Other attack avenues include so-called free antivirus apps. Platform-agnostic threats. Weaponizing hype.

Mobile 132

Mobile Malware Spyware Media 132

SC Magazine

JUNE 24, 2021

Iyer estimated that the number of vishing attacks have doubled since the COVID-19 pandemic took hold in March of 2020. The email appears believable, and they provide a phone number which continues the confidence or social engineering scam against the victim.”. But it’s simply enough for a new number to spring up just as quickly.

Phishing 81

Phishing Social Engineering Scams Engineering 81

The Last Watchdog

JUNE 21, 2020

The epidemic went truly mainstream with the release of CryptoLocker back in 2013, and it has since transformed into a major dark web economy spawning the likes of Sodinokibi, Ryuk, and Maze lineages that are targeting the enterprise on a huge scale in 2020. In early 2020, several cybercriminals groups followed suit. About the essayist.

Ransomware 243

Ransomware Hacking Encryption Penetration Testing 243

Security Affairs

JUNE 25, 2021

Our findings suggest that the new ransomware variant appears to be properly detected by the majority of leading antivirus vendors. DON’T try to change files by yourself, DON’T use any third party software or antivirus solutions to restore your. Then start talk to me. Email me at : [redacted]@protonmail.com. KEY: –. !!!

Antivirus 67

Antivirus Ransomware Backups Encryption 67

CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 12, 2021

2020 started for Marriott with an attack on their records by stealing the credentials of two of their staff members. These accounts, compromised in July 2020, included both private and corporate users. Malefactors used 45 of the hacked accounts in Bitcoin-based scams. . The crooks did not target the account owners directly.

Accountability 144

Accountability Scams Risk Software 144

SecureList

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Number of attacks targeting users of Kaspersky mobile solutions, Q3 2020 — Q3 2021 ( download ). In Q3 2021, Kaspersky detected 676,190 malicious installation packages — 209,915 less than in the previous quarter and 445,128 less than in Q3 2020. Number of detected malicious installation packages, Q3 2020 — Q3 2021 ( download ).

Mobile 98

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 98

SecureList

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Besides apps with actual malicious functionality, there are various scamming apps on Google Play — for example, ones that imitate services where you can apply for welfare payments and redirect the user to a page asking for their data and payment of a fee. Distribution of new detected mobile threats by type, 2020 and 2021 ( download ).

Mobile 124

Mobile Malware Adware Banking 124

Vipre

JANUARY 25, 2021

According to the independent institute AV-TEST , the number of total new malware in 2020 increased by 13% compared to the last year, and malware for macOS by 1200% for the same period. Thus, an antivirus is the most important security tool that everyone must have to protect themselves from viruses, malware, trojans, and similar cyber threats.

Identity Theft 40

Identity Theft Backups VPN Antivirus 40

SecureList

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

More and more often, scam websites posing as large companies that promise huge cash prizes in return for completing a survey have begun setting out stricter criteria for those who want a chance to win. Like in 2020, the most spam in 2021 came from Russia (24.77%), whose share rose by 3.5 compared to 2020.

Phishing 68

Phishing Scams Accountability Banking 68

Vipre

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Most antivirus and cybersecurity solutions tell you that they protect your attack vectors. This means that they attempt to steal your information, scam or defraud you, or in some rare instances cause you physical harm. However, the most infamous third party attack was with FireEye in late 2020. Attack Vectors.

Social Engineering 59

Social Engineering Antivirus Software Scams 59

Security Boulevard

MARCH 31, 2021

In 2020 groups were demanding as much as $30 million to unlock a victim’s files and systems. Stolen in Pandemic Scams. FBI Internet Crime Report 2020: Cybercrime Skyrocketed, with Email Compromise Accounting for 43% of Losses. 2021 Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 Ransomware Threat Report: 2020 was a Golden Year for Ransomware Gangs.

Energy and Utilities 122

Energy and Utilities Ransomware Banking Hacking 122

SC Magazine

JANUARY 26, 2021

In a blog post on Monday, researchers from Trend Micro reported that they uncovered 70 email addresses that have been targeted with the so-called “Office 365 V4 phishing kit” since May 2020, 40 of which belong to “CEOs, directors, owners and founders, among other enterprise employee[s].”.

Phishing 118

Phishing Passwords Security Awareness Social Engineering 118

Webroot

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

While we can all rejoice that 2020 is over, cybersecurity experts agree we haven’t seen the last of the pandemic-related rise in cyberattacks. Thought to be pioneered by the Maze ransomware group , a new tactic emerged in 2020 in which ransomware authors changed their business model. What types of malicious activities should we expect?

Backups 95

Backups Ransomware Encryption Phishing 95

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

AV-Comparatives quickly tested several known anti-malware and antivirus products against HermeticWiper and its variants and found that Malwarebytes, among others, detected the malware.). The risk of scams. The full thread on support can be found here. Check yourself before handing over any money.

Cybersecurity 100

Cybersecurity Ransomware Malware Government 100

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Recent research by Positive Technologies looked at the cyber threat landscape during Q2 2021 and found that ransomware attacks reached “stratospheric” levels, accounting for 69% of all malware attacks, a huge jump from 39% in Q2 2020. Attacks against corporate assets like servers and network equipment are growing.

Ransomware 107

Ransomware VPN Backups Malware 107

Security Affairs

JUNE 2, 2021

In a sampling of the player profile data, the WizCase security team found that users could spend as much as $907 on the game via in-app microtransactions in the 10,000-player sample from 2019-2020 our team observed. A good antivirus program can also aid in protection from malware, trojans, and other dangers.

Data breaches 105

Data breaches Accountability Mobile Phishing 105

Security Affairs

APRIL 9, 2020

Group-IB’s Computer Emergency Response Team ( CERT-GIB ) analyzed hundreds of coronavirus-related phishing emails between February 13 and April 1, 2020. These companies are in no way involved in the scams, of course. Example of a malicious email disguised as “UNICEF COVID-19 TIPS APP” with spyware in the attachment. Source: CERT-GIB.

Phishing 100

Phishing Malware Spyware DDOS 100

SecureList

DECEMBER 10, 2020

A survey conducted in April 2020, as things were changing rapidly, revealed that around half (46%) of respondents had never worked from home before and therefore, were not entirely ready for such changes. Applications used as lures, January – November 2020 ( download ). Scam and phishing. Kaspersky detected 1.66

Scams 60

Scams Passwords Phishing Internet 60

Malwarebytes

APRIL 5, 2023

By January 2023, education had claimed over 80 percent of all global malware incidents —a staggering lead that has held since 2020. In fact, 57 percent of all ransomware incidents disclosed to the FBI involved K–12 districts at the start of the 2020/2021 school year, compared to just 28 percent the year prior.

Education 63

Education Ransomware Cybersecurity Risk 63

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 2021

Ransomware is one of the most widespread cyber threats, making up at least 27% of all malware incidents as per Verizon’s annual DBIR report (2020). Computer viruses often utilize deception techniques and keep evolving to evade antivirus software. Ransomware. The data is neither stolen nor manipulated. Computer Worms.

Malware 107

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 107

Digital Shadows

JUNE 7, 2021

This has left the door open for cybercriminals to scam, steal, and otherwise exploit this lack of knowledge. They are designed to stay hidden on the victim’s system and often go undetected for years; vendors commonly advertise their miners’ detection rates by antivirus software. Make sure to keep your antivirus updated.

Cryptocurrency 52

Cryptocurrency Phishing Advertising Antivirus 52

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 23, 2022

In both the NotPetya attack of 2017 and the Solar Winds attack of 2020 , attackers inserted malware into trusted updates that allowed the APT to affect all of the victim’s customers and connected networks. Maintain effective endpoint security ( antivirus , EDR ). How to Prevent APTs. Stage 1: Prioritize Security Fundamentals.

Firewall 107

Firewall Malware Phishing Software 107