Zero Day

JUNE 6, 2025

Affecting "nearly all AT&T cellular customers," the company said at the time that the data included phone numbers and certain phone call data stemming from May 1, 2022, to October 31, 2022, and on January 2, 2023. " Also:  Stop paying for antivirus software. million existing AT&T subscribers and 65.4

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 29, 2022

I will also continue to post on LinkedIn about new stories in 2023. You just knew 2022 was going to be The Year of Crypto Grift when two of the world’s most popular antivirus makers — Norton and Avira — kicked things off by installing cryptocurrency mining programs on customer computers.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Typos and other spelling errors can be a clear giveaway that it’s an attempt at a phishing scam. Employ robust antivirus and anti-malware solutions, along with intrusion detection systems, to identify and block potential threats. Verify domain names – they could end in.co or.con rather than.com, for example.

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Webroot

JUNE 17, 2025

Fraud rates in sectors associated with the early stages of trip planning increased more than 12% between 2023 and 2024. Phishing scams: Phishing scams that target travel-related platforms are on the rise. In 2024, the travel website booking.com reported a 500%-900% increase in travel-related phishing scams.

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 20, 2023

2023: A Year of Record-Breaking Data Breaches IdentityIQ This past year has been an eye-opening year in the realm of digital security. Here, we review the largest data breaches of 2023, analyze the trends, and review proactive measures to navigate the future of security. But the numbers alone tell only part of the story.

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SecureList

JANUARY 30, 2025

Technical details Background We detected several APK samples tagged as Trojan-Spy.AndroidOS.Agent and originating from Malaysia and Brunei in our Kaspersky Security Network (KSN) telemetry and on third-party multi-antivirus platforms. However, the threat actor focuses on individuals in Malaysia and Brunei.

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Quick Heal Antivirus

MAY 21, 2023

We’re Midway into 2023, and the threat landscape is evolving with new variants of viruses and malware that. The post The Threat Landscape: Emerging Viruses and Malware to Watch Out For in 2023 appeared first on Quick Heal Blog.

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Cytelligence

OCTOBER 5, 2023

As we passed the halfway point of 2023, businesses must stay ahead of emerging trends in cybersecurity and adopt effective strategies to combat these threats. In addition, Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, Business Email Compromise (BEC), and phishing scams continue to pose significant threats.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

New Exploitation Surge: Attackers Target ThinkPHP and ownCloud Flaws at Scale GreyNoise Threat actors are attempting to exploit a local file inclusion vulnerability (tracked as CVE-2022-47945) in ThinkPHP and an information disclosure vulnerability (tracked as CVE-2023-49103) in ownCloud. Magecart Attackers Abuse.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 26, 2023

According to an IDC forecast, global cybersecurity spending is projected to reach $219 billion by the end of 2023. One easy example is antivirus. Every terminal at your organization should be equipped with antivirus software, and any cloud servers or resources you use should also be protected by antivirus.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 29, 2024

Just to illustrate the scope of the issue, the Malwarebytes Threat Intelligence team spotted more than 800 malvertising campaigns in only the first six months of 2023, noting that the number of attacks that flew under researchers' radar was likely much higher. The silver lining is that such scams are fairly easy to avoid.

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IT Security Guru

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

With so many well known banking sites falling short when it comes to blocking fraudsters, cybersecurity experts at VPNOverview have compiled a list of 12 safety tips to keep your money safe from malware and phishing scams. What are the possible dangers of online banking?

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 30, 2023

According to Verizon's 2023 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR), a whopping 74% of breaches involve a human element, which is exactly what phishing aims to exploit. Speaking of which, security analysts from KnowBe4 have recently shared their findings regarding the top phishing schemes of Q2 2023.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 10, 2023

Check Point 2023 Cyber Security Report) For Managed Service Providers (MSPs) , these stats represent more than just figures; they underscore the need for proactive action across their customers’ mobile endpoints. . ” According to our 2023 State of Malware Report, droppers accounted for 14 percent of Android detections.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 8, 2023

Phishing attacks are becoming more sophisticated Misspellings and poorly formatted text used to be the leading indicators of an email scam, but they’re getting more sophisticated. In March 2023, an artificial intelligence chatbot called GPT-4 received an update that lets users give specific instructions about styles and tasks.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

More online shopping means more opportunities for cybercriminals to grab their share using scams and data theft. The Kritec campaign We first discovered this credit card skimming operation back in March 2023, as it stood out from the rest due to its large volume.

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SecureList

APRIL 10, 2023

The offers presented in this report were published between 2019 and 2023 and were collected from the nine most popular forums for the purchase and sale of goods and services related to malware and unwanted software. It is also clear of alerts from Google Protect and built-in antivirus on devices from different vendors.

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Firewalls act as a barrier between your personal device and external threats, while antivirus software detects and removes malicious software before it can cause harm. Be Mindful of What You Click: Phishing scams often rely on people clicking on malicious links or attachments without verifying the source.

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Zero Day

JUNE 10, 2025

With just a single tap, they can enable multiple security features to defend against online attacks, malicious apps, unsafe websites, scam calls and other threats. Identity Check: This feature prevents scams such as PIN theft and shoulder surfing, in which nearby thieves can pick up the PIN or password used to access a phone.

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Centraleyes

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Email Hack Scams Dubai-based Exhibition Firms Client Roster Cheers Exhibition, a Dubai-based firm, was targeted in an elaborate phishing attack that took control of its email services and phished its client roster. The email directs victims to download antivirus software.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 5, 2023

In a perfect storm of lightning-quick edtech adoption with limited IT support, cybercriminals have seized on the opportunity to launch an unprecedented number of strikes against schools—21 ransomware attacks in January 2023 alone—straining resources and impacting the delivery of critical education services across the US.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Nevertheless, it’s realistically possible that the takedown of RedLine and Meta stealers in late October 2024 may have contributed to a reduction in stolen credentials, particularly as RedLine was the second most prevalent infostealer that we identified in 2023, with a 44% rise in listings from Q3 to Q4 2023.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 8, 2023

Email security tools offer features that screen emails for malicious content using antivirus, anti-spam, DNS, attachment, and other analytics. A strong antivirus or endpoint detection and response (EDR) solution protects the local machine against infection or even isolates a compromised local machine to protect the network. zip, etc.).

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Phishing phantoms: masters of disguise Phishing scams have become more sophisticated. Spooky fact : According to research from Proofpoint , in 2023, 71% of organizations experienced at least one successful phishing attack, and they remain one of the most prevalent forms of cyber threats.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Nevertheless, it’s realistically possible that the takedown of RedLine and Meta stealers in late October 2024 may have contributed to a reduction in stolen credentials, particularly as RedLine was the second most prevalent infostealer that we identified in 2023, with a 44% rise in listings from Q3 to Q4 2023.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 29, 2023

Evil Dead Rise, the breakout horror film of 2023, started with big cinema numbers and has moved on to a victory lap in streaming land for good measure. pic.twitter.com/TOoTcvylkd — Bruce Campbell (@GroovyBruce) June 27, 2023 A good time to be a Deadite. Are you looking to download or watch the new Evil Dead Rise 2023 online?

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

CISA adds Microsoft Windows, Apache HugeGraph-Server, Oracle JDeveloper, Oracle WebLogic Server, and Microsoft SQL Server bugs to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog SIEM for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises: What you need to know Antivirus firm Dr.Web disconnected all servers following a cyberattack Experts warn of China-linked APT’s (..)

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Malwarebytes

MAY 21, 2023

For example, Malwarebytes asked ChatGPT to write the opening paragraph of a novel about an antiquated antivirus program that relies on signature-based detection to stop new and emerging threats. Here's what the program came back with: “The antivirus program blinked to life, its archaic interface flickering on the outdated CRT monitor.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

As 2023 draws to an end and cybersecurity budgeting is nearly complete, it helps to consider the year’s events and try to predict next year’s trends. 2023 cybersecurity issues will continue: Weak IT fundamentals, poor cybersecurity awareness, and ransomware will still cause problems and make headlines.

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SecureList

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Other scam pages featured surveys, offering respondents gifts or prize draws for participating. Such fake giveaways are a classic scam tactic. Beyond verification scams, fraudsters also lured victims with attractive offers. Some scams offered users a surprise “gift” a free Telegram Premium subscription.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 1, 2025

Two Linux flaws can lead to the disclosure of sensitive data Meta stopped covert operations from Iran, China, and Romania spreading propaganda US Treasury sanctioned the firm Funnull Technology as major cyber scam facilitator ConnectWise suffered a cyberattack carried out by a sophisticated nation state actor Victorias Secret ‘s website offline (..)

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