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News alert: SquareX discloses nasty browser-native ransomware that’s undetectable by antivirus

The Last Watchdog

In the case studies demonstrated by SquareX , these attacks leverage AI agents to automate the majority of the attack sequence, requiring minimal social engineering and interference from the attacker. The views and claims expressed belong to the issuing organization.

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New sophisticate malware SuperCard X targets Androids via NFC relay attacks

Security Affairs

The malware is delivered via social engineering, attackers attempt to trick victims into tapping cards on infected phones. Calls enable social engineering in a Telephone-Oriented Attack Delivery (TOAD) scenario. Analysis of the SuperCard X campaign in Italy revealed custom malware builds tailored for regional use.

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Deceptive Google Meet Invites Lures Users Into Malware Scams

eSecurity Planet

Cybercriminals employ social engineering techniques to trick you into believing you must resolve fictitious technical issues. The hallmark of ClickFix campaigns is their clever use of social engineering. Enable multi-factor authentication (MFA): Implementing MFA adds layer of security to your accounts.

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National Consumer Protection Week: Keeping your personal data safe in a digitally connected world

Webroot

Common attacks to consumer protection Identity theft and fraud Some common types of identity theft and fraud include account takeover fraud , when criminals use stolen personal information such as account numbers, usernames, or passwords to hijack bank accounts, credit cards, and even email and social media accounts.

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Large-scale cryptocurrency miner campaign targets Russian users with SilentCryptoMiner

Security Affairs

Using this social engineering trick, threats like stealers, RATs, Trojans, and crypto miners can persist undetected. A Telegram channel and a popular YouTube account with 340,000 subscribers also spread the malware. It uses Pastebin to store its configuration, with multiple accounts distributing the malicious files.”

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AI-Driven Fraud and Impersonation: The New Face of Financial Crime

SecureWorld News

By the end of the call, she had authorized $25 million in transfers to overseas accounts. The result is a wave of new schemes that combine social engineering with digital forgery: Executive deepfake fraud: Fraudsters impersonate senior executives (CEO, CFO, etc.) in live video calls or voicemails.

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The Anatomy of a Phishing Email

Security Through Education

Generic Greetings Greetings like “Dear Customer,” or “Attention Account Holder” can be one possible sign of a phish. Look for phrases like: “Your account will be suspended unless you act now!” Enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Adding MFA gives your account an extra layer of protection.