Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

CISA adds SonicWall SonicOS and Palo Alto PAN-OS flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog Juniper Networks fixed a critical flaw in Session Smart Routers China-linked APT group Winnti targets Japanese organizations since March 2024 Xerox VersaLink C7025 Multifunction printer flaws may expose Windows Active Directory credentials to attackers (..)

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 24, 2025

While MFA is primarily a security feature, its primary privacy benefit is adding another layer of security to prevent unauthorized access to information contained in particular important or sensitive accounts. Specifically, it was fetching account icons and defaulted to opening password reset pages over HTTP.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

McAfees most basic plan consists of a VPN and text scam detection features that Microsoft Defender lacks. McAfee benefits organizations wanting features like social media privacy, personal data monitoring, and scans of old internet accounts. McAfee also doesnt offer spyware detection, but Defender does. 5 Pricing: 4.7/5

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Gov imposes visa restrictions on individuals misusing Commercial Spyware HPE is investigating claims of a new security breach Experts warn of a surge of attacks targeting Ivanti SSRF flaw How to hack the Airbus NAVBLUE Flysmart+ Manager Crooks stole $25.5

Spyware 129

Spyware Surveillance DDOS Identity Theft 129

Security Affairs

APRIL 9, 2020

Spyware turned out to be the most common malware class hiding in fraudulent COVID-19 emails, with AgentTesla topping the list of phishers’ favorite strains. Spyware: the most likely COVID-19 payload. Most COVID-19-related phishing emails analyzed had different spyware strains embedded as attachments. Source: CERT-GIB.

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Phishing Malware Spyware DDOS 143

Hacker's King

MAY 24, 2025

In simpler terms, phishing scams, brute force attacks, and MFA bypass techniques. Recently, phishing scams have expanded and come out of emails. Accounts with easily guessable passwords fall victim to this and suffer unimaginable damage. Different types of malware include viruses, worms, spyware, ransomware, and trojans.

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Cyber Attacks Passwords Education Phishing 59

Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: 2.6 Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: 2.6 Malwarebytes EDR and MDR remove all remnants of ransomware and prevents you from getting reinfected. Want to learn more about how we can help protect your business?

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Spyware Data breaches Scams Ransomware 103

Webroot

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Many third-party security solutions are designed to account for exactly this type of behavior. Even strong security can’t prevent an account from being hacked if account credentials are stolen in a phishing attack, one of the most common causes of identity theft. Web-borne malware remains widespread.

Identity Theft 131

Identity Theft Spyware Phishing Antivirus 131

Security Affairs

JUNE 5, 2022

Anonymous: Operation Russia after 100 days of war GitLab addressed critical account take over via SCIM email change LuoYu APT delivers WinDealer malware via man-on-the-side attacks Clipminer Botnet already allowed operators to make at least $1.7 If you want to also receive for free the newsletter with the international press subscribe here.

Spyware 107

Spyware Firmware Ransomware Scams 107

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

The more accounts you have, the bigger your attack surface and potential exposure to data breaches. The more accounts you have, the bigger your attack surface and potential exposure to data breaches. Tips for finding old accounts. Surveillance Tech in the News This section covers surveillance technology and methods in the news.

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Surveillance Data breaches VPN Malware 52

Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

The following vectors represent some of the most common ways a criminal could gain access to your accounts and is also known as an account takeover : Social Engineering. Awareness of Phishing Scams. Getting clued up about phishing scams is the best way to help keep your data safe. A common example is phishing.

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Identity Theft Passwords Data breaches Scams 119

Security Affairs

APRIL 26, 2020

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Hacking 122

Hacking Spyware Advertising Antivirus 122

Security Affairs

MARCH 24, 2024

surfaces in the threat landscape Pokemon Company resets some users’ passwords Ukraine cyber police arrested crooks selling 100 million compromised accounts New AcidPour wiper targets Linux x86 devices. Is it a Russia’s weapon? Players hacked during the matches of Apex Legends Global Series.

Malware 129

Malware Cybercrime Hacking Cyber threats 129

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. A vulnerability in WhatsApp allegedly allows threat actors to install spyware onto iPhones.

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Mobile Malware Spyware Media 132

Hot for Security

JUNE 15, 2021

They’ve evolved into a data storage device, a video and sound recorder, as well as an easy way to access our bank accounts. If you’re asked for personally identifiable information, bank account numbers, PINs or credit card numbers, hang up immediately. Bullying or threats are another major red flag.

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Mobile Banking Phishing Social Engineering 137

Security Boulevard

MAY 3, 2021

MI5 said the faked LinkedIn accounts are created and operation by nation-state spy agencies, with an intent to recruit individuals or gather sensitive information. Millions in the UK Targeted by Malware via a DHL Scam Text Message. Millions of UK citizens received a scam text message (aka smashing) which impersonated DHL in April.

Ransomware 124

Ransomware Passwords Scams Government 124

Security Affairs

MARCH 4, 2023

stolen credit/debit cards Pegasus spyware used to spy on a Polish mayor Hundreds of thousands of websites hacked as part of redirection campaign MQsTTang, a new backdoor used by Mustang Panda APT against European entities Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 FiXS, a new ATM malware that is targeting Mexican banks BidenCash leaks 2.1M

Spyware 98

Spyware Data breaches Ransomware Hacking 98

Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The trojan horse can be hidden in software or attachments that, if downloaded, install different spyware and viruses on your device. This spyware and viruses can cause many problems on your device and compromise personal details. Fake Offers and Lottery Scams Many people want to get lucky and hit the jackpot. This is a trap.

Identity Theft 98

Identity Theft Phishing Malware Data breaches 98

SecureList

MAY 3, 2021

In Q1 2021, new banking scams appeared alongside ones that are more traditional. The link redirected them to a phishing page requesting their Microsoft account credentials. The link also required entering corporate account credentials. The calmest month was March, in which spam accounted for only 45.10% of all emails.

Phishing 137

Phishing Banking Accountability Computers and Electronics 137

Malwarebytes

MAY 10, 2023

Or even scarier—a backdoor could be placed or a nefarious piece of spyware. ” According to our 2023 State of Malware Report, droppers accounted for 14 percent of Android detections. These scams come in all shapes and sizes, like email, banking, and SMS-based (smishing) threats.

Mobile 83

Mobile Malware Phishing Spyware 83

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

There are many types of cyberattacks , with top trends for 2022 including mobile attacks, ransomware, COVID-related scams and hacks, zero-click attacks , malicious QR codes , phishing , cryptojacking , and IoT malware attacks, among others. Crimeware and spyware. Ransomware. Ransomware is the fastest-growing trend. Other methods.

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Backups Ransomware Firewall Malware 145

SecureWorld News

AUGUST 16, 2023

It encompasses various forms of cybercrime and online harm, including cyberstalking, tracking, hacking accounts and intimate image abuse. Defining and recognizing tech abuse Malicious online behaviors in the form of those motivated by financial gain, such as scams and fraud, have existed, and awareness around them has been raised for years.

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Surveillance Technology Accountability Spyware 97

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?

Banking 80

Banking Cybersecurity Antivirus Phishing 80

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. Detect compromised accounts, insider threats, and malware. TotalAV’s Key Features.

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Ransomware Backups VPN Malware 110

Security Affairs

MAY 8, 2020

Thus, the number of phishing attacks on cloud storages nearly doubled last year, while Internet providers have seen the three-fold increase in the number of phishing scams targeting them. They, in turn, let spyware and backdoors move ahead and become the second most popular malware with a 35-percent share.

Phishing 88

Phishing Spyware Banking Malware 88

SecureList

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

The first one includes scam apps of Trojan.AndroidOS.Fakeapp variety exploiting the theme of social payments to cajole money out of the user; the second one is the fast growing family Trojan-PSW.AndroidOS.Facestealer stealing Facebook account data. Mobile banking Trojans were progressing, too.

Mobile 134

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 134

SecureList

MAY 27, 2022

One of the schemes used by scammers which has been becoming more popular since last year are scam apps for receiving social benefits. Scam apps targeting Russian-speaking users. Third place was taken by Yemen (21.23%), where the most widespread mobile threat was Trojan-Spy.AndroidOS.Agent.aas spyware. Mobile banking trojans.

Mobile 131

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 131

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 25, 2022

Dancho Danchev’s Primary Contact Points for this Project – Email/XMPP/Jabber/OMEMO and PGP Key Accounts. Dancho Danchev’s Privacy and Security Research Compilation – Medium Account Research Compilation – [PDF]. Exposing a Currently Active Cyber Jihad Social Media Twitter Accounts – An OSINT Analysis.

Cybercrime 96

Cybercrime Hacking Scams Ransomware 96

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

orders Apple to let it spy on users encrypted accounts ArsTechnica The UK government issued a secret order demanding Apple implement a backdoor to let it retrieve anything any Apple user has uploaded to the cloud. this is certainly a news item worth paying attention to. Some of these users were journalists critical of the Italian government.

Spyware 52

Spyware Surveillance Government Data breaches 52

BH Consulting

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Banks and insurance companies are telling customers to be wary of scam messages. Phishing and scam emails are – by some distance – the leading cause of ransomware infections, according to Statista. One giveaway of a scam was that the sender didn’t bother to disguise their email address as the organisation they were impersonating.

Security Awareness 52

Security Awareness Phishing Scams Social Engineering 52

SecureWorld News

APRIL 11, 2023

According to an FBI "Scams and Safety" brief , which also discusses system and data protection and protecting money information: Be careful when connecting to a public Wi-Fi network and do not conduct any sensitive transactions, including purchases, when on a public network.

Computers and Electronics 98

Computers and Electronics Malware IoT Spyware 98

SecureList

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Unlike common stealers, this malware gathered data that can be used to identify the victims, such as browsing histories, social networking account IDs and Wi-Fi networks. According to the freshest data on DeFi, every hour 15 newly deployed scams against smart contracts are detected.

Cryptocurrency 106

Cryptocurrency Mobile Ransomware Banking 106

SecureList

AUGUST 30, 2023

The malware is distributed under the guise of gaming modifications, but in fact, simply sends text messages to premium numbers and charges the user’s account. We also noticed some activity by Cardemu banking card emulators, sometimes used in payment terminal scams in Brazil. The Wroba dropper was still focused on Japan.

Mobile 98

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 98

Pen Test Partners

MAY 26, 2025

iPhone prize scams, ransomware attacks that weren’t, aiding the Steele Dossier case, and even a fraudulent 14 million transfer. The University Prize Scam A student thought theyd won an iPhone 13. The Forgotten Laptop HR Leak An ex-employees account was left active for five months after termination.

Banking 64

Banking VPN Ransomware Scams 64

Security Boulevard

AUGUST 1, 2024

Cyber threats like viruses, spyware, and ransomware constantly evolve, posing significant risks to personal data, privacy, and device functionality. It adds an extra layer of protection to your accounts by requiring two forms of verification before granting access. Start by using strong, unique passwords for each of your accounts.

Identity Theft 64

Identity Theft Cyber threats Authentication Passwords 64

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 31, 2024

Cyber threats like viruses, spyware, and ransomware constantly evolve, posing significant risks to personal data, privacy, and device functionality. It adds an extra layer of protection to your accounts by requiring two forms of verification before granting access. Start by using strong, unique passwords for each of your accounts.

Identity Theft 62

Identity Theft Cyber threats Authentication Passwords 62

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

You may be most familiar with computer malware such as Trojan viruses and spyware, which can be used to retrieve sensitive data from a computer or even take control of the system. Phishing attacks may be commonly associated with email scams, but they can be executed through websites as well. Redirects.

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Small Business DDOS Malware Phishing 98