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China-based Fangxiao group behind a long-running phishing campaign

Security Affairs

A China-based financially motivated group, tracked as Fangxiao, is behind a large-scale phishing campaign dating back as far as 2019. Researchers from Cyjax reported that a China-based financially motivated group, dubbed Fangxiao, orchestrated a large-scale phishing campaign since 2017. SecurityAffairs – hacking, phishing).

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4 Malicious apps on Play Store totaled +1M downloads

Security Affairs

The apps were used as part of an adware campaign redirecting victims to websites under the control of the attackers. Some of the sites employed in the campaign host phishing pages. “After the initial delay, the malicious app opens phishing sites in Chrome. ” reads the post published by Malwarebytes.

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Security Affairs newsletter Round 432 by Pierluigi Paganini – International edition

Security Affairs

Police dismantled bulletproof hosting service provider Lolek Hosted Python URL parsing function flaw can enable command execution UK govt contractor MPD FM leaks employee passport data Power Generator in South Africa hit with DroxiDat and Cobalt Strike The Evolution of API: From Commerce to Cloud Gafgyt botnet is targeting EoL Zyxel routers Charming (..)

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Gaming-related cyberthreats in 2020 and 2021

SecureList

In this report, we cover PC and mobile threats as well as various phishing schemes that capitalize on popular games. Additionally, we checked our database for gaming-related spam campaigns and phishing schemes that are used in the wild. An overwhelming majority (83%) of files distributed under the guise of mobile games are adware.

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State of Malware 2024: What consumers need to know

Malwarebytes

Released today, the Malwarebytes State of Malware 2024 report takes a deep dive into the latest developments in the world of cybercrime. Passwords Google and Microsoft made good on their promise to back passkeys , an encryption-based alternative to passwords that can’t be stolen, guessed, cracked, or phished. This is changing.

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‘Tis the season for protecting your devices with Webroot antivirus

Webroot

Unfortunately, this time of year brings as much cybercrime as it does holiday cheer. Antivirus programs can also protect against other malicious software like trojans, worms, adware and more. Our real-time anti-phishing also blocks bad sites. As the holiday season draws near, shoppers are eagerly searching for gifts online.

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Top 9 Cybersecurity Challenges SMEs Currently Face

Responsible Cyber

Phishing and Spear Phishing. Despite constant warnings from the cyber security industry, people still fall victim to phishing every day. As cybercrime has become well-funded and increasingly sophisticated, phishing remains one of the most effective methods used by criminals to introduce malware into businesses.