Troy Hunt

APRIL 6, 2020

If you're reading this, chances are you've arrived here from a link I sent you via email. That email would have been a reply to one you originally sent to me that would have sounded something like this: Hi, I came across your blog on [thing] and I must admit, it was really nicely written. Wait - you think It's not spam?

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 24, 2023

Inspired by that takedown, KrebsOnSecurity followed clues from the RSOCKS botnet master’s identity on the cybercrime forums to Emelyantsev’s personal blog , where he went by the name Denis Kloster. Kloster’s blog enthused. “We A Google-translated version of the Rusdot spam forum. And this is just the beginning!!!

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022

A native of Omsk, Russia, Kloster came into focus after KrebsOnSecurity followed clues from the RSOCKS botnet master’s identity on the cybercrime forums to Kloster’s personal blog , which featured musings on the challenges of running a company that sells “security and anonymity services to customers around the world.”

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Heimadal Security

AUGUST 14, 2023

An ongoing spam campaign spreads Knight ransomware among users. The fake emails imitate Tripadvisor complaint messages. The Knight Ransomware Spam Campaign A researcher at Sophos detected this new spam campaign that spreads Knight ransomware using fake Tripadvisor complaints.

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Troy Hunt

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

What follows is the process I went through trying to work out what an earth this thing is, the confusion surrounding the data, the shady characters dealing with it and ultimately, how it's now searchable in Have I Been Pwned (HIBP), which may be what brought you to this blog post in the first place.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 10, 2022

At the outset of their federal criminal trial for hijacking vast swaths of Internet addresses for use in large-scale email spam campaigns, three current or former executives at online advertising firm Adconion Direct (now Amobee ) have pleaded guilty to lesser misdemeanor charges of fraud and misrepresentation via email.

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Troy Hunt

AUGUST 3, 2022

Until now because finally, it's live, working and devilishly beautiful 😈 Step 1: Receive Spam This is the easy bit - I didn't have to do anything for this step! All they need to leave is an email address. But let me put it into context and give you a real world sample: Ugh. and a password.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 1, 2023

And on most of these identities, Megatraffer has used the email address 774748@gmail.com. That same email address also is tied to two forum accounts for a user with the handle “ O.R.Z.” The email address akafitis@gmail.com was used to create a Livejournal blog profile named Fitis that has a large bear as its avatar.

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Heimadal Security

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

After a ten-month absence, the Emotet malware seems to be back in business, delivering malicious documents around the world by employing the help of spam campaigns. In a recent SANS Handler Diary, Brad Duncan, a cybersecurity researcher, described how the Emotet botnet is currently spamming several email campaigns in order to […].

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

If you received a link to LinkedIn.com via email, SMS or instant message, would you click it? 31 that uses Linkedin.com links to redirect anyone who clicks to a site that spoofs Adobe , and then prompts users to log in to their Microsoft email account to view a shared document. Here’s one example from Jan. Image: Urlscan.io.

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Heimadal Security

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

The FBI’s email systems were hacked, and spam emails mimicking FBI warnings were sent out. The emails were warning in regards to a “sophisticated chain assault” perpetrated by an advanced threat artist called Vinny Troia.

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Heimadal Security

MARCH 8, 2023

After a three-month break, the botnet sends malicious spam emails again. Emotet malware reaches targets through emails with malicious attachments. This way, Emotet DLL loads into […] The post A New Emotet Campaign Is Ongoing After a Three-month Break appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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Heimadal Security

APRIL 20, 2022

Malspam, which are spam emails that contain malware, is the primary method of spreading it (hence the term). The post Emotet Botnet Grows in Size and Activity appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog. Known as a banking Trojan, Emotet is a kind of malware that belongs to the banking Trojans malware strain.

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Heimadal Security

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Emotet is a virus infection that is propagated by spam email attachments that contain malicious Word or Excel documents. These documents utilize macros to download and install the Emotet Trojan on a victim’s computer, which is then used to steal email and install further malware.

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Heimadal Security

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

SubDoMailing phishing campaign hijacked 8000 abandoned domains and 13,000 subdomains to avoid spam detection. Hackers sent 5 million malicious emails daily. The campaign exploited the credibility of big brands in tech, education, charity, e-commerce, and the press industry.

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Heimadal Security

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

A new GLS Spam campaign is underway. The email text that we have intercepted was split into multiple HTML spans, so an NLP network analyzers cannot label its contents as spam. The post Heimdal™ Reverses New GLS Credit Card Fraud Campaign and Potentially Has Picture of Head Attacker appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 14, 2023

Spam vs. Phishing: What’s the Difference? Among these threats, spam and phishing are two commonly misunderstood but distinct challenges. In this blog, we shed light on the differences between spam and phishing and provide valuable insights to help you avoid falling victim to these malicious activities What is Spam?

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

You may not know you’re using them, but all email providers and company email servers leverage these services to verify whether servers and IP addresses are sending spam or other abusive content against a known list of offenders. Continue reading UCEPROTECT: When RBLs Go Bad at Sucuri Blog.

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Heimadal Security

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Copenhagen, November 16th, 2021 – Heimdal™ Security (Heimdal™) CEO Morten Kjærsgaard appeared on The Irish Tech News Podcast with Ronan Leonard to discuss the recent GLS Scam Campaign discovered by our SOC Team and how to stay safe from SPAM emails.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 12, 2021

Overview A SQL-injection vulnerability was discovered in the WordPress plugin called “Spam protection, AntiSpam, FireWall by CleanTalk” could expose user emails, passwords, credit-card data and other sensitive information to an unauthenticated attacker. A full disclosure of the vulnerability was completed on March 5th, 2021.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 22, 2022

While the coordinated action did not name the Russian hackers allegedly behind RSOCKS, KrebsOnSecurity has identified its owner as a 35-year-old Russian man living abroad who also runs the world’s top Russian spamming forum. The RUSdot mailer, the email spamming tool made and sold by the administrator of RSOCKS.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Godaddy.com , the world’s largest domain name registrar, recently addressed an authentication weakness that cybercriminals were using to blast out spam through legitimate, dormant domains. 1 to allow the sending of email from Internet addresses tied to two ISPs identified in my original Jan. 31 and Feb. Image: Farsight Security.

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Heimadal Security

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Malspam, or spam emails carrying malware, is the most common way for it to propagate (hence the term). To persuade consumers, these communications frequently feature recognizable branding, imitating the email structure of well-known and reputable firms such as PayPal or DHL. Emotet is a kind of malware known as banking Trojans.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Throughout 2022, we saw hackers become far more sophisticated with their email-based cyber attacks. Using legitimate services and compromised corporate email addresses became a norm and is likely to continue in 2023 and beyond. However, with the emergence of API-based or integrated email security solutions, SEGs have become obsolete.

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Heimadal Security

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

The attackers have modified the malware distribution mechanism from spam or phishing emails to TeamViewer Google adverts, which link users to fraudulent download sites through Google AdWords. The post Zloader Attacks Able to Disable Windows Defender appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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Heimadal Security

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Malspam, which are spam emails that contain malware, is the primary means by which it spreads. To persuade consumers, these communications frequently feature recognizable branding, replicating the email structure of well-known and trustworthy firms such as PayPal or DHL. Emotet is a malware known as a banking Trojan.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 25, 2021

You may not know you’re using them, but all email providers and company email servers leverage these services to verify whether servers and IP addresses are sending spam or other abusive content against a known list of offenders. Continue reading UCEPROTECT: When RBLs Go Bad at Sucuri Blog.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 22, 2019

In July 2018, email users around the world began complaining of receiving spam which began with a password the recipient used at some point in the past and threatened to release embarrassing videos of the recipient unless a bitcoin ransom was paid. That’s according to Ron Guilmette , a dogged anti-spam researcher.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 9, 2021

When it comes to email communications today, phishing and spam are both unwelcome nuisances in everyone's inbox. Even though the words “phishing” and “spam” are often used [.]. Even though the words “phishing” and “spam” are often used [.]. The post Phishing, Scam, & Marketing Emails: What’s the Difference?

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Compromised email. Compromised emails are now the norm, as attackers have found a way to infiltrate these systems to send phishing emails to employees, vendors and consumers. Business email compromise also increased during the COVID-19 pandemic — it’s a common entry point for cybercriminals. Wire fraud.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Hackers got into an email server at the FBI over the weekend to spread fake messages in an attempt to blame a cybersecurity expert for non-existent attacks, apparently in hopes of damaging his reputation. The emails identified the bad actor as Vinny Troia, whom it said was affiliated with the cybercriminal gang TheDarkOverlord.

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Heimadal Security

APRIL 29, 2022

It primarily spreads through malspam, which are spam emails that contain malware (hence […]. Supports and Detects New 64-bit Variants of Emotet Malware appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog. Emotet belongs to the malware strain known as banking Trojans. The post EmoCheck Tool 2.2

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Microsoft has published a security blog about an investigation into an attack in which threat actors used malicious OAuth applications to abuse Exchange servers for their spam campaign. Connectors are a collection of instructions that customize the way email flows to and from organizations using Microsoft 365 or Office 365.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

In a recent blog post we discussed how today’s more complex RansomOps attacks are more akin to stealthy APT-like operations than the old “spray and pray” mass email spam campaign of old, and how there are multiple players from the larger Ransomware Economy at work, each with their own specializations. .

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NetSpi Executives

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

In fact, over 48 percent of emails sent in 2022 were spam, and Google blocks approximately 100 million phishing emails every day. This blog post is a part of our offensive security solutions update series. Phishing remains one of the most successful ways that adversaries gain access to systems.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 12, 2020

The WP SMTP WordPress plugin allows you to configure and send all outgoing emails via an SMTP server, preventing the emails from going into the junk/spam folder of the recipients. and earlier versions, it resides in a feature that creates debug logs for all emails sent by the site and store them in the installation folder.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Cybersecurity agencies across Asia and Europe are warning of Emotet spam campaigns targeting businesses in France, Japan, and New Zealand. In the middle-August, the malware was employed in fresh COVID19-themed spam campaign. “The emails contain malicious attachments or links that the receiver is encouraged to download. .”

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