Security Affairs

OCTOBER 18, 2023

“As detailed in a blog post from Group-IB, the vulnerability had been exploited as 0-day by cybercrime actors in-the-wild since at least April 2023 for campaigns targeting financial traders to deliver various commodity malware families.” The vulnerability has been patched, but but manyhave yet to update their installs.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 18, 2021

million current T-Mobile postpaid customer accounts’ information appears to be contained in the stolen files, as well as just over 40 million records of former or prospective customers who had previously applied for credit with T-Mobile,” the company wrote in a blog post. . “Our preliminary analysis is that approximately 7.8

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The attackers impersonate established cryptocurrency investors and ask to schedule a video conference call. But Doug does still have a copy of the malicious script that was downloaded from clicking the meeting link (the online host serving that link is now offline). Image: SlowMist.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

In a blog released by Armorblox, the researchers said one attack impersonates a FedEx online document share and the other pretends to share shipping details from DHL. Brand impersonation. The DHL attack payload uses Adobe for its impersonation attempt, with the same underlying logic.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 10, 2023

We spoke with our blog volunteers to get their insights into what best practices their companies are following, along with how you can get on a path to better identity management. These attacks have become more complex and challenging to detect, leading to increased instances of data breaches, account takeovers, and impersonation attacks.

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Security Through Education

MAY 21, 2024

These emails may appear to come from legitimate travel agencies, airlines, or online retailers, offering exclusive discounts or promotions. Without verifying the sender, they may miss the fact that it is not coming from the actual company, but rather a bad actor impersonating them.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Cybercriminals will pretend to represent these organizations by posting sponsored ads online or through promoted search results. They will offer assistance and sell expired or stolen products of the vendor they have impersonated. Some common social engineering tactics include: Impersonating someone.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 21, 2022

The identified resources in one of the malicious campaigns impersonate various services appearing to be legitimately created on the “azurefd.net” domain – This allows the bad actors to trick users and spread phishing content to intercept credentials from business applications and e-mail accounts. com” VS “alfuttaim[.]com”).

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

In this blog post, we detail the latest distribution chain related to this malware. The initial payload is a dropper that retrieves Rhadamanthys via a URL pasted online. Malicious ad Threat actors continue to impersonate well-known brands via sponsored search results. The TexBin paste site shows the URL was seen/accessed 8.5K

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Webroot

JANUARY 5, 2022

Each year, as online shopping ramps up in the weeks before the holidays, so do online scams targeting the elderly. This holiday season, it may be worth talking to elderly relatives about the fact that they can be targeted online. The most common types of online elder fraud. Tips for preventing online elder scams.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 9, 2023

Threat actors very large-scale relied in brand impersonation, evasion techniques, and a multi-step infection chain (threat actors redirected traffic via open legitimate redirectors). Attackers impersonated known trusted services such as Concur, DocuSign and Adobe. ” concludes the report.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

This blog post has two purposes: the first one is to draw awareness to this problem by showing how it works. Do not trust any phone number that appears on an online ad. online citrexsolutions[.]co online energycredits[.]online online energyhelpcenter[.]com online powerelectricoffers[.]com com aadigital[.]online

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Identity IQ

JUNE 20, 2023

This could include banks, online services, or reputable organizations. Impersonation Impersonation involves assuming someone else’s identity to deceive individuals and manipulate them into sharing confidential information or performing actions they wouldn’t otherwise do.

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Webroot

APRIL 4, 2022

How can you keep your family members safe online and reassure your customers you are protecting their data? Whether you operate a business or spend time online surfing the web, malware remains a concern. They are also keen to impersonate well-known brands to lure you into clicking on malicious links.

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Security Affairs

MAY 10, 2022

Frappo” acts as a Phishing-as-a-Service and enables cybercriminals the ability to host and generate high-quality phishing pages which impersonate major online banking, e-commerce, popular retailers, and online-services to steal customer data. The last update of the service was registered May 1, 2022. To nominate, please visit:?

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Threat actors have bought an advert that impersonates Cisco's brand and is displayed first when performing a Google search. We are releasing this blog to warn users about this threat as the malicious ad has been online for almost one week.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 8, 2023

Cyber-criminals continue to impersonate brands via well-crafted phishing websites. We previously covered attacks on both consumers and businesses via online searches for popular brands leading to scams or malware. In this blog post, we investigate a malicious ad on Microsoft Bing for LooksRare, an NFT marketplace.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 23, 2023

Web search is about to embark on a new journey thanks to artificial intelligence technology that online giants such as Microsoft and Google are experimenting with. But we don't need AI to identify certain elements that allow threat actors to impersonate brands. All of the ads mentioned in this blog post have been reported to Google.

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Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2023

10 Effective Ways to Prevent Compromised Credentials IdentityIQ Protecting your personal information and online identity is crucial, especially as cyber threats continue to gain traction. In this blog, we provide you with ten actionable ways to safeguard your digital identity, focusing specifically on how to prevent compromised credentials.

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Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2023

10 Effective Ways to Prevent Compromised Credentials IdentityIQ Protecting your personal information and online identity is crucial, especially as cyber threats continue to gain traction. In this blog, we provide you with ten actionable ways to safeguard your digital identity, focusing specifically on how to prevent compromised credentials.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 28, 2021

This blog post was authored by Jérôme Segura. This is very true for Magecart threat actors who love to impersonate Google, jQuery and many other popular brands. The threat actor is keen of impersonating internet companies but also the victim sites it goes after. Skimmer domains impersonating compromised sites. Conclusion.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 20, 2023

On September 2022, the Sandworm group was observed impersonating telecommunication providers to target Ukrainian entities with malware. The APT group used fake online personas to create and disseminate disinformation as well as leak stolen data. Threat actors promote pro-Russia narratives against Ukraine, NATO and the West.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

As more people work remotely, companies must be vigilant when sending and filling out online forms, such as login pages — a newly-preferred mode of enticing potential victims. Business impersonation is increasing exponentially with hackers gaining access to company email accounts.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

At the center of the account ban wave are some of the most active members of OGUsers , a forum that caters to thousands of people selling access to hijacked social media and other online accounts. Sign up with any service online, and it will almost certainly require you to supply an email address. WHAT YOU CAN DO.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 4, 2023

On the 23andMe blog the updated article about the breach now says: “We have taken steps to further protect customer data, including requiring all existing customers to reset their password and requiring two-step verification for all new and existing customers. And it looks as if they listened to us. Take your time. Set up identity monitoring.

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Webroot

AUGUST 10, 2022

So, what does this mean for your business, your customers, your partners, and even your family as you vie to stay safe online and protect what matters most—data? The post BrightCloud® Threat Report Mid-Year Update: Reinvention is the Name of the Game appeared first on Webroot Blog. MALWARE CONTINUES TO ITERATE, AND GROW.

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McAfee

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Talk About the Latest Online Scams . Encourage your grandparents to keep an eye on the news for the latest online scams so they have a better chance of recognizing fraudulent activity. Remind them that knowledge is power in online security. . Look at your online behaviors and your data from their perspective.

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Hacker Combat

AUGUST 8, 2022

Hossein Jazi, a security researcher at Malwarebytes who has been closely monitoring Lazarus activity since February 2022, claims that the threat actors are currently impersonating Coinbase and attempting to recruit people for the position of “Engineering Manager, Product Security.”

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Impersonating domains Impersonating domains are a popular choice among threat actors who often use them in the early stages of their malicious operations. Threat actors typically set up impersonating webpages to mimic legitimate, trusted organizations and conduct hostile activity. pro impersonating domain.

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Security Through Education

JANUARY 18, 2023

Impersonation Scams. Cybercriminals usually impersonate well-known businesses or organizations. The objective is to get a response and build a friendship online. IoT devices have made our lives convenient, and we use them daily without much thought. At a later point, they will ask the victim if they know anything about crypto.

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Security Affairs

JULY 22, 2021

Group-IB, one of the leading providers of solutions dedicated to detecting and preventing cyberattacks, identifying online fraud, investigation of high-tech crimes and intellectual property protection, has assisted the Dutch National Police in the operation to apprehend alleged members of a cybercriminal group codenamed ‘Fraud Family.’

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 14, 2023

IdentityIQ Day by day, threats to online security continue to rise. 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? Spam vs. Phishing: What’s the Difference?

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Identity IQ

JUNE 1, 2023

In this blog post, we explore the rise of AI social engineering scams, understand their techniques, examine real-life examples, discuss their impact and consequences, and provide practical tips on how to protect yourself against them. Common techniques used in social engineering scams include: Impersonation. Spear phishing attacks.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 25, 2022

One reader’s nightmare experience spotlights what can happen when ID thieves and hackers start targeting online payday lenders. Curiously, the fraudsters had taken out a loan in Jim’s name with MSF using his real email address — the same email address the fraudsters had used to impersonate him to MSF back in May 2021.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 28, 2023

A blog post from Cofense , which spotted the campaign, further details the scam, particularly the one aimed at the energy company. Once the victim scans the QR code, they are taken to a fake website that looks like the real website of the company or organization that the scammer is impersonating.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 18, 2023

In an update on the issue published late last week, Microsoft Threat Intelligence said an analysis of the Exchange Online activity revealed that “the actor was forging Azure AD tokens using an acquired Microsoft account (MSA) consumer signing key. This was made possible by a validation error in Microsoft code. .”

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Security Boulevard

MAY 3, 2021

roundup of UK focused Cyber and Information Security News, Blog Posts, Reports and general Threat Intelligence from the previous calendar month, April 2021. Millions of UK citizens received a scam text message (aka smashing) which impersonated DHL in April. The Problem with Website Passwords (from Blog Post from 2009).

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