Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 18, 2023

In a recent malvertising campaign, we observed a malicious Google ad for KeePass, the open-source password manager which was extremely deceiving. Malicious ad for KeePass The malicious advert shows up when you perform a Google search for 'keepass', the popular open-source password manager. info/download/KeePass-2.55-Setup.msix

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

In this week’s post, we take a look at “in-the-wild” phishing attacks and talk about how to protect against a phishing attack and how to counter them. Phishing Attack Examples. Here are two examples of phishing attacks that were carried out. The iframe and file download. Data URI and phishing page.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 15, 2023

The attack began on the Discord platform after the employee downloaded malware he believed to be a game on the Steam platform. Shadow says that despite swift countermeasures, the attackers were able to use one or more of the cookies they had stolen in order to connect to the management interface of one of Shadow’s SaaS providers.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Over the last few days, scammers have been sending out phishing mails that disguise bogus URLs with something called Slinks— shortened Linkedin URLs. For example, in February of last year Slinks were being used to send people to IRS and PayPal phishes. How to avoid phishing attacks Block known bad websites.

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 19, 2023

Then there’s phishing , in which scammers trick you into disclosing personal information. Some links can lead you to phishing sites. Others may initiate the download of harmful software without your knowledge. Don’t download attachments unless you’re expecting them, and always verify the source. What are these threats?

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

The threat actors set up websites cloning the official download websites for SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor (NPM), KeePass password manager, and PDF Reader Pro. Then they trojanizing a legitimate application and distributed it through the decoy website, deploying targeted phishing emails to the victims.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 29, 2023

There needs to be more training aimed at mobile threats; for example, downloading apps from non-approved sources (this was noted as how the vast majority of Android malware is planted) should be something organizations can train their employees on to reduce the number of incidents."

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 8, 2024

Here are a few simple habits that can make a big difference: Password Power-Ups : Your passwords are like flimsy shields against determined attackers. Use long, complex passwords unique for each important account. Use a trusted password manager to take the guesswork and memorization out of the equation.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 30, 2024

” Group-IB dubbed the gang by a different name — 0ktapus — which was a nod to how the criminal group phished employees for credentials. The missives asked users to click a link and log in at a phishing page that mimicked their employer’s Okta authentication page. On July 28 and again on Aug. According to an Aug.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

From there, the cybercriminals were able to download patient information. Choose a strong password that you don’t use for anything else. Better yet, let a password manager choose one for you. Some forms of two-factor authentication (2FA) can be phished just as easily as a password. Take your time.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 10, 2022

Even though World Password Day is over, it's never too late to remind your end-users that weak, unimaginative, and easy-to-guess passwords—like "123456," "qwerty," and, well… "password"—are poor options for securing accounts and devices. Improving password best practices matters. Get started with these helpful resources.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Use a password manager, which will help you create long and complicated passwords without having to commit them to memory. Password managers also help you avoid phishing sites by not filling in credential fields if you mistakenly end up on a phishing page you can't distinguish from the real thing.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

From there, site visitors will be asked for a range of personal details including but not limited to: Login email Name Phone number Passwords are confirmed once the submit button is clicked. Use a password manager, it won't enter your credentails into a fake site.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 16, 2023

Choose a strong password that you don't use for anything else. Better yet, let a password manager choose one for you. Some forms of two-factor authentication (2FA) can be phished just as easily as a password. 2FA that relies on a FIDO2 device can’t be phished. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA).

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Webroot

JUNE 2, 2022

Phishing and social engineering. This gives scammers lots of opportunities to approach unwary gamers and try to trick them into downloading malware, giving up personal details, or handing over login credentials. As such, downloading a pirated game simply isn’t worth the risk. Watch for phishing and social engineering.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

Stay informed about the latest cyber threats, such as phishing, malware, ransomware, and social engineering attacks. Be cautious when clicking on links or downloading attachments, especially from unfamiliar or suspicious sources. Utilize a password manager to securely store and generate strong passwords.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 5, 2023

Additionally, employ a password manager to securely store and generate unique passwords for each account. Be Cautious of Phishing Attempts: Phishing attacks continue to be a common threat. Exercise caution when clicking on links or downloading attachments from suspicious emails or messages.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Lower-ranked scammers are employed by the groups to drive traffic to scam websites that trick victims into downloading the malware, using links in reviews of popular games on YouTube, in mining software, on NFT forums, and in lotteries on social media. Read next: Best Password Management Software & Tools.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 19, 2022

To gain initial access, attackers can also perform phishing and spear-phishing campaigns to implant droppers that can deploy cookie-stealer malware stealthily. While it may sound pretty inconvenient, password managers can remove the hassle of typing your credentials, because you will have to reauthenticate sessions.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 3, 2023

It can also extract the base64-encoded form of the database of Keychain, Apple's password manager. Users are manipulated to download and execute this file onto their systems. Once achieved, a bogus password prompts users in an attempt to steal their real password. Users of macOS Catalina (10.5)

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Malwarebytes

MAY 10, 2022

Although the mail is being described as phishing, there is no direct request for passwords or logins linked to in the mail itself. A rogue file called JesterStealer is downloaded to the victim’s PC and executes when the document is opened with macros enabled. ” Source: CERT-UA.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Note that you can still be phished should you enter your app generated code on a phishing page. Hardware security keys can’t be SIM swapped, and they won't fall foul of phishing either. There’s nothing to phish. Keep threats off your devices by downloading Malwarebytes today.

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Google Security

OCTOBER 6, 2020

When you turn on Enhanced Safe Browsing, Chrome can proactively protect you against phishing, malware, and other dangerous sites by sharing real-time data with Google’s Safe Browsing service. Improvements to password filling on iOS We recently launched Touch-to-fill for passwords on Android to prevent phishing attacks.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 7, 2022

Now the big question, how do hackers steal passwords? Hackers use many ways to steal a password, and some of them include phishing attempts and other social engineering attacks. They also use malware for stealing the password from a browser when a user is seeking an online service.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

The intruders got in by tricking UScellular retail store employees into downloading malicious software on store computers. Having long passwords and a password manager can also add additional layers of security and protect you as a customer. And now UScellular admits that it detected its network breach on Jan.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Don’t reuse the same password , or variations of the same password, across multiple accounts. Use a password manager to create unique, strong passwords for every account you own. Phishing emails, websites and even apps on your phone’s app store may contain hidden scams or malware, ransomware and viruses.

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Duo's Security Blog

JULY 7, 2023

A passkey is a phishing-resistant cryptographic keypair you register for web-based authentication. It’s the strongest authentication method available today, which is why you see passkeys moving to replace passwords altogether. Recently, we released passkeys for the admin panel to make this workflow even easier and more secure.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 8, 2024

Here are a few simple habits that can make a big difference: Password Power-Ups : Your passwords are like flimsy shields against determined attackers. Use long, complex passwords unique for each important account. Use a trusted password manager to take the guesswork and memorization out of the equation.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

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. We have seen news of ChatGPT leaking user’s information and law enforcement asking for backdoors in encryption routines.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 26, 2023

Many of today's most dangerous threats are delivered through social engineering, i.e., by tricking users into giving up their data, or downloading malware from an infected email attachment. Therefore, knowing more about what not to click on and what not to download can keep a good portion of threats out the door.

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 10, 2022

It scans your computer and other gadgets for viruses, adware and other malware you may inadvertently come across as you browse the web, download software or open email attachments. Some antivirus solutions can help protect you against other threats like phishing attacks by warning you about suspicious emails and risky links or attachments.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Malicious ads, fake games, survey scams, phishing attacks…whatever you can think of, it’s in use. Fake trade phishes have been around for years and are very popular. Evaluating the download risk. Generally speaking, all gaming downloads should be coming from the source (the platform you’re using) directly.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 15, 2022

Nearly 60% of data breaches in 2020 involved reused passwords, and this number increased to 76% for breaches for employees of the Fortune 1000. Also read : Best Password Management Software and Tools. People can be tricked into downloading malicious software through phishing or even through malicious apps.

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Adam Levin

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

More Phishing Attacks. Phishing may seem like an ordinary part of online life, but it could also be the initial volley in a major cyberattack. Phishing here is shorthand for the Pantheon of Ishings: generic, spearphishing (personalized), vishing (phone based), and SMishing (text based). Consider using a password manager.

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Identity IQ

MARCH 24, 2023

If you need help creating a solid password, consider investing in a password manager. Beware of Phishing. Phishing emails try to look like legit emails from an organization or company to try to steal your personal information, such as your SSN, bank account information or account logins.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

MARCH 24, 2023

This not only enables them to perform more effective social engineering, spear phishing, or other targeted attacks against you, but also those around you whose information they have also gleaned from your public profile. Password managers can help you generate and store secure passwords for all your accounts.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Besides people not securing their Facebook settings and making everything public, they also make more blatant mistakes like posting their email addresses, clicking on links to surveys in Facebook, clicking on unsolicited links in Messenger , and answering posts that phish for information that makes it easier to guess your passwords.

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