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ClickFix: How to Infect Your PC in Three Easy Steps

Krebs on Security

A clever malware deployment scheme first spotted in targeted attacks last year has now gone mainstream. This particular scam usually starts with a website popup that looks something like this: This malware attack pretends to be a CAPTCHA intended to separate humans from bots. An alert (PDF) released in October 2024 by the U.S.

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Phishing evolves beyond email to become latest Android app threat

Malwarebytes

There are plenty of phish in the sea, and the latest ones have little interest in your email inbox. In 2024, Malwarebytes detected more than 22,800 phishing apps on Android, according to the recent 2025 State of Malware report. These Android phishing apps may sound high-tech, but they are not.

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LW ROUNDTABLE — How 2024’s cyber threats will transform the security landscape in 2025

The Last Watchdog

Part two of a four-part series The explosion of AI-driven phishing, insider threats, and business logic abuse has forced a shift toward more proactive, AI-enhanced defenses. Legacy IAM systems cant keep up as AI-powered phishing and deepfakes grow more sophisticated. The drivers are intensifying.

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Russian Phobos ransomware operator faces cybercrime charges

Security Affairs

Ptitsyn and his conspirators used a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) model to distribute their malware to a network of affiliates. The attacks were observed as recently as February 2024, they targeted government, education, emergency services, healthcare, and other critical infrastructure sectors.

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South African telecom provider Cell C disclosed a data breach following a cyberattack

Security Affairs

They continue to monitor for potential data misuse and urge vigilance against fraud, phishing, and identity theft. healthcare providers surged in 2024, with 98 attacks compromising 117 million records. The company engaged top cybersecurity and forensic experts, informed authorities, and is actively supporting affected stakeholders.

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IT threat evolution Q3 2024

SecureList

The malware utilizes cloud resources for its C2 (command and control) servers, which it accesses via APIs using authentication tokens. While the modus operandi of the threat actor is reminiscent of the CloudWizard APT that we reported on in 2023, the malware code is completely different.

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Ghost Ransomware a Persistent Global Threat to Critical Infrastructure

SecureWorld News

Strengthening identity security Enforce phishing-resistant MFA for all privileged accounts. Cybersecurity awareness and incident response Train employees to recognize phishing attempts and social engineering. Patching and vulnerability management Apply timely security updates to operating systems, software, and firmware.