Penetration Testing

MARCH 21, 2024

TA450 Back with Salary Scam Emails appeared first on Penetration Testing. Cybersecurity researchers at Proofpoint have uncovered a new wave of targeted phishing attacks attributed to the Iran-aligned hacking group TA450.

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Penetration Testing

APRIL 3, 2024

In a disturbing development, a long-running scam campaign using fake e-commerce sites has significantly increased its danger.

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Penetration Testing

DECEMBER 19, 2023

This intricate web of deceit involves impersonating the United Arab Emirates Federal Authority for... The post Cyber Alert: Smishing Triad Gang’s Fake UAE Authority SMS Scam appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 9, 2025

OpenAI banned ChatGPT accounts tied to Russian and Chinese hackers using the tool for malware, social media abuse, and U.S. The blocked accounts were used to assist malware development, social media automation, and research about U.S. The group used the tool to develop Windows malware and establish a stealthy C2 infrastructure.

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Penetration Testing

MARCH 17, 2024

A disturbing new scam is exploiting the trust and warmth of senior citizens. ” This... The post Urgent Alert: “Free Wedding Invite” Scam Targets Senior Citizens, Steals Sensitive Data appeared first on Penetration Testing. .”

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Penetration Testing

MAY 29, 2025

A new wave of attacks uncovered by Netskope Threat Labs reveals a sophisticated global malware campaign delivering the The post PureHVNC RAT Spreads Through Fake Job Offers and Multi-Stage Obfuscation appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Now REvil ransomware operators have published a post on a cybercrime forum to recruiting new affiliates, preferably hackers with penetration testing capabilities. As part of this recruitment process, REvil is looking for teams of skilled hackers at penetration testing or experienced individuals.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

We highlighted the growing popularity of cryptocurrencies and anticipated an increase in crypto scams. The forecast correctly emphasized that users had become more aware of crypto and would not easily fall for primitive scams. Malware loaders on the underground market: True. Malware loaders on the underground market: True.

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Troy Hunt

MARCH 26, 2018

Shofiur R" found troyhunt.com on a "free online malware scanner" and tried to scare me into believing my site had security vulnerabilities then shake me down for a penetration test. Here's the tl;dr - someone named "Md. I *must* see these professional skills in action and reach 100% secure! We have a price!

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Penetration Testing

MAY 22, 2025

The Rhadamanthys stealer, a notorious information-stealing malware, has returned with a new wave of targeted phishing attacks sweeping The post Rhadamanthys Stealer Returns: Copyright Phishing Targets Europe appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity.

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Digital Shadows

JANUARY 27, 2025

Weve identified three main factors driving faster attack speeds: Increased Activity by IABs: Initial access brokers (IABs) are capitalizing on the surge in information-stealing malware (infostealers), offering adversaries a quick and easy way to launch attacks.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 21, 2020

This quirk made the attack look more trustworthy and added a layer of flexibility to these scams. Balaban This ransomware was doing the rounds over spam generated by the Gameover ZeuS botnet, which had been originally launched in 2011 as a toolkit for stealing victim’s banking credentials and was repurposed for malware propagation.

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Penetration Testing

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

In a joint study with Japanese authorities and universities, Trend Micro has exposed a web of SEO malware families orchestrating fake e-commerce scams targeting Japanese users. The study highlights a... The post SEO Poisoning: Unmasking the Malware Networks Behind Fake E-Commerce appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Penetration Testing

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

According to a new report by Group-IB researchers,... The post North Korean Hackers Launch Job Interview Scam to Deploy BeaverTail and InvisibleFerret Malware appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Penetration Testing

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Google has announced a suite of new real-time security features... The post Google Boosts Real-Time Protection Against Scams and Malware on Android Devices appeared first on Cybersecurity News. Pixel users are the first to benefit from new AI-powered security features in Phone by Google and Google Play Protect.

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Penetration Testing

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The campaign, observed in mid-September, targets... The post Prince Ransomware Hits UK and US via Royal Mail Phishing Scam appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 1, 2023

To top it off, the average amount of money requested in wire transfer business email compromise (BEC) scams reached a whopping $93,881. During penetration tests, security professionals use harmless decoy elements that allow them to keep a record of link hits or instances of opening attachments.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 3, 2021

Millions in the UK Targeted by Malware via a DHL Scam Text Message. Millions of UK citizens received a scam text message (aka smashing) which impersonated DHL in April. That link would attempt to install spyware called Flubot, malware designed to steal online banking data from Andriod devices. . Stay safe and secure.

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Penetration Testing

OCTOBER 3, 2024

In this campaign, attackers send phishing emails disguised as job applicant inquiries, aiming to infiltrate large organizations’ networks... The post Cybercriminals Exploit Job Search with More_eggs Backdoor in Resume Scam appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Unlike common stealers, this malware gathered data that can be used to identify the victims, such as browsing histories, social networking account IDs and Wi-Fi networks. According to the freshest data on DeFi, every hour 15 newly deployed scams against smart contracts are detected. ATM and PoS malware to return with a vengeance.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Microsoft’s Detection and Response and 365 Defender teams are sounding the alarm that the number of observed attacks using web shell malware have nearly doubled since last year. An exploit was added to Metasploit, a penetration testing kit that is also popular with cybercriminals, just four days after the flaw was disclosed.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 8, 2019

However she doesn’t know when the cyber attack will happen, what infrastructures the attacker will hit and what technique the attacker will use (phishing, exploiting, scam, etc). I do have experience on security testing since I have been performing penetration testing on several US electronic voting systems.

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Penetration Testing

JUNE 12, 2024

A new, sophisticated malware campaign is targeting Windows users, leveraging the operating system’s built-in search functionality to deceive and potentially infect victims.

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Penetration Testing

JULY 9, 2024

A new, insidious phishing scam impersonating India’s Regional Transport Office (RTO) has been detected, preying on unsuspecting Android users via WhatsApp.

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SecureList

OCTOBER 20, 2021

We also review what pushed cybercriminals to transform their operations into the now well-known malware-as-a-service model — the use of cloud servers, the decreasing relevance of custom malware and the subsequent emergence of small, agile teams. Malware developers — no longer hiring. Client-side attacks on the wane.

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Herjavec Group

MAY 19, 2022

Segment your internal corporate networks to isolate any malware infections that may arise. Conduct regular social engineering tests on your employees to actively demonstrate where improvements need to be made. Build security awareness training modules to educate your employees on how to spot phishing emails or business-related scams.

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Hacker's King

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Here are some common methods hackers use to compromise phones: Phishing Scams: Hackers send deceptive messages or emails that lure users into clicking malicious links, which can install harmful software onto their phones. Malware Applications: Malicious software can disguise itself as legitimate apps.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

The goal was to make the victims run illegal penetration tests and ransomware attacks unwittingly. They’re known for their credit card malware and phishing campaigns. The recruitment scam included common steps such as job interviews, non-disclosure agreements, and test assignments.

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Penetration Testing

MAY 11, 2025

In a newly report, Bitdefender Labs has revealed a persistent and evolving malvertising campaign operating through Facebook Ads, The post Fake Crypto Platforms on Facebook Steal Your Data! Beware Celebrity Endorsements appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

Next-generation firewalls (NGFWs): Improve the general security of a firewall with advanced packet analysis capabilities to block malware and known-malicious sites. Sandboxing : Generates a virtual desktop environment with enhanced security to launch suspicious files to test for malware or to observe malware behavior.

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Penetration Testing

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

Phishing scams are rapidly evolving in Latin America, bringing back notorious banking Trojans like Mekotio, BBTok, and Grandoreiro. According to a recent report from Trend Micro, these cybercriminal campaigns have... The post Cybercriminals Target LatAm Banks: Mekotio, BBTok Lead the Charge appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Penetration Testing

JUNE 9, 2025

Beware 'imad213,' a fake Instagram booster stealing credentials via social engineering and bot services. Learn how to protect your account.

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Penetration Testing

JUNE 19, 2025

North Korean APT Famous Chollima (Wagemole) is using a new Python-based RAT, PylangGhost, in fake job interviews to target crypto professionals and steal credentials.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Social engineering is a term that describes a variety of tactics that cybercriminals use to trick individuals into divulging critical information or downloading malware onto their devices. Once the file is downloaded, it drops a banking trojan malware application called IcedID, which then proceeds to Cobalt Strike.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 31, 2021

conduct employee phishing tests. conduct penetration testing. Stolen in Pandemic Scams. CopperStealer Malware infected up to 5,000 hosts per day over the First Three Months of 2021. review Active Directory password policy. better protect the internal network and isolate critical systems. Covid Fraud: £34.5m

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IT Security Guru

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Attackers are designing increasingly seamless emails with legitimate signatures, logos and information, all of which conceal that these messages contain malware or links that prompt the recipient to provide personal details and credentials. That is also the premise behind phishing.

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Penetration Testing

MAY 20, 2025

Check Point Research has uncovered a sophisticated malware campaign exploiting the rising popularity of Kling AIa legitimate AI-powered The post AI Scam Alert: Fake Kling AI Sites Deploy Infostealer, Hide Executables appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity.

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