The Hacker News

MARCH 22, 2024

A massive malware campaign dubbed Sign1 has compromised over 39,000 WordPress sites in the last six months, using malicious JavaScript injections to redirect users to scam sites. The attacks entail injecting rogue

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Bleeping Computer

MAY 15, 2024

Today, Google announced new security features coming to Android 15 and Google Play that will help block scams, fraud, and malware apps on users' devices. [.]

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

But clicking the meeting link provided by the scammers prompts the user to run a script that quietly installs malware on macOS systems. It didn’t dawn on Doug until days later that the missed meeting with Mr. Lee might have been a malware attack. ” Image: SlowMist.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 22, 2023

Social networks are constantly battling inauthentic bot accounts that send direct messages to users promoting scam cryptocurrency investment platforms. ” One of the crypto investment scam messages promoted in the spam campaigns on Mastodon this month. “On Twitter, more spam and crypto scam.”

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The Hacker News

APRIL 10, 2024

Threat actors are now taking advantage of GitHub's search functionality to trick unsuspecting users looking for popular repositories into downloading spurious counterparts that serve malware.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

They more likely want a scam-free and malware-free experience but perhaps aren’t in a position to pay for a subscription. An unverified advertiser was allowed to serve this ad and expose users to a financial scam where they can lose hundreds or even thousands of dollars.

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 18, 2023

How to Avoid Fake QR Code Scams IdentityIQ In today’s tech-driven world, QR (quick response) codes are everywhere. Fake QR code scams have quickly become a massive issue. Here, we unwrap how to help avoid fake QR code scams to keep you and your private information safe. What Are Fake QR Code Scams?

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 25, 2024

Both Microsoft and Malwarebytes in recent days have outlined various scams being used to steal sensitive information, drop malicious payloads, or make payments to fake. The post Tax Scams Ramping Up as the April 15 Deadline Approaches appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 31, 2021

Human fraud: how behavioral biometrics can stop social engineering and malware scams that traditional fraud tools miss. The post How behavioral biometrics can stop social engineering and malware scams dead in their tracks appeared first on NuData Security.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

A quarter of Valentine’s Day-themed spam emails intercepted by Bitdefender's filters were identified as scams aimed at defrauding recipients. The post Valentine’s Day Scams Woo the Lonely-Hearted appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Bleeping Computer

MAY 15, 2024

Today, Google announced new security features coming to Android 15 and Google Play Protect that will help block scams, fraud, and malware apps on users' devices. [.]

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Penetration Testing

APRIL 29, 2024

A disturbing new report by Akamai security researchers highlights the shocking scale of phishing scams impersonating the United States Postal Service (USPS).

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Tech Republic Security

JULY 8, 2021

On the eve of its actual release, the scams have begun anew. Phishing, malicious files and other forms of fraud have followed the highly awaited movie since it was first delayed due to COVID-19.

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Trend Micro

JULY 27, 2023

Trend Micro’s Mobile Application Reputation Service (MARS) team discovered two new related Android malware families involved in cryptocurrency-mining and financially-motivated scam campaigns targeting Android users.

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The Hacker News

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Mexican users have been targeted with tax-themed phishing lures at least since November 2023 to distribute a previously undocumented Windows malware called TimbreStealer.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 24, 2024

During the month of Ramadan, Resecurity observed a significant increase in fraudulent activities and scams. During the month of Ramadan, Resecurity observed a significant increase in fraudulent activities and scams, coinciding with a surge in retail and online transactions.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

One trend that has recently caught our attention is the notable spike in malware-infected cracked software, particularly as we enter tax season. These unauthorized versions are frequently loaded with malware, from trojans and keyloggers to ransomware. Our threat analysts are constantly monitor the ebb and flow of various threats.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 11, 2022

Bitcoin’s enduring popularity and peak valuation in 2021 has only encouraged heists on crypto exchanges, the use of cryptomining malware, cryptocurrency-related scams , and malware targeting cryptocurrency wallets. The post Which phishing scams are trending in 2022?

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Penetration Testing

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Cyble Research and Intelligence Labs (CRIL) has uncovered a sophisticated malware campaign, ingeniously dubbed “XPhase Clipper,” targeting cryptocurrency enthusiasts with a precision that sends shivers down the spine.

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The Hacker News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The threat actor known as Patchwork likely used romance scam lures to trap victims in Pakistan and India, and infect their Android devices with a remote access trojan called VajraSpy.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 28, 2021

All of a sudden we have infectious email attachments, and compromised third-party sites serving up malware. In terms of actual attacks which took place, we see the rise of mobile as a way in for Olympics scams. Here, you’d get nothing but survey scams. Wherever you looked, there was a threat sprinting into view. What a combo!

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Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

What Is a Fake Package Delivery Scam? With the increase in online shopping comes the increased risk of falling victim to scams. One growing threat during this time is the fake package delivery notification scam. Or scammers are looking to infect victims’ devices with malware. What Is a Phishing Scam?

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Bleeping Computer

APRIL 19, 2021

Google Alerts continues to be a hotbed of scams and malware that threat actors are increasingly abusing to promote malicious websites. [.].

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Identity IQ

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Smart TV Scams: How to Avoid the Growing Threat IdentityIQ Smart TVs – such as Roku and Amazon Fire TV sticks with streaming services such as Netflix and YouTube TV – it seems like everyone has them these days. And in this case, it’s the possibility to be scammed right from your own couch. What are Smart TV Scams? Remote access.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 5, 2024

The co-founder and CEO of a startup cryptocurrency wallet said he lost $125,000 in crypto in a scam, becoming among the latest victims of the growing threat of wallet drainer malware that one cybersecurity firm stole almost $300 million from more than 320,000 victims last year. In this case, Bill Lou wrote in a lengthy.

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Identity IQ

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Roblox Scams: What Parents Need to Know IdentityIQ By now, you’ve more than likely heard the cheerful chatter of your child and their friends discussing Roblox and even been nagged on more than one occasion to buy them some Robux. What Is a Roblox Scam? A closer look at one of these scams showcases the cunning behind them.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Today, we are showing readers just what that evolution looked like, in our State of Malware 2021 report. This report provides our most comprehensive analysis of last year’s malware trends, with breakdowns by malware category, malware type, operating system, region, industry, and more.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 25, 2022

FBI has issued a warning to all students studying in different universities against the ongoing loan forgiving scam. The scam that is being circulated as email phishing and smishing is actually a fraudulent operation taken up by cyber crooks to mint critical financial details from innocent victims.

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Identity IQ

APRIL 20, 2023

Tax Season Scams: How to Protect Your Identity IdentityIQ While it’s important to be on high alert and protect your identity all year long, tax season is an especially vulnerable time. Every tax season, identity thieves run a variety of scams to get their hands on taxpayers’ personal information. It’s probably a scam.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 28, 2023

In 2023, the public primarily confronted two varieties of online scams: the technical and the topical. Technical scams abuse legitimate aspects of modern internet infrastructure to lead users to illegitimate or compromised sites. Topical scams, on the other hand, are simpler. We know these scams all too well.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 18, 2024

QR Code Scams: What You Need to Know About This Phishing Tactic madhav Tue, 03/19/2024 - 06:10 In a world where individuals and organizations alike are increasingly dependent on digital processes, cybercriminals are constantly looking for and developing new ways to exploit technology to take advantage of their targets.

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IT Security Guru

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

They must recognise the scam patterns that may threaten a business’s data and take a unified approach to prevent data loss and mitigate cyber threats. Tech Support Scam While they may seem like a relic of the past, tech support scams continue to thrive and deceive numerous victims.

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Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Here are 50 ways to avoid getting scammed on Black Friday — and beyond. Popular browsers, like Safari or Firefox, frequently issue updates to protect against scams. Protect yourself from malware by purchasing, updating, and upgrading antivirus software. Report scams. Choose credit over debit. Leverage antivirus software.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 25, 2023

While it is a time of celebration, the weekend also marks an uptick in online scams and phishing attacks. Whether it's a too-good-to-be-true discount on a vacation package, a counterfeit online store, or a phony super sale campaign, these scams aim to compromise sensitive data and steal your money.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 16, 2023

Ben is disappointed: FBI reports huge rise in cryptocurrency investment scams. The post Scams Lost US $10 BILLION in 2022 — Crypto Fraud Grows Fast appeared first on Security Boulevard. Why am I not surprised?

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Penetration Testing

JANUARY 31, 2024

Researchers at Proofpoint have unveiled the resurgence of this cybercriminal... The post Proofpoint Exposes TA576’s Tax Season Email Scams appeared first on Penetration Testing. As the tax season rolls in, so does the threat of cybercrime, and leading the charge in 2024 is the infamous TA576 threat actor.

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Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

of all reports to the BBB Scam Tracker “were online purchase scams, up from 24.3% of those consumers lost money due to those scams, up from 71.2% A BBB survey conducted in August found that the majority of these scammed consumers made purchases for which they never received products. On top of that, 80.5%

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