Security Affairs

AUGUST 17, 2023

The world’s most popular websites lack basic cybersecurity hygiene, an investigation by Cybernews shows. They’ve analyzed the top 100 most visited websites, including those mentioned above and other popular sites like PayPal, Wikipedia, and AliExpress, among others. Do you happen to love exploring DIY ideas on Pinterest?

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Krebs on Security

MAY 17, 2022

Windows suggested consulting the vendor’s website for newer drivers. So Mark went to the website mentioned on Saicoo’s packaging and found a ZIP file containing drivers for Linux, Mac OS and Windows: Image: Saicoo. He said Saicoo did not address his concern that the driver package on its website was bundled with malware.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 5, 2024

In reality, “Apple magic” is more a byproduct of old advertising (this 2006 commercial from the “I’m a Mac, and I’m a PC” series did irreparable harm) and faulty conclusions concerning cybersecurity’s biggest breaches and attacks: People mistakenly believe that because most attacks target Windows computers and servers, no attacks target Macs.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

An increasing number of websites are asking visitors to approve “notifications,” browser modifications that periodically display messages on the user’s mobile or desktop device. Website publishers who sign up with PushWelcome are asked to include a small script on their page which prompts visitors to approve notifications.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

. “ClearFake is a newer malware campaign that leverages compromised websites to distribute fake browser updates. Threat actors used websites mimicking the official Apple Safari page website and the Chrome page. ” reads the analysis published by Malwarebytes.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 10, 2023

The presence of an easy-to-exploit POP chain in WordPress core substantially increases the danger level of any Object Injection vulnerability.” Researchers recommend manually checking websites to ensure that they are updated. “While most sites should automatically update to WordPress 6.4.2, ” concludes Defiant.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Most mobile devices can actually scan a QR code with the built-in camera and automatically open a webpage, which therein lies the danger. Why are they dangerous?” Or, what if the code leads to a website that was once safe but has since been taken over by hackers and rendered unsafe? QR codes could be great.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 3, 2024

The RAT is typically distributed through email attachments or malicious websites. With new variants that employ deceptive domain strategies like typosquatting, a recent spike in Bifrost activity highlights the dangerous nature of this malware.” com, which appears similar to a legitimate VMware domain.”

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

The website Craigslistkillers has catalogued news links for at least 132 murders linked to Craigslist transactions since 2015. This is not to say that using Craigslist is uniquely risky or dangerous; I’m sure the vast majority of transactions generated by the site end amicably and without physical violence. Nearly all U.S.

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Heimadal Security

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

One of the most popular methods used by companies and providers to protect their environments from online dangers is DNS filtering (aka DNS blocking). Instead of utilizing nine-digit IP addresses, users can access websites utilizing domain names such as heimdalsecurity.com.

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Joseph Steinberg

JANUARY 19, 2024

Criminals know that having one’s gas and electric service cut off when the temperature outside is below freezing outside is not something that most people want to risk. Hence, criminals do seem to increase their perpetration of utility-shutoff scams at times of extreme weather.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

If you’ve ever visited a website only to be greeted by a red screen warning you about a malware infection , you’ve found a blacklisted site. While this can be helpful, it is not the most reliable way to look for malware. Website malware can be used to attack websites in a variety of ways. What is blacklisting?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 17, 2022

The most concerning info about these apps is the fact that some applications also have the potential to steal information from other apps such as OTPs received on Gmail or the SMS app on an android phone. Although Google has been doing a clean-up from time to time, some apps have can creep out of its sight and remain concealed in the network.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

In this blog post, we will focus on the dangers of looking for assistance online and the numerous malicious ads trying to reel you in. But most people don’t read the fine print, and besides, the tactics used here are generally high deceiving. While some websites look obviously fake to someone, they may fool someone else.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

In addition to data breaches, there is the danger of information stealers that allow cybercriminals to obtain various types of personal data, such as login details for various online services, and financial information. The stolen data may also include website cookies and biometric data that can be used by criminals to defraud the victim.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 6, 2024

In their place, a veritable garden of law enforcement badges has sprouted beneath the ominous message “THIS WEBSITE HAS BEEN SEIZED.” ALPHV is arguably the second most dangerous ransomware group in the world. ” The ALPHV ransomware dark web site has a new look So far, so FBI, but all is not what it seems.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 15, 2023

Volvo’s retailer in Brazil, Dimas Volvo, leaked sensitive files through its website. The Cybernews research team discovered that the retailer of Volvo vehicles in Brazil, Dimas Volvo, was leaking sensitive files through its website for nearly a year. Researchers also stumbled upon the website’s Laravel application key.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Containers are pieces of software that keep websites and services running reliably, forming a larger structure like Lego sets. One container could be responsible for hosting a website you visit, another container might manage the database, and others could run the backend for other apps. of total secrets, or 51,038.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Many universities worldwide, including some of the most prestigious, leave their webpages unpatched, leaking sensitive information, and even open to full takeovers, a Cybernews Research team investigation reveals. Among the 20 cases found, at least six websites belong to the top 100 universities list worldwide.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 9, 2022

Code repositories, especially the large ones, are so popular that they are commonly used by the majority of business websites worldwide. There are risks to code libraries, though: they can contain a danger known in the client-side security space as “ shadow code.”. The Hidden Dangers of External Code Libraries.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Top of the list is “Big Game” ransomware, the most serious cyberthreat to businesses all around the world. As we enter 2024, malware is as dangerous as ever, but when it is used, it is just one link in an attack chain of multiple different threats. READ THE REPORT

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SiteLock

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Many small business owners believe their websites aren’t significant enough to interest cybercriminals. Unfortunately, many cybercriminals specifically target business websites of all sizes. One of the most serious cyberthreats is malware, which is malicious software designed to damage a website.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 28, 2023

A team of hackers can, say, boost their own info-stealing websites through Google search results, providing a veneer of authenticity to their malicious intent. Both are dangerous, both are effective, and both had their fair share of sneaky examples this year. Topical scams, on the other hand, are simpler.

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Security Affairs

JULY 18, 2022

“In order to withstand these unprecedented and dangerous strikes, we have been forced to close down government systems until the enemy attacks are neutralized,” the Albanian National Agency for the Information Society (AKSHI) said in a statement. “In Berisha asked.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 15, 2024

ALPHV is typically in the top five most active ransomware gangs in our monthly ransomware reviews and is one of the most dangerous ransomware groups in the world. Check the vendor website to see if they are contacting victims, and verify any contacts using a different communication channel. Watch out for fake vendors.

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 18, 2023

From facilitating contactless payments to accessing menus and websites, these quick response codes offer convenience and speed and are trusted by almost everyone. Here are some of the most common places to find fake QR code scams: 1. However, scanning them may lead to phishing websites, malware infections, or unwanted subscriptions.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 16, 2022

Justice Department website that was used to spoof security alerts from the FBI. “They also attempted to submit DMCA’s against the website,” Pompompurin wrote, referring to legal takedown requests under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. In a post to Breached on Aug.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

There are also dangerous risks associated with online predators, sexual exploitation, cyberbullying and more. What are the Dangers of the Internet? Here are some of the most common threats that exist on the internet: Identity theft. Install these updates to make sure you have the most up-to-date security.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 26, 2023

Multiple passwords , reading through EULAs, website cookie notifications, and more. 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. Disable web push notif ications.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 22, 2023

Flagged by Europol as "The world's most dangerous malware", law enforcement has never quite been able to shut it down permanently despite its entire global infrastructure being taken offline in 2021. Tax agencies have a proper process for issuing refunds, found on their websites. Be careful around suspicious refunds.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 16, 2023

This is an excellent reason for scammers to keep launching tax scam campaigns even when tax is due tomorrow for most Americans. Tax agencies have a proper process for issuing refunds, as found on their websites. Always navigate directly to your banking website, click throughs and redirects typically spell danger.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

As a website owner, chances are you’ve heard a great deal about malware. But you may wonder what exactly malware is, and why it’s such a serious threat to your website and your site’s visitors. And if you own a business website, a malware attack can cost you revenue and customers. The Most Common Types of Malware.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 5, 2023

We often think of malvertising as being malicious ads that push malware or scams, and quite rightly so these are probably the most common payloads. In this blog post, we review a recent phishing attack that was targeting both mobile and Desktop users looking up to track their packages via the United States Postal Service website.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 13, 2021

As adults, we know that bad online decisions can have negative or dangerous effects for years to come. Often, messages about online security are presented as ‘to-do’ lists that can make even the most pliant of us feel like we are being preached to. Related: Web apps are being used to radicalize youth. Explain the abstract.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Discovery ClearFake is a newer malware campaign that leverages compromised websites to distribute fake browser updates.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Our investigation encompassed attacks that involved threats disguised as game apps, mods and cheats, and features analysis of some of the most active malware families operating in this domain. The list of titles is based on several rankings of the most popular games available on the internet.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

While the danger is real, the good news is that there are several clear signs and signals to look out for that can help individuals discern genuine communications from malicious ones. One of the most alarming aspects of phishing is the sophistication with which these fake communications are designed.

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