Penetration Testing

JANUARY 18, 2024

Recent investigations by Check Point Research have exposed a large-scale, sophisticated NFT scam campaign, marking a new era in digital asset fraud.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2024

” The operation, active since 2019, has exploited... The post 121 Fake Web Shops and 1,000 Infected Websites: Inside the Phish ‘n’ Ships Scam appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Approximately $9 million in Tether stablecoin was seized from fraudsters who were pilfering funds from victims through romance scams and cryptocurrency confidence scams. Department of Justice, the confiscated funds were... The post $9 Million Tether Seized in Romance Scam Crackdown appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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DECEMBER 2, 2023

Recently, a cunning phishing scam has emerged, targeting unsuspecting WordPress users with a fabricated security flaw, CVE-2023-45124. This sophisticated ruse, uncovered by the Wordfence Threat... The post WordPress Phishing Scam Exploits Fake CVE-2023-45124 Vulnerability appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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JANUARY 11, 2024

In a digital world where reality is increasingly difficult to discern, a new scam leveraging the power of AI deepfake technology has emerged. This sophisticated scheme involves the creation of artificial videos and audio... The post Taylor Swift Deepfake Scam: Fake Freebies Alert for Fans appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2024

This campaign utilizes a cunning blend of... The post XPhase Clipper: The Global Crypto Scam Unveiled by CRIL appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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MARCH 7, 2024

India, a burgeoning hub for digital innovation and investment, has recently found itself in the crosshairs of a... The post Pig-Butchering Scams: A Rising Threat to Investors in India and Globally appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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DECEMBER 6, 2023

ESET researchers have unveiled the treacherous nature of these... The post ESET Exposes Android Scam: SpyLoan Apps Steal Data, Not Money appeared first on Penetration Testing. Dubbed ‘SpyLoan’, these apps, camouflaged as benign loan services, have been unmasked as digital predators.

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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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JANUARY 25, 2024

These attacks,... The post Beyond Simple Scams: The Rise of Conditional QR Code Routing Attacks appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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MARCH 14, 2024

The scam campaign, leveraging a “Malware-as-a-Service” model, has rapidly... The post Cybercriminals Target Indian Android Users with Sophisticated “Malware-as-a-Service” Scam appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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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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NOVEMBER 22, 2023

This campaign involves the creation of fictitious names and LinkedIn profiles, the forgery of employment documents,... The post North Korea’s Job Scam: IT Specialists Fabricate Identities to Work for Western Firms appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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OCTOBER 14, 2024

Consequently, it comes as no surprise that this platform has become a focal point for... The post Gmail Scam Alert: Hackers Spoof Google to Steal Credentials appeared first on Cybersecurity News. Boasting over 2.5 billion users worldwide, Gmail reigns as the most prevalent email service globally.

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DECEMBER 15, 2023

These accounts, along with associated websites, were employed in various... The post 750M Fake Accounts, $M in Scam: Microsoft Dismantles Fraud Storm-1152 Group appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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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

MARCH 6, 2024

This group has displayed a consistent pattern of sophisticated phishing tactics in pursuit of sensitive corporate data, often followed by damaging BEC scams. Since... The post TA4903 – A Cybercriminal Group with a Focus on Financial Gain appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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JUNE 12, 2024

The threat actor group, dubbed “Smishing Triad,” is leveraging stolen personal data and impersonating Pakistan Post to conduct... The post Smishing Triad Targets Pakistan with Large-Scale Banking Scam appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Penetration Testing

APRIL 29, 2025

Department of Justice announced that Okezie Bonaventure Ogbata, 36, a Nigerian national, has been sentenced to The post Nigerian National Sentenced in $6M Transnational Inheritance Scam Targeting Elderly appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity.

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MARCH 13, 2025

A new report from CloudSEK warns of a significant rise in scams exploiting the generosity and charitable spirit The post Ramadan Scam Alert: Crypto Traps, Fake Giveaways Explode appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Penetration Testing

APRIL 11, 2024

These attacks are not your typical phishing scams or malware; they are meticulously crafted, state-sponsored operations... The post Apple Warns Users of Targeted Spyware Attacks – Here’s How to Stay Safe appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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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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MAY 13, 2024

AhnLab’s Mobile Analysis Team has issued an alarm about an insidious new breed of romance scams specifically targeting cryptocurrency enthusiasts.

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MAY 15, 2024

Leveraging the platform’s influencer program, these cybercriminals employ various deceptive tactics to hijack user accounts,... The post Beware of Instagram Influencer Scams: McAfee Labs Exposes New Threat appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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MAY 29, 2024

A widespread email scam campaign is targeting students, faculty, healthcare workers, and others with offers of free pianos, leading victims into an advance fee fraud (AFF) scheme.

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OCTOBER 23, 2024

Google is bolstering the security of its Messages app with a suite of new features designed to combat scams, warn about dangerous links, and give users more control over sensitive... The post Google Messages Rolls Out New Protections Against Scams and Sensitive Content appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2025

A new scam targeting PayPal customers has been identified, using convincing Google search ads and specially-crafted PayPal pay The post New PayPal Scam Tricks Users with Convincing Ads and Pages appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

For instance, penetration testing simulates potential attacks, allowing you to assess your response capabilities. Cybersecurity awareness training helps staff recognize phishing scams , social engineering attempts, and other threats. Train Employees Employees are often the first line of defense against cyberattacks.

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MAY 13, 2025

A sophisticated phishing campaign has exploited compromised Indiana state government accounts to distribute fraudulent toll collection messages via The post GovDelivery Exploited in TxTag Toll Scam: Indiana Government Sender Account Hacked appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity.

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DECEMBER 2, 2024

Cyber Monday, a day eagerly awaited by shoppers for its irresistible deals, has become a hunting ground for cybercriminals leveraging the surge in online activity to execute sophisticated scams. CloudSEK’s... The post Cyber Monday Scams: Unmasking the Shadows of Online Shopping appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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DECEMBER 16, 2024

A new Federal Trade Commission (FTC) report reveals a dramatic rise in online job scams targeting consumers with promises of easy earnings for completing simple tasks. These “task scams” have... The post Easy Money Online?

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APRIL 24, 2025

A sprawling phishing and scam operation, dubbed Power Parasites by the threat analysts at Silent Push, is leveraging The post Power Parasites: Scam Campaign Targets Global Energy Brands appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity.

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APRIL 29, 2025

In a revealing new report, Infoblox Threat Intelligence warns that investment scams are evolving rapidlycontributing to record-breaking consumer The post Infoblox Exposes $5.7B Investment Scam Surge Fueled by RDGAs and DNS Abuse appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity.

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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. It didn't work out so well for him, here's the blow-by-blow account of things then I'll add some more thoughts afterwards: Should I respond? ??

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The attack involves a multi-phase approach, starting with compromising hotel managers’... The post Travelers Targeted: Booking.com Phishing Scam Unveiled appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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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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SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

The scammers are using a combination of purchased Google... The post Beware Mac Users: Fake AppleCare+ Support Scam Lures Victims via GitHub Repos appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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