Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

A family of malicious apps from developer Mobile apps Group are listed on Google Play and infected with Android/Trojan.HiddenAds.BTGTHB. After the initial delay, the malicious app opens phishing sites in Chrome. The Chrome tabs are opened in the background even while the mobile device is locked. Deeper analysis using LogCat.

Phishing 95

Phishing Malware Mobile Adware 95

Malwarebytes

MARCH 31, 2023

Watch out for this piece of spam lurking in mail boxes and claiming to be from the EE mobile network. Subsequent pages ask for the kind of details typically covered by any phishing scam, such as name, date of birth, and email address. And follow the tips below on how to avoid phishing attacks. Take action.

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Phishing Password Management Passwords Scams 67

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The victims are approached through phishing and smishing messages claiming to be from local governments or other trusted sources. While Android users go straight to the malicious app, due to measures taken by Apple the criminals ask the iOS users to install a disguised Mobile Device Management (MDM) profile.

Artificial Intelligence 115

Artificial Intelligence Banking Mobile Government 115

Malwarebytes

APRIL 26, 2022

Searches for projects like Astroport or Anchor resulted in the below search results: Our security team conducted an analysis of this incident and discovered that the bulk of this attack was from google phishing ads. The design of the phish page is quite similar to many that we’ve seen. Security tools.

Cryptocurrency 116

Cryptocurrency Phishing Engineering Mobile 116

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Malwarebytes researchers discovered four malicious apps uploaded by the same developer ( Mobile apps Group ) to the official Google Play. 10,000+ downloads Mobile transfer: smart switch (com.mobile.faster.transfer.smart.switch). Some of the sites employed in the campaign host phishing pages. 1,000+ downloads.

Adware 101

Adware Phishing Mobile Malware 101

Malwarebytes

MAY 19, 2021

Royal Mail phish scams are still in circulation, slowly upgrading their capabilities with evasion tools deployed in far more sophisticated malware attacks. A fully patched system running security software? Finally, we come to phishing pages. If it says “Chrome, mobile” they’ll be allowed into the heart of the phish.

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Phishing Scams Malware Mobile 115

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: Two year old vulnerability used in ransomware attack against VMware ESXi On the 20th Safer Internet Day, what was security like back in 2004?

DDOS 69

DDOS Healthcare Ransomware Mobile 69

Malwarebytes

MAY 10, 2023

Whether a company gives them out or they're owned by the employees or students, mobile devices are like honey for cybercriminals. Just check out the following stats from last year: 18 percent of clicked phishing emails in 2022 came from a mobile device. And the kicker? Most of these devices are not protected enough.

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Mobile Malware Phishing Spyware 68

Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The scam is a so-called “triple threat” phish, in that it gives the scammer three different ways to potentially collect some ill gotten gains from potential victims. For this phish attempt, the scammers make use of legitimate services to make it all look a bit more convincing. A genuine (but bogus) money request.

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Phishing Scams Social Engineering Accountability 98

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

These are “Android banking trojans,” and, according to our 2024 ThreatDown State of Malware report , Malwarebytes detected an astonishing 88,500 of them last year alone. Take the SharkBot banking trojan, which Malwarebytes detects and stops. Once installed, it is invisible on the device home screen.

Banking 143

Banking Passwords Accountability Malware 143

Malwarebytes

MAY 17, 2022

Phishing is not the only threat. One such phishing message is currently doing the rounds in Dutch, and it plugs into a sense of FOMO to encourage you to click the link. One such phishing message is currently doing the rounds in Dutch, and it plugs into a sense of FOMO to encourage you to click the link. You just never know.

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Phishing Accountability Passwords Scams 109

Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Many companies set up phishing test programs for their employees, often as part of a compliance requirement involving ongoing employee education on security topics. Click-through rates on a real phish average between 10 and 33 percent of untrained users, depending on which security vendor you ask.

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Phishing Risk Cyber Risk Scams 88

Malwarebytes

MAY 9, 2024

DocGo is a healthcare provider that offers mobile health services, ambulance services, and remote monitoring for patients in 30 US states, and across the United Kingdom. Some forms of two-factor authentication (2FA) can be phished just as easily as a password. 2FA that relies on a FIDO2 device can’t be phished. Take your time.

Data breaches 106

Data breaches Healthcare Passwords Phishing 106

Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Quishing is phishing using QR (Quick Response) codes. In August, 2023 we wrote about an email campaign that used QR codes to phish for Microsoft credentials. It asked for my name, birth date, address, mobile phone number, my KVK registration number and my bank account number.

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Phishing Banking Mobile Accountability 135

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Malwarebytes and Bitdefender are two of the most recognized names in the cybersecurity market for the latest antivirus software, endpoint detection and response (EDR), and endpoint protection platforms ( EPP ). Products and Solutions: Malwarebytes vs Bitdefender. Malwarebytes Products and Solutions. Endpoint Protection Platform.

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Antivirus Mobile Threat Detection Malware 126

Malwarebytes

MAY 4, 2023

Fact : 77% of organizations are convinced they're capable of protecting their mobile devices—smartphones, tablets, and laptops (including Chromebooks)—from cybersecurity threats. Another fact : A third of those organizations aren't protecting their mobile devices at all. Use a mobile device management (MDM) platform.

Small Business 91

Small Business Mobile Phishing Authentication 91

Malwarebytes

JULY 5, 2023

However, malvertising is also a great vehicle for phishing attacks which we usually see more often via spam emails. 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.

Banking 98

Banking Phishing Scams Advertising 98

Malwarebytes

MAY 9, 2022

The post A week in security (May 2 – 8) appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs. Over 50 countries sign the “Declaration for the Future of the Internet” Watch out for these 3 small business cybersecurity mistakes.

Small Business 88

Small Business Healthcare IoT Cryptocurrency 88

Malwarebytes

AUGUST 16, 2021

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: Home routers are being hijacked using a vulnerability disclosed just 2 before Ransomware turncoat leaks Conti data, lifts the lid on the ransomware business Check your passwords! The post A week in security (August 9 – August 15) appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs. Stay safe, everyone!

Social Engineering 97

Social Engineering Scams VPN Phishing 97

Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Chances are you probably ran into one of their online scams on your mobile device. The list of affected publishers includes the Associated Press, ESPN and CBS, where unsuspecting readers are automatically redirected to a fake security alert connected to a malicious McAfee affiliate. space system-security-scan[.]buzz azureedge[.]net/oc.js

Mobile 132

Mobile Scams Antivirus Malware 132

Malwarebytes

MARCH 5, 2024

If your card is active, sign up to receive instant notifications of potential suspicious activity by enabling Notifications in the American Express Mobile app, or signing up for email or text messaging at americanexpress.com/accountalerts. Some forms of two-factor authentication (2FA) can be phished just as easily as a password.

Data breaches 108

Data breaches Passwords Accountability Identity Theft 108

Malwarebytes

AUGUST 23, 2021

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: Podcast: Katie Moussouris hacked Clubhouse. macOS 11 ’s hidden security improvements. How to spot a DocuSign phish and what to do about it. How to spot a DocuSign phish and what to do about it. T-Mobile customers, change your PINs. Her emails went unanswered for weeks.

Small Business 96

Small Business Mobile Ransomware DDOS 96

Malwarebytes

AUGUST 19, 2021

At the end of last week, T-Mobile was investigating reports of a “massive” customer data breach. A hacker claimed to stolen 100 million people’s data from T-Mobile’s servers, which included everything from names and driver licences to addresses and social security numbers. It’s now confirmed something bad did take place.

Mobile 134

Mobile Social Engineering Data breaches Accountability 134

Malwarebytes

APRIL 2, 2024

The leaked data includes names, addresses, mobile phone numbers, dates of birth, and social security numbers. Malwarebytes VP of Consumer Privacy, Oren Arar, describes the AT&T breach as “especially risky” because much of the type of data that’s been exposed. million former account holders. Take your time.

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Data breaches Passwords Phishing Accountability 143

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 6, 2020

The credit card skimming group Fullz House has compromised the website of US mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) Boom! The credit card skimming group Fullz House has compromised the website of US mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) Boom! Mobile in a classic MageCart attack. Mobile without success. com/cdn/ga.js.

Mobile 83

Mobile Hacking Wireless Advertising 83

Malwarebytes

MAY 17, 2022

The attack started with a phishing email pretending to be from Microsoft, claiming the user has messages that have been embargoed as potential spam. If the recipient clicks any of the links in the email, they are directed to a phishing page made to look like an Outlook login page. The phishing site is a copy of the Outlook login page.

Phishing 128

Phishing Engineering Mobile Authentication 128

Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: The North Face hit by credential stuffing attack. The MSP playbook on deciphering tech promises and shaping security culture. Google patches vulnerabilities for Pixel mobile phones. Steam account credentials phished in browser-in-a-browser attack. Explained: Fuzzing for security.

Scams 71

Scams Cyber threats Mobile Engineering 71

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Twitter is making some dramatic shake ups to its currently available security settings. Changing your security approach on a deadline If you log into Twitter at the moment, you’ll eventually be treated to a popup message which says the following: Only Twitter Blue subscribers can use the text message two factor authentication method.

Authentication 96

Authentication Phishing Mobile Accountability 96

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

If you use text based authentication as an additional level of security for your Twitter account, you may be aware that this option will be reserved for paying Twitter Blue subscribers come mid-March. Enabling a hardware security key 1. Click Security key. Your Twitter account is now significantly more secure than it once was.

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Authentication Accountability Phishing Backups 68

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. Indeed, Malwarebytes’ Pieter Arntz warned about malicious browser push notifications in a January 2019 blog post.

Antivirus 344

Antivirus Advertising Internet Internet 344

Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 20, 2022

If you’re a user of the Gemini cryptocurrency exchange, it’s time to be on your guard against phishing attacks. Gemini is now offering security advice and tips to guard against phishing attacks for anyone contained in the data. It may well be a phishing attempt. Locking down your Gemini account.

Cryptocurrency 80

Cryptocurrency Phishing Scams Accountability 80

Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs. The post A week in security (Sept 20 – Sept 26) appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs. Stay safe, everyone!

Phishing 59

Phishing Surveillance Malware Backups 59

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 11, 2021

As users have increasingly moved from desktop operating systems to mobile devices as their primary form of computing, cyber attackers have taken notice and malware has followed. Mobile malware statistics. Mobile malware statistics. Types of mobile malware. How mobile malware infects users.

Mobile 103

Mobile Malware Adware Banking 103

Malwarebytes

APRIL 29, 2021

It doesn’t arrive by email or social media direct message, instead choosing a route directly aimed at what may be your most personal device: the mobile phone. Smishing is a combination of the words “phishing” and “SMS”, to indicate phishing sent across your mobile network in the form of a text. So, what is Smishing?

Mobile 137

Mobile Scams Phishing Social Engineering 137

Malwarebytes

MAY 10, 2023

This method of authentication makes accounts significantly more resilient, because, unlike a password, the key can't be phished, stolen from the website it's stored on, or intercepted in transit. In addition, even the most savvy users are often misled into giving them up during phishing attempts. Phishing and breach protection.

Passwords 97

Passwords Accountability Phishing Mobile 97

Daniel Miessler

MAY 8, 2020

A lot of people are thinking about the security of their home network right now, and as one of the project leaders on the OWASP Internet of Things Security Project , I wanted to provide three levels of security you can do at home. There are security/hacker types that maintain massive repositories of passwords.

Passwords 255

Passwords DNS Accountability IoT 255

Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Anubis was a widely used Android banking Trojan that lost popularity after its functionality got limited by Android updates and security vendors’ detection and prevention efforts. To get the necessary permissions, the Trojan poses as Google Protect, which is a standard security tool found on all Android devices.

Banking 96

Banking Malware Mobile Financial Services 96