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Caffeine makes phishing easy

Security Boulevard

A phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platform called Caffeine is unlike others in that it offers an open registration process, requiring neither invitations nor referrals, allowing anyone who registers to access all the tools one could need to launch a phishing attack.

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Hacker claims to have stolen 39 million Aptoide app store users

Security Affairs

“The leaked information, which ZDNet obtained a copy with the help of data breach monitoring service Under the Breach, contains information on users who registered or used the Aptoide app store app between July 21, 2016, and January 28, 2018.” ” reported ZDNet. . ” reported ZDNet. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Caffeine, a new Phishing-as-a-Service toolkit available in the underground

Security Affairs

Unlike most PhaaS platforms, Caffeine features an entirely open registration process, this means that anyone with an email could register for their services. Researchers warn of a new phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) toolkit, called Caffeine, which is being used by cybercriminals. ” reads the report published by Mandiant.

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China-based Fangxiao group behind a long-running phishing campaign

Security Affairs

Fangxiao registered more than 42,000 fake domains used to distribute malicious apps and bogus rewards. “The Fangxiao campaigns are effective lead generation methods which have been redirected to various domains, from malware, to referral links, to ads and adware.” ” continues the report. ” concludes the report.

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Adult content malvertising scheme leads to clickjacking

Malwarebytes

Ad fraud means that the advertiser pays the referrer or the advertising network to show their ads to interested visitors. Below are a few examples: Whichever one the visitor sees, clicking the button does nothing other than registering a click on an advertisement. Want to learn more about how we can help protect your business?

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LeakedSource Owner Quit Ashley Madison a Month Before 2015 Hack

Krebs on Security

This was an internal referral.” [This is Part III in a series on research conducted for a recent Hulu documentary on the 2015 hack of marital infidelity website AshleyMadison.com.] In 2019, a Canadian company called Defiant Tech Inc. pleaded guilty to running LeakedSource[.]com In 2019, a Canadian company called Defiant Tech Inc.

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Resecurity identified the investment scam network ‘Digital Smoke’

Security Affairs

The bad actors registered multiple fake domain names which had similar brand spelling then promoted them via social media and instant messenger apps to attract investors. The bad actors registered multiple fake domain names which had similar brand spelling then promoted them via social media and instant messenger apps to attract investors.

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