Malware peddlers prefer deceptive tactics to exploits
Cyber crooks are losing interested in exploits as an attack vector, and are concentrating on deceptive downloads and ransomware as a means of earning/stealing money. The trend …
Beware of Google+ “Fraudulent Verification Survey” phishing scam
Phishers are again after Google account login details – this time they are trying pass themselves off as the nonexistent “Google+ All Domain Mail Team” and …
Attackers rope DVRs in bitcoin-mining botnet in record time
How long does it take for one out of the box digital video recorder to be compromised with malware once the device has been connected to the Internet? The unfortunate answer …
“Facebook deactivation” scam doing rounds
A curious like-harvesting scam is doing rounds on Facebook, threatening users with account deactivation if they don’t go through the steps defined in scammy status …
Beware of “free Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 2.0” offers
As soon as the release of a new version of Malwarebytes’ popular AV solution has been announced, cyber crooks and scammers began exploiting the news. Hosted on random …
Weight loss spam storm hits Twitter, users beware!
Weight loss spam is once again being massively spewed out from compromised Twitter accounts, but the question on everyone’s mind is how the accounts got commandeered by …
French orgs targeted with social engineering attacks
Over the last year, Symantec researchers have been following and warning about exceptionally effective and sophisticated malware delivery / phishing campaigns that have been …
How can we create a culture of secure behavior?
It’s a busy day in your company and everyone is rushing around trying to respond to requests. Audrey gets an email that looks like it’s from a partner asking her …
Beware of clever phishing scam that bypasses Steam Guard
Malwarebytes’ Chris Boyd is warning owners of Steam accounts about a relatively new phishing approach that goes after both their account login credentials and a file …
Dangerous spam targets Brits with fake Easter offers
Cybercriminals are hiding dangerous goodies among the Easter eggs and chocolate bunnies that Brits are hoping for this Easter. A large amount of religious scams have also been …
Popular but fake security app removed from Google Play
In little over a week, a developer selling a security app named Virus Shield on Google Play has managed to earn over $40,000, and the software topped the list of most …
One third of phishing attacks aimed at stealing money
According to data collected as part of Kaspersky Lab’s ‘Financial cyber threats in 2013′ study, cybercriminals are trying harder than ever to acquire …
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