Malicious QR codes pop up on traffic-heavy locations
QR codes – those matrix barcodes that you can now find almost anywhere – are very handy for directing users to specific sites by simply scanning them with their …
Most prevalent threat detections of the holiday season
In November, GFI threat researchers encountered email threats disguised as notices from American Express, DHL and UPS as the holiday season kicked into full gear, as well as a …
Beware of bogus Facebook account cancellation requests
Bogus “Facebook Account Cancellation Request” emails are back, and this time the malicious senders didn’t opt for making users infect themselves. The …
Malicious email simultaneously impersonates UPS and FedEx
Malicious notifications supposedly coming from major courier delivery services companies are nothing new, but they still must catch enough users off guard. This latest one is …
Spoofed RapidFax alert carries hard-to-detect Trojan
Malicious email alerts purportedly being sent by RapidFax, a service that allows users to send faxes online without the need for a fax machine, have been hitting inboxes in …
Bogus Amazon account compromise notice leads to phishing
A phishing email impersonating Amazon is hitting users’ inboxes, trying to trick them into believing that various computers connected to their Amazon account and …
Festive but fake UPS notification leads to fake AV
Fake UPS delivery notifications hit inboxes with regularity during the entire year, and usually don’t need “special effects” to trick users into downloading …
Malicious ads lead to fake browser updates
Every now and then, malware peddlers employ the “Your browser is out of date, download the update here” approach to saddling inexperienced users with their …
Fake Windows 8 key generators lurk in the wild
Users who are eager to try out the new Windows 8 but are not keen on buying it should be careful if searching for bootlegged copies or purported key generators online, Trend …
Fake Tesco free Christmas voucher offer leads to phishing
Emails purportedly coming from British retailer Tesco offering free Christmas shopping vouchers have been hitting inboxes around the world, warns Hoax-Slayer. The link that …
Cyber Monday safety tips
AVG Technologies announces five tips to help consumers ensure secure online shopping. Whether from desktops, laptops, tablets or smartphones, these tips help consumers make …
Fake versions of popular Apple apps sold on Google Play
If you are an Android user but you want to try out some of Apple’s most sought-after apps, you might be surprised to know that Apple has been seemingly offering them for …
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