All posts tagged "scam"
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2.5KData SecurityNew Android malware on Play Store disables Play Protect to evade detection
This malware disables Google’s only security mechanism against malware-infected apps on the Play Store. While the Android and iOS fanbase can be...
- 1.2KData Security
Hackers using Drake’s kiki do you love me to drop Lokibot malware
It is no surprise that hackers use songs as bait to spread malware, but their song choice is debatable. According to a...
- 2.2KSurveillance
Most second-hand phones contain previous owner’s data
While buying new smartphones has become much easier thanks to attractive installment plans offered by brands, some people would rather buy a...
- 4.6KData Security
Fake streaming sites using Star Wars as bait to spread malware
If you are a Star Wars fan and use online streaming sites, this one is for you. Popular movie franchises like Star...
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How to check for websites hacked to run web skimming, magecart attack
How to identify a website running magecart or web skimming scam? Look no further as Trustwave’s new tool does it for you....
- 409Cyber Crime
Hundreds of counterfeit branded shoe stores hacked with web skimmer
According to the latest research from Malwarebytes, many of the websites selling branded sneakers aren’t as reliable as we think they are. ...
- 4.4KData Security
Fake VPN website delivering password-stealing malware
A VPN (virtual private network) is a sensible option if you want to use the Internet discreetly without giving away your online...
- 1.2KCyber Crime
Botnet found using YouTube to illegally mine cryptocurrency
Hundreds of botnets operate internationally to achieve various malicious objectives. One such botnet named Stantinko which has been operating since 2012 in...
- 3.5KData Security
Cyborg ransomware posing as Windows update hits PCs
If you’ve updated your Windows today like me, this article may just end up scaring you a bit. In the latest, it...
- 1.6KCyber Crime
BEC attack: Nikkei employee transfers $29 million to scammers
The company has filed a damage report with investigative authorities in the US and Hong Kong. The leading financial media organization in...
- 917Data Security
Popular Android Emoji keyboard app makes millions with unauthorized purchases
Ai.type, an Android app that has earned over 40 million downloads as a “Free emoji keyboard” has been recently caught red-handed engaged...
- 125Data Security
Infected WAV files can install malware & cryptominers on PCs
Harmless-looking audio files can distribute cryptocurrency miners and malware? Indeed these can! According to security researchers at BlackBerry Cylance a new malware...
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Stolen Credit Card Data Trading Marketplace HACKED
You may call it karma or label it as what goes around comes around; it is reported that the website that thrives...
- 102Data Security
Gaming & security apps on Play Store caught spreading malware
One of the apps was found dropping recently surfaced “The Joker” malware. A report published by Russian antivirus developer Doctor Web has...
- 79Data Security
New malware mimics Windows scanner to infect PCs with ransomware
Currently, there are more than 800 million Windows 10 users across the globe while vast numbers of users are still using Windows...
- 78Cyber Crime
Hackers used fake job website to scam jobless US veterans
In certain countries, the populace holds a deep bond with their armed forces. Reasons such as patriotism, giving back and love for...
- 68Data Security
Clones of popular Ad blockers caught ad frauding millions of Chrome users
If you are using these two Ad Blockers we suggest removing them from your browser right now or be home to extensive...
- 150Cyber Crime
New Amazon phishing scam stealing credit card data
A new Amazon phishing scam email is circulating, that tricks users into handing over their personal as well as financial information including...
- 60Data Security
Hackers can break into Android devices by sending a text
Not long ago, we saw the emergence of sim swapping attacks utilizing a loophole in the two-factor authentication process. Now in the...
- 49Data Security
New malware records screen activity as victim watches porn
The IT security researchers at ESET have discovered a nasty new malware that not only steals users’ private and financial data but...
- 49Cyber Crime
Sim swapping hackers charged with stealing $2.5m worth of crypto
These hackers are part of the group called “The Community.” According to an announcement made by the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ),...
