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Scammers are exploiting the release of Spider-Man: No Way Home movie to steal credit card and banking data along with harvesting login credentials of unsuspected users, Kaspersky has warned. Since the dawn of the COVID-19 era, online streaming of films has increased significantly. This has provided scammers with an exclusive new opportunity to exploit the […]
The latest Omicron phishing scam is currently targeting unsuspecting users in the United Kingdom and uses fake NHS emails to do so. Omicron is the new variant of COVID-19 that has stirred anxiety worldwide, and scammers are eager to exploit this new opportunity to trap innocent users and steal data. According to consumer watchdog group […]
The scam involved attempts to hire insiders to install DemonWare ransomware on their employer’s IT systems. A Nigerian citizen, deemed a key suspect in the Ransom Your Employer scheme, was arrested Friday. Reportedly, through the scheme, the scammers deployed ransomware on employers’ systems. According to a report from KrebsOnSecurity’s Brian Krebs, published on Nov 22, Oluwaseun Medayedupin […]
Robinhood data breach involved social engineering attack in which hackers called a customer service staff member and somehow gained access to the support system. A widely used stock trading app, Robinhood, has confirmed suffering a major data breach “late in the evening of November 3.” According to Robinhood, hackers could access data of 7 million users, […]
The UltimaSMS Adware scam is abusing Android apps to subscribe users to premium SMS services that charge up to $40/month depending on their mobile carrier and geographic location. Avast researchers have discovered a globally active SMS fraud campaign that has leveraged around 151 malicious Android applications, collectively boasting around 10.5 million downloads. SEE: New Android malware TeaBot […]
Researchers investigated the issue in OpenSea after an increase in complaints about receiving and opening free airdropped NFTs to steal user funds. The IT security researchers at Check Point identified critical security vulnerabilities in OpenSea (OpenSea.io – the highly popular and world’s largest NFT marketplace), which would allow remote attackers to drain the crypto wallets […]
TangleBot Android malware is delivered through smishing and is currently targeting users in Canada and the US disguised as information about COVID-19 vaccination. It is a fact that SMS messages have become a preferred attack vector to spread malicious software and infect mobile devices. Recently, Hackread reported the notorious FluBot SMS Android malware that targeted […]
Some fake piracy websites have also been found distributing Crypto Bot and Raccoon Stealer malware in cracked software. Sophos Labs’ security researchers have published a report on the emerging new threat of droppers-as-a-service. According to their research, droppers for hire are installing unwanted content and malware on devices of those who use cracked software of popular […]
Endpoint security threats are usually targeted towards corporate organizations but can often use private individuals to get inside these companies – Let’s dig deeper into what risk endpoint security threats possess. Keeping safe online is a constant battle, which is why it is so important to keep up to speed with the gravest threats facing […]
The phishing email claims that WeTransfer has shared two files with the victim, and there’s a link to view them. According to a report from Armorblox, cybercriminals are spoofing the WeTransfer file hosting system to carry out credential phishing attacks in which spoofed email leads to a phishing page featuring Microsoft Excel branding. The primary […]
British Art Collector Bought Fake Banksy NFT for £240,000 ($336,000) – Scammer Returned Stolen Funds Later. An art collector in the United Kingdom was scammed into spending more than £240,000 ($336,000) for NFT (non-fungible token) by an online scammer. Reportedly, the anonymous investor purchased the token after receiving notification of its sale by an unknown […]
According to AtlasVPN researchers, US military personnel lost over $822 million in different kinds of cybercrime and scams between 2017 and 30 June 2021. The researchers examined data compiled by the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC). They discovered that the most amount ($484.4 million) was lost by military families and reservists, followed by veterans and […]
A 21-year old hacker from Rockport, MA, has admitted running a campaign over social media to hijack “high-value” account names and steal cryptocurrency. According to the United States Department of Justice (DoJ), the accused Declan Harrington has pleaded to one count of aggravated identity theft, one count of conspiracy, one count of computer fraud and […]
Oregon Native Talon White was Charged for Offering Illegal Streaming of Copy-right Protected Content. Infamous Poker player Talon White has received 12 months of a prison sentence after being involved in the illegal streaming of thousands of copyright-protected TV shows and movies through his numerous subscription-based websites. SEE: Best legal, free online streaming sites for […]
In the latest LinkedIn phishing scam, the sender’s email address appears to be from Paul University which is based in Nigeria. Phishing scams are one of the most often done owing to their simplicity and sadly, reliability as well. In the latest, researchers from ArmorBlox have discovered a new LinkedIn phishing campaign that targeted approximately […]
So far, these fake Android app developers have managed to steal money from 93,000 users and raked in around $350,000. Lookout Threat Lab security researchers identified more than 170 fake Android applications, out of which 25 were available on Google Play and scammed people interested in investing in cryptocurrencies. As for the apps on third-party […]
More and more people are falling victim to identity theft today. This concept covers any kind of crime, scam, or form of deception leading to loss of Social Security numbers, usernames, passwords, credit card numbers, banking data, health-related data, or any other type of personal data, which is then used to commit crimes like a […]
The call center ran a fake Amazon technical support call center in South Delhi – Now, 26 of its “employees” have been arrested. The Delhi Police have shut down a fake call center alleged to have been operational for the past seven months and scamming US citizens. Allegedly, the call center employees duped US citizens […]
Many movies and other media may have a bit of a warped idea of what hackers do, exactly. But one show that got it right is Mr. Robot, which shows that a company’s weakest spot is usually its people. The “human factor” they call it. It’s true that a lot of data breaches and other […]
The cyberattack actually occurred back in 2016 and 2017 when an individual installed malware on multiple computers of a retail chain, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. In recent news, 22 individuals in the United States were indicted of wire fraud and identity theft after having been caught purchasing and using payment cards that were stolen from […]
FBI has issued an alert to families of missing persons to watch out for fake ransom scams in which cyber criminals demand money after collecting information about victims from social media. The Federal Bureau of Investigation has issued a warning to inform the families of mission persons to never let their guard down and beware […]