Phishing

FBI joint operation dismantles Chinese state-sponsored botnet

by Brad | Sep 26, 2024 | Phishing

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The FBI recently managed to dismantle a massive Chinese state-sponsored cyberattack in a joint operation. The hacker group, known by the name of Flax Typhoon, used a botnet to attack thousands of devices and gain access to the US and overseas data. The ultimate goal of the attack was to create disruption and steal sensitive data. The botnet primarily targeted devices such as digital video recorders, IoT gadgets, and routers, thereby making it a highly sophisticated network dedicated to carrying out malicious cyberattacks.

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Fortinet data breach compelling enterprises to rethink cloud security!

by Brad | Sep 18, 2024 | Phishing

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Fortinet, a security vendor based in California, has recently released an official confirmation regarding a data breach. The hacker, known by the name of FortiBitch, has leaked 440GB worth of data on BreachForums. Fortinet believes that the data breach is not that big of a deal and has impacted only a ‘small number’ of Fortinet users.

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Google Pixel phones are no longer safe because of this malicious APK!

by Brad | Aug 21, 2024 | Phishing

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Do you own a sleek, stylish Google Pixel phone? Then you have to see this!

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BlankBot Trojan targets Turkish Android users!

by Brad | Aug 8, 2024 | Phishing

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Turkish language speakers are being targeted by a malicious Android program. This program is targeting them with the sole purpose of gaining access to users’ sensitive data.

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Delhi electricity bill scam- Discoms issue warning against cyber fraud!

by Brad | Jul 18, 2024 | Phishing

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A sudden spike in the number of cyber scam incidents has led to panic among electricity consumers in Delhi, India. Power distribution companies or discoms have warned consumers to be highly vigilant while paying their bills online. 

Recently, a Delhi-based doctor has been scammed by a similar cyber fraud. He clicked on a malicious link to pay his electricity bill and lost a staggering INR 6 lakh.

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Australian hacker pulled off a fake Wi-Fi network scam in not 1 but 3 Australian domestic airports!

by Brad | Jul 4, 2024 | Phishing

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Threat actors never fail to surprise us with their out-of-the-box ideas and this time also, it’s no different! An Aussie got arrested as he was trying to gain access to passengers’ data by creating a fake Wi-Fi access point.

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LockBit claims to publish 33 terabytes worth of sensitive data of the US Federal Reserve Bank online

by Brad | Jun 28, 2024 | Phishing

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The LockBit ransomware gang, known for its Russian connection, has just claimed to publish a huge cache file that it allegedly stole from the US Federal Reserve Central Banking System. LockBit published 21 different links that contain important files. These files seem to belong to the torrents, archived files, and parent directories of Evolve Bank and Trust. Here’s the catch- Evolve Bank and Trust was recently restricted for unethical and unsafe banking practices.

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Children Of Corporate Executives Facing The Brunt Of Ransomware Attacks

by Brad | May 16, 2024 | Phishing

Cybercrime has penetrated deep into the corporate world. Even though corporate organizations and enterprises are doing their best to keep hackers at bay, the threat actors somehow manage to stay one step ahead.

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That Unpaid Toll Text Message Can Render Your Bank Empty!

by Brad | Apr 20, 2024 | Phishing

Commuting from one place to another isn’t just time-consuming but can also feel heavy on your pocket. No, this is not about the rising prices of gasoline. In a serious turn of events, a new and alarming type of smishing incident has been sweeping across all the states of the USA. 

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Newbie CoralRaider Targets Asian Brands To Extract Social Media Data

by Brad | Apr 12, 2024 | Phishing

There’s a new kid named CoralRaider in the block of Vietnamese cyber criminals. These cyber attackers have targeted Asian organizations and brands with the aim of gaining access to social media account details and sensitive user data. The specialty of CoralRaider lies in seamless data extraction through legitimate services and social engineering tactics. 

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Seoul Witnesses a Coalition Against Increasing Phishing Actors!

by Brad | Mar 28, 2024 | Phishing

Phishing scams have become commonplace and have intruded into our everyday lives in ways beyond our imagination. Commoners, as well as A-listers across the globe, have fallen prey to phishing scams.

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NCA Shakeup: Officers Fired in Wake of WhatsApp and Email Blunders!

by Brad | Jan 31, 2024 | Phishing

It came as a shocker when the former Director of Investigation at the esteemed National Crime Agency got sacked because of her “misconduct.” Touted as a “serious information security breach,” Nikki Holland’s careless actions had grave consequences in terms of her career.

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How do Multi-Stage Phishing Attacks Exploit QRs, CAPTCHAs, and Steganography?

by Brad | Dec 20, 2023 | Phishing

Cybercriminals have always managed to stay ahead of the cyber security experts in terms of their ability to swiftly adapt to the everchanging technological dynamics. Phishing attacks are getting more sophisticated with time- thanks to the advent of artificial intelligence and its easy accessibility.

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Emerging Threats in the Cybersecurity Landscape: Phishing Campaigns, Email Security, and Information Stealing Malware

by Brad | Jul 12, 2023 | Phishing

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Threat actors deploy multiple vectors to launch their cyberattack campaigns. Learn about recent attacks involving email phishing, server compromise, and credential-stealing malware.

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IPFS Phishing Attacks: Phishing Campaigns Using IPFS Network Protocol on the Rise

by Brad | Jun 6, 2023 | Phishing

There is a significant rise in IPFS phishing attacks in 2023, causing a considerable stir in the digital landscape. Read on to learn about IPFS phishing attacks, including their types and modus operandi, and how to stay secure from their clutches.

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Almost $6 Million Extracted in New Crypto Phishing Fraud from Victims

by Brad | May 29, 2023 | Phishing

The latest in the crypto-cybersecurity landscape is the loss of around $6 million from about 5,000 people in a case of a phishing-as-a-service campaign by ‘Inferno Drainer.’ Read on to know everything about the incident.

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OCBC Phishing Scam: Singapore Bank’s Crisis of $240 Million Additional Capital Requirement

by Brad | May 23, 2023 | Phishing

Here is a close look into the details of the OCBC phishing scam, how it happened, the damage it caused, how OCBC handled it, and the masterminds behind it.

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