A list of topics we covered in the week of February 26 to March 3 of 2024 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (February 26 – March 3)
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PikaBot malware on the rise: What organizations need to know
Ransomware gangs are using a powerful new trojan named PikaBot. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: PikaBot malware on the rise: What organizations need to know
Malicious meeting invite fix targets Mac users
Scammers are attacking Mac users interested in cryptocurrencies using a fake fix for a meeting link that won’t work. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Malicious meeting invite fix targets Mac users
Pig butchering scams, how they work and how to avoid them
Pig butchering scams are usually tied to cryptocurrency investments that make for big business with victims on both sides of the line. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Pig butchering scams, how they work and…
Airbnb scam sends you to a fake Tripadvisor site, takes your money
One of our researchers was targeted by a scammer advertising on Airbnb and hosting a fake Tripadvisor website. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Airbnb scam sends you to a fake Tripadvisor site, takes your…
Facebook bug could have allowed attacker to take over accounts
A vulnerability, now fixed, in Facebook could have allowed an attacker to take over a Facebook account without the victim needing to click on anything at all. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Facebook bug…
Stopping a targeted attack on a Managed Service Provider (MSP) with ThreatDown MDR
Detecting and disrupting a months-long malware campaign on an MSP. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Stopping a targeted attack on a Managed Service Provider (MSP) with ThreatDown MDR
ALPHV is singling out healthcare sector, say FBI and CISA
CISA, FBI and HHS are warning about the ALPHV/ Blackcat ransomware group targeting the healthcare industry. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: ALPHV is singling out healthcare sector, say FBI and CISA
One year later, Rhadamanthys is still dropped via malvertising
Infostealers like Rhadamanthys continue to be a favorite among malware distributors who leverage search engine ads to lure victims. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: One year later, Rhadamanthys is still dropped via malvertising
Change Healthcare outages reportedly caused by ransomware
The cyberattack on Change Healthcare that has been causing a lot of disruptions is likely the work of the BlackCat/ALPHV ransomware gang. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Change Healthcare outages reportedly caused by ransomware
Android banking trojans: How they steal passwords and drain bank accounts
Android banking trojans are a serious cyberthreat to everyday users that, through clever trickery, steal passwords and drain bank accounts. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Android banking trojans: How they steal passwords and drain…
Identity theft is number one threat for consumers, says report
The German BSI has published its 2023 state of IT security report which names identity theft as the main threat for consumers. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Identity theft is number one threat for…
How to make a fake ID online, with Joseph Cox: Lock and Code S05E05
This week on the Lock and Code podcast, we speak with Joseph Cox about how an OnlyFake-generated fake ID fooled a cryptocurrency exchange. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: How to make a fake ID…
A week in security (February 19 – February 25)
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Joomla! patches XSS flaws that could lead to remote code execution
Time to get patching! This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Joomla! patches XSS flaws that could lead to remote code execution
Update now! ConnectWise ScreenConnect vulnerability needs your attention
ConnectWise customers need to take immediate action to remediate a critical vulnerability. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Update now! ConnectWise ScreenConnect vulnerability needs your attention
Why ransomware gangs love using RMM tools—and how to stop them
More and more ransomware gangs are using RMM tools in their attacks. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Why ransomware gangs love using RMM tools—and how to stop them
Signal to shield user phone numbers by default
Chat app Signal will shield users’ phone numbers by default from now on. Check whether you need to change your settings to adapt to the new version This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Signal to…
Vibrator virus steals your personal information
One of our customers found their vibrator was buzzing with a hint of malware. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Vibrator virus steals your personal information
A first analysis of the i-Soon data leak
Data from a Chinese cybersecurity vendor that works for the Chinese government exposed a range of hacking tools and services. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A first analysis of the i-Soon data leak