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fromOCCRP
6 days ago

Behind the Scam: How Fraudsters Use Social Media, Software, and Shell Companies to Steal Millions

Affiliate marketers use phishing ads to collect victim data for call centers offering fake investment opportunities.
fromCSO Online
6 days ago

Supply chain attack compromises npm packages to spread backdoor malware

In a newly discovered supply chain attack, attackers last week targeted a range of npm-hosted JavaScript type testing utilities, several of which were successfully compromised to distribute malware.
JavaScript
#cybersecurity
fromwww.itpro.com
1 week ago
Information security

New hires are your weakest link when it comes to phishing attacks here's how you can build a strong security culture that doesn't judge victims

Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 week ago

Malware Injected into 6 npm Packages After Maintainer Tokens Stolen in Phishing Attack

A supply chain attack targeted popular npm packages through a phishing campaign, compromising maintainer credentials and publishing malicious package versions.
fromwww.itpro.com
1 week ago
Information security

New hires are your weakest link when it comes to phishing attacks here's how you can build a strong security culture that doesn't judge victims

#cybercrime
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

University student who sold fraud kits jailed

Holman created and sold 1,052 kits which provided fraudulent webpages with built-in scripts to enable the harvesting of information entered, including account log-in details and bank details.
Privacy technologies
#npm
#scams
Mobile UX
fromSecuritymagazine
1 week ago

5M Public, Unsecured Wi-Fi Networks Found Exposed

Mobile threats are increasing, with phishing, app vulnerabilities, and unsecured Wi-Fi posing significant risks to corporate data.
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago

6 ways to protect your passport and other travel docs from cybercriminals - before it's too late

Travel documents, if scanned or stored digitally, are vulnerable to theft and exploitation.
fromIT Pro
2 weeks ago

Arrests made after huge HMRC scam campaign hit 100,000 accounts

These arrests show we work across borders with our international partners to combat tax crime in all its forms. We have a number of live criminal investigations, and we are grateful to our Romanian partners for their support.
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
4 weeks ago

Phishers built fake Okta and Microsoft 365 login sites with AI - here's how to protect yourself

Hackers are utilizing AI to create sophisticated phishing sites that replicate legitimate webpages, posing significant security threats.
fromZDNET
4 weeks ago

Got a suspicious UPS text? Don't reply - it might be a scam. Here's how to tell

This particular UPS scam is a savvy one, at least in some ways. I received the message on my iPhone, with the sender labeled as unknown. By default, links in a text message from an unknown sender are disabled, so you can't click on them to open them. But the scammer used a sneaky trick to get around this obstacle.
Privacy professionals
Privacy professionals
fromIT Pro
1 month ago

Hackers are using Microsoft 365 features to bombard enterprises with phishing emails - and they've already hit more than 70 organizations

A new phishing campaign exploits Microsoft's 365 Direct Send feature, targeting organizations without needing user credentials, leading to successful credential theft.
fromThe Hacker News
1 month ago

Anubis Ransomware Encrypts and Wipes Files, Making Recovery Impossible Even After Payment

The ransomware features a 'wipe mode,' which permanently erases files, rendering recovery impossible even if the ransom is paid, said Trend Micro researchers.
Cryptocurrency
fromIT Pro
1 month ago

FIN6 attackers target recruiters with fraudulent resumes

FIN6 group exploits job seeker impersonation to deliver malware through phishing links on professional job sites.
fromTechzine Global
1 month ago

Microsoft makes Outlook safer with more attachment blocking

Microsoft will block .library-ms and .search-ms file types in Outlook starting in July to prevent phishing and exploitation.
Limited impact expected as these file types are rarely used in organizations.
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

HMRC phishing breach wholly avoidable, but hard to stop | Computer Weekly

"It is clear from HMRC's explanation that the crime against HMRC was only possible because of earlier data breaches and cyber attacks."
Information security
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Cybercriminals are stealing business Salesforce data with this simple trick - don't fall for it

Beware of vishing attacks targeting Salesforce; hackers may impersonate IT support to steal data.
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

HMRC scammers stole 47m in phishing fraud targeting 100,000 taxpayer accounts

Scammers stole £47 million from HMRC by fraudulently accessing taxpayer accounts using phishing tactics. This sophisticated identity theft scheme targeted over 100,000 accounts.
UK politics
fromHackernoon
6 years ago

Think Your Crypto Is Private? Think Again. | HackerNoon

Most people believe that using cryptocurrency automatically means their transactions are private. In reality, crypto is not private by default, and that false sense of security could cost you.
Cryptocurrency
Marketing tech
fromwww.itpro.com
2 months ago

Hackers are abusing Microsoft business notifications to target enterprises

Windows users should be cautious of a new email scam using a legitimate Microsoft address to impersonate Microsoft support.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Americans are warned as latest DMV phishing scam targets phones

DMVs are warning drivers nationwide of new phishing text messages that threaten penalties if recipients don't comply, cleverly designed to steal personal information.
US news
Privacy technologies
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Google issues warning to all 1.8b Gmail users over dangerous attack

Gmail users should be cautious of phishing emails that impersonate Google, especially those urging immediate actions regarding legal cases.
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