Tag: email
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The most notorious and damaging ransomware of all time
Tags: access, android, attack, backdoor, backup, banking, botnet, breach, communications, computer, control, credentials, cryptography, cyber, cybercrime, dark-web, data, defense, detection, email, encryption, endpoint, exploit, extortion, finance, flaw, framework, germany, google, government, group, hacker, hacking, healthcare, infection, infrastructure, international, jobs, korea, law, lazarus, leak, linux, malicious, malware, microsoft, mobile, msp, network, north-korea, office, open-source, oracle, password, phishing, phone, powershell, ransom, ransomware, russia, service, software, spam, switch, technology, threat, tool, ukraine, update, usa, virus, vulnerability, windowsConti: History: First appearing in May 2020, the Conti RaaS platform is considered the successor to the Ryuk ransomware. As of January 2021, Conti is believed to have infected over 150 organizations and earned millions of dollars for its criminal developers and their affiliates. At least three new versions have been found since its inception.How it works: Conti uses the…
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Microsoft says button to restore classic Outlook is broken
Microsoft is investigating a known issue that causes the new Outlook email client to crash when users click the “Go to classic Outlook” button, which should help them switch back to the classic Outlook. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-says-button-to-restore-classic-outlook-is-broken/
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Phishing campaign impersonating Booking.com targets hospitality sector with malware
Cybercriminals are sending malicious emails to hospitality employees who are likely to work with Booking.com. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/booking-phishing-hotels-malware-campaign
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That ‘angry guest’ email from Booking.com? It’s a scam, not a 1-star review
Phishers check in, your credentials check out, Microsoft warns First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/03/13/bookingdotcom_phishing_campaign/
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Microsoft Warns of Hospitality Sector Attacks Involving ClickFix
A cybercrime group named Storm-1865 has targeted hospitality organizations via fake Booking.com emails and the use of social engineering. The post Microsoft Warns of Hospitality Sector Attacks Involving ClickFix appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/microsoft-warns-of-hospitality-sector-attacks-involving-clickfix/
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Hackers Use Trump’s Coin, Binance’s Name in Crypto Phishing Scam
Threat actors are running an email phishing scam to entice victims to install Binance software in hopes of collecting TRUMP coins. However, if they try, they instead get the ConnectWise RAT installed on their systems, which could let the malware steal sensitive information from the compromised machines. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/03/hackers-use-trumps-coin-binances-name-in-crypto-phishing-scam/
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Abusing with style: Leveraging cascading style sheets for evasion and tracking
Tags: emailCascading Style Sheets (CSS) are ever present in modern day web browsing, however its far from their own use. This blog will detail the ways adversaries use CSS in email campaigns for evasion and tracking. First seen on blog.talosintelligence.com Jump to article: blog.talosintelligence.com/css-abuse-for-evasion-and-tracking/
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KnowBe4 research reveals a confidence gap in cybersecurity, putting organisations at risk
KnowBe4, cybersecurity platform that comprehensively addresses human risk management, has released new research indicating that while 86% of employees believe they can confidently identify phishing emails, nearly half have fallen for scams. The study, which surveyed professionals across the UK, USA, Germany, France, Netherlands, and South Africa, reveals a growing gap between confidence and competence…
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The cybersecurity product sales process is broken, but it doesn’t have to be
Breaking the cycle of poor vendor-CISO relationships: First and foremost, both sides need to embrace empathy and candor as foundational principles. Vendors must approach every conversation with empathy, recognizing that engaging with sellers is often just 10 to 20% of a CISO’s time, while engaging with CISOs may represent 90% of a seller’s focus.Sellers need…
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Top 6 DMARC Analyzers in 2025
Discover the top DMARC analyzers for easy reporting and domain protection. Enhance your email security and prevent phishing attacks. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/03/top-6-dmarc-analyzers-in-2025/
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Fake Binance Wallet Email Promises TRUMP Coin, Installs Malware
Scammers use fake Binance wallet emails to lure users with TRUMP Coin, but instead, they install malware that grants hackers full control over victims’ devices. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/fake-binance-wallet-email-trump-coin-malware/
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How to spot and avoid AI-generated scams
As AI technology advances, cybercriminals create more personalized and convincing scams. This includes mimicking voices, deepfake videos, and highly convincing phishing emails … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/03/11/how-to-spot-ai-generated-scams/
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Binance Spoofers Compromise PCs in ‘TRUMP’ Crypto Scam
An email campaign luring users with offers of free President Trump meme coins can lead to computer takeover via the ConnectWise RAT, in less than 2 minutes. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/binance-spoofers-compromise-pcs-trump-crypto-scam
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Almost 1 million business and home PCs compromised after users visited illegal streaming sites: Microsoft
Tags: authentication, awareness, business, control, cybersecurity, data, detection, email, endpoint, malicious, microsoft, privacy, technology, trainingPowerShell.exe, MSBuilt.exe and RegAsm.exe to connect to command and control (C2) servers and for data exfiltration of user data and browser credentials.Microsoft’s defensive recommendations include strengthening endpoint detection, particularly to block malicious artifacts, and requiring the use of multifactor authentication for logins. Security awareness training is critical: To be effective, any security awareness and training program needs to recognize…
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Email Phishing and Online Anonymity: Can You Completely Hide from Attackers on the Darknet?
Explore the challenges of online anonymity and email phishing. Learn how tools like VPNs and Tor enhance privacy but aren’t foolproof. Stay safe and anonymous online. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/03/email-phishing-and-online-anonymity-can-you-completely-hide-from-attackers-on-the-darknet/
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Trump Coins Used as Lure in Malware Campaign
Binance is being spoofed in an email campaign using free TRUMP Coins as a lure leading to the installation of the ConnectWise RAT. The post Trump Coins Used as Lure in Malware Campaign appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/trump-coins-used-as-lure-in-malware-campaign/
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Email Strategy DMARC: How to Stay Ahead of Competitors in 2025
A strong email strategy isn’t just about great content”, it’s about ensuring your emails reach inboxes. Learn how DMARC improves deliverability and gives you a competitive edge in 2025. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/03/email-strategy-dmarc-how-to-stay-ahead-of-competitors-in-2025/
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Security Affairs newsletter Round 514 by Pierluigi Paganini INTERNATIONAL EDITION
A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press. Akira ransomware gang used an unsecured webcam to bypass EDR Japanese telecom giant NTT suffered a data breach…
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Strela Stealer Malware Attack Microsoft Outlook Users for Credential Theft
The cybersecurity landscape has recently been impacted by the emergence of the Strela Stealer malware, a sophisticated infostealer designed to target specific email clients, notably Microsoft Outlook and Mozilla Thunderbird. This malware has been active since late 2022 and has been primarily used in large-scale phishing campaigns targeting users in several European countries, including Spain,…
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Strela Stealer Malware Targets Microsoft Outlook Users for Credential Theft
The cybersecurity landscape has recently been impacted by the emergence of the Strela Stealer malware, a sophisticated infostealer designed to target specific email clients, notably Microsoft Outlook and Mozilla Thunderbird. This malware has been active since late 2022 and has been primarily used in large-scale phishing campaigns targeting users in several European countries, including Spain,…
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Fake Tax Claims Scam Stealing Over $10,000 from Victims
Tax season has become a breeding ground for sophisticated AI-powered scams, with nearly half of Americans reporting fraudulent IRS-related communications, according to McAfee’s 2025 survey. Cybercriminals are leveraging deepfake audio, phishing emails, and spoofed websites to steal identities and funds, costing victims up to $10,000 in losses”, and in some cases, far more. Escalating Threats…
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Chinese APT Silk Typhoon exploits IT supply chain weaknesses for initial access
Tags: access, apt, attack, authentication, china, citrix, cloud, control, corporate, credentials, data, detection, email, exploit, firewall, github, government, group, hacker, identity, Internet, ivanti, least-privilege, microsoft, network, password, service, software, supply-chain, threat, update, vpn, vulnerability, zero-dayTwo-way lateral movement: Aside from abusing cloud assets and third-party services and software providers to gain access to local networks, the Silk Typhoon attackers are also proficient in jumping from on-premise environments into cloud environments. The group’s hackers regularly target Microsoft AADConnect (now Entra Connect) servers which are used to synchronize on-premise Active Directory deployments…
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LinkedIn InMail Spoofing Malware Campaign Unleashes ConnectWise RAT
LinkedIn InMail spoofing delivers the ConnectWise RAT via outdated branding and weak email security, posing a significant risk to organizations. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/cybersecurity/linkedin-inmail-spoofing-connectwise-rat-threat/
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Cybercriminals Exploit Compromised Email Servers for Fraudulent Campaigns
Trend Micro’s Managed XDR team has recently investigated a sophisticated Business Email Compromise (BEC) attack that targeted multiple business partners. The incident, which occurred over several days, involved the exploitation of a compromised email server to orchestrate a complex fraud scheme. Intricate Web of Deception The attack involved three business partners (Partner A, Partner B,…
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Rural hospitals in US need to invest at least $70 million in cybersecurity, Microsoft finds
A survey of hundreds of rural facilities found nearly two-thirds struggle to implement basic email security, multifactor authentication and network segmentation. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/rural-hospitals-need-millions-cyber