Tag: phishing
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Fake DMV Texts Scam Hit Thousands in Widespread Phishing Campaign
A series of fraudulent text messages impersonating state Departments of Motor Vehicles (DMVs) has spread throughout the United… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/fake-dmv-texts-scam-widespread-phishing-campaign/
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CoinMarketCap, Cointelegraph compromised to serve pop-ups to drain crypto wallets
The CoinMarketCap and CoinTelegraph websites have been compromised over the weekend to serve clever phishing pop-ups to visitors, asking them to verify/connect their crypto … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/06/23/coinmarketcap-cointelegraph-compromised-to-serve-pop-ups-to-drain-crypto-wallets/
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Fake DMV Texts Scam Thousands in Widespread Phishing Campaign
A series of fraudulent text messages impersonating state Departments of Motor Vehicles (DMVs) has spread throughout the United… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/fake-dmv-texts-scam-widespread-phishing-campaign/
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Microsoft Enhances Defender for Office 365 with Detailed Spam and Phishing Analysis
Microsoft has announced a significant upgrade to its Defender for Office 365 platform, introducing a new AI-powered capability designed to provide unprecedented clarity into why emails are classified as spam, phishing, or clean. This enhancement, powered by large language models (LLMs), aims to bolster email security for organizations worldwide by offering clear, human-readable explanations for…
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16 Milliarden Zugangsdaten im Netz stammen von “Datenhalde”
Die offengelegten Zugangsdaten sollen von einer “Datenhalde” stammen.Bei dem angeblichen riesigen Datenleck, bei dem 16 Milliarden Zugangsdaten zu Apple, Facebook, Google und anderen Anbietern in falsche Hände geraten seien sollen, handelt sich nach Einschätzung von Cybersicherheitsexperten nicht um einen aktuellen Sicherheitsvorfall. “Wir gehen davon aus, dass es sich um ältere Daten von der Datenhalde handelt”,…
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CoinMarketCap Doodle Image Vulnerability Lets Attackers Run Malicious Code via API Call
CoinMarketCap, the globally recognized cryptocurrency data aggregator, experienced a significant security incident when a vulnerability in its homepage doodle image was exploited to inject malicious code, leading to a phishing campaign targeting user wallets. Incident Overview The breach originated from a seemingly innocuous doodle image featured on CoinMarketCap’s homepage. Threat actors manipulated the backend API…
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16 Billion Leaked Records May Not Be a New Breach, But They’re a Threat
Cybernews researchers reported that since the beginning of the year, they’ve detected 30 datasets containing 16 billion stolen credentials exposed on the internet, most of which had not been previously recorded and represent a massive trove of records that can be used in ransomware, phishing, BEC, and other attacks. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to…
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DuckDuckGo Browser’s Scam Blocker to Guard Against Phishing and Malware Sites
DuckDuckGo has rolled out an advanced update to its browser’s built-in Scam Blocker, a robust security feature designed to shield users from a wide array of online threats, including phishing sites, malware, and sophisticated scams. Now integrated into the DuckDuckGo browser for both desktop and mobile platforms, Scam Blocker offers protection by default, requiring no…
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Steam Phishing: popular as ever
A month or so ago a friend of mine received the following message on Steam from someone in their Friends list (they were already friends): Figure 1 – ‘this is for you’ The two links are different and refer to…
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Threat Actors Exploit Vercel Hosting Platform to Distribute Remote Access Malware
CyberArmor has uncovered a sophisticated phishing campaign exploiting Vercel, a widely used frontend hosting platform, to distribute a malicious variant of LogMeIn, a legitimate remote access tool. Over the past two months, threat actors have orchestrated at least 28 distinct campaigns, targeting more than 1,271 users with deceptive emails that lead to fraudulent pages hosted…
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TxTag Phishing Campaign Exploits .gov Domain to Deceive Employees
A new and alarming phishing campaign has surfaced, leveraging the credibility of a .gov domain to deceive employees into believing they owe unpaid tolls. Identified by the Cofense Phishing Defense Center (PDC), this campaign manipulates the GovDelivery system a legitimate communication tool used by several government agencies to lend an air of authenticity to its…
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Can users reset their own passwords without sacrificing security?
Self-service password resets (SSPR) reduce helpdesk strain”, but without strong security, they can open the door to attackers. Learn why phishing-resistant MFA, context-aware verification, and risk-based detection are critical to secure SSPR implementation. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/can-users-reset-their-own-passwords-without-sacrificing-security/
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Russia Expert Falls Prey to Elite Hackers Disguised as US Officials
A prominent expert on Russian information operations was targeted by a sophisticated spear phishing attack likely coming from Russian hackers First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/russia-expert-elite-hackers-us/
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How to conduct an effective post-incident review
Tags: breach, business, ciso, compliance, credentials, cyber, cybersecurity, detection, email, finance, governance, group, incident, incident response, lessons-learned, phishing, risk, service, software, tool, training, update, vulnerabilityPerform a root-cause analysis: Your post-incident review must include a root-cause analysis, Taylor says. “Identifying the underlying issues that caused the incident is essential for avoiding future cyber incidents,” he says.The post-incident review team should examine the root causes of the incident, whether they are technical, procedural, or human-related, and implement corrective actions and preventive…
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NetDevOps: Flexible, hybride und anpassungsfähige Netze So gelingt das Netzwerkmanagement in komplexen IT-Umgebungen
Die Gefahren durch Cyberangriffe wie Ransomware-, Phishing- oder DDoS-Attacken wachsen exponentiell. Netzwerkteams setzen sich daher unaufhörlich für die Sicherheit ihrer Infrastruktur ein. Doch hier enden die Herausforderungen noch lange nicht. Sie müssen auch sicherstellen, dass das Netzwerk dauerhaft leistungsfähig und verfügbar bleibt und dass sensible Daten, besonders auf Netzebene, vor Bedrohungen geschützt sind. First seen…
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Phishing campaign abuses Cloudflare Tunnels to sneak malware past firewalls
Why is Cloudflare Tunnel being abused?: The appeal of hosting attack infrastructure on Cloudflare Tunnel is that it is incredibly hard to detect or defend against.First, the tunnel is encrypted using HTTPS which means the only way to see what’s inside it is by using some form of TLS inspection. However, this would need to…
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N. Korean Hackers Use PylangGhost Malware in Fake Crypto Job Scam
North Korean hackers deploy PylangGhost malware through fake crypto job interviews targeting blockchain professionals with phishing and remote access tools. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/n-korean-hackers-pylangghost-malware-crypo-job-scam/
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Golden SAML Attack: How Attackers Gain Control of Federation Server’s Private Key
The Golden SAML assault is a lesser-known but much more dangerous threat in a world where password-based hacks breach millions of accounts every month. Unlike common password sprays or phishing attempts, Golden SAML attacks are rare, with Microsoft reporting only 20 incidents across fewer than ten unique customers over the past 24 months as of…
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Russische Hacker umgehen Googles MFA mit App-Passwörtern
Die Angreifer erlangen per App-Passwort beispielsweise Zugriff auf den E-Mail-Verkehr von Google-Nutzern. Ein zweiter Faktor wird nicht abgefragt. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/sicherheit-russische-hacker-umgehen-googles-mfa-mit-app-passwoertern-2506-197272.html
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Sophisticated Phishing Attack Uses ASP Pages to Target Prominent Russia Critics Google
Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG), in collaboration with external partners, has uncovered a sophisticated phishing campaign orchestrated by a Russia state-sponsored cyber threat actor, tracked as UNC6293. Active from at least April through early June 2025, this campaign specifically targeted prominent academics and critics of Russia. GTIG assesses with low confidence that UNC6293 is associated…
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Grok und Mixtral ohne Grenzen: Neue KI-Tools erzeugen Phishing-Mails und Malware
Gängige KI-Tools wie ChatGPT weigern sich, bei Vorhaben wie Phishing oder Malware-Entwicklung zu unterstützen. Doch Cyberkriminelle wissen sich zu helfen. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/wormgpt-ist-zurueck-neue-ki-modelle-unterstuetzen-cyberkriminelle-2506-197277.html
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Grok und Mixtral ohne Grenzen: WormGPT-Ableger erzeugen Phishing-Mails und Malware
Gängige KI-Tools wie ChatGPT weigern sich, bei Vorhaben wie Phishing oder Malware-Entwicklung zu unterstützen. Doch Cyberkriminelle wissen sich zu helfen. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/wormgpt-ist-zurueck-neue-ki-modelle-unterstuetzen-cyberkriminelle-2506-197277.html
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Think Before You Click: ‘Unsubscribe’ Buttons Could Be a Trap, Experts Warn
Clicking “unsubscribe” on suspicious emails may do more harm than good”, experts warn these links can lead to phishing, malware, or even identity theft. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/news/unsubscribe-buttons-could-be-a-trap/
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New Chaos RAT Variants Targeting Windows and Linux Systems to Steal Sensitive Data
The Acronis Threat Research Unit has identified new variants of Chaos RAT, a remote administration tool (RAT) that has evolved from an open-source project first observed in 2022 into a formidable multi-platform malware. These latest iterations of Chaos RAT are now targeting both Windows and Linux systems, showcasing an alarming level of sophistication through phishing-driven…
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Beware: Weaponized Research Papers Delivering Malware Through Password-Protected Documents
The AhnLab Security Intelligence Center (ASEC) recently made the concerning revelation that the infamous Kimsuky hacking organization was connected to a crafty phishing email campaign that targeted unwary people. Disguised as a seemingly legitimate request for a paper review from a professor, these emails lure recipients into opening a password-protected HWP document embedded with a…
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Phishing-Versuch mit Panikmache: So wollen Betrüger deine Paypal-Daten abgreifen
First seen on t3n.de Jump to article: t3n.de/news/paypal-phishing-panilmache-betrueger-1693072/