Tag: spam
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My Journey to the Center of America’s Political Spam Text Hell
I’ve gotten nearly 2,000 campaign fundraising texts that were meant for someone else. I tried to find out why”, and uncovered a labyrinth of politicians, data brokers, and shady tactics. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/my-journey-to-the-center-of-americas-political-spam-text-hell/
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Hackers bury inboxes in spam then show up on Microsoft Teams posing as IT support
Threat actors are flooding employees’ inboxes with spam and then contacting them on Microsoft Teams as IT support, offering to fix the problem they created, Arctic Wolf has … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/10/27/microsoft-teams-social-engineering-fake-it-help-desk/
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India Mandates Registered Caller Name Display on 4G and Newer Networks From November 1
The Indian government has directed telecom service providers (TSPs) in the country to mandatorily display callers’ registered names along with their numbers for incoming calls starting November 1, 2026, in an effort to help people identify calls from unknown numbers and tackle spam or fraudulent calls.To that end, the Department of Telecommunications has issued a…
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Cisco Warns of Active Attacks Exploiting New Critical Secure Email Gateway Vulnerability
Attackers are exploiting a critical flaw in Cisco Secure Email Gateway that lets a sender with no login write files to the appliance’s operating system, Cisco said in an advisory on Wednesday.The attacker sends an email with a crafted attachment through the gateway and, if it succeeds, could then run commands as root. The appliance…
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Google halts open-source bug bounty program amid AI spam surge
Google has now suspended submissions to its Open Source Software Vulnerability Rewards Program (OSS VRP) after being flooded by AI-generated reports. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-halts-open-source-bug-bounty-program-amid-ai-spam-surge/
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New Android malware encrypts files, steals data, and harasses victims
A new Android malware strain called Mantax Otax combines ransomware and spyware capabilities to encrypt files, steal sensitive data, and spam and harass victims. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-android-malware-encrypts-files-steals-data-and-harasses-victims/
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New Android malware encrypts files, steals data, and harasses victims
A new Android malware strain called Mantax Otax combines ransomware and spyware capabilities to encrypt files, steal sensitive data, and spam and harass victims. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-android-malware-encrypts-files-steals-data-and-harasses-victims/
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New Android malware encrypts files, steals data, and harasses victims
A new Android malware strain called Mantax Otax combines ransomware and spyware capabilities to encrypt files, steal sensitive data, and spam and harass victims. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-android-malware-encrypts-files-steals-data-and-harasses-victims/
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Experiment: KI-Agenten scheitern beim autonomen Geldverdienen
Ein Test von Bottleneck Labs offenbart, dass autonome KI-Modelle kein Geld verdienen, sondern Spam und unberechtigte Rechnungen erzeugen. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/experiment-ki-agenten-scheitern-beim-autonomen-geldverdienen-2609-212750.html
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Is Online Privacy Possible? How Digital Identities Can Help
Using the same email, phone number, payment method, and other identifiers makes it easier for data brokers and attackers to profile your activity. Anonyome Labs explains how separate digital personas can reduce correlation and limit the impact of breaches, spam, and identity theft. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/is-online-privacy-possible-how-digital-identities-can-help/
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Peer2Profit Turns Employee Devices Into AstroProxy Nodes That Can Expose Internal Networks
Residential proxy networks have become a key enabler for fraud, credential stuffing, account takeover, spam, and large-scale automated abuse. New research shows that PEER2PROFIT, a bandwidth-sharing application, can turn employee or personal devices into commercial proxy exit nodes that are then monetized through ASTROPROXY potentially exposing corporate IP space and internally reachable resources. The relationship…
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Why Spam Filtering is Not Enough for MSPs
Originally published at Why Spam Filtering is Not Enough for MSPs by Mike Anderson. Spam filtering is one of the first email … First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/08/why-spam-filtering-is-not-enough-for-msps/
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>>Adult TikTok<< searches lead to scams
That “free” adult TikTok site could leave you with spam, unwanted apps, or fake verification fees. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/08/adult-tiktok-searches-lead-to-scams/
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Drug Sites Hijacked Spotify’s Search Ranking Through Fake Podcasts
A joint congressional report describes a spam operation that turned tens of thousands of fake podcasts into search-engine bait for illegal pharmacy and scam sites. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/drug-sites-hijacked-spotifys-search-ranking-through-fake-podcasts-report-finds/
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Proxmox releases Mail Gateway 9.1 with quarantine and backup encryption changes
Proxmox Mail Gateway 9.1 adds updated system components, changes to the spam quarantine interface, and encryption for backups. It works as a mail proxy positioned between the … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/06/11/proxmox-mail-gateway-9-1-released/
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Proxmox releases Mail Gateway 9.1 with quarantine and backup encryption changes
Proxmox Mail Gateway 9.1 adds updated system components, changes to the spam quarantine interface, and encryption for backups. It works as a mail proxy positioned between the … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/06/11/proxmox-mail-gateway-9-1-released/
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Payouts King Ransomware Bypasses EDR via Obfuscation and Direct Syscalls
Payouts King ransomware has emerged as a notable post-BlackBasta threat, leveraging advanced obfuscation and direct system calls to evade endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions. Threat activity observed in early 2026 shows strong overlaps with historical BlackBasta tradecraft, particularly the use of spam bombing combined with phishing and vishing. In these campaigns, attackers overwhelm victims…
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Modulare Malware macht Tech-Support-Scams besonders gefährlich
Zu Beginn des Angriffs wird der Posteingang des ausgemachten Opfers wie so oft mit einer Flut von Spam-E-Mails attackiert. Kurz darauf kontaktiert dann der Angreifer First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/modulare-malware-macht-tech-support-scams-besonders-gefaehrlich/a45252/
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Scammers are abusing an internal Microsoft account to send spam links
The loophole allows spammers and scammers to send emails from a legitimate Microsoft email address typically used for sending genuine account alerts. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/05/21/scammers-are-abusing-an-internal-microsoft-account-to-send-spam/
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Linux Torvalds Warns AI Bug Report Spam Is Disrupting Linux Security Discussions
Linux kernel creator Linus Torvald has warned that a flood of low”‘value, AI”‘generated bug reports is overwhelming the private Linux security mailing list and actively disrupting real security work. The new kernel documentation for Linux 7.1 now explicitly tells AI users to treat such findings as public bugs and to contribute thorough analysis and patches…
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PCPJack Worm Targets Docker, Kubernetes, Redis, and MongoDB Credentials
Tags: breach, cloud, container, credentials, cyber, data-breach, docker, extortion, framework, fraud, infrastructure, kubernetes, malware, spam, threat, wormA newly identified malware framework dubbed PCPJack is targeting exposed cloud and container infrastructure to steal credentials at scale while actively removing artifacts linked to the TeamPCP threat actor. Unlike typical cloud-focused campaigns, PCPJack skips cryptomining entirely and instead appears optimized for fraud, spam, extortion, and resale of stolen access. TeamPCP itself drew attention earlier in 2026…
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Email Bombing, Fake IT Support Calls Drive Microsoft Teams Phishing Surge
Email bombing campaigns combined with fake IT support outreach are driving a surge in sophisticated Microsoft Teams phishing attacks. The attacks typically begin with email bombing, where victims are flooded with spam messages to create confusion and urgency. Shortly after, threat actors initiate contact via Microsoft Teams, impersonating internal IT support or helpdesk personnel. Posing…
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Attacken auf Firmennetzwerke: Hacker tricksen Teams-Nutzer mit Spam aus
Google-Forscher warnen vor einer Hackergruppe, die Nutzer bei Microsoft Teams austrickst, um gefährliche Malware in Firmennetzwerke zu schleusen. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/attacken-auf-firmennetzwerke-hacker-tricksen-teams-nutzer-mit-spam-aus-2604-208048.html
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Neue Phishing-Welle nutzt Apple-Server für betrügerische Käufe
Eine neue Kampagne macht sich die automatisierten Sicherheitsmitteilungen von Apple zunutze, um gefälschte Benachrichtigungen über iPhone-Käufe zu versenden. Da die Nachrichten direkt über die offizielle Infrastruktur von Apple generiert werden, umgehen sie mühelos moderne Spam-Filter und täuschen selbst erfahrene Nutzer. First seen on it-daily.net Jump to article: www.it-daily.net/it-sicherheit/cybercrime/phishing-welle-apple-server
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Apple account change alerts abused to send phishing emails
Apple account change notifications are being abused to send fake iPhone purchase phishing scams within legitimate emails sent from Apple’s servers, increasing legitimacy and potentially allowing them to bypass spam filters. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/apple-account-change-alerts-abused-to-send-phishing-emails/
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Apple account change alerts abused to send phishing emails
Apple account change notifications are being abused to send fake iPhone purchase phishing scams within legitimate emails sent from Apple’s servers, increasing legitimacy and potentially allowing them to bypass spam filters. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/apple-account-change-alerts-abused-to-send-phishing-emails/
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Apple account change alerts abused to send phishing emails
Apple account change notifications are being abused to send fake iPhone purchase phishing scams within legitimate emails sent from Apple’s servers, increasing legitimacy and potentially allowing them to bypass spam filters. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/apple-account-change-alerts-abused-to-send-phishing-emails/
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7 biggest healthcare security threats
Tags: access, ai, api, attack, breach, business, cloud, control, credentials, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, dark-web, data, data-breach, email, endpoint, google, government, hacking, healthcare, HIPAA, infrastructure, injection, insurance, Internet, phishing, risk, security-incident, service, software, spam, sql, threat, tool, vulnerabilityCloud vulnerabilities and misconfigurations: Many healthcare organizations have adopted cloud services as part of broader digital transformation initiatives. As a result, patient health information (PHI) and other sensitive data is increasingly being hosted in vendor cloud environments.The trend has broadened attack surface at healthcare organizations, says Anthony James, vice president of products at Infoblox, especially…
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7 biggest healthcare security threats
Tags: access, ai, api, attack, breach, business, cloud, control, credentials, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, dark-web, data, data-breach, email, endpoint, google, government, hacking, healthcare, HIPAA, infrastructure, injection, insurance, Internet, phishing, risk, security-incident, service, software, spam, sql, threat, tool, vulnerabilityCloud vulnerabilities and misconfigurations: Many healthcare organizations have adopted cloud services as part of broader digital transformation initiatives. As a result, patient health information (PHI) and other sensitive data is increasingly being hosted in vendor cloud environments.The trend has broadened attack surface at healthcare organizations, says Anthony James, vice president of products at Infoblox, especially…