Microsoft disables ms-appinstaller after malicious use
Microsoft decided to disable App Installer links by default after it noticed several access brokers using the handler to spread malware.
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Scattered Spider ransomware gang falls under government agency scrutiny
Ransomware group Scattered Spider aka Octo Tempest are masters at social engineering tactics like SIM swapping.
Read moreOcto Tempest cybercriminal group is “a growing concern”—Microsoft
Octo Tempest is believed to be a group of native English speaking cybercriminals that uses social engineering campaigns to compromise organizations…
Read moreOcto Tempest cybercriminal group is “a growing concern”—Microsoft
Categories: News Categories: Ransomware Tags: ALPHV Tags: Octo Tempest Tags: RaaS Tags: LOTL Tags: social engineering Tags: SIM swapping A group of cybercriminals known for advanced social engineering attacks has joined one of the biggest ransomware groups as an affiliate. |
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Read moreBattling the Death Trap of Malicious Loan Apps
Credit to Author: Digvijay Mane| Date: Wed, 30 Aug 2023 04:57:42 +0000
In the age of instant finance at our fingertips, loan apps have reshaped how we access funds. But…
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Read moreAttacker combines phone, email lures into believable, complex attack chain
Credit to Author: Andrew Brandt| Date: Thu, 10 Aug 2023 10:00:10 +0000
A social engineering phone call lends authenticity to the attacker’s malicious email
Read moreMicrosoft Teams used in phishing campaign to bypass multi-factor authentication
Categories: Business Categories: News Tags: Microsoft Teams Tags: social engineering Tags: bypass Tags: MFA Tags: authenticator Attackers are using Microsoft Teams chats from compromised Microsft 365 tenants as credential theft phishing lures |
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Read morePlane sailing for ticket scammers: How to keep your flight plans safe
Categories: Personal Tags: plane Tags: ticket Tags: holiday Tags: flight Tags: airplane Tags: aeroplane Tags: scam Tags: phish Tags: phishing Tags: social engineering We take a look at several scams targeting flyers off on their holidays, and how you can keep yourself safe. |
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Read moreThe Threat Landscape: Emerging Viruses and Malware to Watch Out For in 2023
Credit to Author: Quickheal| Date: Mon, 22 May 2023 05:23:36 +0000
We’re Midway into 2023, and the threat landscape is evolving with new variants of viruses and malware that…
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Read moreiPhone users targeted in phone AND data theft campaign
Categories: News Tags: iPhone theft Tags: passcode theft Tags: iPhone and passcode theft Tags: Apple Tags: shoulder surfing Tags: social engineering When is an iPhone theft not just an iPhone theft? When the user’s Apple ID and more, goes with it. |
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