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Qakbot (aka Qbot) – banking malware-turned-malware/ransomware distribution network – has been first observed in 2007 and is active to this day. The neverending adaptability of this threat is key to its long-term survival and success. “Qakbot operators tend to reduce or stop their spamming attacks for long periods of time on a seasonal basis, returning […]
Continue ReadingAccording to Egress, the evolving attack methodologies currently used by cybercriminals are designed to get through traditional perimeter security. “The evolution of phishing emails continues to pose a major threat to organizations, emphasizing the need to enhance defenses to prevent attacks,” said Jack Chapman, VP of Threat Intelligence, Egress. “Although traditional signature-based detection can filter […]
Continue ReadingA 25% increase in the use of phishing kits has been recorded in 2022, according to Group-IB. The key phishing trends observed are the increasing use of access control and advanced detection evasion techniques. The rise in evasive tactics, such as antibot techniques and randomization, poses a significant challenge for conventional detection systems and extends […]
Continue ReadingIn today’s interconnected world, where digital communication and transactions dominate, phishing attacks have become an ever-present threat. By masquerading as trustworthy entities, phishing attacks deceive users and organizations into divulging sensitive information, such as passwords, financial data, and personal details. Phishing attacks, among the most prevalent techniques cyber criminals employ, can be straightforward yet highly […]
Continue ReadingSmall and medium businesses (SMBs) are not exempt from being targeted by advanced persistent threat (APT) actors, according to Proofpoint researchers. By analyzing a year’s worth of APT campaign data they collected from the 200,000+ SMBs that have their security solution deployed, they pinpointed three main trends of attacks targeting SMBs in the space of […]
Continue Reading“file archiver in the browser” is a new phishing technique that can be exploited by phishers when victims visit a .ZIP domain. A new phishing technique called “file archiver in the browser” can be used by phishers to “emulate” a file archiver software in a web browser when a victim visits a .ZIP domain. The […]
Continue ReadingA phishing attack that involved mimicking a browser-based file archiver software like WinRAR using a .zip domain to enhance its credibility. The post New Phishing Attack Abuses .Zip Domain to Emulate Fake WinRAR Within the Browser appeared first on GBHackers – Latest Cyber Security News | Hacker News.
Continue ReadingExperts warn of phishing attacks that are combining the use of compromised Microsoft 365 accounts and .rpmsg encrypted emails. Trustwave researchers have observed threat actors using encrypted RPMSG attachments sent via compromised Microsoft 365 accounts in a phishing campaign aimed at stealing Microsoft credentials. RPMSG files are used to deliver e-mails with Rights-Managed Email Object Protocol enabled. […]
Continue Reading65% of organizations in the enterprise sector suffered a cyberattack within the last 12 months, which is similar to the results among companies of all sizes (68%), according to Netwrix. Larger organizations are a more frequent target for cyberattacks The most common security incidents are also the same: phishing, ransomware and user account compromise. However, […]
Continue ReadingBy Deeba Ahmed Watch out for the Bandit Stealer malware that is being distributed through phishing emails. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Stealing From Wallets to Browsers: Bandit Stealer Hits Windows Devices
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