CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 23, 2022

According to a research conducted by Avast, grandparents aged between in 55 to 64 are being targeted mainly by those spreading ransomware, tech support scams, spyware and botnets. Whereas, the younger generation was being hit by TikTok scams that mainly spread malware, spyware, adware and data, stealing Trojans to mobiles.

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Scams Ransomware Spyware Adware 90

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Even McAfee’s most basic plan includes a VPN, identity monitoring, and text scam detection. Norton 360 lacks text scam detection, but again, Norton does offer a free detection tool, Genie. Norton doesn’t have spyware protection; I recommend looking at business antivirus products if that’s a priority for you. 5 Pricing: 4.7/5

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Antivirus Software Identity Theft VPN 64

Threatpost

APRIL 26, 2021

The malware is spreading rapidly through ‘missed package delivery’ SMS texts, prompting urgent scam warnings from mobile carriers.

Spyware 98

Spyware Scams Mobile Malware 98

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

What are the risks?

Spyware 60

Spyware Cybercrime Scams Social Engineering 60

Malwarebytes

MARCH 24, 2025

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: What Google Chrome knows about you, with Carey Parker (Lock and Code S06E06) Personal data revealed in released JFK files Semrush impersonation scam hits Google Ads Targeted spyware and why its a concern to us The “free money” trap: How scammers exploit financial anxiety Sperm bank breach deposits data into (..)

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Spyware Scams Ransomware Banking 55

Threatpost

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Threat actors impersonate Google Play store in scam as Sony pulls the game off the PlayStation store due to myriad performance issues.

Spyware 104

Spyware Scams Malware 104

Dark Reading

MAY 6, 2022

An operational slip-up led security researchers to an attacker associated with Nigerian letter scams and malware distribution, after he infected himself with Agent Tesla.

Spyware 92

Spyware Scams Malware 92

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Threat actors involved in tech support scams have been running a browser locker campaign from November 2020 until February 2021 on the world’s largest adult platforms including PornHub. In all, we detected close to 100 decoy domain names set up as “advertising landing pages” used to redirect victims to browser locker scams.

Scams 100

Scams Advertising Spyware Mobile 100

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

McAfees most basic plan consists of a VPN and text scam detection features that Microsoft Defender lacks. It tries to provide features like anti-ransomware, anti-spyware, and parental controls, but that still keeps it behind. McAfee also doesnt offer spyware detection, but Defender does. 5 Pricing: 4.7/5

Antivirus 69

Antivirus Identity Theft VPN Spyware 69

Security Boulevard

MARCH 24, 2025

Researchers name several countries as potential Paragon spyware customers TechCrunch The Citizen Lab, a group of academics and security researchers, recently published a report indicating the governments of Australia, Canada, Cyprus, Denmark, Israel, and Singapore are "likely" customers of Israeli spyware maker Paragon Solutions.

Surveillance 75

Surveillance Telecommunications Malware Data breaches 75

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

CISA adds SonicWall SonicOS and Palo Alto PAN-OS flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog Juniper Networks fixed a critical flaw in Session Smart Routers China-linked APT group Winnti targets Japanese organizations since March 2024 Xerox VersaLink C7025 Multifunction printer flaws may expose Windows Active Directory credentials to attackers (..)

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Malware Scams Encryption Phishing 65

Webroot

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Phishing scams, ransomware attacks, data breaches, and identity theft are part of a growing list of online dangers that are a daily reality. It combines multiple security capabilities into one easy-to-use package that includes: Antivirus protection Detects and neutralizes viruses, malware , spyware , and ransomware.

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Antivirus Identity Theft Cyber threats Phishing 73

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Gov imposes visa restrictions on individuals misusing Commercial Spyware HPE is investigating claims of a new security breach Experts warn of a surge of attacks targeting Ivanti SSRF flaw How to hack the Airbus NAVBLUE Flysmart+ Manager Crooks stole $25.5

Spyware 124

Spyware Surveillance DDOS Identity Theft 124

Threatpost

JANUARY 31, 2022

Finland is weathering a bout of Pegasus infections, along with a Facebook Messenger phishing scam.

Spyware 67

Spyware Scams Phishing Mobile 67

Security Boulevard

MARCH 17, 2025

Malware North Korean government hackers snuck spyware on Android app store TechCrunch APT threat actors associated with the North Korean government uploaded spyware "KoSpy" to Google Play. According to Lookout, these nation-state threat actors also tricked some users into downloading KoSpy in likely targeted attacks.

Surveillance 59

Surveillance Data breaches Spyware Malware 59

Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: 2.6

Spyware 103

Spyware Data breaches Scams Ransomware 103

Security Affairs

APRIL 9, 2020

Spyware turned out to be the most common malware class hiding in fraudulent COVID-19 emails, with AgentTesla topping the list of phishers’ favorite strains. Spyware: the most likely COVID-19 payload. Most COVID-19-related phishing emails analyzed had different spyware strains embedded as attachments. Source: CERT-GIB.

Phishing 141

Phishing Malware Spyware DDOS 141

Security Affairs

MARCH 8, 2025

Quantum computers threaten to break online security in minutes, expert warns ENISA NIS360 2024 Catalan court says NSO Group executives can be charged in spyware investigation Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook and Mastodon Pierluigi Paganini ( SecurityAffairs hacking,newsletter)

Data breaches 67

Data breaches Hacking Artificial Intelligence Cybercrime 67

Security Affairs

MARCH 8, 2020

FormBook data-stealing malware was used with cyber espionage purposes, like other spyware it is capable of extracting data from HTTP sessions, keystroke logging, stealing clipboard contents. See Using Caution with Email Attachments and Avoiding Social Engineering and Phishing Scams for more information.

Malware 145

Malware Scams Social Engineering Phishing 145

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Iran Crisis Russia-Aligned TAG-70 Targets European Government and Military Mail Servers in New Espionage Campaign U.S.

Spyware 129

Spyware Cyber Insurance Hacking Advertising 129

Webroot

OCTOBER 25, 2021

In 2020, phishing scams spiked by 510 percent between January and February alone. To combat phishing scams, it helps to have filters that can proactively alert users if there’s a high chance that a form field or website is likely to steal credentials. Web-borne malware remains widespread.

Identity Theft 131

Identity Theft Spyware Phishing Antivirus 131

CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Cameron added that most of the cyber threat actors were interested in stealing COVID related research information from the past 8 months and now they have indulged in COVID themed attacks for scamming the populace. The post Russia launches some devastating ransomware attacks appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

Ransomware 108

Ransomware Spyware Cyber Attacks Scams 108

Malwarebytes

JUNE 20, 2022

“Unpatchable” Mac vulnerability discovered Introducing Malwarebytes Vulnerability Assessment for OneView: How to check for Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) “Multiple adversaries” exploiting Confluence vulnerability, warns Microsoft Instagram scam steals your selfies to trick your friends Karakurt extortion group: Threat profile Email compromise (..)

Spyware 81

Spyware DDOS Internet Internet 81

Malwarebytes

JULY 2, 2023

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: A proxyjacking campaign is looking for vulnerable SSH servers New technique can defeat voice authentication "after only six tries" "Free" Evil Dead Rise movie scam lurks in Amazon listings Spyware app LetMeSpy hacked, tracked user data posted online Online safety tips for LGBTQIA+ communities Top contenders in Endpoint (..)

Spyware 94

Spyware Surveillance IoT Scams 94

Malwarebytes

MAY 6, 2022

We are, rather nostalgically, in the land of the survey scams. In other words, it was a massive scam factory for people up to no good. You could easily go into this thing expecting free premium content for your service of choice, and exit with spyware or monthly payments for subscription services you don’t actually need.

Mobile 97

Mobile Scams Spyware Hacking 97

Security Affairs

AUGUST 11, 2024

CISA adds Apache OFBiz and Android kernel bugs to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog Russian cyber spies stole data and emails from UK government systems 0.0.0.0

Spyware 117

Spyware Ransomware Hacking Government 117

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

CISA adds SonicWall SonicOS, ImageMagick and Linux Kernel bugs to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog Electronic payment gateway Slim CD disclosed a data breach impacting 1.7M

Data breaches 121

Data breaches Computers and Electronics Spyware Cybercrime 121

Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Some people get so convinced they have spyware on their system that they contact our support team to help them get rid of it. Social media and scams. There are many kinds of Bitcoin scams to be found on YouTube, Twitter, and other platforms. More Facebook concerns. And please use Multi-Factor Authentication wherever possible.

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Media Cybersecurity Advertising Passwords 114

Security Affairs

APRIL 26, 2020

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Hacking 119

Hacking Advertising Spyware Antivirus 119

Security Affairs

JUNE 5, 2022

Unpatched critical Atlassian Confluence Zero-Day RCE flaw actively exploited Microsoft blocked Polonium attacks against Israeli organizations LockBit ransomware attack impacted production in a Mexican Foxconn plant Conti leaked chats confirm that the gang’s ability to conduct firmware-based attacks An international police operation dismantled FluBot (..)

Spyware 105

Spyware Firmware Ransomware Scams 105

Malwarebytes

JUNE 5, 2024

Don’t forget to also use Browser Guard on your desktop to block ad trackers and scam sites from your browser. You shouldn’t have to guess whether the next attack will compromise your Wi-Fi connection, browser, or files through phishing emails, spyware, or malware. Let the technology do this for you.

VPN 106

VPN Spyware Scams Technology 106

Security Affairs

MARCH 4, 2023

stolen credit/debit cards Pegasus spyware used to spy on a Polish mayor Hundreds of thousands of websites hacked as part of redirection campaign MQsTTang, a new backdoor used by Mustang Panda APT against European entities Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 FiXS, a new ATM malware that is targeting Mexican banks BidenCash leaks 2.1M

Data breaches 98

Data breaches Ransomware Spyware Hacking 98

Security Affairs

APRIL 24, 2022

Phishing attacks using the topic “Azovstal” targets entities in Ukraine Conti ransomware claims responsibility for the attack on Costa Rica Cyber Insurance and the Changing Global Risk Environment A stored XSS flaw in RainLoop allows stealing users’ emails QNAP firmware updates fix Apache HTTP vulnerabilities in its NAS Pwn2Own Miami hacking contest (..)

Cyber Insurance 100

Cyber Insurance Spyware Firmware Hacking 100

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Google's reCAPTCHA is not only useless, it's also basically spyware Techspot This study demonstrates Google's reCAPTCHA v2 and v3 are flawed and don't actually keep out bots.

Surveillance 52

Surveillance Data breaches VPN Malware 52

Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Malware is any type of software or program designed to harm a computer, steal data or hold victims to ransom such as a computer virus, Trojan horse, ransomware, spyware, wiper, worm or adware. Awareness of Phishing Scams. Getting clued up about phishing scams is the best way to help keep your data safe.

Identity Theft 119

Identity Theft Passwords Data breaches Scams 119

Hot for Security

JUNE 14, 2021

Most security threats faced by regular users arrive via the Internet, whether it’s a malicious app or a rigged website , a scam delivered through the user’s social media channels, or a phishing scheme carried out via email or SMS. A vulnerability in WhatsApp allegedly allows threat actors to install spyware onto iPhones.

Mobile 132

Mobile Malware Media Spyware 132

Security Affairs

JULY 7, 2024

GootLoader is still active and efficient Hackers stole OpenAI secrets in a 2023 security breach Hackers leak 170k Taylor Swift’s ERAS Tour Barcodes Polyfill.io

Data breaches 120

Data breaches Hacking Banking Spyware 120