‘Venom Spider’ Targets Hiring Managers in Phishing Scheme
A recent spear-phishing campaign orchestrated by the cybercriminal group “Venom Spider” has been targeting hiring managers and recruiters by masquerading as job applicants. These deceptive emails contain malicious attachments, such as fake résumés, which, when opened, deploy a backdoor malware known as “More_eggs.” This malware grants attackers remote access to the victim’s system, enabling data […]
E-ZPass toll payment texts return in massive phishing wave
A recent phishing campaign has resurfaced, targeting individuals with fraudulent text messages that impersonate E-ZPass and other toll agencies. These messages claim recipients have unpaid tolls and direct them to malicious websites designed to steal personal and financial information. The FBI has reported over 2,000 complaints related to such scams since March 2024, indicating a […]
Users Face New Phishing Threats From Sophisticated Scam Kit
In a recent Forbes article, cybersecurity expert Alex Vakulov highlights the emergence of a sophisticated phishing scam kit that poses significant threats to users. This kit enables cybercriminals to create nearly identical replicas of legitimate single sign-on (SSO) pages, facilitating the theft of sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and even photo IDs. The attackers […]
How to spot this new PayPal email scam
A recent phishing scam involves emails appearing to come from service@paypal.com, falsely notifying recipients of a new mailing address added to their account and unauthorized purchases, such as expensive items like MacBooks. The email urges recipients to call a provided toll-free number, where scammers instruct them to download software that installs malware, compromising personal and […]
Why you should never, ever delete spam email
According to a recent PCWorld article, instead of simply deleting spam emails, it’s more effective to mark them as spam or junk. This action helps train your email client’s spam filter to better recognize and filter out unwanted messages in the future. By doing so, you contribute to the improvement of spam detection systems, reducing […]
Urgent warning issued to all Netflix users over new email scam which allows hackers to steal your money
Netflix users are being alerted to a sophisticated phishing scam where AI-generated emails, mimicking official Netflix communications, falsely claim issues with billing information and prompt users to update their payment details. These emails, with subjects like “let’s tackle your payment details,” direct recipients to fake websites designed to steal personal and financial information. Users are […]
How Phished Data Turns into Apple & Google Wallets
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