Spyware Delivered to iPhone Users in Hong Kong Via iOS Exploits
A recently observed campaign is attempting to infect the iPhones of users in Hong Kong with an iOS backdoor that allows attackers to take over devices, Trend Micro reports.
read more
Cybercrime
Coronavirus Cybersecurity: Scams To Watch Out For
The Coronavirus pandemic has shocked the world in recent months, with many countries being forced to go into lockdown or encourage its nationals to self-isolate as much as possible. Many are trying to work out how to juggle working from home, caring fo…
Feds shut down bogus COVID-19 vaccine site
A vaccine for $4.95!? Nah, we didn’t think so, either. Shuttering the alleged rip-off site is the DOJ’s 1st takedown of COVID-19 flimflam.
An Intimate Look at a Nigerian Social Engineer
Researchers at Check Point offer a look at a Nigerian citizen who moonlights as a cybercriminal who uses social engineering techniques. The man, whom the researchers call “Dton,” frequently visits an online store that peddles millions…
New Mexico Agencies on Edge Amid Rising Ransomware Attacks
New Mexico school districts, universities, and government agencies have collectively spent millions of dollars to regain control of their computer systems after employees unknowingly opened emails containing an encrypted code that effectively shut them…
Coronavirus-themed attacks March 15 – March 21, 2020
In this post, I decided to share the details of the Coronavirus-themed attacks launched from March 15 to March 21, 2020. Threat actors exploit the interest in the COVID19 outbreak while infections increase worldwide, experts are observing new campaigns on a daily bases. Below a list of attacks detected this week. March 21, 2020 – New […]
The post Coronavirus-themed attacks March 15 – March 21, 2020 appeared first on Security Affairs.
Hackers Target UK Fintech Company Finastra
UK-based financial technology company Finastra is investigating a cybersecurity incident that may involve a piece of ransomware infecting some of its systems.
Finastra has over 10,000 employees and it delivers financial software to more than 9,000 cust…
New Mirai Variant Delivered to Zyxel NAS Devices Via Recently Patched Flaw
A new variant of the notorious Mirai malware has been delivered by cybercriminals to network-attached storage (NAS) devices made by Zyxel through the exploitation of a recently patched vulnerability.
read more
Russia-Linked Cybercriminals Use Legitimate Tools in Attacks on German Firms
In a campaign targeting German companies, the infamous Russia-linked threat actor known as TA505 has been using legitimate tools in addition to malware, Prevailion reports.
read more
Suspicious Domains Selling Tickets to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics
As a cloud of uncertainty still hangs over the opening of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics due to the Coronavirus pandemic, cyber criminals are still working (remotely) on finding ways to maliciously profit from the event. Events at the center of global attention such as major sports events and tournaments are often used by attackers to … More Suspicious Domains Selling Tickets to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics