Recently, one of BreachForums administrators nicknamed PomPomPurin was arrested by the FBI. That event took place on March 17, 2023, and since then, another administrator of that forum assured that BreachForums activity will not be interrupted or influenced. However, since 19:00 GMT of March 19, the page is not available. What is BreachForums and who… Continue reading BreachForums is down. Things got worse?
Author: Stephanie Adlam
I write about how to make your Internet browsing comfortable and safe. The modern digital world is worth being a part of, and I want to show you how to do it properly.
5 Tips to Improve Your Privacy on the Web
Nowadays, online privacy is a crucial concern that we should all be aware of, especially when it comes to using a web browser. It contains all the information about our daily online activities – and each of us has plenty of it. In this article, we’ll give you some practical advice on how to safeguard… Continue reading 5 Tips to Improve Your Privacy on the Web
New Microsoft SmartScreen Bypass Technique Causes Concerns
Microsoft SmartScreen proved to be an effective way of approving the legitimacy of the application – by checking one’s certificate. With time, Microsoft did a lot of work making it more efficient and sustainable to hacking – but that never made even a single mechanism secure from zero-day breaches. A new vulnerability that allows bypassing… Continue reading New Microsoft SmartScreen Bypass Technique Causes Concerns
Incoming Silicon Valley Bank Related Scams
Mind-bending globe-scale events always attract a lot of attention. Newsmakers, politicians and simple rubbernecks pay a lot of attention to such a loud events, and a recent Silicon Valley Bank meltdown is a perfect example. Scammers are no exception, as they should be peaky and roguish to success with their outlaw activities. But how can… Continue reading Incoming Silicon Valley Bank Related Scams
Mobile Malware Threat Landscape — 2022 Summary
Today, a smartphone is much more than just a way to reach someone on the phone. Our smartphones contain valuable information, such as private photos, logins, and passwords for online banking. No wonder scammers are trying every way to gain access to our gadgets. Unfortunately, malware developers have mastered mobile platforms and continue to annoy… Continue reading Mobile Malware Threat Landscape — 2022 Summary
Acronis Breached, Internal Data Leaked
Acronis, a Swiss-based information technology company that provides file recovery services for hacked companies was breached earlier this month. The breach became public on March 9, 2023, when a hacker published a leak at one of the Darknet forums. Acronis Breach Exposes Numerous Internal Data Packages Actually, attacking the companies that help other ones to… Continue reading Acronis Breached, Internal Data Leaked
ImBetter: New Information Stealer Spotted Targeting Cryptocurrency Users
Today, phishing sites are commonplace. But unfortunately, this seemingly old, deceptive tactic, which everyone seemed to have figured out long ago, still brings enormous profits to scammers today. The problem is that while Internet users are becoming more cautious, cyber scammers are developing more sophisticated ways to trick them. One such method is ImBetter malware.… Continue reading ImBetter: New Information Stealer Spotted Targeting Cryptocurrency Users
Fake BSOD Scams Target Users Visiting Fake Adult Sites
The blue screen of death is probably the most unpleasant thing Windows users may ever see. In most cases, it is an alarming sign that something is wrong with your computer’s hardware or software. Some errors can mean that one or more components will soon be replaced. However, the Blue Screen of Death is not… Continue reading Fake BSOD Scams Target Users Visiting Fake Adult Sites
New Acer Breach Exposes 160GB of Data
Companies tend to hide the case of a cybersecurity breach – for certain reasons, it may be for their good. However, it is not particularly easy to hide an elephant in the room. Acer Incorporated, the Taiwan-based electronic manufacturer fell a victim to yet another breach – and this was uncovered by a fraudster selling… Continue reading New Acer Breach Exposes 160GB of Data
СhatGPT Became a Source of Phishing
As the digital world continues to evolve, so do the tactics of online scammers who seem to have an unending well of creativity when it comes to their fraudulent schemes. ChatGPT, one of the latest breakthroughs in the field of AI, recently became resident to numerous newspaper headletters. Being a language model, it can generate… Continue reading СhatGPT Became a Source of Phishing