Attackers Can Use .Zip and .Mov Domains for Phishing
Experts' fears that attackers will use new .zip and .mov domains for phishing are beginning to be justified. A new phishing kit called File Archivers in the Browser has been…
US Authorities Warn of Disaster-Related Scams
Following natural disasters and severe weather, there is a higher chance of fraudulent activities as scammers prey on vulnerable individuals or those who wish to donate to charity. Scammers use…
CAPTCHA in Discord Asks Users to Find Non-Existent Objects Created by AI
Users complain that the Discord CAPTCHA provided by hCaptcha forces them to look for non-existent objects created by AI in the provided photos. For example, an object called "Yoko", which…
GitLab Releases Patch to Critical Vulnerability
GitLab, one of the most famous code repositories in the world, faces critical security issues in the latest update. Aside from advanced functionality, the 16.0 patch brought an extremely severe…
GoDaddy Refund Phishing Emails Spread Infostealer
Hackers started using GoDaddy Refund Emails as a disguise to trick the users into installing malware. In order to deploy the payload, they opted for a particularly new tactic or,…
Philadelphia Inquirer is Struck by Cuba Ransomware
The Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia's largest newspaper by circulation and third-longest-running newspaper in the USA, suffered a cyberattack on May 15, temporarily disrupting the newspaper's distribution. A Cuba ransomware gang claimed…
FIN7 Hack Group Resumed Activity, Linked to Clop Ransomware
Microsoft analysts report that last month the notorious hacker group FIN7 (also known as Carbanak, Navigator and others) resumed its activity. The researchers were able to link FIN7 to attacks…
ChatGPT Causes New Wave of Fleeceware
Artificial intelligence is one of the most significant advances in technology. It is used in one way or another everywhere, from voice input recognition on your smartphone to autopilot systems…
PyPI Malware Storm Forces to Suspend New Uploads
Python Package Index, a software repository for Python developers, recently faced a massive attack. An enormous flow of malicious uploads forced the administration of the project to suspend both new…
3 Unpopular Malware Spreading Ways in 2023
The modern Internet space is like an endless ocean, where every wave can hide a danger. If you think you know all the possible types of scams, viruses, and attacks,…
Ducktail Infostealer Malware Targeting Facebook Business Accounts
Researchers discovered Ducktail Malware, which targets individuals and organizations on the Facebook Business/Ads platform. The malware steals browser cookies and uses authenticated Facebook sessions to access the victim's account. As…
Visual Studio Code Malicious Plugins Steal Personal Data
Some plugins for Visual Studio Code, a popular code editing tool developed by Microsoft, appear to have malicious code. In particular, a one with over 45,000 downloads is capable stealing…