Fake CAPTCHA Abuses PDF and SEO Poisoning
Cybercrime actors misuse search ads to distribute fraudulent PDF files, that lead to fake CAPTCHA sites. This can end up with malware . Phishing Campaign Abuses Webflow, SEO, and Fake…
McAfee Subscription Payment Failed
"McAfee Subscription Payment Failed" popup is a scam that often appears on questionable sites. Its purpose may vary depending on the greed level of the initiators, but in most cases…
Cloak Ransomware
Cloak ransomware is malware that encrypts user data and demands ransom. While some ransomware targets giant corporations, this specific instance mostly caters to small and medium-sized businesses in Europe. In…
0.31 BTC Promo Code STICKS
Social media users interested in cryptocurrency may have come across a 0.31 BTC Promo Code STICKS, endorsed by Elon Musk himself. As it turns out, this is a scam that…
Zimbra Security Updates Fix a Critical SQL Injection Vulnerability
Zimbra has released updates that fix vulnerabilities in its products. One of the vulnerabilities is critical, at a CVSS rating of 9.8, the other is of medium severity. Users of…
Your iPhone Has Been Hacked
“Your iPhone Has Been Hacked” is a fake web browser notification designed to trick users into installing dangerous software. In fact, it is a completely false statement that is designed…
Fake Google Chrome Downloading Sites Distribute ValleyRAT
Cybercriminals have set up fake websites mimicking Google Chrome’s official download page to distribute the ValleyRAT malware. The campaign is attributed to the Silver Fox threat actor, which has historically…
SVG Virus: New Phishing Tactique in Images
Security researchers have discovered a phishing campaign that is based on the misuse of SVG virus images. Although there have been similar attacks before, they have now become active again.…
Cisco Authorization Bypass Vulnerabilities Discovered
Cisco has rolled out security updates to fix two critical vulnerabilities in its Identity Services Engine (ISE). If exploited, these flaws could allow remote attackers to execute commands as root.…
EpiBrowser (EpiStart)
EpiStart or EpiBrowser is a Chromium-based web browser that is often installed without the user's explicit consent. After installation, it passes all search queries through a chain of dubious pages,…
The Alarming Rise of DeepSeek Scams
The release of DeepSeek AI chatbot gave a push for an enormous number of DeepSeek scams that trick users in a variety of shady activities. Some of them just aim…
Norton Subscription Payment Has Failed Scam
Norton Subscription Payment Has Failed Scam is a fraudulent notification that appears on dubious websites designed to trick users into downloading unnecessary or malicious software. In this article, I explain…