India Post SMS Phishing Targets Mobile Users in India

Cybercriminals send thousands of spam messages that mimic legit parcel delivery notifications

Massive complaints come from Indian users regarding a new wave of SMS phishing scams, particularly targeting iPhones. They mimic delivery notification messages from India Post, one of the major postal services in the country. Fraudsters try stealing user credentials associated with that service, which may be the fuel of further scams. Fraudsters Impersonate India Post… Continue reading India Post SMS Phishing Targets Mobile Users in India

Docker Engine Authentication Bypass Vulnerability Exploited

The old-new critical vulnerability was found in the Docker Engine

Attackers are actively exploiting a critical vulnerability in the Docker Engine that may allow for authentication bypass in a chain attack. This vulnerability allows attackers to bypass AuthZ authorization plugins, effectively mutilating any auth control. For this and several other reasons, the flaw got the max severity score possible (10.0). Critical Docker Engine Flaw Allows… Continue reading Docker Engine Authentication Bypass Vulnerability Exploited

Hamster Kombat Players Targeted in a New Malware Spreading Scheme

Another scam campaign based on Hamster Kombat

Players of Hamster Kombat have become prime targets for scammers promoting phishing schemes aimed at those looking for easy earnings. Malicious actors steal confidential data and infect inattentive players with malware. Due to the technical aspects of Hamster Kombat, these fraudulent schemes are highly successful. Hamster Kombat Tap-Game Players Targeted in Malware Spreading ESET researchers… Continue reading Hamster Kombat Players Targeted in a New Malware Spreading Scheme

New Telegram Scam Mimics Digital Wallets, Promotes Shady Apps

Scammers are increasingly using Telegram in their schemes, this time - to gather user information

A new Telegram scam has emerged, leveraging bots functionality of the application and offering fake earning schemes. Scammers impersonate official bots of popular digital wallet brands, tricking users into investing their money into non-existent ventures. Further, they simply cut any communications, leaving users with no money and no promised returns. Telegram Bots Mimic Digital Wallet… Continue reading New Telegram Scam Mimics Digital Wallets, Promotes Shady Apps

Jellyfish Loader Malware Discovered, Threatens 2024 Olympics

Analyzing the new threat Jellyfish Loader, that shares parts of its code with malware samples used in cyberattacks during 2018 Olympic Games

A new threat has been discovered in the form of a Windows shortcut that is actually a .NET-based shellcode downloader called Jellyfish Loader. It has some strange features that may signify that it is still at the development stage. Nonetheless, this malware is capable of deploying other malicious software in a selection of ways. Jellyfish… Continue reading Jellyfish Loader Malware Discovered, Threatens 2024 Olympics

Rite Aid Hacked, Data of 2.2 Million Customers Leaked

Another data breach at a health care organization

In June 2024, Rite Aid, a US-based chain of pharmacy stores, experienced a cyberattack. The attack affected the company’s information systems and resulted in the leakage of customer and employee data. Threat actor known as RansomHub claims the attack and shares some details regarding the information that they’ve managed to steal. Rite Aid Breach Exposes… Continue reading Rite Aid Hacked, Data of 2.2 Million Customers Leaked

15 Cybersecurity Myths and Denials

Cybersecurity Myths

There are many cybersecurity myths, just as in any industry that demands specialized knowledge. People often make reckless statements about viruses, anti-malware programs, and general cybersecurity practices. This leads to unbelievably silly—and potentially costly—situations. Now, we’re here to set the record straight. We’ll show you which beliefs are myths and which have some truth to… Continue reading 15 Cybersecurity Myths and Denials

Malware Protection

Malware Protection functions

Many people remain unaware of the substantial benefits of malware protection. While most have encountered the concept of computer threats, their understanding tends to be imprecise. In the past, the term “virus” frequently surfaced; now, “malware” has become the prevalent, albeit nebulous, term that casts a shadow of uncertainty over online threats. This vagueness partly… Continue reading Malware Protection

Common Types of Cyber Attacks

Cyber attack technologies have grown increasingly sophisticated, targeting any website where vulnerabilities are present. As a frequent internet user entering personal data, it’s crucial to understand the threats these intrusions pose. Personal data is highly valued by cybercriminals who misuse it for their purposes or even sell it on the dark web. Cybercrime operates like… Continue reading Common Types of Cyber Attacks