Tag: Cybersecurity

Mobile Malware Threat Landscape — 2022 Summary

As the use of smartphones proliferates, so does the likelihood of being exposed to a phone-based cyber attack.

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

ImBetter: New Information Stealer Spotted Targeting Cryptocurrency Users

Phishing sites trick users into downloading ImBetter Stealer.

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

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

LastPass Breach Investigation Goes On, Things are Even Worse

LastPass released an extended note regarding their 2022 cybersecurity incident

LastPass, owned by GoTo (formerly LogMeIn) and with over 30 million users, revealed new details about the cyber incidents that have shaken the company since August 2022, when fragments of source code were reported stolen. In January 2023, the company admitted that the breach was more extensive, involving leaks of accounts, passwords, MFA settings, and… Continue reading LastPass Breach Investigation Goes On, Things are Even Worse

Qakbot Malware Applies New Distribution Methods

Qakbot malware exploits new spreading ways following recent changes in macros execution policies

Today there is an arms race between cybercriminals and antimalware manufacturers. While some release a fix for an existing threat, others must develop new loopholes. Recently, cybersecurity experts noticed that many malware families were using OneNote attachments to infect their victims. Since OneNote is considered a robust application that Microsoft has developed for easy note-taking,… Continue reading Qakbot Malware Applies New Distribution Methods

One Year of Russian-Ukrainian War in Cybersecurity

Ukraine has faced more cyber attacks in a year of war with Russia than ever before.

February 24, 2022, will be a turning point in history. It was the day of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine and the most significant geopolitical event of the past year. This war was, without exaggeration, the bloodiest military conflict in Europe in decades. However, it is the first major hybrid war that uses cyberspace… Continue reading One Year of Russian-Ukrainian War in Cybersecurity

Five Easy Smartphone Security Tips to Keep It Safe From Hackers

These tips will help protect your mobile devices and their information.

These days, the smartphone is more than just a means of communication. Every day we use it to communicate with friends and family, message social networks, browse the web. There are also more specific tasks – accessing our bank account, online shopping, taking photos and videos, streaming, and much more. Your smartphone is the key… Continue reading Five Easy Smartphone Security Tips to Keep It Safe From Hackers

How DDoS Can Badly Hurt Your Business

Inaccessible website or glitching servers is a typical outcome of a DDoS attack

Everyone at least once faced the fact that they cannot go to the desired site or use some service. This is often because companies’ websites have become victims of DDoS attacks. It is even worse when you own a business, and your customers cannot reach you because of the attack. But first, let’s understand what… Continue reading How DDoS Can Badly Hurt Your Business

IceBreaker Backdoor Emerged, Exploiting New Phishing Way

New malware sample brought a new spreading way

A new player has appeared in cyberspace, with surprisingly new methods. A previously unknown group attacked gambling and online gaming companies using a yet unknown backdoor, named IceBreaker by researchers. IceBreaker Backdoor exploits new phishing way The method of compromising is based on the fact that tech support workers are tricked into opening malicious screenshots… Continue reading IceBreaker Backdoor Emerged, Exploiting New Phishing Way

Web Application Firewall: Difference Blocklist and Allowlist WAFs

A web application firewall protects web apps and APIs by filtering, monitoring, and blocking malicious web traffic.

You may have come across a Web Application Firewall (WAF) concept but have yet to give it much thought. However, it is essential to understand what a WAF is to decide if it is right for you. Now we will take a closer look at web application firewalls and give you a definition, explain their… Continue reading Web Application Firewall: Difference Blocklist and Allowlist WAFs