Researchers have identified a new state-backed hacker group in North Korea. The group in question is the North Korean hacker group APT43, which has targeted government organizations in Europe, the United States, South Korea, and Japan for the past five years. What is APT43? APT43 (sometimes called “Kimsuky”) is a North Korean group that became… Continue reading APT43 Funds Cybercrime With Stolen Crypto
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Financial Assistance Department Email Scam to call (855)-XXX-XXXX
Email is one of the oldest ways to exchange information over the Internet. So, email scams are the most common type of scam that originated, as it is believed, back in 1995. However, Financial assistance department scam is a relatively new type of scam that has recently emerged. In this article, we will look at… Continue reading Financial Assistance Department Email Scam to call (855)-XXX-XXXX
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
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
Domain Registrar Namecheap Sent Phishing Emails to Its Customers
Domain registrar Namecheap’s email was hacked last weekend and the company sent a flurry of phishing emails (allegedly from MetaMask and DHL) to users. In this way, hackers tried to steal recipients’ personal information and cryptocurrency from their wallets. Let me remind you that we also wrote about IceBreaker Backdoor Emerged, Exploiting New Phishing Way,… Continue reading Domain Registrar Namecheap Sent Phishing Emails to Its Customers
Microsoft Will Block Excel XLL Files Downloaded from the Internet
Microsoft developers are going to block some Excel add-in (.XLL) files for Microsoft 365. The new measures will include automatic blocking of such files downloaded from the Internet. Let me remind you that we also wrote that Hackers use the .NET library for creating malicious Excel files. Moreover, the media noted that For security reasons,… Continue reading Microsoft Will Block Excel XLL Files Downloaded from the Internet
12 Instagram Scams to Know and Avoid in 2023
Nowadays, it’s hard to find someone who has not heard of Instagram. Whether you use it to see what’s new with your friends or to kill time watching cat videos, the app has just about everything. However, besides entertaining videos on Instagram, some things can negatively impact your financial health. Cybercriminals couldn’t get past this… Continue reading 12 Instagram Scams to Know and Avoid in 2023
How Not to Stumble on Scam Websites
Every year, one in ten Americans will be victimized by a scam or fraud. The variety of online fraud has increased with the number of websites and technological advancements. It is vital to know how to distinguish between genuine and scam site. Let’s have a look at typical scams, their signs and ways to avoid… Continue reading How Not to Stumble on Scam Websites
Dangerous WhatsApp Scams You Should Avoid
WhatsApp scams are constantly evolving, and some are difficult to identify. However, certain methods can identify the most common red flags. Read on for information on WhatsApp scams and how to avoid them. What is WhatsApp Scam? Although WhatsApp’s encryption is end-to-end, it doesn’t completely protect users from being hacked. Furthermore, users are at risk… Continue reading Dangerous WhatsApp Scams You Should Avoid
Microsoft Email Scam: How to Prevent Microsoft Fraud Email Attacks
Hackers are constantly finding new ways to infect your computer with malware and steal your data. With over 1.3 billion devices running Windows worldwide, hackers are more likely to impersonate Microsoft. Unfortunately, Microsoft email scam are more common than you might imagine. Scammers ask you to install the latest updates, confirm your account information, or… Continue reading Microsoft Email Scam: How to Prevent Microsoft Fraud Email Attacks