Notorious group known as Water Curupira has unleashed a new wave of threats through their sophisticated malware, Pikabot. This menacing campaign, primarily spread through email spam, highlights an alarming escalation in cyber attacks. It targets unsuspecting victims with deceptive emails, leading to unauthorized access and potential data breaches. Water Curupira’s Email Spam Campaigns Water Curupira,… Continue reading Water Curupira Hackers Spread PikaBot in Email Spam
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SMTP Smuggling is a New Threat to Email Security
A new SMTP Smuggling technique reportedly has the potential to bypass existing security protocols. Also it can enable attackers to send spoofed emails from seemingly legitimate addresses. This may breathe new life into email spam, despite its efficiency not decreasing throughout the last time. What is SMTP Smuggling? SMTP smuggling is a novice exploitation technique… Continue reading SMTP Smuggling is a New Threat to Email Security
QakBot is Back With a New Email Spam Campaign
Qakbot appears to be back online after the network destruction in the Operation Duck Hunt. Microsoft Threat Intelligence team reports about a new, low-volume email spam campaign that spreads the infamous malware. QakBot Comeback – Is It Real? On December 16, 2023, the Microsoft Threat Intelligence team shared part of their observations on X. It… Continue reading QakBot is Back With a New Email Spam Campaign
Credentials Theft is On The Rise
Email spam has become the prevalent form of phishing and malware spreading for a long time. Among them, credentials theft remains the most common type – even though it is not the most profitable. Nowadays, these attacks obtained another target – compromising business accounts. But how do they work? And how to protect against credentials… Continue reading Credentials Theft is On The Rise
Beware of Vacation-Related Scams: 4 Most Prevalent Types
Email scam actors constantly try to pick a better disguise for their fraudulent messages. Summer, the time when people commonly plan to take a break from their jobs and travel, gives a wide range of opportunities to scammers. Vacation-related email scams would be on the rise over the next several months – read on to… Continue reading Beware of Vacation-Related Scams: 4 Most Prevalent Types
What is Business Email Compromise (BEC) Attack?
Business email compromise attack, or shortly BEC, is a relatively new vector of cyberattacks. Dealing primary damage by exposing potentially sensitive information, it also gives hackers the opportunity to use the email for further attacks. The potential efficiency of these attacks is thrilling, and cybercriminals already apply them to conduct chain attacks. Let’s figure out… Continue reading What is Business Email Compromise (BEC) Attack?
Binance US Ban Scams Incoming: What to Expect?
Recent events around one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges Binance sound threatening. CFTC, the U.S. regulator of commodity futures trading, charged the company with allegations of violating numerous acts and regulations. This platform is used by a huge number of people, and any service outages or problems with wire outs as the result of… Continue reading Binance US Ban Scams Incoming: What to Expect?
Incoming Silicon Valley Bank Related Scams
Mind-bending globe-scale events always attract a lot of attention. Newsmakers, politicians and simple rubbernecks pay a lot of attention to such a loud events, and a recent Silicon Valley Bank meltdown is a perfect example. Scammers are no exception, as they should be peaky and roguish to success with their outlaw activities. But how can… Continue reading Incoming Silicon Valley Bank Related Scams
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
What is Norton Scam Email? Tips to Protect Yourself
Norton scam email is a tricky phishing campaign that pretends to be an official mailing from Norton. It generally aims at users’ sensitive information, including banking data. Let’s figure out what these spam emails are, how dangerous they are, and how you can counteract them. What is Norton Scam? Norton scam email is a common… Continue reading What is Norton Scam Email? Tips to Protect Yourself