Tax season has already begun, and so did tax season scams. The IRS annually lists its top tax scams to help taxpayers protect themselves. Most tax season scams involve identity theft, but there could be a lot of other consequences. Awareness of these schemes can help consumers protect themselves, and we will go into more… Continue reading Tax Season Scams On The Rise, Beware!
Tag: Phishing
Water Curupira Hackers Spread PikaBot in Email Spam
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
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
Kinsta Alerts About Phishing Campaign on Google Ads
Kinsta, a prominent WordPress hosting provider, has issued a warning to its customers regarding a concerning new trend in cyberattacks. Cybercriminals are now leveraging Google Search Ads to promote phishing websites aimed at stealing user credentials, particularly those for Kinsta’s vital service, MyKinsta, which is used to manage WordPress and other cloud-based applications. Kinsta Phishing:… Continue reading Kinsta Alerts About Phishing Campaign on Google Ads
AeroBlade TA Spies On U.S. Aerospace Industry
Cybersecurity experts have uncovered a sophisticated cyberespionage campaign targeting a prominent U.S. aerospace organization. The threat actor, identified as AeroBlade, executed a spear phishing attack, raising serious questions about the overall cybersecurity preparedness within critical industries. AeroBlade Attacks US Aerospace Company According to the cybersecurity experts, the spear phishing attack included sending the malicious file… Continue reading AeroBlade TA Spies On U.S. Aerospace Industry
What is Sextortion? Explanation, Signs & Ways to Avoid
Sextortion is a specific email phishing tactic that was around for quite some time. Over the last few years though its popularity skyrocketed, and some novice technologies make me concerned regarding possible sextortion approaches in future. Let me explain what I mean, what this scam is about, and how to detect and avoid it. What… Continue reading What is Sextortion? Explanation, Signs & Ways to Avoid
What is Catfishing? Explanation & Ways to Avoid
Catfishing appears to be the new-old approach in online phishing. While having less direct threat to the user, it may sometimes create even bigger problems, and inflict emotional damage. But how does it work? And what catfishing is, after all? Let’s find out. What is Catfishing? In brief, catfishing is the creation of a false… Continue reading What is Catfishing? Explanation & Ways to Avoid
Octo Tempest Threat Actor – The Most Dangerous Cybercrime Gang?
Octo Tempest, a financially-motivated hacking group, has been labeled “one of the most dangerous financial criminal groups” by Microsoft. Known as UNC3944 and 0ktapus, the group has gained attention for bold cyber attacks. What is Octo Tempest Cybercrime Gang? Octo Tempest’s journey into the world of cybercrime is an intriguing one. Only a few months… Continue reading Octo Tempest Threat Actor – The Most Dangerous Cybercrime Gang?
USPS Scam Text 2024: “Your Package Could Not Be Delivered”
To phish, attackers use a text message that forces targeted individuals to take a specific action. This can include downloading malicious programs to the recipient’s phone or disclosing private information. A form of phishing called smishing involves this link in an enticing text message. Most people don’t realize the risks of clicking links in text… Continue reading USPS Scam Text 2024: “Your Package Could Not Be Delivered”
What is Whaling Phishing and How To Recognize and Avoid It?
Malicious actors know executives and high-level employees, such as public spokespersons, are familiar with common spam tactics. Due to their public profiles, they may have undergone extensive security awareness training, and the security team may have implemented stricter policies and more advanced tools to safeguard them. As a result, attackers targeting these individuals are forced… Continue reading What is Whaling Phishing and How To Recognize and Avoid It?