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Husain Parvez First published on September 07, 2023

The "Classiscam" scam-as-a-service operation has seen an alarming expansion, casting its net over an increasing number of brands globally and causing heightened financial loss. Recent reports indicate a concerning shift in their tactics: not only are they targeting consumers, but they're also

Zane Kennedy First published on September 07, 2023

Cybersecurity researchers from the Trend Micro Mobile Application Reputation Service (MARS) have unearthed a sophisticated Android banking trojan named MMRat that employs a rarely-seen yet highly efficient communication method to steal sensitive data from compromised devices. According to the

Zane Kennedy First published on August 31, 2023

WebDetetive, a Portuguese-language spyware company, has had all of its victims’ devices wiped from their servers after being compromised by hackers. Its spyware had been used to infiltrate 76,000 Android phones across South America (especially within Brazil). In a note to TechCrunch, the hackers

Husain Parvez First published on August 31, 2023

The cybersecurity community is sounding alarms, as a recently identified ransomware named Akira continues to exploit Cisco VPN products and use them as an attack vector. Launched in March 2023, Akira has quickly established itself as a formidable threat. Akira has already gained notoriety for

Zane Kennedy First published on August 29, 2023

SecurityWeek has analyzed reports from multiple cybersecurity companies and emphasized that ransomware attacks are increasing significantly in both sophistication and volume. The NCC Group’s July 2023 cyber threat intelligence report indicated a 153% increase in attacks compared to one year ago,

Husain Parvez First published on August 27, 2023

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Keira Waddell First published on August 25, 2023

Cybersecurity researchers at SentinelOne have identified a new variant of the notorious XLoader malware targeting macOS users. Disguised as a fake productivity software named “OfficeNote”, the malware is being distributed widely in a significant campaign. XLoader, a persistent

Zane Kennedy First published on August 25, 2023

Microsoft's Threat Intelligence unit has recently discovered an advanced iteration of the infamous BlackCat ransomware. This updated version, known as BlackCat 3.0, is equipped with powerful tools: the Impacket networking framework and the Remcom hacking tool. These tools enable swift lateral

Keira Waddell First published on August 22, 2023

LinkedIn users are currently being targeted by hackers in a widespread attack. The recent offensive has resulted in many hijacked accounts, with frustrated users struggling to regain control. The attackers are using diverse tactics, including the use of stolen credentials from previous data

Keira Waddell First published on August 18, 2023