Threat Outbreak Alert RuleID31696: Email Messages Distributing Malicious Software on January 3, 2018

Medium Alert ID: 56351 First Published: 2018 January 3 16:32 GMT Version: 1 Summary Cisco Security has detected significant activity related to spam email messages distributing malicious software. Email messages that are related to this threat RuleID31696 may contain the following files: Name |...

EtherDelta cryptocurrency exchange hacked in fake website scam

By Waqas Cybercriminals have their eyes set on mining cryptocurrencies and exploiting This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: EtherDelta cryptocurrency exchange hacked in fake website scam...

Buyers Beware of Tampered Gift Cards

Prepaid gift cards make popular presents and no-brainer stocking stuffers, but before you purchase one be on the lookout for signs that someone may have tampered with it. A perennial scam that picks up around the holidays involves thieves who pull back and then replace the decals that obscure the...

A week in security (December 11 – December 17)

Last week we explained what fast flux is and how it's being abused, we showed you all kinds of Bitcoin-related scams, presented a video recording of a tech support scammer trying to sell free software, and pointed out some free software to keep an eye on your Internet traffic. We also informed yo...

Exosrv.com, an ad server for adult sites, tops Malwarebytes detections

Update 12/18/2017: Upon review, we have decided to lift the block on those two ad servers. You can read ExoClick's comments below: At Exoclick we use large resources to ensure that the ads that we serve are clear, clean and issue free. Where malwares and other forms of malvertising are detected...

Tech support scammer tries to sell free software

AmericaGeeks is your typical tech support scam company, but with an extra warming glow of attitude, greed, and complete all-around rudeness. Most scams will gladly take your money by buttering up the victim while simultaneously scaring them into thinking that they are in a dangerous situation wit...

Threat Outbreak Alert RuleID31632: Email Messages Distributing Malicious Software on December 15, 2017

Medium Alert ID: 56275 First Published: 2017 December 15 15:04 GMT Version: 1 Summary Cisco Security has detected significant activity related to spam email messages distributing malicious software. Email messages that are related to this threat RuleID31632 may contain the following files: Name |...

TeamViewer Rushes Fix for Permissions Bug

Remote support software company TeamViewer said Tuesday it issued a hotfix for a bug that allows users sharing a desktop session to gain control of the other’s computer without permission. The bug was first publicized by a Reddit user “xpl0yt” on Monday who linked to a proof-of-concept example of...

National Tax Security Awareness Week: IRS Helps Taxpayers Protect Against Cyber Criminals

As part of National Tax Security Awareness Week—November 27 to December 1—the Internal Revenue Service IRS is releasing daily security tips to help taxpayers protect their data and identities against tax-related identity theft. US-CERT encourages taxpayers to visit the IRS National Tax Security...

Threat Outbreak Alert RuleID31383: Email Messages Distributing Malicious Software on November 22, 2017

Medium Alert ID: 56018 First Published: 2017 November 22 14:58 GMT Version: 1 Summary Cisco Security has detected significant activity related to spam email messages distributing malicious software. Email messages that are related to this threat RuleID31383 may contain the following files: Name |...

Fund Targets Victims Scammed Via Western Union

If you, a friend or loved one lost money in a scam involving Western Union, some or all of those funds may be recoverable thanks to a more than half-billion dollar program set up by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission. In January 2017, Englewood, Colo.-based Western Union settled a case with the FT...

New tech support scam launches communication or phone call app

A new tech support scam technique streamlines the entire scam experience, leaving potential victims only one click or tap away from speaking with a scammer. We recently found a new tech support scam website that opens your default communication or phone call app, automatically prompting you to ca...

Woman scammed for $60,000 through fake Police website

By Waqas With every passing day, cybercriminals are getting sophisticated in their This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Woman scammed for $60,000 through fake Police website...

Coupon fraud could be costing your business millions

Customers are always looking for good deals with their purchases and a coupon could be the defining factor for a buyer completing his or her transaction. In fact, a 2015 survey by CreditCards.com found that paper coupons were used by 63 percent of respondents. This is followed by discounts for...

Aspen: Email Spoofing

There is an Email Spoofing Vulnerability. Steps to reproduce: 1 Go to http://emkei.cz/ 2 Fill "From Email" field to [email protected] or any other aspen email. 3 Fill the victim's address your address to "TO" field and fill in other details as you wish. You will receive email from aspen admin...

A tricky Netflix phishing scam users should be aware of

By Waqas Netflix has over 100 million users, and that is the This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: A tricky Netflix phishing scam users should be aware of...

Of scammers and cute puppies

We’ve followed tech support scammers for quite a while at Malwarebytes. They’ve been of particular interest because of their preference for scamming the poor, the elderly, and the developmentally disabled. But there’s a diverse spectrum of online scams a criminal can profit from, and today we’re...

Magnitude EK actor goes for Bitcoin multiplier scam (updated)

It is well known that hot commodities tend to attract scammers and online criminals. The continuous rise of Bitcoin over the past year valued at over USD $7,188 at the time of writing is generating frenzy amongst fans of cryptocurrencies as well as those watching from the sidelines. While the...

Fake WhatsApp On Google Play Store Downloaded By Over 1 Million Android Users

Cybercriminals are known to take advantage of everything that's popular among people in order to spread malware, and Google's official Play Store has always proved no less than an excellent place for hackers to get their job done. Yesterday some users spotted a fake version of the most popular...

A week in security (October 23 – October 29)

Welcome back to "A week in security." Last week, we took a look at how deleted files can be recovered, explored the BadRabbit ransomware plague attacking Eastern Europe including a deep dive into the code, and talked about what it takes to work in security. One of our researchers, who is a PhD...