Threat Outbreak Alert RuleID28722: Email Messages Distributing Malicious Software on April 14, 2017

Medium Alert ID: 53471 First Published: 2017 April 14 16:51 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 RuleID28722 may contain the following files: Name | Si...

“Customer Support formula Scam” fresh out of the oven, Microsoft recommends that users timely update-vulnerability warning-the black bar safety net

On the Internet, a variety of fishing and malware advertising scams is increasing, which is a well-known type of Scam is the“Customer Support formula Scam（Tech Support Scam”, and the main way to convince the user to believe their computer problems, and requests you to jump the page to“fix”the...

Widespread Email Scam Targets Github Developers with Dimnie Trojan

Open source developers who use the popular code-sharing site GitHub were put on alert after the discovery of a phishing email campaign that attempts to infect their computers with an advanced malware trojan. Dubbed Dimnie, the reconnaissance and espionage trojan has the ability to harvest...

Threat Outbreak Alert RuleID28516: Email Messages Distributing Malicious Software on March 28, 2017

Medium Alert ID: 53197 First Published: 2017 March 28 14:13 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 RuleID28516 may contain the following files: Name | Si...

Threat Outbreak Alert RuleID28427: Email Messages Distributing Malicious Software on March 22, 2017

Medium Alert ID: 53121 First Published: 2017 March 22 16:37 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 RuleID28427 may contain the following files: Name | Si...

Latest Tax Scams Include Phishing Lures, Malware

Microsoft warned Monday this year’s crop of tax scams are using social engineering attacks based on fear to spread Zdowbot and Omaneat banking Trojans and collect personal info via spoofed tax sites linked to from phishing campaigns. The warning comes with less than a month before the April 18 ta...

Breaking down a notably sophisticated tech support scam M.O.

Note: Our Tech support scams FAQ page has the latest info on this type of threat, including scammer tactics, fake error messages, and the latest scammer hotlines. You can also read our latest blog, New tech support scam launches communication or phone call app. The cornerstone of tech support sca...

Beware! Don't Fall For "Font Wasn't Found" Google Chrome Malware Scam

Next time when you accidentally or curiously land up on a website with jumbled content prompting you to download a missing font to read the blog by updating the Chrome font pack… …Just Don't Download and Install It. It's a Trap! Scammers and hackers are targeting Google Chrome users with this new...

Threat Outbreak Alert RuleID27588: Email Messages Distributing Malicious Software on February 1, 2017

Medium Alert ID: 52503 First Published: 2017 February 1 14:06 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 RuleID27588 may contain the following files: Name |...

Threat Outbreak Alert RuleID27190: Email Messages Distributing Malicious Software on January 12, 2017

Medium Alert ID: 52304 First Published: 2017 January 12 13:39 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 RuleID27190 may contain the following files: Name |...

Netflix Phishing Campaign Targeted User Information, Credit Card Data

Researchers recently identified a phishing campaign set up to lure unsuspecting Netflix users into giving up their credentials and credit card data. The campaign – now defunct – started with an email informing users they needed to update their account details. From there, victims were brought to ...

Threat Outbreak Alert RuleID27048: Email Messages Distributing Malicious Software on January 5, 2017

Medium Alert ID: 52260 First Published: 2017 January 5 17:45 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 RuleID27048 may contain the following files: Name |...

Experts Warn of Novel PDF-based Phishing Scam

The SANS Internet Storm Center published a warning on Wednesday about an active phishing campaign that utilizes PDF attachments in a novel ploy to harvest email credentials from victims. According to the SANS bulletin, the email has the subject line “Assessment document” and the body contains a...

FTC Releases Alert on Fake Apps for Mobile Devices

The Federal Trade Commission FTC has released an alert on fraudulent mobile apps designed to exploit consumers. Some fake apps may steal personal information such as credit card numbers. By taking precautions, users can protect themselves and their private data. US-CERT encourages users and...

Beware of New Celebrity Sex Tape (Scam) Leaked on Facebook!

If you came across a celebrity sex video on Facebook featuring Jessica Alba or any other celebrity, just avoid clicking it. Another Facebook scam is circulating across the social networking website that attempts to trick Facebook users into clicking on a link for a celebrity sex tape that instead...

Threat Outbreak Alert RuleID26071: Email Messages Distributing Malicious Software on November 14, 2016

Medium Alert ID: 49691 First Published: 2016 November 15 18:34 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 RuleID26071 may contain the following files: Name |...

Open-Xchange: Tab nabbing via window.opener

Details: When you open a link in a new tab target="blank" , the page that opens in a new tab can access the initial tab and change it's location using the window.opener property. POC: Edit your contact details, with the website URL of http://davenport.net.nz/test.html, which has the following htm...

Fake Microsoft Installer Hicurdismos Leads to Malware, Support Call Scam

Malware that uses a fake but realistic looking Windows message to convince users it’s a Microsoft Security Essentials installer has been making the rounds through drive-by download attacks, experts warn. If installed, the malware triggers a phony blue screen of death BSoD window that warns users...

Beware of Hicurdismos: It’s a fake Microsoft Security Essentials installer that can lead to a support call scam

Note: Our Tech support scams FAQ page has the latest info on this type of threat, including scammer tactics, fake error messages, and the latest scammer hotlines. Wouldn’t it be a shame if, in trying to secure your PC, you inadvertently install malware and run the risk of being scammed? We recent...

Threat Outbreak Alert RuleID25281: Email Messages Distributing Malicious Software on September 27, 2016

Medium Alert ID: 49052 First Published: 2016 September 27 13:41 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 RuleID25281 may contain the following files: Name ...