DarkComet Spyware Resurfaces Disguised as Fake Bitcoin Wallet

Old DarkComet RAT spyware is back, hiding inside fake Bitcoin wallets and trading apps to steal credentials via keylogging...

THN Cybersecurity Recap: Top Threats and Trends (Sep 30 - Oct 6)

Ever heard of a "pig butchering" scam? Or a DDoS attack so big it could melt your brain? This week's cybersecurity recap has it all – government showdowns, sneaky malware, and even a dash of app store shenanigans. Get the scoop before it's too late! ⚡ Threat of the Week Double Trouble: Evil Corp&...

Fake Trading Apps Target Victims Globally via Apple App Store and Google Play

A large-scale fraud campaign leveraged fake trading apps published on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, as well as phishing sites, to defraud victims, per findings from Group-IB. The campaign is part of a consumer investment fraud scheme that's also widely known as pig butchering, in whi...

Pig Butchering: Fake Trading Apps Target Crypto on Apple, Google Play Stores

Pig Butchering scam targets crypto users with fake trading apps on Apple and Google Play Stores. Disguised as…...

‘CryptoRom’ Crypto Scam is Back via Side-Loaded Apps

For about a year now, crypto-traders and lovelorn singles alike have been losing their money to CryptoRom, a malware campaign that combines catfishing with crypto-scamming. According to research from Sophos, CryptoRom’s perpetrators have now improved their techniques. They’re leveraging new iOS...

September 27, 2017 – Morning Cyber Coffee Headlines – “Google” Edition

Good morning! Sit with Carbon Black this morning over a cup of coffee or tea and browse a few industry headlines to get the day started. We’ve got just enough information below to get you through that first cup…enjoy! September 27, 2017 - Headlines S.E.C. Hacking Response Provides Road Map for...

Mobile Stock Trading App Providers Unresponsive to Glaring Vulnerabilities

More than 20 of the most popular mobile trading applications used by consumers and day-traders for securities transactions contain glaring vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to sniff personal data or steal money from accounts. Researchers from IOActive today published a report describing...