Threat Outbreak Alert RuleID31922: Email Messages Distributing Malicious Software on February 6, 2018

Medium Alert ID: 56675 First Published: 2018 February 6 17:23 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 RuleID31922 may contain the following files: Name |...

Internet Crime Complaint Center Impersonated for Malware & Phishing Scam

By Waqas Another day, another phishing scam - This time, hackers are impersonating Internet This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Internet Crime Complaint Center Impersonated for Malware & Phishing Scam...

BeeToken’s ICO Hit by Phishing Scam; $1M worth of Ethereum Stolen

By Waqas The decentralized home sharing network The BeeToken customers have been This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: BeeToken’s ICO Hit by Phishing Scam; $1M worth of Ethereum Stolen...

Threat Outbreak Alert RuleID31899: Email Messages Distributing Malicious Software on February 2, 2018

Medium Alert ID: 56658 First Published: 2018 February 2 20:12 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 RuleID31899 may contain the following files: Name |...

Phishing Scam: Hackers Steal $900,000 from County Office

By Waqas Another day, another phishing scam - This time Harris County, Texas This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Phishing Scam: Hackers Steal $900,000 from County Office...

Registered at SSA.GOV? Good for You, But Keep Your Guard Up

KrebsOnSecurity has long warned readers to plant your own flag at the my Social Security online portal of the U.S. Social Security Administration SSA -- even if you are not yet drawing benefits from the agency -- because identity thieves have been registering accounts in peoples' names and...

January 26, 2018 – Morning Cyber Coffee Headlines – “Friday” 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! January 26, 2018 - Headlines Carbon Black in the News: New infosec products of...

Pirated Version of Fire and Fury Book Loaded with Malware

By Uzair Amir Another day, another malware scam This time, the pirated This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Pirated Version of Fire and Fury Book Loaded with Malware...

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...