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 ...

Threat Outbreak Alert RuleID25112: Email Messages Distributing Malicious Software on September 20, 2016

Medium Alert ID: 48981 First Published: 2016 September 21 14:59 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 RuleID25112 may contain the following files: Name ...

Threat Outbreak Alert RuleID25030: Email Messages Distributing Malicious Software on September 16, 2016

Medium Alert ID: 48928 First Published: 2016 September 16 14:34 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 RuleID25030 may contain the following files: Name ...

LocalTapiola: Open redirection protection bypass (/cs/Satellite)

Issue The reporter found a vulnerability that allowed open and unvalidated redirects. Fix A fix was issued for the application. Reasoning "Unvalidated redirects and forwards are possible when a web application accepts untrusted input that could cause the web application to redirect the request to...

World Of Warcraft recruitment: a command line can hijack your game with the hijacking code and video-bug warning-the black bar safety net

! Recently there has been a relates to the social worker, the technology, the new game attack of the Scam, the attacker uses the world of Warcraft World of Warcraft, WoW game plug-in a hidden function. New attacks Imagine this Scene: the game one looks like a well-known Guild members of a role,...

Threat Outbreak Alert RuleID23914: Email Messages Distributing Malicious Software on July 21, 2016

Medium Alert ID: 47179 First Published: 2016 July 21 14:07 GMT Last Updated: 2016 July 21 15:34 GMT Version: 2 Summary Cisco Security has detected significant activity related to spam email messages distributing malicious software. Email messages that are related to this threat RuleID23914 and...

Threat Outbreak Alert RuleID23832: Email Messages Distributing Malicious Software on July 14, 2016

Medium Alert ID: 47072 First Published: 2016 July 14 17:18 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 RuleID23832 may contain the following files: Name | Siz...

Threat Outbreak Alert RuleID23808: Email Messages Distributing Malicious Software on July 12, 2016

Medium Alert ID: 47063 First Published: 2016 July 13 13:57 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 RuleID23808 may contain the following files: Name | Siz...

Ranscam Ransomware Deletes Files Outright

Researchers have observed ransomware so sophisticated over the last few months that we’ve seen a variant tease researchers with strings of hidden code and another composed entirely of JavaScript. But not every attacker is technically proficient; researchers are suggesting the ones behind a new...

Threat Outbreak Alert RuleID23724: Email Messages Distributing Malicious Software on July 5, 2016

Medium Alert ID: 46983 First Published: 2016 July 5 16:17 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 RuleID23724 may contain the following files: Name | Size...

Threat Outbreak Alert RuleID23699: Email Messages Distributing Malicious Software on July 3, 2016

Medium Alert ID: 46967 First Published: 2016 July 5 13:23 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 RuleID23699 may contain the following files: Name | Size...

Threat Outbreak Alert RuleID23571: Email Messages Distributing Malicious Software on June 22, 2016

Medium Alert ID: 46802 First Published: 2016 June 22 18:22 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 RuleID23571 may contain the following files: Name | Siz...

Threat Outbreak Alert RuleID23491: Email Messages Distributing Malicious Software on June 18, 2016

Medium Alert ID: 46754 First Published: 2016 June 20 15:23 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 RuleID23491 may contain the following files: Name | Siz...

Threat Outbreak Alert RuleID23106: Email Messages Distributing Malicious Software on May 26, 2016

Medium Alert ID: 46393 First Published: 2016 May 26 16:50 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 RuleID23106 may contain the following files: Name | Size...