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Google Chrome Update Fixes Zero-Day Security Flaw That Targeted Media, Government and Educational Institutions
Google has patched a critical security flaw in its Chrome browser that allowed attackers to bypass protections. Discovered by Kaspersky’s GReAT team, the vulnerability reportedly targeted media, educational, and government entities. Chrome users should update their browsers promptly, while updates for other Chromium-based browsers are expected to...
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Apple's Passwords App Had a Security Flaw That Exposed Users to Phishing Attacks for Three Months
Apple introduced a standalone Passwords app last year with the iOS 18 update, replacing the previous option in the Settings menu. However, it had a critical security flaw, leaving users vulnerable to phishing attacks from attackers on the same Wi-Fi network. Apple has now revealed that the issue was resolved three months after iOS 18 was launched.
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WhatsApp Targeted by Russian Hackers Seeking Data on Ukraine
Attackers associated with Russia’s Federal Security Service, or FSB, sent emails to specific targets asking them to join WhatsApp groups, Microsoft researchers said in a blog post Thursday.
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eBay and Beazley Reportedly Being Targeted by Advanced AI-Generated Phishing Scams
eBay, the ecommerce giant, and several other companies are reportedly witnessing an increased volume of personalised phishing attacks aimed towards high-level employees. As per the report, these phishing scams are being carried out using artificial intelligence (AI) systems to make them appear human-like and avoid the telltale signs of a typical sc...
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Watch: In Phone Call Viral On X, Man Outsmarts Phishing Scammer
"No one can trace this number. It is fake...," a scammer confesses, rattled after his mark turns the tables on him, in a video that has gone viral on X.
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Government Warns Of Phishing Attack Targeting CrowdStrike Users
CERT-In notes that these phishing attackers are also distributing Trojan malware, disguised as recovery tools.
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Telegram-Backed TON Blockchain Under Threat of Phishing Attacks, Experts Warn
As per blockchain security firm SlowMist, the TON blockchain is facing high risk of phishing attacks. In phishing attacks, the actor entices potential victims into sharing their private information – personal as well as financial – in order to exploit the information and steal funds.
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India Recorded 79 Million Cyber Attacks In 2023, Ranks 3rd Globally: Report
India ranked as the third-largest country globally for phishing attacks after the US and UK, with its technology sector facing nearly 33 per cent of all such strikes, marking it as the most targeted industry, according to a report.
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''Attacks Are Getting Sophisticated': How North Korean Hackers Are Using ChatGPT For LinkedIn Scams
LinkedIn has emerged as the platform of choice for phishing scams, with many North Korean hackers posing as recruiters.
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Vishing: How To Stay From Scam That Can Empty Your Bank Account In Minutes
Vishing is a form of cyber crime that involves "voice" and "phishing". The scammers deceive people by talking quickly and persuasively on phone to catch them off guard.
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Blockchain Capital's Hacked X Account Advertises Fake Token Giveaway: Report
Blockchain Capital's X account was compromised by hackers on Wednesday. Scammers published a post promoting a fake crypto token on the microblogging platform. A link to a malicious website was also published along with the post, aiming to phish unsuspecting victims. It seems that Blockchain Capital has managed to regain access to its verified handl...
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Microsoft Teams Used by Russia-Linked Hackers to Target Firms With Phishing Campaign, Microsoft Says
Microsoft researchers on Monday said that Russia-linked hackers have conducted "highly targeted" social engineering attacks on "fewer than 40 unique global organisations" since late May. The hacking group's campaign seeks to steal login credentials from users by engaging with them as technical support staff on Microsoft Teams, according to the comp...
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Twitter User Shares Thread On How To Spot A Bank Scam
Ms Mohan said that a user should not "click on any links from texts that claim to be from your bank."
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Reddit Gets Hacked After Employee Falls Victim To "Phishing Attack"
Reddit, the social news and discussion site, on Thursday confirmed that a security breach affected its systems on February 5.
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North Korea Becomes Epicentre for NFT Thefts via 500 Phishing Domains: SlowMist
North Korea’s notorious Lazarous Group has been been deploying ‘decoy websites’ pretending to be legit NFT projects, to get them to engage with these infected sites. Hackers utilised multiple tokens, such as WETH, USDC, DAI, and UNI, etc. in their phishing attacks.
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Google Chrome Update Fixes Zero-Day Security Flaw That Targeted Media, Government and Educational Institutions
Google has patched a critical security flaw in its Chrome browser that allowed attackers to bypass protections. Discovered by Kaspersky’s GReAT team, the vulnerability reportedly targeted media, educational, and government entities. Chrome users should update their browsers promptly, while updates for other Chromium-based browsers are expected to...
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Apple's Passwords App Had a Security Flaw That Exposed Users to Phishing Attacks for Three Months
Apple introduced a standalone Passwords app last year with the iOS 18 update, replacing the previous option in the Settings menu. However, it had a critical security flaw, leaving users vulnerable to phishing attacks from attackers on the same Wi-Fi network. Apple has now revealed that the issue was resolved three months after iOS 18 was launched.
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WhatsApp Targeted by Russian Hackers Seeking Data on Ukraine
Attackers associated with Russia’s Federal Security Service, or FSB, sent emails to specific targets asking them to join WhatsApp groups, Microsoft researchers said in a blog post Thursday.
-
eBay and Beazley Reportedly Being Targeted by Advanced AI-Generated Phishing Scams
eBay, the ecommerce giant, and several other companies are reportedly witnessing an increased volume of personalised phishing attacks aimed towards high-level employees. As per the report, these phishing scams are being carried out using artificial intelligence (AI) systems to make them appear human-like and avoid the telltale signs of a typical sc...
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Watch: In Phone Call Viral On X, Man Outsmarts Phishing Scammer
"No one can trace this number. It is fake...," a scammer confesses, rattled after his mark turns the tables on him, in a video that has gone viral on X.
-
Government Warns Of Phishing Attack Targeting CrowdStrike Users
CERT-In notes that these phishing attackers are also distributing Trojan malware, disguised as recovery tools.
-
Telegram-Backed TON Blockchain Under Threat of Phishing Attacks, Experts Warn
As per blockchain security firm SlowMist, the TON blockchain is facing high risk of phishing attacks. In phishing attacks, the actor entices potential victims into sharing their private information – personal as well as financial – in order to exploit the information and steal funds.
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India Recorded 79 Million Cyber Attacks In 2023, Ranks 3rd Globally: Report
India ranked as the third-largest country globally for phishing attacks after the US and UK, with its technology sector facing nearly 33 per cent of all such strikes, marking it as the most targeted industry, according to a report.
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''Attacks Are Getting Sophisticated': How North Korean Hackers Are Using ChatGPT For LinkedIn Scams
LinkedIn has emerged as the platform of choice for phishing scams, with many North Korean hackers posing as recruiters.
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Vishing: How To Stay From Scam That Can Empty Your Bank Account In Minutes
Vishing is a form of cyber crime that involves "voice" and "phishing". The scammers deceive people by talking quickly and persuasively on phone to catch them off guard.
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Blockchain Capital's Hacked X Account Advertises Fake Token Giveaway: Report
Blockchain Capital's X account was compromised by hackers on Wednesday. Scammers published a post promoting a fake crypto token on the microblogging platform. A link to a malicious website was also published along with the post, aiming to phish unsuspecting victims. It seems that Blockchain Capital has managed to regain access to its verified handl...
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Microsoft Teams Used by Russia-Linked Hackers to Target Firms With Phishing Campaign, Microsoft Says
Microsoft researchers on Monday said that Russia-linked hackers have conducted "highly targeted" social engineering attacks on "fewer than 40 unique global organisations" since late May. The hacking group's campaign seeks to steal login credentials from users by engaging with them as technical support staff on Microsoft Teams, according to the comp...
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Twitter User Shares Thread On How To Spot A Bank Scam
Ms Mohan said that a user should not "click on any links from texts that claim to be from your bank."
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Reddit Gets Hacked After Employee Falls Victim To "Phishing Attack"
Reddit, the social news and discussion site, on Thursday confirmed that a security breach affected its systems on February 5.
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North Korea Becomes Epicentre for NFT Thefts via 500 Phishing Domains: SlowMist
North Korea’s notorious Lazarous Group has been been deploying ‘decoy websites’ pretending to be legit NFT projects, to get them to engage with these infected sites. Hackers utilised multiple tokens, such as WETH, USDC, DAI, and UNI, etc. in their phishing attacks.
