SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Social engineering attacks have long been a threat to businesses worldwide, statistically comprising roughly 98% of cyberattacks worldwide. Given the much more psychologically focused and methodical ways that social engineering attacks can be conducted, it makes spotting them hard to do.

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Galido

NOVEMBER 24, 2019

There are many other things that people need to adhere to in order to make sure that they keep themselves and their systems safe from harmful malware threats. Using Anti Malware Software. Using malware protection software on your system is critical, especially today given the huge range of threats out there on the web.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

And 2025 will be no different, as increasingly sophisticated online hackers seek to take advantage of Valentine's themed email traffic, social media advertisements, or marketing campaigns, and exploit heightened emotions and a desire to connect. Last year saw a 110% rise in cybercrime in the lead up to Valentine's Day.

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Doctor Chaos

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

I recently came across a classic malware which I thought was long gone and forgotten. Rombertik is a self-destructing malware that has been making a lot of news. This malware leverages vulnerabilities through a Web browser’s operation of collecting user data from sites being visited by the victim. What We Learned.

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Gizmodo

APRIL 9, 2021

Cybercriminals have been pushing Facebook users to download a Clubhouse app “for PC,” something that doesn’t exist. The app is actually a trojan designed to inject malware into your computer. The popular new invite-only chat app is only available on iPhone but worldwide interest in the platform has risen and users are… Read more.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The research , released this morning, reveals how attackers are leveraging advanced social engineering, obfuscation techniques, and device exploitation to steal credentials and compromise financial and corporate applications. Corporate Exploitation: Poses risks to companies by stealing credentials from employee devices used for remote work.

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Dataconomy

MARCH 20, 2025

The ClearFake campaign has infected at least 9,300 websites, employing fake reCAPTCHA and Cloudflare Turnstile verifications to lure users into downloading malicious software, including Lumma Stealer and Vidar Stealer. These resources serve to fingerprint the victim’s system and download, decrypt, and display the ClickFix lure.

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Galido

APRIL 5, 2019

We are now at a time where you can find interesting video and audio content pretty much on any social media. When the conversion is done, download the file from the link provided. Beware of Malware from Questionable Sites. Install a good Anti-Virus to stop malware from installing and spreading on your computer.

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Dataconomy

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

has rapidly evolved into a sophisticated malware platform with extensive control capabilities over infected systems. is a malware framework that embeds itself within seemingly benign applications related to gaming, such as speed boosters and installation tools. First discovered by Fortinet’s FortiGuard Labs, Winos4.0

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CTOvision

MARCH 18, 2016

A criminal could send socially engineered e-mail messages to vehicle owners who are looking to obtain legitimate software updates. Instead, the recipients could be tricked into clicking links to malicious Web sites or opening attachments containing malicious software (malware).

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

First, however, let's look at the top 15 cyber threats organizations face right now, according to the report: Malware. Trends in Malware attacks. We can't look at all of these categories, but let's talk about the number one cyber attack threat of malware. 46,5%_of all malware in e-mail messages found in ‘.docx’

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 11, 2022

Famed hacker Kevin Mitnick learned early on to use emotion to manipulate and socially engineer his targets. At the time, his targets were typically sysadmins, and the social engineering started with a phone call. And hackers will continue to use emotion an an effective social engineering tool now and into the future, because it works.

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Galido

APRIL 5, 2019

We are now at a time where you can find interesting video and audio content pretty much on any social media. When the conversion is done, download the file from the link provided. Beware of Malware from Questionable Sites. Install a good Anti-Virus to stop malware from installing and spreading on your computer.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Winning a prize is one of life’s sweetest rewards—unless that prize is malware in disguise. This social engineering trick is exceptionally successful, considering users might feel more comfortable sharing information to a website in their local language,” reads the report. More than 200 apps were infected.

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The Investing Edge

AUGUST 29, 2013

Also part of the larger IT consumerization trend, BYOA refers to applications, cloud or mobile, that employees can easily sign up for or download to company-issued or personal mobile devices and PCs that are also used to access corporate networks. Joanie Wexler via Computerworld wrote about how BYOD is morphing into BYOA.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 29, 2023

There needs to be more training aimed at mobile threats; for example, downloading apps from non-approved sources (this was noted as how the vast majority of Android malware is planted) should be something organizations can train their employees on to reduce the number of incidents."

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 21, 2022

The threat actors use social engineering to encourage individuals to download trojanized cryptocurrency applications on Windows or macOS operating systems. They use the apps to gain access to the victim's computer and install malware across the network environment, stealing private keys and exploiting other security gaps.

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Galido

MARCH 13, 2017

Internet security has become a hot topic of debate today, and his really comes as little surprise given the large amounts of devastating malware attacks users are experiencing all around the globe. Protection against such threats has always been with the use of malware protection software but this is not enough today. File Downloads.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 1, 2023

Thinking like a fraudster can help create additional barriers for these social engineering tricks and form a foundation for effective security awareness training so that the human factor hardens an organization's defenses instead of being the weakest link. Yet another step in prepping for the attack is to proofread the email.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

When Proofpoint first started tracking this actor, the group sent macro-laden Microsoft Word attachments that downloaded the RAT payload. Proofpoint assesses TA2541 is a cybercriminal threat actor due to its use of specific commodity malware, broad targeting with high volume messages, and command and control infrastructure.".

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 29, 2024

Malvertising acts as a vessel for malware propagation. To set such a stratagem in motion, cybercriminals poison legitimate websites with ads that lead to shady URLs or download malicious code camouflaged as something harmless. One of the biggest pitfalls with malvertising is how difficult it can be to detect.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 13, 2023

The new Beep malware is top of mind for organizations and individuals. We are continuing to observe an unyielding surge in the volume of cyberthreats, including advanced malware, botnets, ransomware, cryptojacking, and more," said Callie Guenther, Senior Manager of Cyber Threat Research at Critical Start, in a press release.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 25, 2023

These emails often contain malicious links or attachments that when clicked can lead to malware infection or your credentials being taken. Social Media Contests: Fraudulent social media contests promising extravagant prizes lure users into providing personal information or engaging with malicious content.

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Galido

JULY 30, 2018

There are many other things that people need to adhere to in order to make sure that they keep themselves and their systems safe from harmful malware threats. Using Anti Malware Software. Using malware protection software on your system is critical, especially today given the huge range of threats out there on the web.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 2, 2021

Here is how the company describes the threat of phishing emails: "Phishing is a common way scammers try to trick you into giving them personal information such as an account username and password, Social Security number, or other personal information. These frequently contain malware that can infect your device.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

A growing threat: malvertising's new tactics Malvertising, or malicious advertising, involves cybercriminals embedding malware or phishing traps in online ads. Similarly, ads mimicking well-known corporate tools like Slack have been reported, where initial clicks appear harmless, but later steps encourage users to download malicious software.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 27, 2025

They typically do this in the following ways: Email fraud Identity theft and fraud Stealing financial information or card payment data Stealing and then selling corporate data Demanding money to prevent an attack Compromising secure networks Illegal gambling Often, cybercriminals target computers and infect them with malware that damages the device.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 18, 2023

These unsolicited messages often contain malware, phishing links, or other deceptive content, intending to deceive unsuspecting recipients. Spreading malware: Bots play a role in distributing malware, such as viruses, trojans, and ransomware. Verify the legitimacy of sources before clicking on any links.

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The Verge

JANUARY 21, 2022

Ransomware — malware that prevents you from accessing your files unless you pay the hacker that infected your computer — has been an issue plaguing computer users and businesses for years. The first consists of malware scans, which are on by default, and which you can learn more about here. Illustration by Maria Chimishkyan.

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Galido

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

Beef up your data security by ensuring that you are protected by up-to-date anti-virus and anti-phishing software that can detect the latest malware and other cyber threats. Usually, malware gets introduced to a workplace’s IT system when employees unknowingly download and install them into office computers. Data Encryption.

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Dataconomy

JULY 19, 2023

The WormGPT download can be easy, but there are many consequences await you at the end of the road. The WormGPT download process has its ups and downs ( Image Credit ) WormGPT download: What does it offer? The WormGPT download process is very dangerous and brings its own consequences.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 12, 2024

The massive cyberattack exposed data from "nearly all" of its customers and downloaded it to a third-party cloud platform, AT&T said in a press release. "We AT&T said customer data was "illegally downloaded from our workspace on a third-party cloud platform."

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 2, 2022

All a threat actor would have to do is download the app and decompile it to get the API credentials. Scenario 2: Twitter can be used to spearhead malware attacks through verified accounts passed on among legitimate followers. And the collected PII can be used to launch other social engineering attacks or identity theft.

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Dataconomy

JULY 26, 2023

FraudGPT : Scammers’ secret to stealing your data ChatGPT-generated email scam Emails, a notorious scamming medium, have been used to disseminate malware, extort victims, or pilfer crucial information. The ulterior motive of these cybercriminals is to either filch credentials or unleash malware.

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Galido

DECEMBER 28, 2018

Today, more than any other time in the past, people are committed to using laptops, tablets and phones to facilitate everything in their daily lives, from business to school to social needs. Stop Malware Attacks and Online Identity Theft. A common way for malware to attack is for it to find exploits and vulnerabilities in a system.

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Galido

MARCH 19, 2019

These areas of IT include general IT and technology, security, IT feeds, cloud computing, data center, mobile, social media, tips and tricks, virtualization, and operating system and software blogs. Slashdot is a social news website that originally billed itself as “News for Nerds. Social Media Technology Blogs.

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Cloud Musings

FEBRUARY 1, 2015

Mobile malware attacks are increasing, with 2014 exhibiting a 75 percent increase in Android malware attacks on devices. Some methodologies used include social engineering, distributing and executing malware, and accessing data through public Wi-Fi networks. One in 10 U.S. smartphone owners are victims of phone theft.

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