Browser Push Notifications: Useful Feature Exploited by Deceptive Marketers

Pop-ups and browser lockers have given way to irritating and potentially destructive push notifications For many of us, when we hear the word “malware,” the first thing that comes to mind would be visions of emptied bank accounts, encrypte… Continue reading Browser Push Notifications: Useful Feature Exploited by Deceptive Marketers

Profiling “Innovative Marketing” – The Flagship Malvertising andf Scareware Distributor – Circa 2008 – An OSINT Analysis

Continuing the “FBI Most Wanted Cybercriminals” series I’ve decided to take a closer look at “Innovative Marketing” the primary malvertising and scareware distributor participating in several high-profile malvertising and scareware-serving campaigns ci… Continue reading Profiling “Innovative Marketing” – The Flagship Malvertising andf Scareware Distributor – Circa 2008 – An OSINT Analysis

Malvertising Campaign Redirects to RIG Exploit Kit, ERIS Ransomware

A malvertising campaign is redirecting users to the RIG exploit kit for the purpose of loading ERIS ransomware onto vulnerable machines. Over the 5-7 July weekend, security researcher nao_sec discovered a malvertising campaign that was abusing the popc… Continue reading Malvertising Campaign Redirects to RIG Exploit Kit, ERIS Ransomware

US Cyber-Attack on Iran, Poor Government Cybersecurity, Malvertising Campaigns

This is your Shared Security Weekly Blaze for July 1st 2019 with your host, Tom Eston. In this week’s episode: The US cyber-attack on Iran, the sad state of cybersecurity in the US government, and what you need to know about malvertising campaign… Continue reading US Cyber-Attack on Iran, Poor Government Cybersecurity, Malvertising Campaigns