Google Calendar Attacks Target Unwitting Mobile Users
Automatic invite notifications are spreading malicious links. Continue reading Google Calendar Attacks Target Unwitting Mobile Users
Category Archives: phishing campaign
‘Your account has been locked’ – 7 telltale signs of a phishing scam
According to study after study, phishing remains the most efficient attack vector for bad actors to steal your data. Even though attackers have plenty of options, they prefer phishing because it does one thing better than any other method: it tricks vi… Continue reading ‘Your account has been locked’ – 7 telltale signs of a phishing scam
Years-Long Phishing Campaign Targets Saudi Gov Agencies
The campaign, codenamed “Bad Tidings,” has sought out victims’ credentials with clever fake landing pages pretending to be the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Interior’s e-Service portal. Continue reading Years-Long Phishing Campaign Targets Saudi Gov Agencies
Ultra-Sneaky Phishing Scam Swipes Facebook Credentials
Researchers warn that the phishing campaign looks “deceptively realistic.” Continue reading Ultra-Sneaky Phishing Scam Swipes Facebook Credentials
Phishing Tactic Hides Tracks with Custom Fonts
The phishing campaign is using a new technique to hide the source code of its landing page – and stealing credentials from customers of a major U.S.-based bank. Continue reading Phishing Tactic Hides Tracks with Custom Fonts
Office 365 Phishing Campaign Hides Malicious URLs in SharePoint Files
Researchers say the “PhishPoint” tactic has already impacted 10 percent of Office 365 users globally. Continue reading Office 365 Phishing Campaign Hides Malicious URLs in SharePoint Files
New Actor DarkHydrus Targets Middle East with Open-Source Phishing
DarkHydrus uses the open-source Phishery tool to create two of the known Word documents used in the attacks. Continue reading New Actor DarkHydrus Targets Middle East with Open-Source Phishing
Despite Ringeader’s Arrest, Cobalt Group Still Active
The threat actors behind widespread attacks on banks and ATM jackpotting campaigns in Russia and Europe resurfaced in may, attacking banks. Continue reading Despite Ringeader’s Arrest, Cobalt Group Still Active
FBI Warns of Spike in W-2 Phishing Campaigns
A recent FBI public service advisory warned of an increase in reports of compromised or spoofed emails involving W-2 forms. Continue reading FBI Warns of Spike in W-2 Phishing Campaigns
Threatpost News Wrap, May 5, 2017
The news of the week is discussed, including the Gmail/Google Docs phishing attack, the Intel AMT vulnerability, IBM’s malware-laden USB drives, and drone security.