Popular CamScanner app for Android infected with nasty malware

By Waqas
The IT security researchers at Kaspersky have discovered a dangerous malware in CamScanner, a tremendously popular app for Android devices used by more than 100 million users around the world.
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Hacker Ordered to Pay Back Nearly £1 Million to Phishing Victims

A prolific hacker who carried out phishing scams against hundreds of companies worldwide has been ordered to pay back more than $1.1 million (over £922,000) worth of cryptocurrencies to his victims.

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Microsoft, PayPal & Facebook most targeted brands in phishing scams: Report

By Sudais
When it comes to phishing scams, Microsoft has turned out to be the most preferred target for hackers while PayPal, Facebook, and Netflix are also on the list.
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Hackers cloned NordVPN website to drop banking trojan

By Sudais
The malware campaign was discovered by Dr. Web detailing how hackers have been using Bolik banking trojan against unsuspected users. If there’s one reason for the distrust that consumers had in online marketplaces in the old days, it wa… Continue reading Hackers cloned NordVPN website to drop banking trojan

Cyber ​​attacks cost $45 billion in 2018 with Ransomware at top

By Waqas
An estimated 2 million cyberattacks took place in 2018 costing more than $45 billion in damages worldwide. The worse part is that while cyberattacks are surging authorities are struggling to tackle the growing threat, said study released on Tu… Continue reading Cyber ​​attacks cost $45 billion in 2018 with Ransomware at top

Office 365 Phishing Protection – Is Native Microsoft Protection Safe?

By ghostadmin
For the last couple of years, there has been a surge in phishing attacks against businesses and unsuspecting users. What’s worse is that phishing, which was previously merely a fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information, is … Continue reading Office 365 Phishing Protection – Is Native Microsoft Protection Safe?

Border Control, Russia, & Scams – Paul’s Security Weekly #609

In the Security News, how not to prevent a cyberwar with Russia, the case against knee-jerk installation of Windows patches, U.S. customs and Border Protection data breach is the result of a supply chain attack, and a phishing scam that hacks 2 factor … Continue reading Border Control, Russia, & Scams – Paul’s Security Weekly #609

‘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

Hackers steal Amazon sellers’ funds in “extensive” attack

By Uzair Amir
Amazon says it was a “serious” attack targeting 100s of sellers. The American e-commerce and technology giant Amazon.com, Inc. has announced that it was hit by a fraud attack in which unknown hackers targeted over 100 sellers … Continue reading Hackers steal Amazon sellers’ funds in “extensive” attack

New Google Chrome mobile phishing scam can steal credit card & login data

By Uzair Amir
Google Chrome’s mobile browser has been targeted with a relatively simple phishing technique by developer Jim Fisher. According to Fisher, the exploit involves tricking victims into handing over their private information by manipulating t… Continue reading New Google Chrome mobile phishing scam can steal credit card & login data