FakeSpy Android Malware Spread Via ‘Postal-Service’ Apps
New ‘smishing’ campaigns from the Roaming Mantis threat group infect Android users with the FakeSpy infostealer. Continue reading FakeSpy Android Malware Spread Via ‘Postal-Service’ Apps
Category Archives: Smishing
COVID-19 and Amygdala Hijacking in Cyber Security Scams
COVID-19 scams target our heightened sense of fear and anxiety. It’s known as amygdala hijacking. In this blog, you’ll find out how to see through the scam.
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“Instant bank fraud” warning spread on WhatsApp is a hoax
No, we don’t know why people start hoaxes like this. You can do your bit by not forwarding them, not even “just in case”. Continue reading “Instant bank fraud” warning spread on WhatsApp is a hoax
Pandemic Fuels Cybercrime: 8 Scams to Watch For
From phishing, to account takeovers, social media attacks and more ? fraudsters are leveraging the global pandemic to prey on public?s fears. Here?s what consumers need to know.
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SMiShing is a Growing Mobile Phishing Threat Vector (That Needs Your Attention)
Protecting mobile users from today’s phishing threats is a huge and growing challenge for IT security teams. Employees increasingly rely on mobile devices as part of their everyday business and personal tasks. And with the popularity of mobile BY… Continue reading SMiShing is a Growing Mobile Phishing Threat Vector (That Needs Your Attention)
SMS Attack Spreads Emotet, Steals Bank Credentials
A new Emotet campaign is spread via SMS messages pretending to be from banks and may have ties to the TrickBot trojan. Continue reading SMS Attack Spreads Emotet, Steals Bank Credentials
Emotet SMiShing Uses Fake Bank Domains in Targeted Attacks, Payloads Hint at TrickBot Connection
Before a short lull in mid-February, Emotet was in the midst of a rise in activity that has been apparent since late 2019 — in terms of both spam and infecting potential victims via SMiShing attacks.
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FBI: Cybercrime tore a $3.5b hole in victims’ pockets last year
The FBI’s Internet Crime Report shows that business email comprise is the biggest money-maker for cybercriminals. Continue reading FBI: Cybercrime tore a $3.5b hole in victims’ pockets last year
Best of 2019: Cyberattacks: Top 5 Ways You Could Be Hacked in 2020
As we close out 2019, we at Security Boulevard wanted to highlight the five most popular articles of the year. Following is the fourth in our weeklong series of the Best of 2019. The New Year means new ways for cybercriminals to execute widespread cyb… Continue reading Best of 2019: Cyberattacks: Top 5 Ways You Could Be Hacked in 2020
Experian expects deepfake content to create geo-political confusion in 2020
Credit bureau Experian has rolled out the 2020 edition of its annual Data Breach Industry Forecast. The report predicts hackers will increasingly target the political scene and activists using deepfake content and other infamous cyber weapons. A top pr… Continue reading Experian expects deepfake content to create geo-political confusion in 2020