Most ransomware attacks occur between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m.

There’s been an alarming increase in ransomware attacks over the past year, alongside significant shifts in the tactics and strategies employed by cybercriminals that underscore the necessity for organizations to implement around-the-clock monito… Continue reading Most ransomware attacks occur between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m.

Tech support scammers impersonate Google via malicious search ads

Google Search ads that target users looking for Google’s own services lead them to spoofed sites and Microsoft and Apple tech support scams. The fake Google Search ads (Source: Malwarebytes) “In this particular scheme, all web resources use… Continue reading Tech support scammers impersonate Google via malicious search ads

The Stark Truth Behind the Resurgence of Russia’s Fin7

The Russia-based cybercrime group dubbed “Fin7,” known for phishing and malware attacks that have cost victim organizations an estimated $3 billion in losses since 2013, was declared dead last year by U.S. authorities. But experts say Fin7 has roared back to life in 2024 — setting up thousands of websites mimicking a range of media and technology companies — with the help of Stark Industries Solutions, a sprawling hosting provider is a persistent source of cyberattacks against enemies of Russia. Continue reading The Stark Truth Behind the Resurgence of Russia’s Fin7

Fake Antivirus Sites Spread Malware Disguised as Avast, Malwarebytes, Bitdefender

By Deeba Ahmed
Trellix research exposes the dangers of fake antivirus websites disguised as legitimate security software but harbouring malware. Learn…
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Fake Antivirus Sites Spread Malware Disguised as Avast, Malwarebytes, Bitdefender

By Deeba Ahmed
Trellix research exposes the dangers of fake antivirus websites disguised as legitimate security software but harbouring malware. Learn…
This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Fake Antivirus Sites Spread Malware D… Continue reading Fake Antivirus Sites Spread Malware Disguised as Avast, Malwarebytes, Bitdefender

Ransomware statistics that reveal alarming rate of cyber extortion

In this article, you will find excerpts from various reports that offer statistics and insights about the current ransomware landscape. Global ransomware crisis worsens NTT Security Holdings | 2024 Global Threat Intelligence Report | May 2024… Continue reading Ransomware statistics that reveal alarming rate of cyber extortion

Malwarebytes Digital Footprint Portal offers insights into exposed passwords and personal data

Malwarebytes has launched Malwarebytes Digital Footprint Portal, a web portal that gives individuals deep visibility into their exposed personal information, including clear text passwords. Now, anyone can easily see where and when a breach compromised… Continue reading Malwarebytes Digital Footprint Portal offers insights into exposed passwords and personal data

IT pros targeted with malicious Google ads for PuTTY, FileZilla

An ongoing malvertising campaign is targeting IT administrators looking to download system utilities such as PuTTY (a free SSH and Telnet client) and FileZilla (a free cross-platform FTP application). “We have reported this campaign to Google but… Continue reading IT pros targeted with malicious Google ads for PuTTY, FileZilla