Scammers take to GitHub to hoodwink other cybercriminals
Scammers take to GitHub to hoodwink other cybercriminals.....»»
Cybercriminals are using bots to deploy DDoS attacks on gambling sites
Imperva releases data showing that 25% of all gambling sites were hit with DDoS attacks executed by botnets in June. As the Wimbledon tennis tournament began at the end of June, DDoS attacks increased and impacted 10% of gambling sites. This continue.....»»
How merchants can defend themselves against Magecart attacks
In this Help Net Security video, Angel Grant, VP of Security, F5, explains what Magecart attacks are and how they have evolved over the years. Grant illustrates how cybercriminals are leveraging such attacks, and offers defense tips. The post How mer.....»»
Don’t fall for this devious new Microsoft Office scam
With packaging looking legitimate enough at first glance, scammers are sending out fake Microsoft Office USB sticks -- loaded with ransomware -- to individuals......»»
GitHub update will help you squash the hidden security bugs in your code
New GitHub feature will update developers about potential vulnerabilities within their actions......»»
Ransomware is not going anywhere: Attacks are up 24%
Avast released a report revealing a significant increase in global ransomware attacks, up 24% from Q1/2022. Researchers also uncovered a new zero-day exploit in Chrome, as well as signals how cybercriminals are preparing to move away from macros as a.....»»
Which malware delivery techniques are currently favored by attackers?
A wave of cybercriminals spreading malware families – including QakBot, IceID, Emotet, and RedLine Stealer – are shifting to shortcut (LNK) files for email malware delivery. Shortcuts are replacing Office macros – which are starting to be block.....»»
Cybercriminals work 24/7 — so should your cybersecurity
Cybereason study shows hackers seek to exploit lax cybersecurity during off-hours; announces new XDR mobile app at Black Hat. Cybereason study shows hackers seek to exploit lax cybersecurity during off-hours; announces new XDR mobile app at Black.....»»
Majority of SMBs lack 24/7 security operations to detect threats
Cybercriminals and threat actors work around the clock, with attacks originating from around the world. Therefore, all businesses, including SMBs, need to be always on alert for new threats and available to respond at any moment to an incident. This.....»»
10 malicious Python packages exposed in latest repository attack
Supply-chain attacks are moving GitHub toward digitally signed packages. Enlarge / Supply-chain attacks, like the latest PyPi discovery, insert malicious code into seemingly functional software packages used by developers. They're beco.....»»
Why Nintendo Uses the DMCA to Take Down Piracy-Enabling SigPatches
To reduce piracy on the Switch console, last week Nintendo used a DMCA notice to target a popular 'sigpatch' repository on Github. While the coding platform ultimately took the repo down, it appears there was a difference of opinion over what type of.....»»
CloudStream-3 Piracy App Taken Down By Sky UK DMCA Notice
Popular open source Android app Cloudstream-3 allows people to watch movies and TV shows by aggregating content from dozens of major streaming sites. Following a DMCA takedown notice sent to Github on behalf of Sky UK, which complains about the avail.....»»
Cyber-Attacks on Industrial Infrastructure are Intensifying
Cybercriminals are now attacking the whole world in a very different way. In the past, they were just limited to the normal power users but nowadays they are targeting the critical infrastructures in our society. In most cases, they are trying to tak.....»»
Could criminalizing ransomware payments put a stop to the current crime wave?
In this Help Net Security video, Charl van der Walt, Head of Security Research, Orange Cyberdefense, discusses whether criminalizing ransomware payments could quell the current crime wave by cutting off the flow of funds that motivates cybercriminals.....»»
WhatsApp working on security feature that will make it more resilient against hackers
It appears that WhatsApp is working on a new feature that is designed to better protect accounts against hackers and scammers. The post WhatsApp working on security feature that will make it more resilient against hackers first appeared on Phandroid......»»
Be warned, GitHub users: Hackers flood platform with malicious clones
Tens of thousands of cloned Github repositories, altered to carry malware, found online......»»
Fastly collaborates with HUMAN to protect customers against fraud and account abuse
Fastly joins forces with HUMAN Security to offer customers bot protection as well as fraud and account abuse prevention to keep cybercriminals out of their online applications and services. Fastly’s WAF provides a solution with the range of deploym.....»»
Beware - that PayPal email could be a wallet-draining scam
Scammers started abusing legitimate services such as PayPal for criminal purposes......»»
What is a Whaling attack — and how to avoid them
Whaling attacks are a type of fraud cybercriminals use to trick specific people in organizations into sharing private information, with the aim of gaining access to their online accounts and stealing money. But how is it.....»»
How to identify and combat online fraud
As the popularity of Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) grows, organizations and consumers must remain vigilant or risk becoming a victim of fraud, as account takeover attacks – where cybercriminals take ownership of online accounts using stolen passwords a.....»»
Inside dark web marketplaces: Amateur cybercriminals collaborate with professional syndicates
Businesses should prepare for data-denial attacks, increasingly targeted cyber campaigns, and cybercriminals employing emerging technologies. Businesses should prepare for data-denial attacks, increasingly targeted cyber campaigns, and cybercrimi.....»»