Tag: security
Millions at risk as cybercriminals successfully compromise popular YouTube accounts: here’s how to stay safe
Scammers exploit trending topics to trick viewers into losing crypto Bitdefender warns millions at risk from hijacked content creator accounts Cyberattacks now target influencers across YouTube, Instagram, and beyond Cybercriminals are hijacking popular YouTube channels at an alarming rate, exposing viewers to scams, malware, and data theft – and with…
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Hackers are hitting firewalls and VPNs to breach businesses
Network edge devices make up nearly 30% of intrusion points Ransomware is still the most popular attack type End-of-life devices pose a serious risk to security It won’t come as much of a surprise to learn that cyberattackers are evolving their tactics, and that the number of attacks is growing…
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AI is helping fraudsters pump out scamming campaigns in minutes
AI is lowering the barrier for entry into cybercrime Deepfakes and fake websites take minutes to prop up Users need to be careful Sophisticated scam campaigns that used to take cybercriminals weeks to set up can now pop up in minutes, Microsoft is warning. The difference? Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI).…
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FBI warns scammers are posing as agents pretending to help recover lost funds
The FBI is warning about an ongoing scheme targeting victims of online fraud The victims are encouraged to reach out to a person on Telegram, posing as the chief of IC3 The person would try to gain access to the victims’ financial accounts Cybercriminals are preying on victims of online…
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Fake PDF converters are spreading malware to steal user information and worse – here’s how to stay secure
Fake PDF converters are tricking users with cloned sites and fake CAPTCHAs PowerShell command installs malware that steals browser and crypto wallet data Attackers use realistic designs and social engineering to avoid detection Cybercriminals are using fake PDF converters to install powerful malware on victims’ systems, experts have warned. Research…
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Beware, hackers can apparently now send phishing emails from “[email protected]”
Crooks are abusing Google’s notification system to bypass email protection Through OAuth apps, they are able to generate convincing phishing emails The campaign also uses sites.google.com Researchers have discovered a clever and elaborate phishing scheme that abused Google’s services to trick people into giving away their credentials for the platform.…
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