Security Newsletter
Google Docs: Cybercrooks Use Phishing Attacks To Spread Malware
Scammers are abusing the Google Docs comment feature to inject malware via phishing attacks. Phishing Attacks Exploiting The Comment Feature in Google Docs Security firm Avanan spotted in December a surge of phishing attacks abusing the comment feature, targeting...
Fresh COVID-19 Phish: Cybercrooks Impersonate Pfizer In Request For Quotation Scam
Bad guys exploiting the COVID-19 pandemic is nothing new under the sun. However, the newest highly-targeted phishing campaign impersonating Pfizer in fake requests for quotation takes things to another level. COVID-19 Phish Impersonating Pfizer Scammers have found yet...
Ransomware Attack Hits McMenamins; 2,700 Employee Records Potentially Leaked
A recent attack targeted McMenamins, a popular family-run chain of hotels, restaurants, and breweries. The company is still experiencing disruptions, and its employees' data may have been exposed. The ransomware attack forced the Washington and Oregon-based chain to...
The Number Of Double-Extortion Ransomware Victims Sees Massive 935% Increase In 2021
A jaw-dropping three-digit spike in the number of companies hit with double-extortion ransomware attacks, most likely due to easy access to corporate networks and RaaS tools, is a matter of concern, researchers warn. The Double-Extortion Method Used In Ransomware Hits...
Cybercrooks Aiming To Take Over 1.6M WordPress Sites In Active Attack
Threat actors are actively exploiting security flaws in four plugins and Epsilon themes to assign themselves administrative accounts and take over a staggering 1.6 million WordPress sites. Cybercrooks Targeting 1.6 Million WordPress Sites Hackers are targeting more...
Cuba Ransomware Group Raked In $44M In Payouts, The FBI Says
The Cuba ransomware gang is a wide range of tools and malware to launch and conduct attacks targeting organizations in critical sectors, according to the FBI. Cuba Ransomware Picking On Critical Sectors The Cuba ransomware group has already compromised at least 49...
Grinchbots Surge In Activity Towards The End Of 2021
This year, prepare for naughty scams, for grinchbots are bent on stealing your Christmas by ruining gift cards and other evil tricks. As we approach the holidays, shopping is quickly moving into full swing, and so is our excitement for giving and receiving gifts....
Panasonic Data Breach Might Have Exposed Customers’ Records
The Panasonic data breach was orchestrated by threat actors who infiltrated the company's file server over four months ago and had unfettered access ever since. The Panasonic Data Breach Leaves Some Questions Open The incident affecting the tech giant raises...
300K Google Play Banking Trojan Infections Spotted in 4 Months
Hackers are actively finding new ways to circumvent Google Play security filters and conduct significant banking trojan campaigns. More Than 300,000 Banking Trojan Infections In 4 Months Bypassing Google Play Store app restrictions, cybercrooks have compromised...
COVID-19 Omicron Variant Phishing Scam Spotted In UK
A new phishing campaign offering fake data-stealing NHS tests is taking advantage of people's concerns and fear regarding the new COVID-19 Omicron variant. Omicron Variant Scam Preying On Your Uncertainty Since the beginning of the pandemic in 2020, cybercrooks have...