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Credit to Author: Jérôme Segura| Date: Mon, 04 Dec 2017 22:48:49 +0000
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| The most prolific gate to the RIG exploit kit is coming in a different flavor. The Seamless campaign is now using a domain name with foreign characters translated by Punycode. Categories: Tags: phishingPunycoderamnitRamnit TrojanRIGRIGEKSeamlesstrojan |
The post Seamless campaign serves RIG EK via Punycode (updated) appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.
Read MoreCredit to Author: Pieter Arntz| Date: Tue, 05 Dec 2017 18:20:53 +0000
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| We’ve talked about how cryptocurrency uses blockchain technology. Now we take a closer look at its other applications, and why blockchain is on the brink of changing the world. Categories: Tags: blockchaindecentralizeddistributedintermediaryledgersmart contracts |
The post Blockchain technology: not just for cryptocurrency appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.
Read MoreCredit to Author: Malwarebytes Labs| Date: Tue, 05 Dec 2017 16:00:32 +0000
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| Money laundering predates the Internet. But today’s interconnectedness has made it a lot easier for criminals to lure unsuspecting users into becoming money mules. Their latest victims: children and young adults. Categories: Tags: cifasdon’t be fooled campaignfraud preventionmillenialsmoney launderingmoney mulesmurfer |
The post Children and young adults: the next-generation money mules appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.
Read MoreCredit to Author: Jérôme Segura| Date: Mon, 04 Dec 2017 22:48:49 +0000
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| The most prolific gate to the RIG exploit kit is coming in a different flavor. The Seamless campaign is now using a domain name with foreign characters translated by Punycode. Categories: Tags: phishingPunycoderamnitRamnit TrojanRIGRIGEKSeamlesstrojan |
The post Seamless campaign serves RIG EK via Punycode appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.
Read MoreCredit to Author: Malwarebytes Labs| Date: Mon, 04 Dec 2017 18:30:33 +0000
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| A compilation of notable security news and blog posts from Monday, November 27 to Sunday, December 3, including smart toys, another security breach, ransomware, and things to ponder when shopping for gifts this Christmas season. Categories: Tags: a week in securityconferencecryptocurrencyinsider threatsPayPalphishingprivacyransomwarerecaprevenge pornsmart toysTerror EKweekly blog roundupwhatsapp |
The post A week in security (November 27 – December 03) appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.
Read MoreCredit to Author: Thomas Reed| Date: Mon, 04 Dec 2017 17:05:12 +0000
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| Flaws in Apple’s response to the “iamroot” vulnerability show that some systems can remain vulnerable even after applying the patch. Categories: Tags: AppleHigh Sierraiamrootmac vulnerabilitymacOS |
The post Yet another flaw in Apple’s “iamroot” bug fix appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.
Read MoreCredit to Author: Christopher Boyd| Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2017 13:00:25 +0000
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| Last week, researcher Chris Boyd gave a talk at Ireland’s longest running security event: IRISSCON. This post contains links to many of the top-rated talks from the event, along with links to additional content. Categories: Tags: Chris BoydconferenceconferencesIRISSCONQuentyn Taylor |
The post An IRISSCON 2017 roundup appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.
Read MoreCredit to Author: Christopher Boyd| Date: Fri, 01 Dec 2017 19:35:26 +0000
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| We take a look at a batch of fake PayPal emails asking potential victims to visit a so-called resolution center to address unverified transactions. Categories: Tags: emailfakemailPayPalphishphishingscam |
The post PayPal phish asks to verify transactions—don’t do it appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.
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