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Credit to Author: Jérôme Segura| Date: Wed, 26 Jun 2019 18:30:48 +0000

The GreenFlash exploit kit, which we typically saw targeting South Korean users, reaches globally with a large malvertising campaign via a popular website.

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Tags: EK exploit kit GreenFlash Sundown malvertising seon ransomware

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June 25, 2019 admin

Recipe for success: tech support scammers zero in via paid search

Credit to Author: Threat Intelligence Team| Date: Tue, 25 Jun 2019 15:00:00 +0000

We take a deep dive into the recently reported Azure-hosted tech support scam pages, identifying this as one of the most successful scam campaigns in use today.

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Tech support scams

Tags: browlocks browser locker browser lockers malvertising scammers scams tech support scam tech support scammers tech support scams

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June 25, 2019 admin

A week in security (June 17 – 23)

Credit to Author: Malwarebytes Labs| Date: Mon, 24 Jun 2019 16:29:46 +0000

A roundup of security news from June 17–23, including Android attacks, IoT mishaps, cities under fire from ransomware, and much more.

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A week in security

Tags: a week in security Android IoT malware phishing round up twitter

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June 25, 2019 admin

Mobile stalkerware: a long history of detection

Credit to Author: Nathan Collier| Date: Mon, 24 Jun 2019 15:00:00 +0000

Does Malwarebytes detect stalkerware? Absolutely, and for good reason. Moreover, we’ve been doing so for a long time—but it’s time to up our efforts.

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Android

Tags: Android Android spyware domestic abuse Mobile mobile phone monitor spyware stalkerware stalking

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June 25, 2019 admin

Fresh “video games” site welcomes new users with Steam phish

Credit to Author: Jovi Umawing| Date: Fri, 21 Jun 2019 16:51:22 +0000

A recent Steam phishing campaign caught our eye, but looking deeper, we found it’s been around for a few months. We investigate the phish to show users how to spot the telltale signs of social engineering.

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Social engineering

Tags: account hijack ev certificate fake steam login gaming gaming security phishing steam steam phishing steam scam valve video games zombie account

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June 25, 2019 admin

Chernobyl’s lessons for critical-infrastructure cybersecurity

Credit to Author: Seth Rosenblatt| Date: Fri, 21 Jun 2019 15:30:00 +0000

The Parallax’s Seth Rosenblatt shares his story on the root cause of the Chernobyl disaster and the lessons organizations—especially those in nuclear power—can take away to secure critical infrastructure against a rising tide of cyberattacks.

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Vital infrastructure

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June 25, 2019 admin

Radiohead’s ransom response shows novel approach for ransomware victims

Credit to Author: David Ruiz| Date: Thu, 20 Jun 2019 17:20:30 +0000

Last week, British rock bank Radiohead thwarted an attempted digital ransom, in which unnamed hackers stole roughly 18 hours of unreleased music dating back to the band’s recording of its studio album OK, Computer, revealing some less-than-ok computer security (sorry).

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Ransomware

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June 25, 2019 admin

New Mac cryptominer Malwarebytes detects as Bird Miner runs by emulating Linux

Credit to Author: Thomas Reed| Date: Thu, 20 Jun 2019 15:33:38 +0000

A new Mac cryptominer we call Bird Miner was found on pirated music production software that interestingly runs via Linux. Learn how this unique malware attempts, and ultimately fails, at using stealth techniques.

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Tags: Bird Miner cryptominer cryptominers mac mac malware macOS malware Malwarebytes for Mac