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Credit to Author: Malwarebytes Labs| Date: Tue, 09 Jan 2018 15:48:57 +0000
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| A compilation of notable security news and blog posts from January 1 to January 7, including Meltdown and Spectre updates, miners, wire fraud refunds, and fake apps on Google Play. Categories: Tags: cryptominingmalwareolympicsphishingwire fraud |
The post A week in security (January 1 – January 7) appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.
Read MoreCredit to Author: Jérôme Segura| Date: Fri, 12 Jan 2018 20:50:29 +0000
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| German users are being targeted with a rogue patch for the recently announced Meltdown and Spectre flaws. Categories: Tags: germanmalwareMeltdownphishingsmoke loaderSmoke Loader MalwaresmokeloaderSpectre |
The post Fake Spectre and Meltdown patch pushes Smoke Loader malware appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.
Read MoreCredit to Author: Malwarebytes Labs| Date: Tue, 09 Jan 2018 15:48:57 +0000
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| A compilation of notable security news and blog posts from January 1 to January 8, including Meltdown and Spectre updates, miners, wire fraud refunds, and fake apps on Google Play. Categories: Tags: cryptominingmalwareolympicsphishingwire fraud |
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Read MoreCredit to Author: Christopher Boyd| Date: Fri, 22 Dec 2017 16:00:00 +0000
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| Facebook phishers link from bogus landing pages hosted on sites(dot)google(dot)com URLs. What do they want? Your data. Categories: Tags: facebookFacebook phishersfakeGooglephishphishing |
The post Facebook phishers want you to “Connect with Facebook” appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.
Read MoreCredit to Author: Rajib Singha| Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2017 09:15:30 +0000
By now, most of you must have started getting emails and messages about great deals and discounts from your online shopping sites. And while most of us get preoccupied with our shopping spree, cyber criminals try to make the most of this opportunity. How? Well, that’s easy. They might send…
Read MoreCredit to Author: Christopher Boyd| Date: Wed, 13 Dec 2017 19:53:19 +0000
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| The digital world of Bitcoin is ablaze with profit, speculation, and potential riches for all – unfortunately, scammers are in on the action and will stop at nothing to relieve the unwary of their digital fortunes. From the oldest tricks in the book to all new types of scams, it seems everyone is turning their attention to Bitcoin. What are the threats, and what can you do about it to stay safe? Categories: Tags: bitcoinBitCoin Scambtccoincryptocurrencyfakefaucetminerminersminingphishphishingscamsupport scammer |
The post There’s a hole in my bucket: Bitcoin scams aim to exploit volatile market appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.
Read MoreCredit to Author: Malwarebytes Labs| Date: Tue, 12 Dec 2017 16:00:00 +0000
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| Although often seen as an illegal cybercriminal tactic, the methodology behind fast flux is actually far from evil. So how is it being abused? Read on to learn more. Categories: Tags: botnetC&Ccardingfast fluxfast flux agentIP fluxkronosphishingstorm wormstration wormwirex |
The post A state of constant uncertainty or uncertain constancy? Fast flux explained appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.
Read MoreCredit to Author: Marvin the Robot| Date: Thu, 07 Dec 2017 20:06:55 +0000
What is spear phishing, and how can you stay safe from it?
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