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Credit to Author: Rajiv Singha| Date: Mon, 02 Jul 2018 10:35:58 +0000
If you have received (or receive) the below message on WhatsApp, then do not click on the link. It’s another of those ‘anniversary’ scams. First, some facts 1. Cadbury was founded in 1824. So, this year is its 194th anniversary (and not 70th) 2. Cadbury hasn’t announced any kind of…
Read MoreCredit to Author: Malwarebytes Labs| Date: Mon, 04 Jun 2018 16:51:36 +0000
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| A roundup of the security news from May 28 – June 3, including Instagram scams, America Geeks, IoT flaws, and more. Categories: Tags: America GeeksblackmailcryptominingInstagramiot flawsmobile fraudonline data protectionpanda bankerphishingscamseo poisoningsmart assistant vulnerabilitiesm coca-colasteamvirtual girlfriend |
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Read MoreCredit to Author: Christopher Boyd| Date: Thu, 31 May 2018 15:00:00 +0000
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| We take a look at Instagram story spam leading to a “free Apple Watch” giveaway on a recently compromised celebrity account. Categories: Tags: Apple WatchInstagramscamsocial mediasocial networkspamsurveysurveys |
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Read MoreCredit to Author: Charles Campenni| Date: Thu, 17 May 2018 15:00:00 +0000
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| In this blog, we take you through a phone call to a fake Malwarebytes helpline run by Blue Eye Ventures, and show you how to spot the scam in action. Categories: Tags: Blue Eye Venturesmalwarebytes helplinemalwarebytes tech support scamscamtech support scam |
The post Fake Malwarebytes helpline scammer caught in the act appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.
Read MoreCredit to Author: Christopher Boyd| Date: Wed, 09 May 2018 17:00:54 +0000
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| We take a look at a new Netflix phish in circulation, using the time-honored trick of claiming the recipient is about to lose access unless they hand over some personal information. Categories: Tags: Appleemailemailsnetflixnetflix phishphishphishingscam |
The post Netflix phish claims your membership is on hold appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.
Read MoreCredit to Author: Christopher Boyd| Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2018 16:18:42 +0000
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| It seems opportunists are jumping on popular video game Far Cry 5’s bandwagon, with a flood of promises for free game downloads. We take a look at a return to form for survey scams, and the odd download site while we’re at it. Categories: Tags: crackcultdownloadfar cry 5malwaremontanascamsurvey offersUbisoftvideogame |
The post Far Cry 5 download offers: embrace the power of “no” appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.
Read MoreCredit to Author: Christopher Boyd| Date: Fri, 23 Mar 2018 15:51:08 +0000
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| Scammers are using the good name of the recently deceased scientist Stephen Hawking to lure potential victims into a 419 scam, complete with a quiz and large cash prize for the winner. Categories: Tags: 419fakemailquizscamspamStephen HawkingStephen Hawking scam |
The post “Celebrating Stephen Hawking” with a 419 scam appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.
Read MoreCredit to Author: Sarah Pike| Date: Thu, 01 Mar 2018 15:26:49 +0000
With many people filing their taxes online, cybercriminals focus on making money with tax-related phishing schemes.
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