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Credit to Author: Jérôme Segura| Date: Fri, 26 Oct 2018 15:00:00 +0000
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| A file downloaded to your computer says it’s a virus but turns out to just be a ploy used by tech support scammers. Categories: Tags: browlockbrowser lockersmalwarescamstech supportTSSvirus |
The post Scammers use old browser trick to create fake virus download appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.
Read MoreCredit to Author: William Tsing| Date: Thu, 25 Oct 2018 15:00:00 +0000
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| Yes, those sextortion email scams using old passwords are still making the rounds. How can you spot a real sextortion attempt from an empty threat? And when should you report to authorities? Read on to find out. Categories: Tags: bitcoinbtcemailsKrebsOnSecurityMalwarebytes ForumsphishingscamscammersscamssextortionSocial Engineering |
The post Sextortion emails: They’re probably not watching you appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.
Read MoreCredit to Author: William Tsing| Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2018 15:00:00 +0000
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| Most online scams depend on two things: a legitimate entity that has a complicated or broken process, and a desperate target population. With immigration, you get both, which results in an environment ripe for green card scams. Categories: Tags: fraudgreen card scamimmigrantscams |
The post Green card scams: preying on the desperate appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.
Read MoreCredit to Author: Malwarebytes Labs| Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2018 17:00:49 +0000
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| Unfortunately, most ICOs (Initial Coin Offerings) turn out to be scams. So we feel compelled to ask our customers: would you like us to protect you from aal of them? Categories: Tags: ico fraudInitial Coin Offeringprotectionscams |
The post Block all or nothing to prevent ICO fraud? appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.
Read MoreCredit to Author: Christopher Boyd| Date: Thu, 24 May 2018 15:00:00 +0000
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| On the 20th anniversary of Dreamcast, we take a trip down memory lane; specifically, years of scams tied to the beloved console. Categories: Tags: dreamcastgamesgamingscamsSEGAshenmuevideogames |
The post Happy anniversary to Dreamcast…and its scams appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.
Read MoreCredit to Author: Christopher Boyd| Date: Mon, 16 Apr 2018 16:13:59 +0000
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| There’s a debate happening at the moment: Myspace vs. Facebook. Was it safer? Easier to use? More welcoming of sparkly gifs? We take a walk down memory lane and remind you that privacy and safety concerns plagued ye old social networks of yore. Categories: Tags: adwarecongressfacebookmalwaremyspacemyspace tomprivacyscamssecuritySocial Engineeringtom |
The post Myspace vs. Facebook: the good old days? appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.
Read MoreCredit to Author: William Tsing| Date: Thu, 05 Apr 2018 12:00:00 +0000
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| In light of Facebook’s Cambridge Analytica problem, we examined another important social networking platform’s protection of users’ data. The results for LinkedIn users? Not pretty. Categories: Tags: LinkedInphishingprivacyscamssecuritySocial Engineeringsocial media |
The post Maybe you shouldn’t use LinkedIn appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.
Read MoreCredit to Author: Christopher Boyd| Date: Wed, 14 Feb 2018 17:07:19 +0000
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| Love is in the air, and so are the hopes of scammers wanting to make a quick buck at your expense. Shore up your digital defenses this Valentine’s Day with a look at some of the common problem areas. Categories: Tags: datinggeotaggpsmoneyphotosscammersscamsswipevalentine’s day |
The post Online security tips for Valentine’s Day: how to beat the cheats appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.
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