Malvertising Targets Chinese-Speaking Users

Researchers at Malwarebytes warn that a malvertising campaign is targeting Chinese-speaking users with phony ads for encrypted messaging apps. The ads impersonate apps that are restricted ...

Vietnam-Based Cyber Groups Using Fake Job Postings to Deliver Malware

Several cybercriminal groups based in Vietnam are using fake job postings to trick users into installing malware, according to researchers at WithSecure. The researchers are tracking ...

Phishing Attacks Surge By 173% In Q3, 2023; Malware Threats Soar By 110%

A new report from Vade Secure has found that phishing attacks rose by 173% in the third quarter of 2023, while malware threats have increased by 110%.

Ukrainian Military Targeted in Sophisticated Phishing Attack Using Drone Manuals

Securonix is tracking a phishing campaign that’s targeting the Ukrainian military with malware-laden attachments posing as drone instruction manuals. The threat actor is using Microsoft ...

The International Joint Commission Falls Victim to Ransomware Attack; 80GB Of Data Stolen

The International Joint Commission (ICJ), an organization that handles water issues along the Canada–United States border, was hit by a ransomware attack, the Register reports.

Microsoft Teams Phishing Campaign Distributes DarkGate Malware

Researchers at Truesec are tracking a phishing campaign that’s distributing the DarkGate Loader malware via external Microsoft Teams messages.

Gootloader Malware Uses Social Engineering to Target Law Firms (or their Clients)

Law firms are being targeted by a large number of social engineering attacks involving the Gootloader malware delivery tool, according to researchers at Trustwave.

Bad Actor Uses Fake Android Chat to Install Malware

Researchers at CYFIRMA warn that the Bahamut threat actor is using a malicious Android app to deliver malware.

Phishing Email Attack Numbers “Decline” While Malware Volumes Increase 15%

New data focused on the first half of the year shows some anomalies. Phishing attacks are slowing down… that is, until you dive into the details.

Banking Detail Malvertising Attack Disguises Itself as a Foolproof USPS Google Ad

A new scam aimed at stealing your credit card and banking information has reared its’ ugly head as a completely legitimate ad that is likely to be clicked based on the corresponding ...