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Emotet Banking Malware Up 375% Now Targeting Weak Passwords

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Emotet Banking Malware Up 375% Now Targeting Weak Passwords

It looks like Emotet malware may be coming to a Wi-Fi network near you. Discovered in 2014 as a banking Trojan, Emotet’s malware growth has been aggressive. In the “2020 State of Malware Report,” Malwarebytes found that not only has Emotet been expanding its capabilities over time, attacks jumped 375% in 2019. As the banking Trojan that first aimed at stealing only financial data, Emotet has added stealing personal data, ransomware, and botnets to its growing menu of malware. And now, its brute force attacks against weak Wi-Fi passwords are making headlines for good reason. READ FULL STORY

Scams & Phishing

Fake Apple Apps Scamming Many; How To Avoid It
May 14, 2022

Fake apps have been an ongoing problem for the official Apple App Store. With nearly 1.8 million apps in their Store, Apple estimates making $65 billion a year from the apps alone. They also have a dedicated “Discovery Fraud Team” and technology to keep scam apps out. But, they still find a way of sneaking in. A Washington Post report found that out of Apple’s 1,000 highest-grossing apps, nearly 2% are some type of scam. Many fake apps can deliver malware to a device, but others are just looking to make a quick buck with financial scams. READ FULL STORY

Malware On A USB Stick Coming To A Mailbox Near You

Scams & Phishing

Malware On A USB Stick Coming To A Mailbox Near You

The FBI issued a warning to be careful where you stick that USB stick. According to recent reports, the FBI is aware of a financially motivated group of cyber criminals who are sending out malware infected USB sticks in the mail or having them delivered by the United Parcel Service (UPS). Packages were sent to companies in the transportation and insurance areas at the end of 2021. Recently, the U.S. Defense industry was targeted. The particular sticks of concern contain “BadUSB” or “Bad Beetle USB.” READ FULL STORY
Slow Browser? It May Have Been Hijacked By Malware

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Slow Browser? It May Have Been Hijacked By Malware

Before calling your internet provider to complain about a slow browser think about this:  It’s no secret malware loves to hide in all kinds of things like adware, spyware, scareware, and fake browser updates. Finding your browser is not only slow, but also acting strangely is a sign something isn’t quite right. If after going through the internet provider's standard toolbox for troubleshooting doesn't help, it’s time to think about malware. READ FULL STORY
Threat Actors Ramp Up Skimming Attacks On Online Shopping Sites

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Threat Actors Ramp Up Skimming Attacks On Online Shopping Sites

It seems as if we’ve entered a zone where online shopping is the only option for some things. Well, of course, that will increase the number of online shopping threats that we may run across while using our fingers and a keyboard to get the items we want or need. Unfortunately, threat actors are capitalizing on this fact. Recently, some websites have been detected that have skimming technology implemented in order to steal payment details for several online shopping sites. READ FULL STORY

Mobile Security

Devious Update To Aberebot Banking Trojan Hijacks 2FA Codes, User Accounts
May 10, 2022

That extra layer of protection we’ve come to count on for keeping intruders out of our accounts, 2FA is under fire. The identity authentication 2FA provides is invaluable to those it protects, from everyday users to large organizations. But lately, security pros are finding more hackers are interested in circumventing 2FA. Now, a banking trojan called Aberebot is back in action with a devious update that steals 2FA codes. From retail to financial accounts and everything in between, all are potential targets. READ FULL STORY

New Sugary Ransomware-as-a-Service Targets Individuals

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New Sugary Ransomware-as-a-Service Targets Individuals

A cyberthreat team at Walmart recently discovered a new ransomware type they dubbed “Sugar.” In this case, when malware is rented and then used against an individual or group, it’s called ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS). One of Sugar’s most interesting characteristics is that it targets individual devices and not an entire company network. With this ransomware discovery so new, we know Sugar is a RaaS we’ll learn more about in the near future thanks to the Walmart team’s discovery. READ FULL STORY
SMBs And Cybersecurity: Building A Strong Plan From The Ground Up

Corporate Security

SMBs And Cybersecurity: Building A Strong Plan From The Ground Up

The data breach headlines normally focus on mega breaches involving huge corporations and their many customers. The reality is, many small-to-medium sized businesses (SMBs) suffer data breaches that don’t make the headlines, but are still an epic security event for the enterprise and its customers. From ransomware attacks to other malware infections, each SMB has a need for their own customized data security plan. A solid security program begins with building from the ground-up or re-tooling an already existing plan. READ FULL STORY
There Is Plenty Of Phishing On Online Apps--Don't Get Hooked

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There Is Plenty Of Phishing On Online Apps--Don't Get Hooked

A recent documentary aired on subscription streaming service, Netflix, that highlighted how difficult it is to detect when someone is trying to take advantage of human nature and kindness. You may have seen it. It has been discussed on various media and it may be difficult to watch. But it is yet another example of how criminals use social engineering and trust to get what they want. One interviewee tells the story of how she met a guy that matched and swept her off her feet and swept her bank account clean. READ FULL STORY
As If Stealing Your $$ Isn't Enough, BRATA Malware Wipes Out Your Data Too

Scams & Phishing

As If Stealing Your $$ Isn't Enough, BRATA Malware Wipes Out Your Data Too

Attacks by BRATA financial malware have finally made their way to the U.S., among other countries. Victims of the improved BRATA (Brazilian Remote Access Android) malware are finding a cruel twist to its attacks. BRATA not only steals a victim’s money, but cleans their device of any personal data stored there. It’s a mean-spirited component of this trojan malware, but BRATA criminals might add “it’s nothing personal.” While originally seen primarily in Brazil, it's now branching out. READ FULL STORY
The Name's Agent, UpdateAgent. Malware Coming To A Mac Near You

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The Name's Agent, UpdateAgent. Malware Coming To A Mac Near You

There’s a trojan malware family out there just waiting for you to download their “UpdateAgent” on your Mac device. Microsoft has been watching this malware continue to develop for two years before recently deciding to go public with its findings. They’ve seen continuous development of this trojan over time, cautioning its trajectory may become like those common to malware affecting Windows. But in its current form, the trojan UpdateAgent app is making its own type of malware trouble for Mac users today. READ FULL STORY
Social Media Quizzes Make You The Villain And The Victim

Identity Theft

Social Media Quizzes Make You The Villain And The Victim

If you want your product to get any type of attention, you can bet that social media is the place you want it to be. You know that game Wordle that’s all the rage? You likely hadn’t heard about it until your friends started sharing their results on social media. And when you see one of those cute little quizzes that compares you to a Disney Villain, you might be giving up more than your latest Wordle score, should you decide to play that game. READ FULL STORY
Time To Travel? Keep Your Plans Safe From Online Scammers

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Time To Travel? Keep Your Plans Safe From Online Scammers

Getting out in the open road or taking to the endless skies, planning a vacation should be the start of something great. Forbes Advisor reports nearly nine in ten Americans have plans to travel over the next six months. But too often, happy travelers find things don’t always end up as they planned. From airline tickets to car rentals to Airbnb’s, hotels and more, scammers are taking advantage of our plans and plan-making. For many, the hustle-bustle of planning a trip can hit a dead end long before the fun starts. READ FULL STORY
FBI Warns Cryptocurrency Scams Spiking

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FBI Warns Cryptocurrency Scams Spiking

For many of us, understanding what cryptocurrency is, can be difficult to wrap your head around. But when the FBI announces cryptocurrency scams are on the rise, it’s helpful to know what the mystery is about. In particular, the FBI says BEC scams or “spoof emails” are spiking, and massive amounts of funds, often converted to cryptocurrency, are at risk. The 2020 Internet Crime Report finds last year alone saw over $1.8 billion in losses to BEC crimes. READ FULL STORY




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