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The Onion Effect-One Malicious Zip File Hides Multiple Layers of Zip Files

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The Onion Effect-One Malicious Zip File Hides Multiple Layers of Zip Files

Once again, hackers have found a sneaky way of hiding malware most of us would never expect. An attacker sending a phishing email with a malicious Zip file attached isn’t unusual. But this newly discovered Zip file hides multiple Zip files like layers of an onion, and one of those files holds malware. This way, the malware bypasses anti-malware detection. Opening the Zip shows a directory of what’s included in the file, but no other directories appear showing the hidden Zip files. As a result, it’s impossible to see or expect there are other Zip files inside. READ FULL STORY

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That Dream Job on LinkedIn Could Be Your Nightmare
By: Jim Stickley and Tina Davis
March 11, 2025

Most of us would agree hunting for that dream job is a job in itself. But what happens when that perfect position comes up on LinkedIn? Well, there’s an Iranian hacking group using LinkedIn job hopefuls for nefarious reasons, so learn how to spot when a dream job isn’t what it claims to be—before you take the plunge. This not so charming kitten and the malware it uses has suspected links to Lazarus, the infamous North Korean hacking group. READ FULL STORY

Revealed: We Are Still Terrible At Creating Passwords

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Revealed: We Are Still Terrible At Creating Passwords

Ah, passwords. Those tiny digital keys that can either protect your online kingdom or leave the door wide open for cyber-villains. Unfortunately, 2024 showed us that people are still using shockingly bad passwords. Spoiler alert: "123456," "password," and the oh-so-creative "qwerty123" remain top offenders. In fact, “123456” takes the top spot year after year. Hackers are practically throwing a party when they see passwords like these! Seriously, folks? You can do better than that. READ FULL STORY
Study Reveals FI Fraud Is Rising

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Video Icon Study Reveals FI Fraud Is Rising

The inaugural J.D. Power U.S. Financial Protection Satisfaction Study highlights the prevalence and impact of financial fraud on financial institution and payment card customers in the United States. The study, based on responses from 22,982 customers of major retail financial institutions surveyed between March and September 2024, evaluates customer experiences with account protection and fraud resolution services provided by the nation’s largest of them. READ FULL STORY
Are You Hacker-Bait? Phishing Malware Lets Picky Attackers Decide

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Are You Hacker-Bait? Phishing Malware Lets Picky Attackers Decide

If you’ve ever wondered if you’re a juicy target for a cyberattack, don’t fret because there’s a new malware allowing bad actors to decide that for you. It’s a creepy thought, but there’s a new email phishing campaign installing malware that takes screenshots of a device and its contents and sends them to the hacker. If the data is deemed hack-worthy, it’s the beginning of a financial nightmare for the chosen victims. Heavily targeting organizations in the U.S., Proofpoint researchers began tracking this phishing campaign last year and find it continues today. READ FULL STORY

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Mazda Infotainment Software Drives Hacks
By: Jim Stickley and Tina Davis
March 7, 2025

Most drivers love their infotainment systems. The truckload of functions they provide can make trips both long and short easier and more fun to do. But what happens when the software running the infotainment system is hackable? Owners of certain Mazda’s are finding that out—some before and some after it’s too late. Multiple security vulnerabilities are exploited in this hack. The flaws are specifically found in the Connectivity Master Unit, or CMU. READ FULL STORY

Attackers Target Neglected Websites to Go Phishing

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Attackers Target Neglected Websites to Go Phishing

According to a recent study by Kaspersky, there is a growing trend of attackers focusing on abandoned and minimally maintained websites for the purpose of hosting very legitimate-looking phishing pages. In fact, the research revealed a significant volume of compromised websites. Between mid-May and the end of July, it identified 22,400 distinct WordPress websites that had been compromised by threat actors to serve as platforms for hosting phishing pages. READ FULL STORY
Looking for Love? You Can Keep Your Heart Break-Free From These Scams

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Looking for Love? You Can Keep Your Heart Break-Free From These Scams

Valentine’s Day has come and gone, but love never leaves the air. So many are looking for love, or searching for a dinner or movie companion to combat lurking loneliness. It's always a good time to take a look at the various online dating scams that are always searching for your love and to provide a few tips on detecting them as well as others that may come up. There is no need to despair. There are signs to look for and ways to avoid being caught out by these scams and others. READ FULL STORY
How to Shop Safely Online and Avoid Scams

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How to Shop Safely Online and Avoid Scams

Today, shopping online for anything can be a financial risk. Marketplaces are rife with scammers looking to make a fast buck by pulling you into their web. Here’s what to know before your next marketplace purchase. Any type of payment method can be scammed. Whether it’s using peer to peer (P2P) like Zelle, Venmo, and PayPal, gift cards and payment cards—anything to cheat you and profit themself. Like with other cybercrimes today, shopping safely online takes cyber-smarts and a good dose of common sense. READ FULL STORY
Avoiding Insurance Fraud And Fraudsters

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Avoiding Insurance Fraud And Fraudsters

Insurance fraud is a problem everywhere and it makes things more expensive for those of us playing by the rules. With this fraud in particular, whether it’s for our health, car, or home, fraudsters are scamming like never before. Suspecting a sketchy seller and policy in an open marketplace can help prevent a potential nightmare. Knowing tell-tale signs of insurance fraud when we see it is smart shopping, and the information below will help. READ FULL STORY
Keep Track Of Common UPS Scams

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Keep Track Of Common UPS Scams

With the popularity of online shopping, we all are getting packages delivered to our doors. While perusing the UPS website for important tracking information on a package I was expecting, I noticed there is an entire web page devoted to combatting fraud with regard to the shipment of UPS packages. We're sharing them with you too, as these types of scams are happening more and more these days, and with the impending holiday shopping season nearly upon us, they will most definitely increase in volume. READ FULL STORY
Email Scams Threaten Extortion And Blackmail

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Email Scams Threaten Extortion And Blackmail

An uptick in email scams has cybersecurity professionals concerned, and for good reason. Symantec researchers found that in the first five months of 2019, they prevented almost 300 million extortion email attacks from going forward. Just some of those discovered include blackmail, sextortion, bombs, hit men, and malware threats. The researchers also determined the average cost of paying demands over a 30 day period was $1.2 million in 243 Bitcoin transactions. READ FULL STORY
McAfee Lists Top 10 Celebs Who Try to Steal Your Money

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McAfee Lists Top 10 Celebs Who Try to Steal Your Money

Celebrities being exploited is nothing new. Years ago, Robert Downey, Jr. took to Instagram and Facebook alerting everyone that he was being impersonated, and that the fraudster was asking people to donate to a fake charity. Celebrity chef Alton Brown once posted on social media that someone was posing as his manager asking to connect. And many other celebs complain that their likenesses, names, or even voices have been used or are being used to dupe us all. READ FULL STORY
New Clickjack Attacks: Where You Double-Click Matters

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New Clickjack Attacks: Where You Double-Click Matters

Call them sneaky, devious, underhanded, cunning, and conniving. Clickjack attacks are all that and more. And now there’s a new twist on this highly successful cybercrime. All it takes is one wrong double-click that puts this crime into motion, leaving countless victims unaware they’ve been duped. That is, until it’s too late. Here’s what you need to know now about this new type of attack on your clicks. This new double-click version gets past clickjacking protections put on the single click attacks. READ FULL STORY




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