Category Archives: Cyber Attacks
STRRAT Malware Is At It Again
A recent post from the Microsoft Security Intelligence revealed that STRRAT Malware is at it again with a new version release. The STRRAT malware is an odd duck to say the least. This STRRAT Malware is a Java-based RAT that poses as ransomware. It changes the file names on the infected devices by appending the…
New Android Malware Spreading Through WhatsAPP
New Malware has been discovered being pushed through WhatsApp messages and once infected it will push to other contacts in order to expand what appears to be an adware campaign. ESET researcher Lukas Stefanko said “This malware spreads via victim’s WhatsApp by automatically replying to any received WhatsApp message notification with a link to [a] malicious…
COVID-19 Vaccine Email Scams
Online scammers have found another avenue to lure their desperate victims. These scams are being sent through emails stating that you can purchase a vaccine for around $150 and the COVID-19 Vaccines can be delivered within a few days. Doing searches in dark web forums and on messaging app Telegram found seven different offers for…
Microsoft.com is being Spoofed to Phish Office 365 Users
As the title said, the microsoft.com domain is being spoofed to phish office 365 users. This is quite alarming for one, why is Microsoft allowing its domain to be spoofed is beyond me. They can easily fix this with proper SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records within their DNS. In a recent report posted online by…
Phishing for Microsoft Teams Credentials
Phishing continues to be a pain in everyone’s rear end. This particular Phishing scam aims to rob you from your Microsoft Teams Credentials. Since Microsoft Teams has become a favorable communication tool throughout the world of course hackers are now aiming to phish you into giving them your login information. Abnormal Security said “Because Microsoft…
Zeus Sphinx Banking Trojan Ramps Up During COVID19
The Zeus and Sphinx Banking Trojan is showing off its ugly face more often now during COVID19, lurking and targeting desperate users looking for information about COVID19. According to researchers Amir Gandler and Limor Kessem at IBM X-Force, the researchers observed a significant increase in volume in March 2020, of the Zeus and Sphinx’s malware….
Help your users spot Covid-19 phishing emails
As the Covid-19 pandemic rises scammers are now using the fear of the public to capitalize by using a method of email phishing to steal money and data. World Health Organisation Advice There has been a growing confusion around the next steps to take, scammers can slip through the cracks. Health advice emails, advising people…
Your NETFLIX Membership Has Expired Phishing Email
Did you know that your Netflix Membership has expired on Dec 31st 2019? Hackers are using these types of Phishing emails to try and gain access to your account to obtain private information and maybe watch some NETFLIX on your dime. Some common tip-offs that an email is phony are typos, grammatical mistakes, awkward language,…
Hackers Use Fake Windows Update Emails to Inject Cyborg Ransomware
Hackers are using a Fake Windows Update email to inject cyborg ransomware. The email campaign has been found during the latest Windows 10 November 2019 update that was release. Users are getting fake emails regarding this update Windows update and it states that you should download the update attached. This attachment is not a Windows…
Webcam Blackmail or Sextortion Emails
It’s unbelievable how frequent people fall for the Webcam Blackmail or Sextortion emails. I have received a few and it’s quite hilarious and also rude on how they go about writing these emails. I’ll show you how fake Webcam Blackmail or Sextortion emails are. But first did you know hundreds of Millions of similar emails…