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Image-stealing malware might lead to blackmailing attempts
Information-stealing malware targeting random computer users is usually geared towards stealing passwords and financial information by logging pressed keys and taking …
Costs of tools and activities in the Russian cybercriminal underground
A new Trend Micro research paper describes a broad offering of tools and activities that can be bought and sold on underground forum shopping sites. It examines the prices …
Can the Nuclear exploit kit dethrone Blackhole?
In a market dominated by the mega-popular Blackhole exploit kit (newly upgraded to version 2.0) and the somewhat less sought-after Eleonore and Phoenix exploit packs, can the …
Gang steals over $1M by exploiting Citigroup e-payment flaw
Fourteen individuals were charged following a FBI-led investigation into the theft of over $1 million from Citibank using cash advance kiosks at casinos located in Southern …
Inside the black market for social network fraud
In its analysis of a large hacker forum containing roughly 250,000 members, Imperva detected a black market for social network fraud. In addition, about one third of …
“Free Windows 8” offer leads to email hijacking
Hot on the heels of the recent release of Windows 8 and a generic spam campaign supposedly delivering a Windows license comes another attempt to take advantage of unwary …
Privacy-invading module found in thousands of apps on Google Play
An advertising module embedded into over 7,000 “free” fake versions of legitimate Android apps that can be found on Google Play is actively harvesting a ton of …
Malicious “Your Photos” email from fake LinkedIn users
If you receive an email seemingly coming from a LinkedIn user, asking you to open an attachment in order to see “your photos” – don’t do it! Opening …
Delta-themed spam run delivers deficient malware
Delta Airlines customers are targeted in the latest malicious spam campaign to hit email inboxes: The email claims that the ticked for the flight booked by the recipient is …
Beware of fake Facebook emails about offensive comment
If you receive an email seemingly sent by Facebook, sharing an offensive comment that has seemingly been left on your Wall by an unknown user, please don’t be tempted to …
Bogus MS “Windows license delivery” email leads to malware
A fake Microsoft email is doing rounds, tempting users to follow the offered link that “delivers” a license for the Windows OS: Experienced users will probably …
Phishing websites proliferate at record speed
A new phishing survey released by the Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG) reveals that while the uptime of phishing websites dropped during the first half of 2012, …
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