Bogus Royal Mail emails deliver malware
UK-based Internet users should be on the lookout for spoofed Royal Mail emails, as cyber crooks have decided to impersonate the institution and try to deliver malware to …
Copyright infringement blackmail scam targets mobile phone users
Swedish mobile users are being targeted with SMS messages accusing them for copyright infringement and urging them to pay a fine between 90 and 195 euros. “You have …
Destructive Shamoon attack targets energy sector
A new spear-phishing attack targeting a number of specific companies in a few industries including the energy sector has been spotted by several security companies. Dubbed …
Tips to keep kids safe online
Malware is just a step-away when children click on games, free shoes, Justin Bieber videos or gift cards offered on social networks. Hackers use social engineering techniques …
Malware-laden emails target hedge fund managers
A highly targeted spam campaign aimed at hedge and private equity fund managers has recently been spotted by Barracuda Labs researchers. The email looks like it has been …
Andy Murray is the most dangerous British athlete in cyberspace
Tennis player Andy Murray has topped a list of the most dangerous British athletes to search for on the web, according to McAfee. Following on from the annual McAfee Most …
Defense contractor targeted with “sexy” spam carrying malware
Targeted spam campaigns take many forms and take advantage a variety of natural human responses and feelings such as curiosity, fear, or lust. This last one spotted bet on the …
The fuel that drives global cybercrime
Karine de Ponteves is a FortiGuard AV analyst with Fortinet. In this interview she discusses how cybercriminals exploit major events to deliver malware, the oversharing of …
Beware of “Free Apple Product” SMS messages
Given the all-around popularity of various Apple devices, it’s no wonder scammers often “offer” them as prizes in bogus contests and lotteries. The latest of …
Employees targeted with faked emails from payroll services firms
Administrators at companies that outsourced payroll management to outside firms have recently been heavily targeted with malicious emails supposedly coming from those very …
Malicious Olympic 2012 Android apps spotted
The Olympic Games currently underway in London have proven to be one of the best lures for cyber scammers and other cyber crooks: we’ve had Olympic-themed spam emails …
The underground economy of social networks
In a new study, Barracuda Labs analyzed a random sampling of more than 70,000 fake Twitter accounts that are being used to sell fake Twitter followers. They also analyzed some …