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Chinese hackers use fake Skype app to target crypto users in new phishing scam

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Chinese hackers use fake Skype app to target crypto users in new phishing scam 13/11/2023 at 14:03 By Cointelegraph By Prashant Jha Crypto security firm SlowMist has discovered 100 wallet addresses linked to a phishing scam that drained hundreds of thousands of dollars from unsuspecting crypto users. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News […]

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Compromised Skype accounts deliver DarkGate malware to employees

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Compromised Skype accounts deliver DarkGate malware to employees 16/10/2023 at 16:46 By Helga Labus A threat actor is using compromised Skype accounts to deliver the DarkGate malware to target organizations, Trend Micro researchers have warned. “Versions of DarkGate have been advertised on Russian language forum eCrime since May 2023. Since then, an increase in the

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RMS Tool’s Sneaky Comeback: Phishing Campaign Mirroring Banned Applications

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RMS Tool’s Sneaky Comeback: Phishing Campaign Mirroring Banned Applications 04/10/2023 at 11:02 By cybleinc Key Takeaways Overview Lately, there has been a trend among TAs where they appear to be adapting their tactics to exploit the allure of applications banned in specific regions, potentially making users more susceptible to cyberattacks. These campaigns appear to be

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Easy-to-exploit Skype vulnerability reveals users’ IP address

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Easy-to-exploit Skype vulnerability reveals users’ IP address 29/08/2023 at 13:32 By Zeljka Zorz A vulnerability in Skype mobile apps can be exploited by attackers to discover a user’s IP address – a piece of information that may endanger individuals whose physical security depends on their general location remaining secret. The vulnerability The security vulnerability has

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