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TikTok videos + ClickFix tactic = Malware infection

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TikTok videos + ClickFix tactic = Malware infection 2025-05-23 at 15:53 By Zeljka Zorz Malware peddlers are using TikTok videos and the ClickFix tactic to trick users into installing infostealer malware on their computers, Trend Micro researchers have warned. The videos are getting published by a number of TikTok user accounts, seem AI-made, and are […]

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Fake AI platforms deliver malware diguised as video content

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Fake AI platforms deliver malware diguised as video content 2025-05-09 at 16:53 By Zeljka Zorz A clever malware campaign delivering the novel Noodlophile malware is targeting creators and small businesses looking to enhance their productivity with AI tools. But, in an unusual twist, the threat actors are not disguising the malware as legitimate software, but

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The many variants of the ClickFix social engineering tactic

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The many variants of the ClickFix social engineering tactic 2025-05-08 at 18:50 By Zeljka Zorz As new malware delivery campaigns using the ClickFix social engineering tactic are spotted nearly every month, it’s interesting to see how the various attackers are trying to refine the two main elements: the lure and the “instruction” page. In the

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How cybercriminals exploit psychological triggers in social engineering attacks

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How cybercriminals exploit psychological triggers in social engineering attacks 2025-05-06 at 08:03 By Sinisa Markovic Most attacks don’t start with malware; they begin with a message that seems completely normal, whether it comes through email, a phone call, or a chat, and that is exactly what makes them so effective. These threats rely on psychological

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UK retailers under cyber attack: Co-op member data compromised

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UK retailers under cyber attack: Co-op member data compromised 2025-05-05 at 15:17 By Zeljka Zorz UK-based retailers Marks & Spencer, Co-op, and Harrods have been targeted by cyber attackers in the last few weeks. Whether the attacks have been mounted by the same group is difficult to say for sure: the victimized businesses are sharing

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Property renters targeted in simple BEC scam

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Property renters targeted in simple BEC scam 2025-04-30 at 14:32 By Zeljka Zorz Emails purportedly sent by rental property management firms are being used to steal money from people in France and Canada, Proofpoint researchers have warned. A BEC scam preying on renters “Most campaigns are sent from compromised mailboxes belonging to educational institutions in

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When confusion becomes a weapon: How cybercriminals exploit economic turmoil

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When confusion becomes a weapon: How cybercriminals exploit economic turmoil 2025-04-23 at 09:02 By Help Net Security It begins with a simple notification: “Markets in Free Fall.” Within moments, the headlines multiply: new tariffs, emergency actions, plummeting consumer confidence. Across boardrooms and break rooms, anxiety ripples at every level. People begin refreshing inboxes and apps

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North Korean Cryptocurrency Thieves Caught Hijacking Zoom ‘Remote Control’ Feature

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North Korean Cryptocurrency Thieves Caught Hijacking Zoom ‘Remote Control’ Feature 2025-04-21 at 19:02 By Ryan Naraine North Korean cryptocurrency thieves abusing Zoom Remote collaboration feature to target cryptocurrency traders with malware. The post North Korean Cryptocurrency Thieves Caught Hijacking Zoom ‘Remote Control’ Feature appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View

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The Zoom attack you didn’t see coming

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The Zoom attack you didn’t see coming 2025-04-18 at 17:02 By Zeljka Zorz Did you know that when participating in a Zoom call, you can grant permission to other participants to control your computer remotely? While this feature may come in handy when dealing with trusted family, friends and colleagues, threat actors have started abusing

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If you think you’re immune to phishing attempts, you’re wrong!

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If you think you’re immune to phishing attempts, you’re wrong! 2025-03-26 at 16:17 By Zeljka Zorz Security consultant Troy Hunt, the creator of the Have I Been Pwned (HIBP) service, has revealed that he got tricked by a clever phishing email, and that the attacker gained access to his Mailchimp account and stole a list

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2024 phishing trends tell us what to expect in 2025

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2024 phishing trends tell us what to expect in 2025 2025-02-27 at 14:18 By Zeljka Zorz Phishing has been the method most often employed by cybercriminals to achieve initial access to targeted organizations in 2024, according to risk advisory firm Kroll, which expects this trend to continue in 2025. But attackers have also increasingly been

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VC Company Insight Partners Hacked

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VC Company Insight Partners Hacked 2025-02-19 at 15:17 By Eduard Kovacs Venture capital firm Insight Partners has been targeted in a cyberattack that involved unauthorized access to its information systems. The post VC Company Insight Partners Hacked appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original Source React to this headline:

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6 considerations for 2025 cybersecurity investment decisions

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6 considerations for 2025 cybersecurity investment decisions 2025-02-18 at 18:33 By Help Net Security Cybersecurity professionals may be concerned about the constantly shifting threat landscape. From the increased use of artificial intelligence (AI) by malicious actors to the expanding attack surface, cybersecurity risks evolve, and defenders need to mitigate them. Despite a period of cybersecurity

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Threat actors are using legitimate Microsoft feature to compromise M365 accounts

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Threat actors are using legitimate Microsoft feature to compromise M365 accounts 2025-02-14 at 16:23 By Zeljka Zorz Suspected Russian threat actors have been taking advantage of Microsoft Device Code Authentication to trick targets into granting them access to their Microsoft 365 (M365) accounts. “While Device Code Authentication attacks are not new, they appear to have

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North Korean hackers spotted using ClickFix tactic to deliver malware

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North Korean hackers spotted using ClickFix tactic to deliver malware 2025-02-13 at 18:34 By Zeljka Zorz North Korean state-sponsored group Kimsuky (aka Emerald Sleet, aka VELVET CHOLLIMA) is attempting to deliver malware to South Korean targets by leveraging the so-called “ClickFix” tactic. A relatively new tactic The ClickFix social engineering tactic has been dubbed thus

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Ransomware attackers are “vishing” organizations via Microsoft Teams

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Ransomware attackers are “vishing” organizations via Microsoft Teams 2025-01-21 at 14:10 By Zeljka Zorz The “email bombing + posing as tech support via Microsoft Teams” combination is proving fruitful for two threat actors looking to deliver ransomware to organizations, and they seem to be ramping up their efforts. “Sophos MDR has observed more than 15

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Scam Yourself attacks: How social engineering is evolving

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Scam Yourself attacks: How social engineering is evolving 2025-01-21 at 07:30 By Help Net Security We’ve entered a new era where verification must come before trust, and for good reason. Cyber threats are evolving rapidly, and one of the trends getting a fresh reboot in 2025 is the “scam yourself” attacks. These aren’t your run-of-the-mill

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CERT-UA warns against “security audit” requests via AnyDesk

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CERT-UA warns against “security audit” requests via AnyDesk 2025-01-20 at 11:34 By Zeljka Zorz Attackers are impersonating the Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) via AnyDesk to gain access to target computers. The request (Source: CERT-UA) “Unidentified individuals are sending connection requests via AnyDesk under the pretext of conducting a ‘security audit to verify

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Malicious actors’ GenAI use has yet to match the hype

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Malicious actors’ GenAI use has yet to match the hype 2025-01-14 at 17:08 By Zeljka Zorz Generative AI has helped lower the barrier for entry for malicious actors and has made them more efficient, i.e., quicker at creating convincing deepfakes, mounting phishing campaigns and investment scams, the most recent report by the Cyber Threat Alliance

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