This is a phishing attack via Facebook Messenger. Using social engineering and pretending to be be Facebook security staff, it is threat actors attempting to steal Facebook accounts: Messenger chatbots now used to steal Facebook accounts (bleepingcomputer.com)
How does ransomware get into my system? I’m careful!
Of course the threat actors use social engineering techniques and phishing emails: Fake copyright infringement emails install LockBit ransomware (bleepingcomputer.com) Ransomware is probably the biggest cyber security threat facing businesses today. Coming soon: Five essential skills you need to do your own cybersecurity – A Masterclass Are you facing cyber …
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Another phishing gang broken up by international co-operation – but there will still be more phishing attacks…
Working together is one of the best ways to beat the threat actors. Europol has had another success in closing down a phishing gang, arresting suspects and seizing assets: Phishing gang behind several million euros worth of losses busted in Belgium and the Netherlands | Europol (europa.eu) Phishing and social …
Beware of fake NHS Covid text messages
There is a widespread text phishing campaign in progress at this very moment. You may get a text that looks like it comes from the NHS, telling you you have been in close contact with someone who is positive for Covid and that you should get a test kit to …
If you are still catching up with Follina? Info from the Octagon support team.
The patches and fixes are out but Octagon’s support team is still getting enquiries about the Microsoft Follina flaw. Here is a blog post by Ben, one of the support team at Octagon, outlining what you need to know. And Smart Thinking’s article:
