Cybersecurity Starts in the Boardroom
The PennyWise malware is masquerading as crypto-coin mining software and being advertised in a variety of YouTube videos – showing that any communications method can be exploited for phishing attacks. PennyWise malware on YouTube targets cryptocurrency wallets and browsers | TechRepublic To help build confidence in the product, the threat …
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Following a data breach, OpenSea, the worlds largest market for non-fungible tokens, is warning it’s users about phishing attacks, following a data leak. Users of biggest NFT marketplace warned over phishing after data leak | Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) | The Guardian
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)
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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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 …
