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Mobile Banking Apps Continue To Be A Hi Value Target For Cybercriminals

Mobile Security

Mobile Banking Apps Continue To Be A Hi Value Target For Cybercriminals

It’s that time of year when organizations that track cybersecurity stats and other information start to release their results. And to no one’s surprise, mobile banking has been under attack in 2021. The Nokia 2021 Threat Intelligence Report found the cybercriminals’ desire to steal your banking credentials has ramped up throughout the year by logging your keystrokes, taking screenshots, trying to snag those two-factor authentication (2FA) codes, and using overlays. There’s no lack of trying to get your confidential information…and your money. READ FULL STORY

Your Security

Critical Malware Threat Targets Gmail and Outlook
By: Jim Stickley and Tina Davis
August 24, 2025

Recently, a critical email threat targeting Gmail and Outlook users has come to light. Security researchers have identified malware campaigns distributing VIP Keylogger and 0bj3ctivityStealer threats, which can compromise these users. They are designed to steal PII and other information by gathering keystrokes and taking screenshots. HP Wolf Security is warning of a malware threat that hides inside images that are delivered to the inboxes of Gmail and Outlook users. READ FULL STORY

Avoiding Popup Pain from Malicious Chrome Extensions

Scams & Phishing

Avoiding Popup Pain from Malicious Chrome Extensions

There are highly malicious browser extensions making the rounds and affecting Google Chrome and its users. Researchers at SquareX found just one click on these extensions lets cybercriminals clean out password managers, banking info, crypto wallets, and other sensitive data. Until Google protects against this latest hack, it’s every user’s responsibility to protect themselves. According to SquareX, a vulnerability in the way Chrome is built allows this particular hack to thrive. READ FULL STORY
Evil Doers Trick Travelers with Their Evil Twins

Your Security

Evil Doers Trick Travelers with Their Evil Twins

It’s a growing trend worldwide, but it’s not an October treat. While it’s now being mentioned under perhaps a new and fancy name, it is still an old tried and true trick for cybercriminals. Only now, it’s getting easier and more lucrative for those with little technical savvy and can in turn net a perpetrator a really nice payday. And like identical twins playing a prank, these evil-doers make an evil twin of a legitimate network; and those just wanting the free Wi-Fi access will never know they’ve been conned. READ FULL STORY
Calling Your FI? You Could Be Calling a Hacker Instead

Mobile Security

Calling Your FI? You Could Be Calling a Hacker Instead

When did calling your financial institution (FI) turn into calling a hacker instead? Well, there’s now an improved Android banking trojan named FakeCall that’s intercepting calls to FIs. FakeCall reportedly has 13 new variations, with all making detection more difficult. It sounds hard to believe, but victims of FakeCall malware along with their financial accounts tell the story—and there’s more to know. One of them is that all versions have one thing in common. READ FULL STORY

Scams & Phishing

ITRC Warns to Watch for AI Phishing Scams
By: Jim Stickley and Tina Davis
August 20, 2025

The Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) is sounding the alarm in its June 2025 report: AI is not only ours, but also the scammer’s best friend. As artificial intelligence tools become more powerful, accurate, and accessible, identity thieves are leveraging it as often as we are. But while we might be using it to find out what fruit has a poisonous pit or create the perfect Caribbean vacation itinerary, they are using the same tools to create highly convincing, personalized scams—and it’s working. READ FULL STORY

You Think That File Reader App Safe? Maybe Not. Anatsa Trojan Strikes Again

Scams & Phishing

You Think That File Reader App Safe? Maybe Not. Anatsa Trojan Strikes Again

Imagine this scenario: you’re trying to open a PDF on your phone, so you head to the Google Play Store and download something called “Document Viewer — File Reader.” Seems harmless. It’s got good reviews, thousands of downloads, and it does what it says. But according to a July 2025 alert from cybersecurity firm ThreatFabric, this innocent-looking app is actually a front for Anatsa, one of the most dangerous banking trojans making the rounds right now. READ FULL STORY
Malicious CAPTCHA sites Now Target MacOS

Your Security

Malicious CAPTCHA sites Now Target MacOS

Cybersecurity researchers recently found a CAPTCHA malware campaign now exploiting macOS users. Until recently, these socially engineered malware campaigns were limited to Windows only, but as with many previously Windows OS hacking campaigns, not anymore. And now, macOS users need to be on the lookout for this sinister and crazy successful hacking campaign. So, what’s someone to do when face to face with a CAPTCHA box now? Well, fortunately there is help with that. READ FULL STORY
FBI Issues Alert on Discount Medical Insurance Scams

Scams & Phishing

FBI Issues Alert on Discount Medical Insurance Scams

The FBI dropped a serious Public Service Announcement (PSA) recently that anyone who has or needs insurance should be on the lookout for. What are they warning about? Scammers are selling “discount” medical insurance that covers practically nothing—and leaves you with large medical bills you thought would be covered under your insurance plan. There are several examples, including one in Washington. A company got slapped with over 100 consumer complaints for bogus coverage and sneaky bank withdrawals. Some in Pennsylvania and Maryland ended up with ER bills they never expected. READ FULL STORY
Suspecting The Unexpected – When Verification Codes Spell Trouble

Your Security

Suspecting The Unexpected – When Verification Codes Spell Trouble

There’s a new security challenge to verification codes we use during account logins. These numerical security codes are an extra layer to our identity that helps keep hackers out. But not all verification codes are there to help, especially when they pop up on your device for seemingly no reason. Since hackers love finding sneaky ways of getting beyond our security efforts, they’re now exploiting verification codes – for nefarious and self-serving reasons, of course! READ FULL STORY
New Malware Sparkles Up Your Android and iOS

Mobile Security

New Malware Sparkles Up Your Android and iOS

Who can you trust these days? Sadly, it’s getting more and more difficult to be sure. However, there are plenty of trustworthy cybersecurity researchers out there, such as those at Kaspersky. They found a mobile trojan just hanging out in the official app stores for the most popular smartphones just waiting to steal all of your photos. And it’s been out there hunting since February of 2024. It’s a follow-up to Kaspersky’s earlier warning about SparkCat spyware.  READ FULL STORY
Going Up…Again. PayPal and Docusign Scams Still on the Rise

Scams & Phishing

Going Up…Again. PayPal and Docusign Scams Still on the Rise

Once again, scammers are ratcheting-up email phishing attacks using PayPal, Docusign, and you. These slimy scammers are sending more fraud-filled emails than ever before. In fact, research finds losses last year jumped to $70 million, a 274% surge from the year before. These scam emails might arrive several in a row—a ploy to get your attention. Some claim they’re from PayPal’s fraud division about your account and that’s enough to make anyone panic. It’s time to take a closer look at these scams and get tips on how to spot them. READ FULL STORY
No Organization is Safe from Ghost Ransomware

Corporate Security

No Organization is Safe from Ghost Ransomware

Both the FBI and CISA (Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency) recently released a warning about a ransomware group called Ghost. This Chinese state-sponsored threat group means business, targeting everything from critical infrastructure and schools to healthcare and religious organizations. They also warn no organization of any kind is safe from Ghost attacks. By changing tactics for hooking victims, Ghost is also known by a host of other names. Here’s what you need to know, now. READ FULL STORY
Blue Shield of CA Releases Data Breach Info

Identity Theft

Blue Shield of CA Releases Data Breach Info

Finding out your healthcare information was compromised in a data breach is not unlike getting sucker punched. Recently, Blue Shield of California (BSca) experienced a breach and as a result, any number of their 5 million members did as well. The healthcare company recently released a data breach notice answering many of the questions their members want and need explained. BSca learned the incident happened between April 2021 and January 2024. READ FULL STORY




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