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One Billion+ Android App Downloads Are Hiding Banking Trojans. Is One Yours?

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One Billion+ Android App Downloads Are Hiding Banking Trojans. Is One Yours?

With over one billion trojan banking malware downloads from 639 apps on Google Play Store, it’s time for mobile Android users to pay attention. After all, it’s ultimately the victims who end up paying the price for Google not finding the malware before making it available on their Play Store. Despite Google’s recently improved efforts to keep malware out of their App Store, like introducing Play Protect, it appears there’s a lot more work to be done. READ FULL STORY

Scams & Phishing

Malware Upgrades Attack On Banking Customers
By: Jim Stickley and Tina Davis
October 10, 2024

A banking malware is making its way through the Americas and North America could be next. BBTok banking malware first discovered in 2020 is back on the scene with significant upgrades. One of the advancements tricks users into supplying sensitive banking information through phishing links and bogus web pages. BBTok's victim list is rapidly growing, with the threat actors suspected of being from Brazil. But you can be sure, it isn't only a threat there. READ FULL STORY

Email And Clickbait Lead To Facebook Trouble

Scams & Phishing

Email And Clickbait Lead To Facebook Trouble

In 2022, there were more than 333 billion email messages exchanged. That’s according to the website Statista. And of those, roughly 36% are spam. While most email products are fairly good at detecting and sorting out spam for us, many unwanted messages still make it past the filters and into our inboxes. Many of those lead to scams, downloaded malware, or cause some other type of digital harm. But the scams and malware don’t stop at email spam. READ FULL STORY
Cash App Flip Scams Make Big Promises Using Your Money

Scams & Phishing

Cash App Flip Scams Make Big Promises Using Your Money

Peer-to-peer payment (P2P) systems have exploded in popularity, with more than 113 million users estimated in the U.S. alone. With the number of P2P users growing, Cash App, the highly popular P2P platform for sending and receiving money on your smartphone, has the attention of hackers. Scammers are using a “flip scam” to steal Cash App user funds. If you use this app or are considering it, knowing how to spot this scam is as good as money in the bank – or Cash App! READ FULL STORY
Ways To See If Your Data Has Been Stolen

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Ways To See If Your Data Has Been Stolen

With all the data breaches, whether by intrusion or accident lately, it’s likely your information was exposed somehow to someone you didn’t intend. After all, the marketing company Exactis, exposed hundreds of traits on us in 350 million records. Yahoo let out email addresses and passwords on billions of people, and of course who can forget the massive breach of Equifax just last year. There is a lot of information that gets leaked on us and the more the bad actors have on us, the more targeted their phishing campaigns can be. Checking on whether or not your data is available in the underground can help you mitigate any fraud or identity theft. READ FULL STORY

Scams & Phishing

Protect Yourself From Phishing Scams: 8 Steps To Better Security
By: Jim Stickley and Tina Davis
October 4, 2024

Since the mid 1990’s, email phishing scams have been on the rise. Like most cybercrimes, hackers have improved and refined their phishing methods over time. Now, there’s been a massive increase in targets due to the continuing coronavirus epidemic. Email phishing continues to be the method of choice for many cybercriminals to enter your device, steal your data, identity, finances, and more. A study by Tessian finds that 96% of phishing attacks arrive via email, showing the threat is very real. READ FULL STORY

AI Scrapes Your Data For Training: Take Steps To Protect Your Data

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AI Scrapes Your Data For Training: Take Steps To Protect Your Data

Large language models like ChatGPT have introduced complexity to the evolving online threat landscape. Cybercriminals are increasingly using these models to execute fraud and other attacks without requiring advanced coding skills. This threat is exacerbated by the availability of tools such as bots-as-a-service, residential proxies, CAPTCHA farms, and more. As a result, it's crucial for individuals and businesses to take proactive measures to protect their online presence. READ FULL STORY
Looking for Love? You Can Keep Your Heart Break-Free From These Scams

Scams & Phishing

Looking for Love? You Can Keep Your Heart Break-Free From These Scams

Valentine’s Day has come and gone, but love never leaves the air. So many are looking for love, or searching for a dinner or movie companion to combat lurking loneliness. It's always a good time to take a look at the various online dating scams that are always searching for your love and to provide a few tips on detecting them as well as others that may come up. There is no need to despair. There are signs to look for and ways to avoid being caught out by these scams and others. READ FULL STORY
Androids Hit With New Banking Malware

Mobile Security

Androids Hit With New Banking Malware

A new malware aiming at Android devices is getting away with bank robbery and more. For those Android devices v.13 and higher, BlankBot banking trojan is hiding in utility apps. This malware is still developing, but the tricks up its sleeve take total control over your device. Here’s what you need to know about this sneaky, stealthy stealer. This banking trojan creates custom, fake overlays stealing a username and password, payment card info, and other personally identifiable information (PII). But it doesn’t stop there. READ FULL STORY
Building Strong Passwords Using The “Don’ts” Of Password Security

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Building Strong Passwords Using The “Don’ts” Of Password Security

Much is made of the importance strong passwords give to online account security, and for good reason. That’s because password cracking is often the first step for a hacker looking to break into an account – your account. A formidable password can make a cybercriminal give-up and move onto the next potential victim. But what’s also important and often overlooked is what not to do when creating a password. Consider the “don’ts” of weak password creation as reminders of what not to do. READ FULL STORY
Job Search Scams Trending Upwards; Always Look Before You Leap

Scams & Phishing

Job Search Scams Trending Upwards; Always Look Before You Leap

Getting the job of your dreams is what many of us wish for. However, knowing the difference between a real opportunity and a scam offer can keep job seekers safe from the clutches of cyber-crooks looking to reel them in. After days and weeks of online job searches, that perfect job may now be just a click away. But that's not the time to dive in headfirst. The FBI weighed in on fake employment scams, referring to them as an old trick with big improvements. READ FULL STORY
Chameleon Malware Changes Its Colors Again

Mobile Security

Chameleon Malware Changes Its Colors Again

Android malware is constantly advancing and acquiring new frightening capabilities. Chameleon is the name of a trojan that was designed to infiltrate Android Operating Systems. This program can obtain data, with a particular focus on financial information, and carry out numerous other malicious activities; none that are in your favor. Even more worrying is that the Chameleon Android malware received an upgrade making it new and improved from that of its former self. READ FULL STORY
Are You A Money Mule? What You Need To Know

Scams & Phishing

Are You A Money Mule? What You Need To Know

Criminals of all kinds traffic in stolen money and need middlemen to relocate the funds. From romance scams to phishing attacks and more, there’s plenty of fraudsters with hijacked money needing laundering—and that’s where money mules come in handy. Unfortunately, sometimes those people are unaware of what they are doing, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be punished for it. Check out the red flags of avoiding becoming a money mule—and a criminal. READ FULL STORY
Fake Zoom Link Delivers Malware

Scams & Phishing

Fake Zoom Link Delivers Malware

This latest crypto crime uses phishing and a malicious, fake Zoom link to steal cryptocurrency. With just one click, unsuspecting targets find their crypto accounts drained by a devious cyberattack. Here’s more of what you need to know about this new and sophisticated crime. This scam uses a socially engineered approach by targeting specific “high value” individuals and using the ever-popular Zoom link to succeed. And, unfortunately, there is really no limit to what this scam can capture. READ FULL STORY




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