#BrandImpersonation

‘Sitting Ducks’ Attacks Create Hijacking Threat for Domain Name Owners

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August 1, 2024 at 05:28PM Russian cybercriminals are exploiting weaknesses in the Domain Name System (DNS) with the “Sitting Ducks” attack, allowing them to gain unauthorized access to domains for malicious activities like malware delivery and data exfiltration. Researchers estimate over 1 million vulnerable domains daily, emphasizing the need for domain owners to evaluate and … Read more

$80M in Crypto Disappears into Drainer-as-a-Service Malware Hell

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January 17, 2024 at 04:30PM The “Inferno Drainer” phishing campaign siphoned over $80 million in cryptocurrency over a year. Using 100 cryptocurrency brands, the attackers lured victims into authorizing fund siphoning, gaining scale from an innovative “drainer-as-a-service” model. The attackers used brand impersonation and social media lures, and the infrastructure was available to rent. Vigilance … Read more