November 19, 2024 at 05:37AM Spotify playlists and podcasts are misused to promote pirated software, game cheats, spam links, and “warez” sites. By embedding targeted keywords in playlist names and podcast descriptions, these individuals enhance SEO, increasing visibility for their illicit online activities in Google search results. ### Meeting Takeaways: 1. **Issue Identified**: Abuse of … Read more
September 18, 2024 at 05:19AM Google is introducing new features in Chrome for enhanced data control and protection. Updates include an improved Safety Check, easier opting out of website notifications, and granting one-time permissions. Safety Check will now automatically run in the background and notify users of security issues and potentially unwanted notifications. Users can … Read more
September 9, 2024 at 01:45PM A new form of sextortion email scam is targeting spouses, claiming that their partner is cheating and providing links to supposed evidence. This variant aims to exploit trust and cause fear in relationships. Based on the meeting notes, it seems that a new variant of sextortion email scams is emerging, … Read more
June 26, 2024 at 05:33AM The credit card web skimmer, Caesar Cipher Skimmer, is targeting CMS platforms like WordPress, Magento, and OpenCart. It operates by injecting obfuscated malware into e-commerce sites to steal financial information. The skimmer uses various methods to conceal its activities and can adapt its responses based on the website it infects. … Read more
May 3, 2024 at 09:57AM Summary: A webinar titled “Uncovering Contemporary DDoS Attack Tactics—How to Fight Back” will feature Andrey Slastenov, Head of Security at Gcore, discussing the escalating risks of DDoS attacks. Attendees will gain proactive defense strategies, practical tips, and have a chance to engage with the expert directly. The webinar aims to … Read more
April 11, 2024 at 06:12AM Alethea, a company specializing in disinformation and threat detection, raised $20 million in a Series B funding round, bringing total investment to $34 million. The latest funding from GV, Ballistic Ventures, and Hakluyt Capital will enhance the Artemis product, leveraging AI to identify risks and provide early warning for cyberattacks, … Read more
April 3, 2024 at 04:23PM Analysts uncover a phishing campaign called Rhadamanthys, which uses a fake “Federal Bureau of Transportation” to compromise recipients. The campaign is effective in its approach to deception. Based on the meeting notes, the key takeaway is that there has been the discovery of an effective phishing campaign that is spoofing … Read more
October 26, 2023 at 05:41PM Malwarebytes, a global leader in cyber protection, has launched a new consumer solution called Identity Theft Protection. This service helps individuals secure their digital identities and defend against online threats. It includes real-time identity monitoring and alerts, credit protection and reporting, and identity recovery and resolution services. The service, paired … Read more