#vishingattacks

Microsoft Quick Assist Tool Abused for Ransomware Delivery

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May 17, 2024 at 07:48AM Cybercriminals using the Black Basta ransomware have abused the Quick Assist remote management tool in vishing attacks. Active since 2022, Black Basta has targeted over 500 organizations worldwide, inflicting over $100 million in ransom payments. Microsoft warns of these attacks on critical infrastructure and is incorporating alerts to combat tech … Read more

FCC Employees Targeted in Sophisticated Phishing Attacks

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March 4, 2024 at 07:18AM Cybersecurity firm Lookout warns of novel mobile device phishing attacks targeting FCC employees and cryptocurrency platforms. Attackers create replicas of single sign-on pages to trick victims into sharing login credentials using email, SMS, and vishing. The phishing kit can impersonate multiple brands and has successfully targeted hundreds of individuals in … Read more