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This Holiday Season, Watch Out for These Cyber-Grinch Tricks

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This Holiday Season, Watch Out for These Cyber-Grinch Tricks

McAfee threat researchers have identified several consumer brands and product categories most frequently used by cybercriminals to trick consumers into clicking on malicious links in the first weeks of this holiday shopping season. As holiday excitement peaks and shoppers hunt for the perfect gifts and amazing deals, scammers are taking advantage of the buzz. The National Retail Federation projects holiday spending will reach between $979.5 and $989 billion this year, and cybercriminals are capitalizing by…

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How to Protect Your Social Media Passwords with Multi-factor Verification | McAfee Blog

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How to Protect Your Social Media Passwords with Multi-factor Verification | McAfee Blog

Two-step verification, two-factor authentication, multi-factor authentication…whatever your social media platform calls it, it’s an excellent way to protect your accounts. There’s a good chance you’re already using multi-factor verification with your other accounts — for your bank, your finances, your credit card, and any number of things. The way it requires an extra one-time code in addition to your login and password makes life far tougher for hackers. It’s increasingly common to see nowadays, where…

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Law Enforcement Operation Targets Infostealers

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Law Enforcement Operation Targets Infostealers

In a sweeping international effort, the U.S. Department of Justice, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and multiple global law enforcement agencies have exposed “Operation Magnus,” targeting two of the world’s most notorious information-stealing malware networks, RedLine Stealer and META. According to a press release published on Oct. 29, the operation led to the seizure of multiple servers, the unsealing of charges against a RedLine Stealer developer, and the arrest of two suspects in Belgium. RedLine…

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Zscaler Report: Mobile, IoT, and OT Cyber Threats Surge in 2024

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Zscaler Report: Mobile, IoT, and OT Cyber Threats Surge in 2024

A new report from cloud security company Zscaler sheds light on the growing mobile threats on Android operating systems, as well as IoT and OT devices threats. The findings come as more than 60% of the global Internet traffic is now generated by mobile devices and financially-oriented mobile threats have grown by 111% over the last year. A list of mobile malware threats Zscaler’s ThreatLabz witnessed a 29% rise in banking mobile malware over the…

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What is malware and why should I be concerned? | McAfee Blog

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What is malware and why should I be concerned? | McAfee Blog

What is malware? A dictionary-like definition is “malicious software that attacks computers, smartphones, and other connected devices.” In fact, “malware” is a mash-up of “malicious software.” It describes any type of software or code specifically designed to exploit a connected device or network without consent. And, unsurprisingly, hackers design most of it for financial gain. What kinds of malware are there? Think of malware as an umbrella term that covers an entire host of “bad…

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Timeline: Top 15 Notable Cyberattacks and Data Breaches

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Timeline: Top 15 Notable Cyberattacks and Data Breaches

Cyberattacks, whether accidental or purposeful, have been a threat long before the invention of the World Wide Web. These attacks aim to steal money, data, or resources — and sometimes serve as tools for gaining an edge over rival nations. Each incident is a stark reminder for businesses to fortify their digital defenses while also underscoring the crucial role of security teams that work tirelessly to identify and neutralize these threats. The following attacks had…

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Podcast bait, malware switch.

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Podcast bait, malware switch.

Joshua Miller from Proofpoint is discussing their work on “Best Laid Plans: TA453 Targets Religious Figure with Fake Podcast Invite Delivering New BlackSmith Malware Toolset.” Proofpoint identified Iranian threat actor TA453 targeting a prominent Jewish figure with a fake podcast interview invitation, using a benign email to build trust before sending a malicious link. The attack attempted to deliver new malware called BlackSmith, containing a PowerShell trojan dubbed AnvilEcho, designed for intelligence gathering and exfiltration….

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RATs in the tunnel: Uncovering the cyber underworld.

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RATs in the tunnel: Uncovering the cyber underworld.

Welcome in! You’ve entered, Only Malware in the Building. Join us each month to sip tea and solve mysteries about today’s most interesting threats. Your host is Selena Larson, Proofpoint intelligence analyst and host of their podcast DISCARDED. Inspired by the residents of a building in New York’s exclusive upper west side, Selena is joined by N2K Networks Dave Bittner and Rick Howard to uncover the stories behind notable cyberattacks.  Being a security researcher is…

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Detecting and preventing account takeover (ATO) attacks

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Detecting and preventing account takeover (ATO) attacks

Account takeover (ATO) occurs when cybercriminals exploit stolen login credentials to gain unauthorized access to online accounts. ATOs can target people within organizations to steal sensitive information or customer accounts to enable fraudulent transactions. Given that ATO attacks have increased by 354% since 2023, having a strong prevention strategy is more crucial than ever to reduce risks for both customers and businesses. What is an account takeover (ATO) attack? ATO attacks can affect any organization…

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Criminals Use Malware to Steal Near Field Communication Data

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Criminals Use Malware to Steal Near Field Communication Data

Recent research by cybersecurity company ESET provides details about a new attack campaign targeting Android smartphone users. The cyberattack, based on both a complex social engineering scheme and the use of a new Android malware, is capable of stealing users’ near field communication data to withdraw cash from NFC-enabled ATMs. Constant technical improvements from the threat actor As noted by ESET, the threat actor initially exploited progressive web app technology, which enables the installation of…

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