Kaspersky experts have uncovered a new phishing scam targeting businesses that promote their pages on Facebook. Scammers send emails allegedly on behalf of Meta for Business – Facebook’s platform for businesses – claiming the recipient’s [c]
Kaspersky has warned that fake Telegram Premium offers have been spreading globally, targeting users with phishing scams and malware disguised as alternative app versions. These attacks aim to steal account credentials or compromise devices. The [c]
A global INTERPOL operation has taken down more than 22,000 malicious IP addresses or servers linked to cyber threats. Operation Synergia II (conducted from April 1 to August 31, 2024) specifically targeted phishing, ransomware and information [c]
Cybercriminals are increasingly using Large Language Models (LLMs) to generate content for large-scale phishing and scam attacks, Kaspersky’s AI Research Center experts have discovered. As threat actors attempt to generate fraudulent websites in high volumes, [c]
ESET has announced the launch of its upgraded consumer offering ESET HOME Security, with added new features such as ESET Folder Guard and Multithread Scanning, together with an overall improvement of its capabilities. Identity Protection [c]
BIN checkers are tools used to verify payment cards based on the first six digits of their number. This verification helps determine whether the card can be used for payments on advertising platforms or in [c]
As the international back-to-school season starts, Kaspersky’s cybersecurity experts have detected a significant surge in fraudulent activities. Cybercriminals exploit academic topics, launching sophisticated phishing campaigns. However, Kaspersky experts warn that this year, the campaigns have [c]
By Lucas Molefe An alarming post on X by Wendy Knowler, South Africa’s leading consumer journalist, has brought to light the constant and increasing risk of cybercrime in the context of travel planning. Knowler shared [c]
Google, Facebook, and Amazon are the most frequently targeted brands when it comes to phishing attacks, according to Kaspersky’s recent research among 25 popular global companies. Cybercriminals also heavily pursue the credentials and data of [c]
The first in-person Summer Olympics since the lifting of pandemic restrictions is set to begin on July 26, attracting millions of sports enthusiasts. Kaspersky experts have noted a surge in scamming activity surrounding the event, [c]
Kaspersky has released its annual Financial Threats Report for 2023, offering a detailed analysis of the evolving financial cyberthreat landscape. The report reveals significant increases in mobile banking malware and cryptocurrency-related phishing, signaling growing threats [c]
In today’s connected world, it is a matter of when rather than if you will experience someone trying to hack you. With cybercriminals becoming more sophisticated in their attempts, it is possible that at some [c]
Over 709 million attempts to access phishing and scam websites in 2023 were thwarted by Kaspersky’s anti-phishing system, marking a 40% increase compared to the previous year’s figures. Messaging apps, artificial intelligence (AI) platforms, social [c]
Kaspersky experts discussed the evolution of the cyberthreat landscape in the region during its 9th annual Cyber Security Weekend – META 2024, held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The focal point of the discussions was the [c]
Some 1,300 suspicious IP addresses or URLs have been identified as part of a global INTERPOL operation targeting phishing, malware and ransomware attacks. Operation Synergia, which ran from September to November 2023, was launched in [c]
A transcontinental police operation against online financial crime has concluded with almost 3,500 arrests and seizures of $300 million (approximately EUR 273 million) worth of assets across 34 countries. The six-month Operation HAECHI IV (from [c]
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