DDoS Attacks Wane in Q4 Amid Cryptomining Resurgence
The volume of attacks fell 31 percent in the last part of 2020, as Bitcoin values skyrocketed. But there were still several notable trends, such as a rise in Linux botnets.
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Web Security
Misconfigured Baby Monitors Allow Unauthorized Viewing
Hundreds of thousands of individuals are potentially affected by this vulnerability.
Read MoreMicrosoft Pulls Bad Windows Update After Patch Tuesday Headaches
Microsoft released a new servicing stack update (KB5001078) after an older one caused problems for Windows users installing Patch Tuesday security updates.
Read MoreCybercrooks Rake in $304M in Romance Scams
The number of people being targeted by fake relationship-seekers has spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read More‘Annoyingly Believable’ Tax Scam Targets Mobile Users
A well-crafted SMS phishing effort is harvesting personal data and credit-card details under the guise of offering tax refunds.
Read More‘Annoyingly Believable’ Tax Scam Targets Mobile Users
A well-crafted SMS phishing effort is harvesting personal data and credit-card details under the guise of offering tax refunds.
Read MorePre-Valentine’s Day Malware Attack Mimics Flower, Lingerie Stores
Emails pretending to confirm hefty orders from lingerie shop Ajour Lingerie and flower store Rose World are actually spreading the BazaLoader malware.
Read MoreCeleb SIM-Swap Crime Ring Stole $100M from U.S. Victims
The attackers ported victims’ cell phone lines and then defeated 2FA to access accounts and apps.
Read MoreHow Email Attacks are Evolving in 2021
The money being wire transferred by business email compromise victims is on the rise, as cybersecurity criminals evolve their tactics.
Read MoreHacker Sets Alleged Auction for Witcher 3 Source Code
The ransomware gang behind the hack of CD Projekt Red may be asking for $1 million opening bids for the company’s valuable data.
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