Tag: Website Security
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Why are cybercriminals using more Domain Shadowing?
There have been 12,197 cases reported for domain shadowing between April 2022 and June 2022. Domain Shadowing is a subdomain of DNS hijacking. In domain shadowing, the hijacker compromises the DNS of a legitimate domain to use in malicious activities but will never compromise the legitimate DNS that already exists. The attacker uses these subdomains…
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Dangerous Google Chrome extensions were installed on over a million devices
Chrome extensions pose as legitimate browser services. Researchers discovered a collection of malicious Google Chrome extensions aimed to track browsing activities on over 1.4 million devices. McAfee – a computer security company stated the objective of the scam is to change the victim’s browser cookies each time they visit an e-commerce website. This will earn…
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Concerned about your passwords after LastPass was hacked?
The accounts of LastPass developers were hacked. LastPass is one of the most popular password managers in the world, with over 30 million users globally. The company has announced that the popular password management application has been hacked. LastPass issued an email to its subscribers describing what had transpired and assuring them that their passwords…
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Evidently, the majority of data breaches are the result of hacking
Insiders are not necessarily a serious threat. According to a new study, the majority of all data breach events were caused by pure hack attempts. According to Flashpoint research, 60% of all data breach instances recorded during the first half of the year were the result of hacking. Usually, this happens when a person or…
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Ransomware is posing a greater danger to organizations than ever before
Operators of ransomware are having a field day. Ransomware attacks are on the rise. Factors like higher geopolitical tensions, transition to remote working and learning, and organizations’ readiness to pay up have contributed to the increase in ransomware. According to a Check Point Research analysis, every 1/40 businesses now face a ransomware attack attempt every…
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Google has issued a warning about ‘hermit malware’ infecting Android and iOS devices
Google has discovered victims in both Italy and Kazakhstan. Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) issued a study on spyware operations targeting Android and iOS users. The company’s doing so in an attempt of tracking the actions of commercial spyware suppliers. Google TAG details the use of Hermit as commercial-grade spyware. Attackers can use this sophisticated…
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WordPress: PayPal phishing kit is boosting hacked WordPress sites
Phishing scams targeting PayPal users for every last bit of personal information At cyber security company – Akamai, researchers found a new and sophisticated phishing campaign aimed at over 400 million potential PayPal consumers. Akamai employees discovered the fraud after seeing it embedded into their WordPress site. Many other legit WordPress sites are believed to…
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Microsoft phishing campaigns can hack despite users having MFA
If our sessions don’t expire, what is the purpose of having an MFA? Microsoft claims hackers can access Outlook email accounts even if they are secured by multi-factor authentication. In 2021, the company’s cybersecurity teams from the Threat Intelligence Center and the Microsoft 365 Defender Research Team discovered a new large-scale phishing attempt that targeted…
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Spam Emails: This could be quite a convenient way to detect them!
Ever wondered what is the most typical spam email subject line? Spam and phishing emails can be harmful since they frequently lead to more destructive cyberattacks. Atlas VPN researchers discovered several common denominators for threat actors delivering spam and phishing emails. The users can utilize this information to detect these emails early and prevent further…
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The new Microsoft 365 service provides a better method to safeguard all of your devices
Introducing the New Microsoft Defender for individuals. Microsoft rolled out a new software subscription package. It would assist clients in better protecting their devices from cyber threats. According to a recent blog post, Microsoft 365 subscribers will now have access to Microsoft Defender for Individuals. It is characterized as a new security tool designed to…