Cybercriminals impersonate World Health Organization to distribute fake coronavirus e-book
Threat actors ramp up on coronavirus-themed campaigns, posing as the World Health Organization sending emails with fake e-book content. Instead of advice, users get compromised with malware.
Spear phishing 101: what you need to know
We look at the threat of spear phishing, why it’s such a problem, and what organizations can do to lessen the chance of a successful attack.
Instagram clamps down on fake messages with anti-phishing tool
We take a look at a new anti-phishing feature Instagram hopes will cut down on imitation messages and other social engineering attempts.
Emotet malspam campaign uses Snowden’s new book as lure
Emotet starts a new week of malicious spam by promising a copy of Edward Snowden’s new book.
Emotet is back: botnet springs back to life with new spam campaign
After months of laying dormant, the notorious Emotet is back, with its botnet spewing spam globally.
Ryuk ransomware attacks businesses over the holidays
Over the holiday, a little-known ransomware family called Ryuk caused serious damage to numerous organizations. The attacks leave a lot of questions unanswered. What do we know so far?
What’s in the spam mailbox this week?
We take a look at a few of the most notable spam emails in circulation over the last week, including a money muling scam, Apple phishes, and a sexploitation message featuring old, but real, passwords.
Five easy ways to recognize and dispose of malicious emails
What should you check for to determine if an email is spam or malicious? Here are five red flags to look for—and what to do with those malicious emails when you find them.
Internet Shortcut used in Necurs malspam campaign
The Necurs gang tries out a new trick to load malware and bypass security defenses.
Labs CTNT report shows shift in threat landscape to cryptomining
What did we learn about cybercrime in the quarterly Labs CTNT report? Malicious cryptomining has taken over in 2018, and it’s leaving all other malware families behind.
