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SMTP Smuggling is a New Threat to Email Security

A new exploitation technique known as SMTP smuggling has emerged, which can be maliciously utilized as a weapon.

A new SMTP Smuggling technique reportedly has the potential to bypass existing security protocols. Also it can enable attackers to send spoofed emails from seemingly legitimate addresses. This may breathe new life into email spam, despite its efficiency not decreasing throughout the last time. What is SMTP Smuggling? SMTP smuggling is a novice exploitation technique… Continue reading SMTP Smuggling is a New Threat to Email Security

QakBot is Back With a New Email Spam Campaign

Qakbot appears to be back online after the network destruction in the Operation Duck Hunt. Microsoft Threat Intelligence team reports about a new, low-volume email spam campaign that spreads the infamous malware. QakBot Comeback – Is It Real? On December 16, 2023, the Microsoft Threat Intelligence team shared part of their observations on X. It… Continue reading QakBot is Back With a New Email Spam Campaign

Credentials Theft is On The Rise

Credentials theft can create a lot of problems regardless of the importance of the account

Email spam has become the prevalent form of phishing and malware spreading for a long time. Among them, credentials theft remains the most common type – even though it is not the most profitable. Nowadays, these attacks obtained another target – compromising business accounts. But how do they work? And how to protect against credentials… Continue reading Credentials Theft is On The Rise

Beware of Vacation-Related Scams: 4 Most Prevalent Types

Scam actors use summer vacation season to send fraudulent emails to people

Email scam actors constantly try to pick a better disguise for their fraudulent messages. Summer, the time when people commonly plan to take a break from their jobs and travel, gives a wide range of opportunities to scammers. Vacation-related email scams would be on the rise over the next several months – read on to… Continue reading Beware of Vacation-Related Scams: 4 Most Prevalent Types

What is Business Email Compromise (BEC) Attack?

BEC attacks can ruin the company's reputation and spread infection to other companies

Business email compromise attack, or shortly BEC, is a relatively new vector of cyberattacks. Dealing primary damage by exposing potentially sensitive information, also allows hackers to use the email for further attacks. The potential efficiency of these attacks is thrilling, and cyber criminals already apply them to conduct chain attacks. Let’s figure out a precise… Continue reading What is Business Email Compromise (BEC) Attack?

Binance US Ban Scams Incoming: What to Expect?

Crooks will use a loud newsbreak to scam people and spread malware

Recent events around one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges Binance sound threatening. CFTC, the U.S. regulator of commodity futures trading, charged the company with allegations of violating numerous acts and regulations. This platform is used by a huge number of people, and any service outages or problems with wire outs as the result of… Continue reading Binance US Ban Scams Incoming: What to Expect?

Incoming Silicon Valley Bank Related Scams

Silicon Valley Bank collapsed on Friday 10, 2023. That will most probably became an object of scammers' attacks

Mind-bending globe-scale events always attract a lot of attention. Newsmakers, politicians and simple rubbernecks pay a lot of attention to such a loud events, and a recent Silicon Valley Bank meltdown is a perfect example. Scammers are no exception, as they should be peaky and roguish to success with their outlaw activities. But how can… Continue reading Incoming Silicon Valley Bank Related Scams

What is Norton Scam Email? Tips to Protect Yourself

Fake Norton emails may state that you've been invoiced with a large sum of money.

Norton scam email is a tricky phishing campaign that pretends to be an official mailing from Norton. It generally aims at users’ sensitive information, including banking data. Let’s figure out what these spam emails are, how dangerous they are, and how you can counteract them. What is Norton Scam? Norton scam email is a common… Continue reading What is Norton Scam Email? Tips to Protect Yourself

Amazon Email Phishing: How to Protect Yourself?

Amazon phishing emails pose a significant danger to your personal data

Amazon email phishing is yet another form of email fraud that parasites on the name of a legit company. As the company operates in different industries, hackers forge their messages to make it look realistic to a specific user. In this post, I will explain how to distinguish a fake email from a genuine one,… Continue reading Amazon Email Phishing: How to Protect Yourself?

Dangers Of Spam Email: Tips How To Avoid, Spam Email Revenge

Whether you use Gmail, Hotmail, Apple Mail, Yahoo Mail, or another lesser-known email service, you've probably encountered unwanted messages in your inbox.

Many businesses don’t consider all of the dangers of spam and just think it is an annoyance. Although unwanted emails are frustrating, they can be threatening in many scenarios. Spam email is often easy to spot, usually in advertisements for quick money-making schemes or appeals to charity. Whatever the content is, the key for detecting… Continue reading Dangers Of Spam Email: Tips How To Avoid, Spam Email Revenge