Kinsta, a prominent WordPress hosting provider, has issued a warning to its customers regarding a concerning new trend in cyberattacks. Cybercriminals are now leveraging Google Search Ads to promote phishing websites aimed at stealing user credentials, particularly those for Kinsta’s vital service, MyKinsta, which is used to manage WordPress and other cloud-based applications. Kinsta Phishing:… Continue reading Kinsta Alerts About Phishing Campaign on Google Ads
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AeroBlade TA Spies On U.S. Aerospace Industry
Cybersecurity experts have uncovered a sophisticated cyberespionage campaign targeting a prominent U.S. aerospace organization. The threat actor, identified as AeroBlade, executed a spear phishing attack, raising serious questions about the overall cybersecurity preparedness within critical industries. AeroBlade Attacks US Aerospace Company According to the cybersecurity experts, the spear phishing attack included sending the malicious file… Continue reading AeroBlade TA Spies On U.S. Aerospace Industry
What is Sextortion? Explanation, Signs & Ways to Avoid
Sextortion is a specific email phishing tactic that was around for quite some time. Over the last few years though its popularity skyrocketed, and some novice technologies make me concerned regarding possible sextortion approaches in future. Let me explain what I mean, what this scam is about, and how to detect and avoid it. What… Continue reading What is Sextortion? Explanation, Signs & Ways to Avoid
What is Catfishing? Explanation & Ways to Avoid
Catfishing appears to be the new-old approach in online phishing. While having less direct threat to the user, it may sometimes create even bigger problems, and inflict emotional damage. But how does it work? And what catfishing is, after all? Let’s find out. What is Catfishing? In brief, catfishing is the creation of a false… Continue reading What is Catfishing? Explanation & Ways to Avoid
Octo Tempest Threat Actor – The Most Dangerous Cybercrime Gang?
Octo Tempest, a financially-motivated hacking group, has been labeled “one of the most dangerous financial criminal groups” by Microsoft. Known as UNC3944 and 0ktapus, the group has gained attention for bold cyber attacks. What is Octo Tempest Cybercrime Gang? Octo Tempest’s journey into the world of cybercrime is an intriguing one. Only a few months… Continue reading Octo Tempest Threat Actor – The Most Dangerous Cybercrime Gang?
USPS Scam Text 2024: “Your Package Could Not Be Delivered”
USPS text scams is a type of phishing attack that, as its name implies, mimics the notifications from United States Postal Service (USPS). Fraudsters compose the text to look like a legitimate notification about the problems with the incoming delivery. At a certain point of this text, they add a phishing link that one should… Continue reading USPS Scam Text 2024: “Your Package Could Not Be Delivered”
What Is Identity Theft & How to Protect Against It
Identity theft is a significant issue affecting millions yearly, whether through stolen credit card information or fraudulent accounts. It’s a lucrative business for criminals, who can steal billions of dollars annually through these methods. Unfortunately, data breaches are a common occurrence, and they contribute to the problem. While it’s impossible to prevent data breaches, there… Continue reading What Is Identity Theft & How to Protect Against It
W3LL Targets Microsoft 365 Accounts with Sophisticated Phishing Kit
In the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats, crooks continually find new and inventive ways to exploit vulnerabilities and target valuable assets. One such threat that has recently garnered significant attention is “W3LL.” Next, we will tell you what it is, what it is known for, and how it succeeded in its business over 6 years… Continue reading W3LL Targets Microsoft 365 Accounts with Sophisticated Phishing Kit
Phishing With Hacked Sites Becomes a Massive Menace
Threat actors started using compromised websites for phishing purposes much more frequently. Such worrying statistics popped up in several recent researches. This is not a brand new approach, though it may be particularly effective for fraudulent purposes. Hackers Use Poorly-protected Sites in Phishing Scams Cybercriminals often target abandoned WordPress websites with poor maintenance and security… Continue reading Phishing With Hacked Sites Becomes a Massive Menace
Back to School Scams Expand As August Begins
As the new school season approaches, scammers target students and their parents. They use social engineering and offer free school kits and discounts to lure potential victims. Thus, back to school scams are gaining momentum. The Season of Back to School Scams Cybersecurity researchers discovered a scam campaign that uses PDF files. Under the guise… Continue reading Back to School Scams Expand As August Begins