Tag: attackers
Double Whammy: Meet Ransomware 2.0
Ransomware operators and their ransomware attacks are becoming more rampant and successful than ever. Ransomware groups are always leveraging a combination of factors to...
Fleeceware Apps Continue to Deceit Consumers; Scammers Earn S400 Mn
Cybersecurity experts discovered hundreds of fleeceware mobile applications on the Apple Store and Google Play Store tricking thousands of unwitting users into paying unnecessary...
Million Dollar Business: Ransomware Gangs Scooped $350 Mn in 2020
Ransomware attacks were the most observed security threats among various cybercriminal activities in 2020. Cybercriminals target victims by encrypting their sensitive files, with an...
Zoom’s Video-teleconferencing Platform Still at Risk: FBI Warns
Despite regular security updates and features, cyberthreats on Zoom applications have become rampant. In the wake of the pandemic, the popular video conferencing platform...
Pledge to Backup Your Data This World Backup Day
Information is new money in this modern digital world. Everything revolves around information, and it has become the fuel for many businesses. For instance,...
Ziggy Ransomware Gang Announces Shutdown; Offers to Refund Ransom Payments
Whether it is a discount or inadvertent deduction, getting a refund is always a delight for everyone. But what’s unbelievable is receiving the same...
REvil Ransomware Hits Acer; Threat Actors Demand $50 Million in Ransom
Computer manufacturer Acer is the latest victim of a ransomware attack. According to a report, the Taiwanese company has been hit by a REvil ransomware attack,...
Operation Diànxùn: Chinese Cyber Espionage Campaign Targeting 5G Operators
Cybersecurity experts discovered a cyber espionage campaign targeting telecom operators globally to steal sensitive information. According to McAfee’s Advanced Threat Research (ATR) team, the...
Multiple Indian Banks Encounter Phishing Attacks
Sensitive financial information is always a lucrative target for cybercriminals. Threat actors often use advanced techniques in their phishing campaigns to harvest victims’ banking...
Netflix Runs a 2FA Test to Limit Account Sharing
The widespread use of video streaming services in the market made password sharing with friends and family a common practice. However, security experts suggest that...
