The latest Omicron phishing scam is currently targeting unsuspecting users in the United Kingdom and uses fake NHS emails to do so. Omicron is the new variant of COVID-19 that…
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Twitter Verified Accounts Targeted as Part of a Large Phishing Attempt
On Twitter, verified accounts are those that have a blue badge with a checkmark. These accounts often represent well-known influencers, celebrities, politicians, journalists, activists, as well as government and commercial…
Omicron Phishing Scam Already Spotted in UK
Omicron COVID-19 variant anxiety inspires new phishing scam offering fake NHS tests to steal data. The global pandemic has provided cover for all sorts of phishing scams over the past…
Omicron Phishing Campaign Hits User Inboxes
Omicron Phishing Campaign Hits User Inboxes Online fraudsters have reacted quickly to news of a potentially new severe COVID-19 variant, with a carefully crafted phishing email campaign, according to observers.…
Phishing Scam Targets Military Families
Phishing Scam Targets Military Families Threat researchers at Lookout are helping to take down a phishing campaign that has been targeting members of the United States military and their families. The scammers…
‘Double-Extortion’ Ransomware Data Leaks Skyrocket 935%
Startling triple-digit growth is fueled by easy criminal access to corporate networks and RaaS tools, an analysis found. The ransomware business is booming, and feeble corporate security and a flourishing…
Widespread ‘Smishing’ Campaign Defrauds Iranian Android Users
Attackers use socially engineered SMS messages and malware to compromise tens of thousands of devices and drain user bank accounts. Attackers are impersonating the Iranian government in a widespread SMS…
Unpatched Microsoft Exchange Servers abused in new phishing campaign
The noteworthy aspect of this phishing campaign is that the emails were sent as replies to previously sent messages, due to which these appeared legit. According to the IT security…