As was expected, the coronavirus pandemic is bringing out the worst in cyber criminals, and they are using the growing panic over the outbreak for their own gain. Security researchers at DomainTools have uncovered a domain (coronavirusapp[.]site) that promotes a supposed coronavirus outbreak tracker. When users visit the domain, they are prompted to download the Android tracking app, which will…
What is Amarktflow?
Amarktflow is an online rewards scam that tricks users into sharing their personal information with untrustworthy third parties. The scam presents users with a survey and claims that by answering just a few questions and solving a puzzle, they will get the chance to win an iPhone X, an Amazon Gift Card, or some other amazing prize. Once…
The US Department of Health and Human Services was hit with a cyber attack Sunday night amid the coronavirus outbreak, reports claim. Three people “familiar with the matter” have told Bloomberg that the cyber attack took place last night and that Secretary of State Michael Pompeo and other Trump administration officials are aware of the incident.…
What is CoronaVi2022
CoronaVi2022 is a new ransomware infection that encrypts files. The ransomware is referred to as CoronaVi2022 because of the email address cyber crooks give for users to contact them. Cyber crooks have been actively using the coronavirus name for their malware and spam campaigns so ransomware named CoronaVi2022 is not surprising. What’s interesting about this infection is that…
Malicious actors hide data-stealing malware in coronavirus maps
Malicious actors continue to take advantage of the coronavirus outbreak to distribute malware and steal information. This time, they are disguising data stealing malware as a coronavirus map detailing infections around the world. Cybersecurity company Reason Security published a report detailing the malware after their cybersecurity researcher was able to analyse a sample.…
What is UpgradeIdeas
UpgradeIdeas is an adware program that is advertised as a browser helper that will supposedly improve the browsing experience. While it may seem like a useful program to have installed on your Mac, it’s nothing more than a nuisance. There are a couple of reasons why it’s classified as adware, mainly because users are tricked into installing it,…
Coronavirus-themed phishing emails are targeting email credentials
Malicious actors are sending coronavirus phishing and malware emails, disguising themselves as legitimate healthcare organizations. The global Coronavirus outbreak is not showing any signs of backing down, and cyber crooks are quick to make use of the ongoing panic for their malicious purposes. That is not surprising since they are always looking for ways…
Cybersecurity news headlines for 1-29 February, 2020
February’s edition of cybersecurity news headlines contains three stories. Four Chinese hackers, allegedly with links to the Chinese government, have been charged for the 2017 Equifax hack that resulted in data of 147 million US citizens being leaked. Google and Tinder are under investigation by the Irish Data Commissioner for potential GDPR breach. And…