What is “IOS VPN profile” scam
“IOS VPN profile” scam refers to a particular scam that’s encouraging users to download a questionable, potentially malicious program onto their Mac computer. The program is advertised as a Virtual Private Network (VPN) for Mac, which will supposedly allow users to safely browse the Internet.…
March’s edition of cybersecurity news headlines is mostly news related to cyber crime during the coronavirus pandemic. Malicious actors have began to actively create coronavirus-themed spam campaigns which both phish for personal information and spread malware. Furthermore, some ransomware gangs continue to attack health care facilities while they are dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic.…
With the coronavirus (COVID-19) spreading all over the world and infecting people at an alarmingly quick rate, many have been forced to stay at home and turn their living space into an office. Thousands of people working from home has created cyber criminals new opportunities to wreck havoc. And seeing how they’re using the fears over coronavirus to their own…
Everything your device knows about you
Our devices contain a lot of our personal information but we don’t often consider just how much someone could find out about us by simply accessing them. So if you have ever wondered what kind of information about you your device may contain, here’s what you should know.
Contacts, phone call logs and messages
Your smartphone…
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…
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.…
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.…
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…
What is PETRONAS Email Virus
PETRONAS Email Virus refers to a malicious email that uses Petronas’s name to distribute highly dangerous malware. Petronas is actually a legitimate Malaysian oil and gas company, and it should be noted that it has nothing to do with this scam. Scammers and malware distributors often use known company names to trick users into opening email…