McAfee researchers have discovered a new version of the 16Shop phishing kit in use by hackers around the world. According to the latest research, there are now more than 200 URLs currently being used by hackers to collect login information from Amazon customers. The methodology the hackers are using is simple. The hackers craft an email that … [Read more...] about New Phishing Scam Targets Your Amazon Account
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Protecting Utilities From Cyber Threats Is One Step Closer
The US government took another important step toward protecting the nation's vulnerable electrical infrastructure with the passage of the SEIA bill in the Senate. The bill would mandate the use of analog or manual technologies on US power grids as a fallback in the event of a cyber-attack against the grid. That kind of attack could bring energy … [Read more...] about Protecting Utilities From Cyber Threats Is One Step Closer
NASA Suffers Data Breach With Device Connected To Network
Not even NASA is immune to hacking. Recently, the American space agency announced that they traced a breach back to April of 2018. That was when a group described as an APT (Advanced, Persistent Threat) breached the Jet Propulsion Laboratory's network via a 'Raspberry-Pi' device that was improperly connected to the network. The hackers made off … [Read more...] about NASA Suffers Data Breach With Device Connected To Network
Florida City Paid Big Bucks To Hackers Using Ransomware
The city of Riviera Beach, Florida, is the latest high-profile victim of a ransomware attack. Recently, the city council voted to pay more than $600,000 to a hacking group to regain access to data that had been locked and encrypted via ransomware nearly a month ago. That is, in addition to the $941,000, the city will be paying for new computers. An … [Read more...] about Florida City Paid Big Bucks To Hackers Using Ransomware
Some Dell Systems Are At Risk Of New Hacks
Do you use Dell equipment at home or in your office? If so, then the recent discovery made by independent security researcher Bill Demirkapi should give you pause. Recently, Mr. Demrikapi discovered a flaw in the company's SupportAssist utility that comes pre-installed on most Dell systems. If you have an older Dell, know that … [Read more...] about Some Dell Systems Are At Risk Of New Hacks
Persistent Banking Trojan Virus Launches New Phishing Scam
The venerable banking Trojan known as Q-bot is back in the news, having recently been spotted in the wild as part of a sophisticated new phishing campaign designed to claim a new generation of victims. Q-bot is one of the oldest banking Trojans still in use, and has a history that stretches back more than a decade. In this most recent … [Read more...] about Persistent Banking Trojan Virus Launches New Phishing Scam
