LinkedIn ads used to spread malware
The context of contacting the victim via LinkedIn may be all that was needed to trick one job seeker into installing malware on the network of a bank. Sometimes credible sites are avenues of malware distribution.
Imagine you’re on LinkedIn and you see an ad for an open position that you’re perfect for. See anything wrong with that? Given you’re on a website that knows your job title, industry sector, location, etc. I’d say none of us would give it a second thought and assume it was legitimate.
That was exactly what hackers were hoping for when they used LinkedIn ads to target employees of the victim bank (which include company as a part of their ad filtering). A bank employee responded ... Read More
Cybersecurity training kids can understand
KnowBe4, the provider of the world’s largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform is offering an interactive, no-cost, children’s cybersecurity activity kit to the public. A workbook, poster and video module available to help families teach children how to protect themselves from online dangers
The activity kit consists of two workbooks with puzzles and games, a poster and a video module featuring KnowBe4’s security awareness hero Captain Awareness.
The workbook also includes a cyber hero pledge consisting of helpful tips to help children stay safe online, along with a family agreement that parents can review with their children to set guidelines for using online devices.
Concrete tools
With this activity kit, parents, teachers and other guardians have some concrete tools to help teach their children about online ... Read More
Anatova game tricks users into downloading ransomware
The anatova ransomware strain was discovered in a private peer-to-peer (p2p) network and targets consumers by using the icon of a game or application to trick the user into downloading it.
McAfee researchers today announced the discovery of a new ransomware family, “Anatova” that is targeting consumers at scale across the globe. The ransomware was discovered in a private peer-to-peer (p2p) network and targets consumers by using the icon of a game or application to trick the user into downloading it.
Creating a quick and fast piece of ransomware is fairly easy
Beek, Lead Scientist & Principle Engineer at McAfee said, “Creating a quick and fast piece of ransomware is fairly easy for those with basic know-how. Ransomware packed with functionality that is also ... Read More