Google has seen a rising number of attackers impersonating news outlets and journalists to spread fake news among other reporters.
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FBI takes down hacker platform Deer.io
It was a top crooks’ market, with over 24,000 shops doing brisk business selling credentials for Netflix, Facebook, Twitter, and more.
S2 Ep32: ZoomBombing, Android malware and the WhatsApp Martinelli hoax – Naked Security Podcast
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Russia’s FSB wanted its own IoT botnet
If you thought the Mirai botnet was bad, what about a version under the control of Russia’s military that it could point like an electronic cannon at people it didn’t like?
Stolen data of company that refused REvil ransom payment now on sale
A comment from one buyer of data purportedly from Brooks International: “It even has credit card number & a password. lol !!”
Android malware uses coronavirus for sextortion/ransomware combo
The app says it will notify you of coronavirus cases… but in fact it locks up your phone and sextorts you for money at the same time
Europol busts up two SIM-swapping hacking rings
What a nightmare: your phone goes dead, and you can’t log into your bank account because it’s controlled by a hacker who’s draining you dry.
Necurs zombie botnet disrupted by Microsoft
Necurs, one of the world’s biggest botnets, infected over 9 million computers worldwide.
FBI arrests alleged owner of Deer.io, top market for stolen accounts
Started around 2013, the site claims to host over 24,000 active shops doing brisk business in stolen PII and hacking services.
Coronavirus warning spreads computer virus
There’s an attachment that you are “strongly recommended to read” on account of coronavirus infections in your area. Don’t open it!