Tagged: online threats

July 6, 2025 @ 4:56 am By Omar Faridi  |  

CyberCube, the global enabler of cyber risk analytics, has identified Manufacturing, Education, IT, and Retail as the sectors most at risk of attacks from Scattered Spider, the versatile extortion crew behind the recent spate of high-profile hacks. Scattered Spider has evolved from a newly identified social‑engineering crew… Read More

June 26, 2025 @ 4:17 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In 2025, nearly 8,500 users from small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) faced cyberattacks where malicious or unwanted software was disguised as popular online productivity tools, Kaspersky reports. Based on the unique malicious and unwanted files observed, the most common lures included Zoom and Microsoft Office,… Read More

June 23, 2025 @ 5:06 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Kaspersky researchers have discovered a new Trojan spy called SparkKitty which targets smartphones on iOS and Android. It sends images from an infected phone and information “about the device to the attackers.” This malware was embedded in apps related “to crypto and gambling, as well… Read More

June 9, 2025 @ 2:49 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

From April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025, Kaspersky detected over 19 million attempts to download malicious or unwanted files disguised as popular Gen Z games. With GTA, Minecraft and Call of Duty among the most exploited, it’s clear that cybercriminals “are actively following gaming… Read More

June 2, 2025 @ 2:54 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The cryptocurrency ecosystem is fraught with sophisticated scams and vulnerabilities. Blockchain security firm SlowMist has recently highlighted several critical threats targeting crypto users, from social engineering scams to malicious browser extensions and large-scale hacks. These incidents underscore the urgent need for vigilance and robust security… Read More

December 27, 2024 @ 9:49 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Lazarus’ key operation – “Operation DreamJob” – continues to evolve with sophisticated tactics (involving malware and malicious activities) that have persisted for over five years, according to Kaspersky‘s Global Research and Analysis Team. The targets reportedly include workers from a nuclear-related organization, who were infected… Read More

December 5, 2024 @ 10:15 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Kaspersky’s detection systems have reportedly discovered an average of 467,000 malicious files per day in 2024, marking a “14% increase” compared to the previous year. Certain types of threats saw significant growth with experts “reporting a 33% surge in Trojan detections compared to 2023.” These… Read More

November 21, 2024 @ 11:20 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In Q3 of 2024, Kaspersky professionals reportedly discovered that the number of users encountering apps that “pose” as free VPNs increased by 2.5 times compared to Q2 globally. These apps were malware or programs that could be potentially used by malicious actors. The update from… Read More

October 23, 2024 @ 4:30 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Despite the arrest of key operators in early 2024, Grandoreiro continues to be used by its partners in new campaigns. Kaspersky Global Research and Analysis team (GReAT) has reportedly “discovered a new light version focused on Mexico, targeting around 30 banks.” These findings are to… Read More