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THN Weekly Recap: Top Cybersecurity Threats, Tools and Tips [6 Jan]

Cybercriminals exploit trusted digital tools, like Chrome extensions, to steal sensitive data from users.
A recent attack involved spear-phishing and malicious Chrome extensions targeting millions of devices.

Cybercriminals Use Excel Exploit to Spread Fileless Remcos RAT Malware

A phishing campaign is spreading a fileless variant of Remcos RAT, allowing attackers to control compromised computers and extract sensitive data.

AI Could Generate 10,000 Malware Variants, Evading Detection in 88% of Case

LLMs can be exploited by criminals to rewrite malware, increasing evasion of detection systems and creating numerous novel code variants.

How to protect yourself from AI scams this holiday season

Criminals are exploiting AI to create more convincing scams, especially during the holiday season, making public awareness critical.

Flying Under the Radar - Security Evasion Techniques

Phishing attacks have evolved from simple scams to sophisticated techniques that challenge modern security measures.

How to guard against the holiday cyberattack surge

Cyberattacks increase significantly during the holiday season due to higher online activity and reduced staff vigilance, affecting both consumers and enterprises.

THN Weekly Recap: Top Cybersecurity Threats, Tools and Tips [6 Jan]

Cybercriminals exploit trusted digital tools, like Chrome extensions, to steal sensitive data from users.
A recent attack involved spear-phishing and malicious Chrome extensions targeting millions of devices.

Cybercriminals Use Excel Exploit to Spread Fileless Remcos RAT Malware

A phishing campaign is spreading a fileless variant of Remcos RAT, allowing attackers to control compromised computers and extract sensitive data.

AI Could Generate 10,000 Malware Variants, Evading Detection in 88% of Case

LLMs can be exploited by criminals to rewrite malware, increasing evasion of detection systems and creating numerous novel code variants.

How to protect yourself from AI scams this holiday season

Criminals are exploiting AI to create more convincing scams, especially during the holiday season, making public awareness critical.

Flying Under the Radar - Security Evasion Techniques

Phishing attacks have evolved from simple scams to sophisticated techniques that challenge modern security measures.

How to guard against the holiday cyberattack surge

Cyberattacks increase significantly during the holiday season due to higher online activity and reduced staff vigilance, affecting both consumers and enterprises.
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3 holiday email scams to watch for - and how to stay safe

The holiday season increases email scams, prompting users to be vigilant and report suspicious activities to protect themselves.

Scammers love the holidays. Here's how to protect yourself.

Scammers exploit the holiday season to perpetrate phishing and smishing attacks against online shoppers.

3 holiday email scams to watch for - and how to stay safe

The holiday season increases email scams, prompting users to be vigilant and report suspicious activities to protect themselves.

Scammers love the holidays. Here's how to protect yourself.

Scammers exploit the holiday season to perpetrate phishing and smishing attacks against online shoppers.
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5 charged in "Scattered Spider," one of the most profitable phishing scams ever

Five men charged for running a comprehensive phishing scheme that compromised hundreds of companies and stole millions in cryptocurrency.

Man gets 10 years for stealing $20M in nest eggs from 400 US home buyers

A Nigerian man was sentenced for a phishing scheme that defrauded US home buyers of over $20 million.

US charges five accused of multi-year hacking spree targeting tech and crypto giants | TechCrunch

The DOJ charged five individuals linked to a hacking group for targeting tech firms and cryptocurrency owners, stealing millions through phishing and SIM swapping.

Feds charge 5 hackers tied to notorious Scattered Spider group - here's how they stole from big companies

The case against Scattered Spider marks a significant crackdown on a prominent hacker group targeting US companies and individuals through phishing scams.

Phone Phishing Gang Busted: Eight Arrested in Belgium and Netherlands

Authorities arrested eight suspects of a phone phishing gang involved in large-scale financial fraud across multiple countries.

California teen suspected of being a member ofScattered Spider hacking gang

Remington Ogletree, a teenage hacker, was charged with crimes linked to the Scattered Spider cybercrime group, known for major hacking attacks.

5 charged in "Scattered Spider," one of the most profitable phishing scams ever

Five men charged for running a comprehensive phishing scheme that compromised hundreds of companies and stole millions in cryptocurrency.

Man gets 10 years for stealing $20M in nest eggs from 400 US home buyers

A Nigerian man was sentenced for a phishing scheme that defrauded US home buyers of over $20 million.

US charges five accused of multi-year hacking spree targeting tech and crypto giants | TechCrunch

The DOJ charged five individuals linked to a hacking group for targeting tech firms and cryptocurrency owners, stealing millions through phishing and SIM swapping.

Feds charge 5 hackers tied to notorious Scattered Spider group - here's how they stole from big companies

The case against Scattered Spider marks a significant crackdown on a prominent hacker group targeting US companies and individuals through phishing scams.

Phone Phishing Gang Busted: Eight Arrested in Belgium and Netherlands

Authorities arrested eight suspects of a phone phishing gang involved in large-scale financial fraud across multiple countries.

California teen suspected of being a member ofScattered Spider hacking gang

Remington Ogletree, a teenage hacker, was charged with crimes linked to the Scattered Spider cybercrime group, known for major hacking attacks.
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Catch Of The Week: Sketchy Facebook Ads

Online ads can often overshadow real content and friends' posts on social media.
It's critical to recognize the potential scam nature of many online ads.
Scrutinizing ads and their sources is essential for online safety.

Itch.io says it was shut down by Funko

Itch.io was temporarily shut down due to a false phishing report linked to gaming merchandise giant Funko.

Email scam sends out 'convincing' fake invoice purporting to be from PayPal

Beware of convincing scam emails regarding cryptocurrency purchases from PayPal, especially during high-traffic shopping seasons like Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

Netflix users warned about 'scare' scam that could steal credit card information

Netflix users are being targeted by large-scale phishing scams exploiting a sense of urgency surrounding account issues.

Helpline for Yakuza victims fears it leaked personal info

The Kumamoto Violence Prevention Center experienced a significant data breach due to a phishing attack, risking sensitive information of 2,500 individuals.
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Five Scattered Spider suspects indicted for crypto heists

A US indictment names five members of the cyber-gang Scattered Spider accused of stealing millions in cryptocurrency through phishing and ransomware tactics.

Brit charged in US over Scattered Spider cyber attacks | Computer Weekly

A group, including Tyler Robert Buchanan, faces charges for sophisticated cyber attacks, impacting major Las Vegas companies and hundreds of thousands of individuals.

Five Scattered Spider suspects indicted for crypto heists

A US indictment names five members of the cyber-gang Scattered Spider accused of stealing millions in cryptocurrency through phishing and ransomware tactics.

Brit charged in US over Scattered Spider cyber attacks | Computer Weekly

A group, including Tyler Robert Buchanan, faces charges for sophisticated cyber attacks, impacting major Las Vegas companies and hundreds of thousands of individuals.
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