Hackers use Coronavirus to spread computer virus
4 years, 11 months ago

Hackers use Coronavirus to spread computer virus

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. "Global events often capture the world's attention with a combination of wide recognition and a sense of urgency," Proofpoint's threat intelligence team wrote in a blog post. Emotet was previously used in campaigns relating to climate activist Greta Thunberg, as well as in seasonal emails promising details about a "Christmas party" or "Halloween party". "Threat actors exploit times of confusion or global events to conduct cyber attacks and email phishing campaigns," said Francis Gaffney, director of threat intelligence at Mimecast. Proofpoint described TA542 as a "formidable threat actor group" that would continue evolving its attacks and urged users to be particularly cautious about unsolicited emails relating to current events.

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Hackers targeted US nuclear weapons agency in massive cybersecurity breach, reports say
4 years ago

Hackers targeted US nuclear weapons agency in massive cybersecurity breach, reports say

The Independent  

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Coronavirus | Phishing ploy targets vaccine distribution effort
4 years, 1 month ago

Coronavirus | Phishing ploy targets vaccine distribution effort

The Hindu  

IBM security researchers say they have detected a cyberespionage effort using targeted phishing emails to try to collect vital information on the World Health Organization’s initiative for distributing COVID-19 vaccine to developing countries. The campaign’s targets, in countries including Germany, Italy, South Korea and Taiwan, are likely associated with the development of the cold chain needed to ensure coronavirus vaccines …

German security officials defend inaction at virus protest
4 years, 2 months ago

German security officials defend inaction at virus protest

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy German security officials on Monday …

Coronavirus Outbreak: Govt cyber watchdog CERT-In warns public of large-scale phishing attacks using COVID-19 as bait
4 years, 6 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Govt cyber watchdog CERT-In warns public of large-scale phishing attacks using COVID-19 as bait

Firstpost  

The government has warned against a large-scale cyber attack against individuals and businesses, where attackers may use COVID-19 as a bait to steal personal and financial information. New Delhi: The government has warned against a large-scale cyber attack against individuals and businesses, where attackers may use COVID-19 as a bait to steal personal and financial information. “Such emails are designed …

9,100 coronavirus-themed cyberattacks witnessed in India between Feb.2 and May 2: Microsoft
4 years, 7 months ago

9,100 coronavirus-themed cyberattacks witnessed in India between Feb.2 and May 2: Microsoft

The Hindu  

Cybercrooks are using coronavirus to make ransomware- and phishing attacks on people and over 9,000 coronavirus-themed attacks were noticed in India between February 2 and May 2, according to a Microsoft executive. It means our detection tools actually saw malware or URL or an attachment or a phishing email that was using COVID-19 as a lure to get somebody to …

Coronavirus drugmaker Gilead Sciences's staff targeted by Iran-linked hackers: Report
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus drugmaker Gilead Sciences's staff targeted by Iran-linked hackers: Report

Firstpost  

The US FDA last week gave emergency use authorisation to Gilead’s remdesivir for patients with severe COVID-19, clearing the way for broader use in more hospitals around the US. Hackers linked to Iran have targeted staff at US drugmaker Gilead Sciences Inc in recent weeks, according to publicly-available web archives reviewed by Reuters and three cybersecurity researchers, as the company …

Coronavirus: ‘Predatory’ cyber criminals and hostile states targeting UK citizens and institutions, Raab warns
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus: ‘Predatory’ cyber criminals and hostile states targeting UK citizens and institutions, Raab warns

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Dominic Raab has warned that “predatory” cyber criminals and hostile states …

State-backed hackers behind wave of cyberattacks targeting coronavirus response, US and UK warn
4 years, 8 months ago

State-backed hackers behind wave of cyberattacks targeting coronavirus response, US and UK warn

CNN  

CNN — The United States and United Kingdom issued a new advisory Tuesday warning of ongoing cyberattacks against organizations involved in the coronavirus response, including health care bodies, pharmaceutical companies, academics, medical research organizations and local government. These malicious actors “frequently target organizations in order to collect bulk personal information, intellectual property and intelligence that aligns with national priorities,” according …

Hackers hit US coronavirus response: ‘They are trying to steal everything’
4 years, 8 months ago

Hackers hit US coronavirus response: ‘They are trying to steal everything’

CNN  

Washington CNN — The Trump administration is pointing the finger at China for attempting to steal coronavirus research as officials are warning they have seen a growing wave of cyberattacks on US government agencies and medical institutions leading the pandemic response by nation states and criminal groups. “It’s certainly the logical conclusion of everything I’ve said,” John Demers, the head …

Public urged to flag fraudulent coronavirus emails
4 years, 8 months ago

Public urged to flag fraudulent coronavirus emails

Daily Mail  

The public has been urged to flag fraudulent COVID-19 emails after the UK National Cyber Security Centre took down more than 2,000 online scams in a month. The online security agency has launched a service which allows people to report suspicious emails — alongside a campaign to promote 'cyber awareness.' Scroll down for video The public has been urged to …

Beware! How Scamsters Are Using Coronavirus To Phish
4 years, 9 months ago

Beware! How Scamsters Are Using Coronavirus To Phish

ABP News  

WHO asking for donations- Reports have come in about very authentic-looking emails asking for contributions to fight the pandemic. An email from Vietnam even asked for donations for WHO bitcoin wallet Covid tests and kits- These emails either sell test kits or are for paying online for tests that you can then get done at specified hospitals. This type of …

Coronavirus scams revealed in new police warning
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus scams revealed in new police warning

NL Times  

Police in the Netherlands issued a blunt warning telling the public to be on the lookout for cybercriminals using the coronavirus to swindle people. The scammers often use fake emails or fake text messages to obtain personal information from their victims, police said in a statement. The criminals send links via these channels to trick people into providing personal data …

Coronavirus 'fearware' sees hackers exploit Covid-19 panic to target victims
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus 'fearware' sees hackers exploit Covid-19 panic to target victims

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Cyber criminals are exploiting fears surrounding the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic to spread dangerous …

Cybercriminals are trying to cash in on the coronavirus, experts warn
4 years, 9 months ago

Cybercriminals are trying to cash in on the coronavirus, experts warn

CNN  

New York CNN Business — Criminals are exploiting the public’s fears about the coronavirus to try to break into their email, social media, and banking accounts, cybersecurity experts have warned. Hackers are sending emails purporting to provide information about the coronavirus but are designed to trick people into handing over their passwords, experts at the leading cyber threat intelligence firm …

Microsoft knocks huge, global zombie botnet offline
4 years, 9 months ago

Microsoft knocks huge, global zombie botnet offline

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. "The Necurs botnet is one of the largest networks in the spam email threat ecosystem, with victims …

Coronavirus can now hit your computer: Here's how
4 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus can now hit your computer: Here's how

India TV News  

At a time when the deadly coronavirus is taking a toll on the tech industry with the Mobile World Congress 2020 getting cancelled, coronavirus-themed spam is spreading Emotet malware, security researchers said on Tuesday. According to researchers at Israeli cybersecurity firm Check Point Research, the coronavirus-themed campaign targeted Japan, in malicious email attachments feigning to be sent by a Japanese …

ALERT! Fraudsters prey on coronavirus fears, scam people through emails
4 years, 10 months ago

ALERT! Fraudsters prey on coronavirus fears, scam people through emails

India TV News  

By Sunny Daud It is almost two months now since the first case of the novel coronavirus surfaced in China’s Hubei province. Since December, the death toll on account of the coronavirus has risen to 1,380 in China alone, with three more deaths reported outside the mainland—one each in Hong Kong, the Philippines and Japan. There is a simple phishing …

Chinese media accuses Indian hackers of staging cyberattacks using coronavirus as lure
4 years, 11 months ago

Chinese media accuses Indian hackers of staging cyberattacks using coronavirus as lure

India TV News  

Chinese internet security company 360 Security Technology has accused Indian hackers of breaking into its systems by using the novel coronavirus as “lure” to target the Chinese medical sphere, China’s state-backed media reported on Friday. A report in China’s state-backed Global Times claimed that an Indian hackers’ group, BITTER, was behind advanced cyber-attacks on China’s government agencies and companies, including …

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