From bogus free trips to fake rental homes, here are some of the most common online threats you should look out for both before and during your travels. As the mercury rises and we look forward to vacationing in sunnier climbs, it’s also time to keep one eye peeled for internet scams and cyberthreats. Travel … More Going on vacation soon? Stay one step ahead of travel scammers
According to Bleeping Computer*, a malware campaign is using fake OnlyFans content and adult lures to install a remote access trojan known as ‘DcRAT,’ allowing threat actors to steal data and credentials or deploy ransomware on the infected device. The new campaign discovered by eSentire has been underway since January 2023, spreading ZIP files that … More Hackers use fake OnlyFans pics to drop info-stealing malware
The BlackCat (ALPHV) ransomware gang is behind a February cyberattack on Reddit, where the threat actors claim to have stolen 80GB of data from the company. On February 9th, Reddit disclosed that its systems were hacked* on February 5th after an employee fell victim to a phishing attack. This phishing attack allowed the threat actors … More Reddit hackers threaten to leak data stolen in February breach
Strategies for stopping and responding to cyberbullying require a concerted, community-wide effort involving parents, educators and children themselves. Bullying of any kind can have a devastating impact on the victim’s well-being and life. Physical bullying, also known as face-to-face or in-person bullying, is still an issue in schools, with many researchers saying that its long-term consequences can be even … More Stop Cyberbullying Day: Prevention is everyone’s responsibility
The names and company profiles of dozens of victims of a global mass hack have been published by a cyber crime gang Clop holding their stolen data to ransom, writes the BBC*. Twenty six organisations including banks and universities have been added to try to pressure victims into paying. US federal bodies have also been … More MOVEit hack update: Hacker gang Clop publishes victim names on dark web
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