Tag: domain

New Google ZIP domains spark debate among cybersecurity experts

May 18, 2023

According to Bleeping Computer*, Cybersecurity researchers and IT admins have raised concerns over Google’s new ZIP and MOV Internet domains, warning that threat actors could use them for phishing attacks and malware delivery. Earlier this month, Google introduced eight new top-level domains (TLD) that could be purchased for hosting websites or email addresses. The new … More New Google ZIP domains spark debate among cybersecurity experts

ESET discovers Operation Spalax: Colombian government and industry sector under targeted attack

January 20, 2021

In 2020, ESET researchers observed several attacks exclusively targeting Colombian entities, which have collectively been dubbed Operation Spalax. These attacks are ongoing and are focused on both government institutions and private companies, especially in the energy and metallurgical industries. The attackers rely on the use of remote access trojans, most likely to conduct cyber-espionage activities.  … More ESET discovers Operation Spalax: Colombian government and industry sector under targeted attack

Professional data leakage: How did that security vendor get my personal data?

May 6, 2020

…and why are they selling it to other security vendors and product testers? If you were hoping to find a sensational story outing one of our competitors, I am going to disappoint you right away. This is not that, but it is something, something that can happen to all of us! Spam is something that … More Professional data leakage: How did that security vendor get my personal data?

Abandoning a domain name can come back to bite you, research shows

September 12, 2018

A domain name once left behind can catch up with you – by giving fraudsters access to a treasure trove of sensitive information. Cybercriminals can use an abandoned domain name to obtain all manner of private information belonging to the company that formerly owned the domain, as well as to its clients and employees, a researcher … More Abandoning a domain name can come back to bite you, research shows

Ethereum cryptocurrency wallets raided after Amazon’s internet domain service hijacked

April 27, 2018

Approximately US $150,000 worth of Ethereum-based cryptocurrency stolen. Online cryptocurrency website MyEtherWallet.com has confirmed that for a period of time yesterday some visitors could have been redirected to a phishing site designed to steal users’ credentials and – ultimately – empty their cryptocurrency wallets. According to reports, whoever was behind the attack may have successfully stolen approximately US … More Ethereum cryptocurrency wallets raided after Amazon’s internet domain service hijacked