Google Cuts User Account Compromises in Half With Simple Change
More than 150 million Google users have seen their chance of compromise drop by half following the adoption of two-step verification, a process where users logging in to a Google service will be asked to respond to a push notification sent to a second device, the company said today. The result is an early sign…
Cybercrime tactics & techniques Q2 2018
A generally slow quarter reflects an overall lull in cybercrime, picking up where Q1 left off with cryptominers continuing to dominate, ransomware continuing to evolve through experimentation, and exploits making a small but significant comeback. In nearly every malware category for both business and consumer detections, we saw a decrease in volume, corroborating our general…
Cryptocurrency Fraud: In the Midst of a Gold Rush, Beware of Scammers
Bitcoin is the pioneer and obvious leader in the cryptocurrency market. But in 2017 alternative coins, or “altcoins,” began to transform the market. Nearly 1,500 cryptocurrencies are currently in circulation, and new altcoins emerge every week with Monero, Zcash and Ethereum among the top challengers to Bitcoin. But beware. Much like opportunists who devised various…
Job seekers on ZipRecruiter being targeted by scams via email and text
Right now, thousands of people are looking for a new job online. Some of them just want a change, but others are looking for a stable income to support themselves and their families. Scammers are targeting job seekers with precision, often making contact instantly after the victim submits and application or receives a notification from…