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Pakistan linked APT36 uses fake PDF files to spread Linux malware in attacks on Indian government

A hacker group called Transparent Tribe, also known as APT36, is running a new cyber attack against India. The group is believed to be linked to Pakistan. This time, they are using a special type of ...
Security Boulevard

Fake Claude site installs malware that gives attackers access to your computer

Claude’s rapid growth—nearly 290 million web visits per month—has made it an attractive target for attackers, and this ...
Bleeping Computer

Clever ‘File Archiver In The Browser’ phishing trick uses ZIP domains

A new 'File Archivers in the Browser' phishing kit abuses ZIP domains by displaying fake WinRAR or Windows File Explorer windows in the browser to convince users to launch malicious files. Earlier ...
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FBI Confirms the Threat—Fake File Converters Push Malware

The FBI has issued a serious warning about fake online document converters being used to spread malware and steal personal information. Many people search for free tools to convert documents, merge ...
Security Boulevard

From fake Proton VPN sites to gaming mods, this Windows infostealer is everywhere

Hiding in imposter sites, GitHub downloads, and YouTube links, this infostealer is designed to hijack accounts and drain ...
Yahoo

Don’t click on that: FBI warns about fake file converter websites

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Here are your converted MP3s (and some ransomware): US officials are warning users to avoid file conversion websites. Franziska ...
Fox News

Meta account suspension scam hides FileFix malware

Cybercriminals continue to find new ways to target social media users, and Meta accounts remain one of the most common lures. Losing access to Facebook or Instagram can have real consequences for both ...
Dark Reading

Attacks on Azerbaijan Businesses Drop Malware via Fake Image Files

A spear-phishing email posing as a memo from the president of an Azerbaijan company hid malware behind images to infiltrate businesses associated with the firm. According to research from Fortinet, ...
Ars Technica

Here’s how carefully concealed backdoor in fake AWS files escaped mainstream notice

Researchers have determined that two fake AWS packages downloaded hundreds of times from the open source NPM JavaScript repository contained carefully concealed code that backdoored developers’ ...
CSOonline

Trojan Adware Hiding in MP3s

Adware pushers have found a new way to trick you into downloading their annoying products: fake MP3 files. On Tuesday, security vendor McAfee reported that it’s seen a huge spike in fake MP3 files ...
Search Engine Land

Google files lawsuit over fake review scams

Google has filed a lawsuit to dissuade scammers from using Google Maps and Business Profiles to post fake businesses and fake reviews. Google said “bad actors posted more than 350 fraudulent Business ...