Netflix users beware of this new phishing campaign… did you get an email from Netflix ?? Continue reading »
It was a highly secure infrastructure of servers that allegedly offered cyber criminals an unfettered platform from which to conduct malware campaigns and “money mule” money laundering schemes, targeting victims in the U.S. and around the world. But the Avalanche network, which was specifically designed to thwart detection by law enforcement, turned out to be not so impenetrable after all.
Always make sure you hover over the link and are sure where the link is taking you!
We recently talked about a new malware that doesn’t care if you have a Mac or a PeeCee — and another that is now specifically targeting iPhone users. With the popularity of Apple products, the cybercrime industry has found a rich new hunting ground in Apple users.
There are over 1 million new strains of malware created every day. You no longer have to be attacked in order to be infected with malware. You can pick up malware easier than you can catch a cold, or pick up a bug at the day-care center. Just log into some web sites. On average, over 30,000 SME websites are targeted each day, and to make matters worse, nearly 60% of their IT professionals think they aren’t at any real risk of being attacked.
Yet, email still poses a frightening risk. Too many people trust their email, and a cleverly configured email can get you in real trouble. Read the piece below about ransomware. It’s running rampant — and much is delivered via an attachment in email.
We surveyed the spam traps this morning and found 12 malware-laden emails, and a bank-spoof phishing email that ALSO had the malware component.
This is why we produced these Infographics for you to post and distribute.
Alert : Malware email coming your way! Will you recognize it?
B-Eng has launched System Boost 1.0, their new security and system info app that may save you from a world of hurt! System Boost is for anyone who is concerned about the integrity and security of their iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. Continue reading »
Graham Cluley writes in to let you know :
Mac users are once again being urged to exercise caution when installing updates to Adobe Flash Player, after a fake update was discovered infecting computers.
Quick post here … while squashing spam this morning, one initiated an auto download … BEWARE — Keep your download permissions set to require approval! This one was one of those “invoice” spams that claim you have an unpaid invoice . . .
Notice, the file is hosted on Amazon servers !!! No one is safe.
We talked about ad blockers and malvertising some weeks ago. We even posted about some web sites blocking you from reading unless you turn off the ad blocker. Now several other sites are reporting malware purveyed by Forbes after turning off the ad blocker! Jim Lynch writes : Continue reading »
We used to get about one or two tips on Mac malware a month. Now there are dozens. We try to weed out the real from the myth, but they’re all getting more and more documented. A credible threat is something people need to pay attention to!
Beware, most all of these sites have lots of screen spam, including stalker links and possible click-wear. Be very careful what you click! Use the
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the Firefox ‘READER’ to avoid screen spam on this site!
Always look for the “Reader” icon in the address bar (field) and if it’s there, click it to avoid all of the screen spam! This will also help avoid spam, stalkers, trackers, predators and most malware content on web sites!
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