What if an attacker could manage to make a well-known company distribute an email on their behalf? Bad actors have been distributing malware through email for decades. Over time, security technology has evolved and improved greatly, making this task harder for cybercriminals. 20 years ago, we witnessed the frequent distribution of email worms, which caused...
You can protect yourself by learning how to recognize these scams and keep your personal and financial information safe Has someone claiming to be an account executive from Amazon ever called asking for your Amazon account number, credit card information, or Social Security number? Maybe they’ve claimed it’s to prevent fraudulent purchases on your account...
Protecting Yourself Against Instagram Scams There are constantly new scams similar to this one appearing on social media, preying on unsuspecting users and attempting to scam them out of their personal information and money. It is essential to be vigilant and aware of common tactics used by scammers to avoid falling victim to these fraudulent...
The Emergence of New Malware Delivery Mechanisms Post Blocking of Internet Macros Since macros from the internet have been blocked by default, we’ve seen different criminal groups trying out new malware delivery mechanisms. Macro viruses have been a security nightmare for years. First appearing in 1995, they didn’t start gaining global popularity until 1999, when...
All signs indicate that this is simply a scam to scare company decision makers into paying money to avoid further consequences The Avast Threat Labs have identified a new data extortion scam targeting companies. The scam is designed to look like it’s coming from a ransomware or data extortion cyber gang and is sent via...
Avast Discovers Critical Vulnerability in Microsoft Software At Avast, our mission has always been to make the digital world a safer place for everyone. We are dedicated to discovering vulnerabilities, following responsible disclosure protocols, and collaborating with companies like Microsoft to ensure that these vulnerabilities are addressed swiftly and effectively. Today, we are pleased to...
By staying informed about potential threats and taking proactive measures to protect yourself, you can continue to enjoy the benefits of Web3 and IPFS while minimizing your risk of falling victim to phishing attacks. What is Web3 and IPFS? Web3, often described as the next generation of the internet, promises a more decentralized and secure...
The Avast Q1/2023 Threat Report: Why Ransomware Rates Are Declining Ransomware has been a prominent threat in cybersecurity for more than a decade, causing significant disruptions and financial losses for individuals and organizations alike. However, recent data from the Avast Q1/2023 Threat Report suggests that the rates of ransomware incidents are showing a slight decline....
Avast Discovers 32 Malicious Chrome Extensions with 75 Million Installs In the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape, new threats emerge every day. Recently, Avast’s team discovered a series of malicious browser extensions on the Chrome Web Store that were spreading adware and hijacking search results. These threats affected approximately 24,000 users and potentially millions more worldwide. The...
The promise of a free movie download led thousands of people into unintended malware There are probably few among us who, never have they ever, downloaded questionable content. Whether it was a hit song in the Napster era or a Blockbuster movie you found on a “special” site online, you can probably think of at...