Today we picked up new activity from an exploit kit that was first discovered back in August of this year. The…
Month: November 2017
Phony WhatsApp used Unicode to slip under Google’s radar
After a troubling week for Google not so long ago, the company is under the spotlight once more for missing another…
Of scammers and cute puppies
We’ve followed tech support scammers for quite a while at Malwarebytes. They’ve been of particular interest because of their preference for…
Part 2: All rise! Mind these digital crimes and arm your business against them
In the first installment of this two-part series, we advised consumers to stay on top of a selection of up-and-coming crimes…
A look into the global drive-by cryptocurrency mining phenomenon
An important milestone in the history of cryptomining happened around mid-September when a company called Coinhive launched a service that could…
Magnitude EK actor goes for Bitcoin multiplier scam (updated)
It is well known that hot commodities tend to attract scammers and online criminals. The continuous rise of Bitcoin over the…
Explained: blockchain technology
Last week, we talked about what cryptocurrency is and why cybercriminals love it. We mentioned that cryptocurrency was founded on a…
A week in security (October 30 – November 5)
Last week on our blog, we told you what to expect at the upcoming Irisscon security conference in Dublin. We gave…
What is cryptocurrency and why do cybercriminals love it?
Ever pretend you know what your friends are talking about because you want to sound smart and relevant—and then trap yourself…
Why emerging APAC markets are prime targets for the malware of the future
In many ways, Asia has led the way in technological development. Robotics, video games, dizzyingly fast Internet speeds. But when it…