Bangalore: Check Point Software Technologies Ltd, a global cybersecurity solutions provider, has identified a phishing campaign linked to the start of the FIFA World Cup where cyber-criminals attempt to lure would-be victims into downloading a schedule of fixtures and a result tracker. When opened, the attachment uses a malware variant called ‘DownloaderGuide,’ a known downloader of potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) that is most commonly used as an installer for applications such as toolbars, adware or system optimizers. Check Point researchers have found that in total the campaign includes nine different…
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Forcepoint Security Labs researchers participates in the APWG eCrime 2018
By Ruchika Pandey and Cristina Houle As one of the only peer-reviewed academic conferences focusing on electronic crime, the APWG eCrime 2018 symposium covered a range of topics. These included emerging threats such as cryptocurrency phishing and theft, ransomware, and the use of blockchain technology by cybercriminals. Other sessions discussed the current state of previously introduced defensive measures, including strong authentication mechanisms (evolving password-less sign-on techniques) and their adoption, as well as the use and impact of SPF, DKIM and DMARC standards. Presentations and papers related to the…
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