Credit to Author: Christopher Boyd| Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2022 10:37:35 +0000
We look at an SMS which claims you have a USPS redelivery needing to be rescheduled, and explain why it’s not what it seems.
The post USPS “Your package could not be delivered” text is a smishing scam appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.
Read moreCredit to Author: Christopher Boyd| Date: Fri, 08 Apr 2022 17:38:10 +0000
We look at a recent takeover of popular musicians’ channels on YouTube, and advise how you can keep your own account safe.
The post YouTube channels of Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, Harry Styles, and other musicians compromised appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.
Read moreCredit to Author: Christopher Boyd| Date: Wed, 06 Apr 2022 11:16:07 +0000
Scammers are setting up bogus fundraising sites in an effort to divert donations from Ukraine to their own pockets.
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Read moreCredit to Author: Christopher Boyd| Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2022 12:07:49 +0000
We take a look at a Facebook phish which tries to pressure potential victims into responding to mails that they really shouldn’t.
The post Facebook phish claims “Someone tried to log into your account” appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.
Read moreCredit to Author: Jovi Umawing| Date: Thu, 17 Mar 2022 12:44:15 +0000
Osondu Victor Igwilo, a Nigerian resident, was charged with money laundering, wire fraud, and aggravated identity theft.
The post FBI catches up with one of its Most Wanted, arrests head of advance-fee crime network appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.
Read moreCredit to Author: Jovi Umawing| Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2022 13:31:14 +0000
The FBI has warned the public about a new fraud scheme that involves impersonating law enforcement and government personnel in order to steal money and data.
The post Extortion scheme impersonates government officials, law enforcement appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.
Read moreCredit to Author: Jovi Umawing| Date: Thu, 03 Mar 2022 15:02:41 +0000
A spam email making the rounds encourages recipients to donate for Ukraine’s children and refugees. But they want your cryptocurrency and, bizarrely, NFTs.
The post Don’t fall for the “Donate to help children in Ukraine” scam appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.
Read moreCredit to Author: Christopher Boyd| Date: Tue, 01 Mar 2022 09:39:15 +0000
We look at a phishing mail which may cause concern for users of Microsoft services as it claims there’s been a suspicious login from Russia.
The post Unusual sign-in activity mail goes phishing for Microsoft account holders appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.
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