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Qbot, Lokibot Malware Switch Back to Windows Regsvr32 Delivery Malware distributors have turned to an older trick known as Squiblydoo to spread Qbot and Lokibot via Microsoft Office document using regsvr32.exe. A report from the threat research team at security analytics platform Uptycs shows that the use of regsvr32.exe has been spiking for the past couple of
FTC says Americans Lost $547 million to Romance Scams in 2021 The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said that Americans reported record high losses of $547 million to romance scams in 2021, up almost 80% compared to 2020 and over six times compared to losses reported in 2017. Financial losses stemming from romance scams have skyrocketed
FritzFrog Botnet Grows 10x, Hits Healthcare, Edu, and Govt Systems The FritzFrog botnet that’s been active for more than two years has resurfaced with an alarming infection rate, growing ten times in just a month of hitting healthcare, education, and government systems with an exposed SSH server. Discovered in August 2020, the malware is written in
Spain Dismantles SIM Swapping Group Who Emptied Bank Accounts Spanish National Police has arrested eight suspects allegedly part of a crime ring who drained bank accounts in a series of SIM swapping attacks. They presumably spoofed the targets’ bank in phishing messages via email, SMS, or direct messages on social media platforms, according to a press release published today. By