Neowin News Feed for: Phising

Microsoft warns about a new malware threat that's being distributed via Teams chats

John Callaham — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 14:14:01 +0000

Microsoft has revealed that a threat actor labeled Storm-0324 is distributing malware by using "phishing lures through Microsoft Teams chats" that could be used to launch ransomware attacks. Read more...

Microsoft proud to have blocked nearly 71 billion cyberattacks in 2021 but is also worried

Sayan Sen — Thu, 03 Feb 2022 20:36:01 +0000

Microsoft blocked close to 71 billion cybersecurity attacks last year using its various security solutions like Defender for Endpoint and Defender for Office 365. However, the firm is also worried. Read more...

Fired via email right before Christmas? Careful! You could be a victim of the deadly Dridex

Sayan Sen — Thu, 23 Dec 2021 08:10:01 +0000

A malicious email that claims to be an employee termination letter is doing the rounds on the internet. This email is actually a Dridex malware attack and hopes to trick its potential victims. Read more...

Gaza propaganda war takes place online

Matthew Hopson — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 13:49:32 +0000

Branded by some as "hacktivism", the conflict between Israel and Palestine has spilled onto the web, with activists from both sides defacing websites, taking over computers and shutting down Facebook groups, according to a report... Read more...

Threats, Adware and Phising, Growing in Numbers

Tue, 12 Sep 2006 11:24:53 +0000

The number of phishing sites increased and beat a new record. Adware and spyware are increasing at an exponential rate. Web users are poorly informed about threats. They happily go out, purchase a copy of... Read more...