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Instagram Boss Warns of ‘Sophisticated’ Google Phishing Scam

1 week ago | esecurityplanet.com | Aminu Abdullahi

Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, revealed that he nearly fell for a highly convincing phishing attack that appeared to come from Google. The scam, which combined a phone call and a cleverly disguised email, highlights just how advanced phishing methods are becoming, even fooling seasoned tech leaders. Mosseri shared his experience in a post on Threads, the social media platform owned by Meta. “Experienced a sophisticated phishing attack yesterday,” he wrote.
Hackers Are Calling Offices in Phishing Scam

1 week ago | esecurityplanet.com | Aminu Abdullahi

The FBI has issued a new warning to US law firms about an ongoing and increasingly aggressive phishing campaign orchestrated by the cybercriminal group Luna Moth. Also known as Silent Ransom Group (SRG), Chatty Spider, and UNC3753, this group has shifted gears in its attack methods, now actively calling targets and impersonating IT personnel to trick them into handing over system access.
Microsoft Defender vs Bitdefender: Compare Antivirus Software

1 week ago | esecurityplanet.com | Jenna Phipps

Microsoft Defender and Bitdefender are two popular small business security providers with multiple products for small teams. Microsoft Defender can protect your office solutions, like Word and Teams, and business endpoint devices. Bitdefender performs vulnerability scans on your devices and protects your email accounts. I’ve compared both solutions to help you decide which is a better fit for your small business.
Russian Hackers Target Western Firms Aiding Ukraine

2 weeks ago | esecurityplanet.com | Aminu Abdullahi
From LinkedIn to Lies: What a Job Scam Looks Like Now

2 weeks ago | esecurityplanet.com | Aminu Abdullahi

It looked like a dream job. It felt like a breakthrough. But for Myldwin Pierre, a seasoned creative eager to land a remote art director role, the real offer never came. After multiple chat-based interviews with a “recruiter” from a Fortune 500 cosmetic brand, he completed what seemed like standard onboarding paperwork, including forms loaded with sensitive personal information. Then came the ask: pay upfront for a remote workstation via PayPal. That’s when the red flag finally turned crimson.
Malware ‘RedisRaider’ Exploits Servers for Cryptocurrency

2 weeks ago | esecurityplanet.com | Aminu Abdullahi

Security experts have uncovered a new malware campaign, RedisRaider, that targets misconfigured Redis servers to secretly mine cryptocurrency. The malware, written in Go, spreads aggressively by exploiting weak Redis configurations, ultimately deploying the XMRig Monero miner on compromised Linux systems. Datadog Security Labs discovered the campaign and described it as a highly evasive operation using advanced obfuscation techniques to avoid detection.
Coinbase Rejects $20M Ransom After Insider Data Leak, Faces Up to $400M in Fallout

3 weeks ago | esecurityplanet.com | Aminu Abdullahi

Crypto giant Coinbase is grappling with one of its most serious security challenges to date: An insider-led data breach that has shaken customer trust and could cost the company as much as $400 million. In a statement released Thursday, Coinbase revealed that cybercriminals bribed overseas customer support agents to leak sensitive customer data. The stolen information was then used in social engineering scams that tricked users into giving away their crypto.
Google Fights Fake Toll Texts with Android Update

3 weeks ago | esecurityplanet.com | Aminu Abdullahi

Fake toll texts are flooding phones. Google’s latest update is fighting back. Google has introduced a new update to its Messages app that can spot and warn users about suspicious texts, starting with one of the most common ones: fake messages about unpaid tolls. The feature uses on-device AI to flag potentially fraudulent messages before users interact with them, helping stop scams in real time.
Bitwarden vs Dashlane: Comparing Password Managers

3 weeks ago | esecurityplanet.com | Jenna Phipps

Bitwarden and Dashlane are two popular password managers that offer business plans in addition to their products for individuals. Bitwarden offers support for Linux devices, relatively low pricing, and the option to self-host. Dashlane has plenty of basic and advanced features, as well as email, phone, and chat support. I’ve compared these PM solutions, including their pricing plans and key features, to help you select the better fit for your team.
Fake AI Video Tools Spreading New "Noodlophile" Malware, Targets Thousands on Facebook

3 weeks ago | esecurityplanet.com | Aminu Abdullahi

As AI tools boom in popularity, cyberthieves are exploiting the excitement with fake AI video editing platforms that lure users into downloading malware. At the center of this disturbing new trend is a previously unknown infostealer called Noodlophile Stealer, now being secretly distributed through fraudulent websites promoted on social media. Researchers from cybersecurity firm Morphisec have uncovered the scheme’s full extent.