Tag: Website Security
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Microsoft phishing campaigns can hack despite users having MFA
If our sessions don’t expire, what is the purpose of having an MFA? Microsoft claims hackers can access Outlook email accounts even if they are secured by multi-factor authentication. In 2021, the company’s cybersecurity teams from the Threat Intelligence Center and the Microsoft 365 Defender Research Team discovered a new large-scale phishing attempt that targeted…
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Cybercriminals are misusing the Messenger chatbot to steal Facebook credentials
Crooks are manipulating chatbots to steal important information from users. SpiderLabs, a cybersecurity firm, has discovered a unique new phishing tactic on Messenger that uses chatbot software. According to the researchers, the campaign’s purpose is to get people’s Facebook credentials as well as various other personal information. Initially, the victim receives an email claiming to…
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Spam Emails: This could be quite a convenient way to detect them!
Ever wondered what is the most typical spam email subject line? Spam and phishing emails can be harmful since they frequently lead to more destructive cyberattacks. Atlas VPN researchers discovered several common denominators for threat actors delivering spam and phishing emails. The users can utilize this information to detect these emails early and prevent further…
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The new Microsoft 365 service provides a better method to safeguard all of your devices
Introducing the New Microsoft Defender for individuals. Microsoft rolled out a new software subscription package. It would assist clients in better protecting their devices from cyber threats. According to a recent blog post, Microsoft 365 subscribers will now have access to Microsoft Defender for Individuals. It is characterized as a new security tool designed to…
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Microsoft 365 vulnerability allows the malware to infiltrate
Hackers could use the AutoSave feature to encrypt Microsoft 365 faulty cloud data. A “potentially hazardous” feature recently identified in Microsoft Office 365 allows threat actors to encrypt cloud-hosted data. It could render them inaccessible in the absence of a dedicated backup solution or a decryption key. According to Proofpoint cybersecurity researchers the “AutoSave” feature,…
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Several WordPress sites vulnerable to a major security flaw
Ninja Forms repairs serious flaw and it also allows full site takeover. With over a million installs, Ninja Forms is a massively popular forms builder plugin for the WordPress website builder. It is vulnerable to a high-severity bug that might allow threat actors to total website takeover. Ninja Forms recently issued a new patch that,…
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Facebook Messenger Phishing Scam: Things you need to know!
Facebook Messenger Phishing Scammers made millions of dollars A massive phishing campaign has been discovered, potentially earning its perpetrators millions of dollars via affiliate advertising commissions. The campaign was first discovered in September 2021 by AI-focused cybersecurity firm PIXM. Prior to its peak in April and May 2022. This campaign was employed for Facebook’s Messenger…
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Phishing: Things you need to know
Cybercriminals are targeting your credentials; here’s how to keep them at bay. Phishing assaults are on the rise, and they are becoming increasingly expensive for enterprises. According to PhishLabs, assaults increased by 28% in 2021 compared to the previous year. Phishing emails are being used to launch a substantial number of cyberattacks. As a result,…
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Microsoft Teams will be allowing you to share your opinions
Share your opinions with polls on Microsoft Teams. Getting your coworkers to participate in polls on Microsoft Teams might become a lot easier mainly due to a new upgrade to the service. The video conferencing platform Microsoft Teams has announced a new feature that will bring “rating” questions to Teams’ official Polls app. This will broaden the…
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Microsoft Office exploit is making us question our web security
What if Outlook shows a seemingly genuine URL in an email? Researchers discovered that the Microsoft office productivity tool may be used to launch phishing attacks capable of fooling even the most seasoned online users. Bitdefender analysts recently discovered that homograph attacks – those that employ similar-looking characters for deception – e.g Microsoft. They become…