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Watch Out, That Browser Extension Could Be Cloud9 in Disguise

Zimperium zLabs threat researchers recently reported the case of the Cloud9 Chrome Botnet, and rightly so. Many of us seem to forget just how much information cybercriminals can steal from our browsers.

Is There More to the New Transparent Tribe TTPs?

The Pakistan-India rivalry has been going on for some time now, not just in sports events but also online in the form of cyber attacks. Zscaler ThreatLabz has been monitoring a result of this ongoing friction -- Transparent Tribe, also known as "APT -- 36" -- since the start of this year.

Nothing Funny or Romantic about These RomCom IoCs and Artifacts

The threat actor dubbed "RomCom," known for deploying spoofed versions of popular software, has been quite busy these past few months. In the past, he was seen imitating Advanced IP Scanner and PDF Filler. More recently, though, he's been targeting Ukraine, the U.K., and other English-speaking countries by spoofing SolarWinds, KeePass, PDF Reader Pro, and Veeam.

Robin Banks May Be Robbing You Blind

You may be wondering who Robin Banks is, but you should instead ask what Robin Banks is. Robin Banks is a phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platform that first surfaced in March this year. The name is a play on the phrase "robbing banks," coined by IronNet researchers who introduced the malicious platform to the world.

Investment-Related Cybersquatting: Another Way to Lose Money?

This year, the stock market is at its most volatile state due to several factors. Debates abound about whether 2022 will be as bad as 2008, but we'll leave that up to the experts.

Beware That Software Update, It Could Be Magniber in Disguise

Did you know that a Magniber ransomware infection can cost you a ransom of as much as US$2,500? The operators' favored method of delivery? Fake Windows 10 updates, putting 80% of all Windows operating system (OS) users worldwide at risk. The campaign, believed to have begun in April this year, remains a threat. Are Windows 10 users the only ones at risk, though?

The Business of Cybercrime: Does Malicious Campaign Planning Take as Long as Legitimate Marketing Campaign Planning?

It has become customary for cybercriminals to ride on famous brands to make their nefarious campaigns work. The release of the world's most-awaited tech gadgets is no different. And given the public attention and techies' innate desire to be first to own the latest gadgets, threat actors will always zoom in on prospective buyers via the most ingenious scams.

Black Friday and Cyber Monday Bring on the Scariest Sales

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are two of the most-awaited shopping events each year. That said, they have also become favored scammer targets for the most ingenious campaigns designed to part shoppers with their cash or, worse, identities.

Dormant Colors IoC Expansion: Don’t Install Browser Extensions from These Domains

Internet users are being tricked into installing browser extensions that can hijack their web searches. The end goal could be to insert affiliate links, but who knows what other malicious activities the threat actors behind them are capable of?

Rogue Tor Browser: When Search for Anonymity Leads to Exposure Instead

Anyone who wishes to browse the Internet without the prospect of being spied upon by others, whether for legal or illegal purposes, can always rely on using the Tor browser if they're so inclined.