Windows Defender Security Center POP-UP is a tech-support scam that falsely informs users about non-existent viruses/malware on the computer. Supposedly, Microsoft has blocked the computer because it’s infected with malware. However, all these claims are untrue. These fake alerts are pushing scams and want users to call fake tech-support numbers that would connect users to professional scammers. The scammers would…
Aberebot Android banking trojan is back under a new name Escobar. The new Escobar malware is an Android banking trojan that aims to steal information that would allow the malware operators to access bank accounts and steal money. However, judging by the malware author’s posts on a hacker forum, it seems the malware is still in the testing phase as…
“Access to this PC has been blocked for illegal activities” is a fake alert that incorrectly claims that a computer has been blocked. Because it displays a fake Microsoft technical support number, it’s classified as a tech-support scam. It’s a fairly typical scam that tries to trick users into thinking there’s something seriously wrong with their computers so scammers can…
“Your Password Expires Today” email is a fake warning email sent by malicious actors to phish personal information/login credentials and/or trick users into downloading malicious software. The email is disguised to look like it’s sent by Microsoft to warn about your account closing if you do not validate it. It’s a very common type of scam that either intends to…
“Army of Ukraine need your support” scam email is an attempt by scammers and cybercriminals to make money during a time of crisis. The email encourages recipients to make donations to support the Ukrainian Armed Forces using the provided Bitcoin and Ethereum wallet addresses. But while the email does link to the legitimate National Bank of Ukraine website, the wallet…
Google Chrome Critical Error scam is a tech-support scam that tries to trick users into calling fake support numbers. Scammers push unnecessary services and demand users pay hundreds of dollars for services they did not even receive. It’s a very common scam that you can encounter when browsing high-risk websites or if adware is installed on your computer. The scam…
“For some time now, I have been watching you” is how a new sextortion email campaign tries to catch users’ attention. The email claims that an explicit video of the user has been taken and will be released publicly unless a payment of $280 in Bitcoin is sent. If you’re reading this, you likely received this email and are now…
“Your computer is disabled. Please call Microsoft” scam pop-up is a fake virus alert that may appear on your screen either because you browse high-risk websites or if there is adware installed on your computer. This is known as a tech-support scam because scammers pretend to be legitimate technicians and demand users pay for services they neither received nor needed.…
“Alert! Windows-11 Can Not Update” is a tech-support scam that falsely warns about a computer being blocked. If you get this pop-up on your screen, do not call the shown phone number because you will be scammed. Instead, close the pop-up without engaging with it. These pop-ups can be triggered either by questionable websites you visit or by an adware…
In this year’s first edition of cybersecurity news headlines, we discuss 4 stories. More specifically, the arrest of REvil gang members, a cyberattack on Ukraine’s government websites, hackers stealing $34 million from Crypto.com, and a cyberattack on the Red Cross organization. For some, it’s been a particularly devastating start of the year, with stolen money and exposed data. However, Russian…