Phishing

New variants of the TrickMo banking trojan can now capture Android unlock patterns and PINs, allowing attackers to access locked devices. By using a deceptive user interface that mimics the actual unlock screen, TrickMo tricks victims into revealing sensitive information. This malware can also steal one-time passwords (OTPs) and execute unauthorized transactions across various applications, reflecting a 29% increase in mobile attacks, particularly targeting users in India.

A new phishing campaign targeting the insurance and finance sectors uses GitHub, Telegram bots, and ASCII QR codes to deliver malware and evade security measures. The attack leverages GitHub links and trusted repositories to distribute Remcos RAT, with the payload delivered via phishing emails. Additional techniques such as blob URLs and QR code-based phishing add complexity to detection, while Telegram bots facilitate scams on platforms like Booking.com and Airbnb.

Cyber fraudsters have devised a new tactic by misusing the 1930 toll-free helpline number, intended for reporting cybercrimes, to deceive unsuspecting individuals. In a recent case reported in Hyderabad, a complainant was duped of ₹29.55 lakh after being coerced into joining a fraudulent video call by criminals posing as law enforcement officials.

In September, there was an unprecedented surge in ransomware activity, which came after a period of reduced activity in August,

ExelaStealer, a brand-new information thief, has joined an already crowded field of commercial malware meant to steal sensitive information from

The recent news of hackers using OTP APIs for SMS bombing and 44 Indian APIs being exposed is a matter

Since April 2023, a brand-new information-stealing malware known as “Mystic Stealer” has been advertised on hacking forums and darknet markets,

The MOVEit data theft attacks have caused the Clop ransomware gang to start extorting businesses, first posting the names of

Email phishing continues to evolve as cybercriminals become more sophisticated in their tactics. One prevalent form of email phishing involves

In mail phishing, attackers send emails that appear to be from a reputable source such as a bank, social media