social engineering

Microsoft Defender for Office 365 Enhances Protection Against Email Bombing Attacks

Posted: July 01, 2025

Categories: Security, Email And Password, Microsoft

Tags: social engineering, ransomware attacks, microsoft defender for office 365, mail bombing detection, email security, email bombing attacks, cybersecurity, cyber threats

Author: Npav Lab

Microsoft Defender for Office 365 now automatically detects and blocks email bombing attacks, enhancing protection for organizations against this growing cyber threat. Learn how this new feature works and its implications for email security.

Newlyweds Fall Victim to Fake Courier Scam: A Cautionary Tale for Couples

Posted: June 23, 2025

Categories: Financial fraud, Fraud Protector

Tags: wedding gift scam, social engineering, pune cyber crime, phishing schemes, online fraud, newlyweds fraud, identity theft, fake courier scam, cybersecurity awareness

Author: Npav Lab

A newlywed couple in Pune lost ₹1.6 lakh to a fake courier scam shortly after their wedding. Learn how social engineering tactics are used in phishing schemes and how to protect yourself.

North Korean Hackers Target Windows and macOS Users with PylangGhost RAT

Posted: June 19, 2025

Categories: Hacking, Hacker, Windows, RAT

Tags: windows, social engineering, remote access trojan, pylangghost rat, north korean hackers, malware attack, macos, golangghost, famous chollima group, cybersecurity, cryptocurrency security

Author: Npav Lab

North Korean hackers from the Famous Chollima group have launched a new Python-based RAT, PylangGhost, targeting Windows and macOS users in the cryptocurrency sector. Learn about the attack methods and implications.

Google Alerts Insurance Firms of Scattered Spider Attacks Targeting IT Support Teams

Posted: June 18, 2025

Categories: Google, Cyber Attack

Tags: unc3944, social engineering, scattered spider, phishing attacks, managed service providers, it support attacks, insurance firms, google threat intelligence group, dragonforce ransomware, cybercrime

Author: Npav Lab

Google warns that the Scattered Spider cybercrime group is now targeting U.S. insurance firms, employing advanced social engineering tactics against IT support teams. Learn how to protect your organization.

Malicious Loan App "RapiPlata" Infects Over 150,000 Devices on iOS and Android

Posted: June 17, 2025

Categories: Malware Alerts, Android Security, Financial fraud, Fraud Protector

Tags: user privacy, spyloan malware, social engineering, rapiplata loan app, malicious app, ios android malware, financial fraud, data theft, cybersecurity threat, app store vulnerabilities

Author: Npav Lab

A fraudulent loan app, "RapiPlata," has infected over 150,000 iOS and Android devices, stealing sensitive data and threatening users. Learn about the app's malicious tactics and ongoing risks.

Discord Invite Link Hijacking: A New Threat Targeting Crypto Wallets with AsyncRAT and Skuld Stealer

Posted: June 16, 2025

Categories: Hacking, Hacker, Payment Risk

Tags: social engineering, skuld stealer, malware campaign, discord invite link hijacking, cybersecurity threats, crypto wallet theft, clickfix technique, asyncrat

Author: Npav Lab

A new malware campaign exploits Discord's invite system to deliver AsyncRAT and Skuld Stealer, targeting crypto wallets. Learn how attackers hijack links and the risks involved.