Tag: #OnlineSafety
The VO1D botnet has rapidly evolved into one of the most devastating cybersecurity threats, infecting over 159 million Android devices globally. This staggering figure makes it one of the largest botnet-driven malware outbreaks recorded in history. First identified in early 2025, the botnet has swiftly spread across 226 countries, exploiting unpatched vulnerabilities in IoT devices, […]
Phishing scams are evolving, and the latest exploit targets PayPal’s “New Address” feature, enabling cybercriminals to send authentic-looking emails from [email protected]. These emails inform users of unauthorized address additions and expensive purchases, creating panic and prompting them to call a fake support number. This tactic is sophisticated because it leverages PayPal’s legitimate communication channels, […]
Update, Feb.10, 2025: This story, first published on February 4, has been updated with insights from a security expert who compares the ease of executing these attacks to assembling flat-pack furniture. Furthermore, it includes new Gmail security recommendations from Google to help mitigate these threats. Gmail security has come under threat as cybercriminals employ artificial […]