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Phishing Scam Spreads via Facebook PM

23

Jan

2013

We’ve seen a number of cases wherein phishers have used compromised Twitter accounts to send direct messages (DMs) to their followers. We’re now beginning to see this same tactic used in Facebook in the form of private messages (PMs), and this isn’t just some spam mail in your inbox claiming you have received a “private message”.As of […]

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Blackhole Spam Runs Return From Holiday Break

11

Jan

2013

Blackhole exploit kit (BHEK) spam attacks remain to be a prevalent threat up to this day. In fact, it is one of the top five consumer threats for 2012 due to its use of software vulnerabilities and social engineering tactic of leveraging companies like Verizon, Citibank AT&T, and Western Union among others. Furthermore, there are […]

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Profile Spy Resurrects on Eve of Mayan Apocalypse

21

Dec

2012

Ah, Profile Spy, a once viral scam on Facebook and Twitter that entices users to check out who have been viewing their profiles.Today, on the eve of the rumored EoW, it has decided to rear its ugly head once more.During Profile Spy’s random stints on the Web, we have observed that the criminals behind it have […]

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