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The most advanced Gmail phishing scam yet

Posted on Wednesday May 10, 2017  |  phishing, oauth, google, gmail, fancy bear, cybersecurity

As the technology that recognizes and thwarts malware becomes more advanced, hackers are finding it much easier to trick overly trusting humans to do their dirty work for them. Known as social engineering, it's a dangerous trend that is becoming increasingly prevalent. Read on to educate yourself on how to avoid the most recent scam and those that came before it.

New Mac malware linked to DNC hacking group

Posted on Thursday March 02, 2017  |  xagent, spear phishing, russian hackers, mac os, komplex, ios backup, fancy bear, apt28, apple

Fancy Bear, also known as APT28, is the Russian cybercriminal group responsible for hacking the Democratic National Party last year. Since then, the group has developed a host of tools to exploit Linux, Android, and Windows vulnerabilities. Last month, they spread a new strain of malware that specifically targets Apple Macbooks. If you own a Mac or an iOS device, here are some crucial details about the new malware.

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