Ransomware gangs are increasingly failing to keep their promise to delete stolen data after a victim pays a ransom. In 2019, the Maze ransomware group introduced a new tactic known as double-extortion, which is when attackers steal unencrypted files and then threaten to release them publicly if a ransom is not paid. Now, victims are being extorted through the encryption of their files and the risk of their data being published and causing a data breach.
Cyber threats are evolving every day, keeping up with them is a full-time job. The WESTprotect Cyber News is your source for how these changes affect you in the real estate, title, mortgage, and settlement services industry. From cyber threats to new Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTP’s) we’ve got you covered.
Scammers just found a new phishing lure to play with: Google Drive. A flaw in the Drive is being exploited to send out seemingly legitimate emails and push notifications from Google that, if opened, could land people on malicious websites. The scam itself is nothing new – messages asking you to click on dodgy links are as old as the internet itself – but could catch a lot of people off guard. WESTprotect recommends you pay close attention to any request to download files.
An increasing number of victims are being directed to fraudulent websites via social media platforms and popular online search engines.
Phishing attacks are on the rise and are more widespread — and successful — than ever before. They’ve gone way beyond mocked-up bank emails littered with malicious links (although those are still around, too). Today’s hackers now target mobile users across multiple vectors, such as text and SMS messages, social-media platforms, and almost any mobile app that enables link-sharing. Thanks to the fact that so much of our personal information is now online, hackers can customize these attacks to mak
As states deal with re-opening and in some cases, re-closing, the reality is that for many organizations, remote work will play a significant role in business through 2020 and beyond. And so will increased cybercriminal activity, as demonstrated by a 131 percent increase in viruses and about 600 new phishing attacks a day when the pandemic started.