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I came across a couple of domains that appeared to be targeting Macs. In poking around a bit further afield, I found another one, and decided that these were worth a separate blog post.
Phony Tech Support Scams Now Target Macs | Chris Larsen
Because we hate scammers of all types (but especially these guys -- tricking people out of their money by lying to them is evil) here are some more Tech Support Scam sites, along with some sample screenshots to give you a sense of the different ways they pitch their scams.
Getting the Word Out About Fake Tech Support Scams | Chris Larsen
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The convoluted attack chain, and the obviously shady nature of many of the sites involved, make this a good example of a malvertising campaign, as well as a good example of why our jobs here are so fun.
Shady Ad Network Using "Camo Sites" | Chris Larsen
Unlike most other phishing Trojans, the malware uses SQL commands sent over a connection to a database server as its command-and-control, payload delivery, and data exfiltration mechanism.
Brazilian phishing Trojan speaks SQL to a database | Andrew Brandt
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Cybercrime is big business, and business is growing. Cyberwarfare is very likely a key element, if not the center stage for the future of political conflict. And both of those affect economics and civil liberties in very broad and sweeping ways.
The Cost of Hacking
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