- Spam 2020 -

Spam List - 2024  2023   2021  2020  2019  2018


Date

Name

Category

Web

13.12.20Scammers spoof Target's gift card balance checking pageSpam

Bleepingcomputer

10.12.20Microsoft Teams Calling gets CarPlay support, SPAM id service, moreSpam

Bleepingcomputer

4.12.20

Man Pleads Guilty to Role in Malware Protection Scam

Spam

Securityweek
3.12.20TMT BEC scammers arrested after compromising 50,000 companiesSpam

Bleepingcomputer

27.11.20

Scammer sentenced for stealing $9M from adoption, automotive firmsSpam

Bleepingcomputer

26.11.20

Interpol Arrests 3 Nigerian BEC Scammers For Targeting Over 500,000 Entities

Spam

Thehackernews

22.11.20

IRS announces move to protect businesses from identity theftSpam

Bleepingcomputer

20.11.20

Scammers impersonating the IRS threaten victims with legal actionSpam

Bleepingcomputer

19.11.20

HMRC smishing tax scam targets UK banking customersSpam

Bleepingcomputer

14.11.20

Amazon Sues Instagram, TikTok Influencers Over Knockoff Scam

Social  Spam

Threatpost

12.11.20

Spam and phishing in Q3 2020Phishing  SpamSecurelist

6.11.20

Malspam Campaign Milks Election Uncertainty

Spam

Threatpost

3.11.20

Scammers Abuse Google Drive to Send Malicious Links

Spam

Threatpost

31.10.20

More File Selection Gaffes

Spam

SANS

27.10.20

Excel 4 Macros: "Abnormal Sheet Visibility"

Spam

SANS

22.10.20

XSS Vulnerability Exploited in Tech Support Scam

Spam

Securityweek

21.10.20

Shipping dangerous goods

Spam

SANS

20.10.20

Rapper Scams $1.2M in COVID-19 Relief, Gloats with ‘EDD’ Video

Spam

Threatpost
15.10.20

BEC Attacks: Nigeria No Longer the Epicenter as Losses Top $26B

Spam

Threatpost
14.10.20

More TA551 (Shathak) Word docs push IcedID (Bokbot)

Spam

SANS

4.10.20

Spammers add random text to shortened links to evade detectionSpam

Bleepingcomputer

1.10.20

Facebook Small Business Grants Spark Identity-Theft Scam

Social  Spam

Threatpost
29.9.20

Windows 7 ‘Upgrade’ Emails Steal Outlook Credentials

Spam

Threatpost
25.9.20

Free Apple iPhone 12? Chatbot Scam Spreads Via Texts

Spam

Threatpost

23.9.20

Malicious Word Document with Dynamic Content

Spam  Virus

SANS

20.9.20

Drug spammers start using new technique to bypass spam filters

Spam

Bleepingcomputer

16.9.20

Man Pleads Guilty to Role in $600K Malware Protection Scam

Spam

Securityweek
4.9.20

A blast from the past - XXEncoded VB6.0 Trojan

Spam  Virus

SANS

28.8.20

Malicious Attachments Remain a Cybercriminal Threat Vector Favorite

Spam  Virus

Threatpost

21.8.20

Brand impersonation is a go-to tactic for attackers, especially for credential phishing and BEC attacks

Spam

Net-security

20.8.20

Airline DMARC Policies Lag, Opening Flyers to Email Fraud

Spam

Threatpost

17.8.20Ritz hotel diners were victims of a sophisticated scamSpamSecurityaffairs
10.8.20

6,600 organizations bombarded with 100,000+ BEC attacks

Spam

Net-security

7.8.20

Spam and phishing in Q2 2020Phishing  SpamSecurelist

7.8.20

TA551 (Shathak) Word docs push IcedID (Bokbot)

Spam

SANS

5.8.20

Traffic Analysis Quiz: What's the Malware From This Infection?

Spam

SANS

22.7.20

How do I select a DMARC solution for my business?

Spam

Net-security

18.7.20

T-Mobile announces free Scam Shield robocall and scam protectionSpam

Bleepingcomputer

15.7.20

DMARC Adoption Spikes, Higher Ed Remains Behind

Spam

Threatpost

14.7.20

A ‘New Age’ of Sophisticated Business Email Compromise is ComingSpam

Threatpost

13.7.20

Amazon Says Email to Employees Banning TikTok Was a MistakeSpamSecurityweek

13.7.20

Maldoc: VBA Purging Example

Spam

SANS

12.7.20

US Treasury shares tips on spotting money mule and imposter scamsSpam

Bleepingcomputer

12.7.20

First reported Russian BEC scam gang targets Fortune 500 firmsSpam

Bleepingcomputer

10.7.20

Excel spreasheet macro kicks off Formbook infection

Spam

SANS
8.7.20BEC Hotshot with Opulent Social Media Presence to Face U.S. ChargesSpamThreatpost
8.7.20First-Ever Russian BEC Gang, Cosmic Lynx, UncoveredSpamThreatpost
8.7.20Microsoft Files Lawsuit to Seize Fake Domains Used in COVID-19-Themed BEC AttacksSpamSecurityweek
26.5.20

Spam and phishing in Q1 2020

Analysis  Phishing  Spam

Securelist
24.5.20Experts observed a spike in COVID-19 related malspam emails containing GuLoaderSpam

Securityaffairs

22.5.20Microsoft warns of “massive campaign” using COVID-19 themed emailsSpam

Securityaffairs

21.5.20BEC Scammers target unemployment and CARES Act claimsSpam

Bleepingcomputer

21.5.20

Fraudulent Unemployment, COVID-19 Relief Claims Earn BEC Gang Millions

Spam

Threatpost

17.5.20Scammers steal $10 million from Norway's state investment fundSpam

Bleepingcomputer

13.5.20

Malspam with links to zip archives pushes Dridex malware

Spam  Virus

SANS
10.5.20Microsoft Edge is getting a new feature to reduce web spamSpam

Bleepingcomputer

10.5.20SilverTerrier BEC scammers target US govt healthcare agenciesBigBrothers  Spam

Bleepingcomputer

10.5.20SilverTerrier gang uses COVID-19 lures in BEC attacks against healthcare, government organizationsSpamSecurityaffairs
8.5.20

Healthcare, Government Organizations Targeted in BEC Attacks With COVID-19 Lures

Spam

Securityweek

8.5.20

Hackers Dumpster Dive for Taxpayer Data in COVID-19 Relief Money Scams

Spam

Threatpost
5.5.20

Can you trust attachments with unfamiliar extensions?

Spam

Net-security
5.5.20

Microsoft spotted multiple malspam campaigns using malware-laced ISO and IMG files

Spam  Virus

Securityaffairs

30.4.20

Google Steps Up Fight on Spam in Chrome Web Store

Spam

Securityweek

28.4.20

Experts warn of deliveries scams that use a COVID-19 themeSpamSecurityaffairs
25.4.20FBI: Extortion scammers more active due to stay-at-home ordersSpamBleepingcomputer
21.4.20How to Protect Against COVID-19 Email ScamsSpamSecurityaffairs

20.4.20

Coronavirus Dark Web Scams: From infected blood to ventilatorsSpam

Bleepingcomputer

18.4.20

US consumers report $12M in COVID-19 scam losses since JanuarySpam

Bleepingcomputer

16.4.20PPE, COVID-19 Medical Supplies Targeted by BEC ScamsSpam

Threatpost

16.4.20Coronavirus-themed attack: Experts uncovered flight refund scamSpamSecurityaffairs
16.4.20

US victims lose $13 million from COVID-19-related scams

Spam

Net-security
14.4.20

FTC says $12 million were lost due to Coronavirus-related scams

Spam

Securityaffairs
12.4.20Large email extortion campaign underway, DON'T PANIC!Spam

Bleepingcomputer

11.4.20

BEC gift card scams switch to online stores due to pandemicSpam

Bleepingcomputer

11.4.20

Scammers target Australians financially affected by pandemicSpam

Bleepingcomputer

11.4.20

FBI warns again of BEC scammers exploiting cloud email servicesExploit  Spam

Bleepingcomputer

9.4.20

7 Ways Hackers and Scammers Are Exploiting Coronavirus Panic

Exploit  Spam

Thehackernews
8.4.20Spam and phishing in 2019Phishing  SpamSecurelist
8.4.20Internet Overseers Seek Crackdown on Coronavirus Website ScamsSpamSecurityweek
8.4.20

German malspam pushes ZLoader malware

Spam  Virus

SANS
7.4.20FBI Expects Increase in COVID-19-Themed BEC ScamsBigBrothers  SpamSecurityweek
7.4.20

Password Protected Malicious Excel Files

Spam

SANS

6.4.20

Maldoc XLS Invoice with Excel 4 Macros

Spam

SANS

5.4.20IRS Warns of Surge in Economic Stimulus Payment ScamsSpam

Bleepingcomputer

5.4.20

New Coronavirus-themed campaign spread Lokibot worldwide

Spam

Securityaffairs
2.4.20Nigerian Threat Actors Specializing in BEC Attacks Continue to EvolveSpamSecurityweek
1.4.20

Qakbot malspam sent from an infected Windows host

Spam

SANS

24.3.20New York Attorney General asks domain registrars to crack down on coronavirus scam sitesSpamSecurityaffairs
24.3.20

Social isolation is a risk factor for scam loss

Social  Spam

Net-security

22.3.20

Extortion Emails Threaten to Infect Your Family With CoronavirusSpam  Virus

Bleepingcomputer

21.3.20

Nation-Backed Hackers Spread Crimson RAT via Coronavirus PhishingSpam  Virus

Bleepingcomputer

18.3.20

Ursnif campaign targets Italy with a new infection ChainSpam  VirusSecurityaffairs

18.3.20

Two Dozen Arrested for Laundering Funds From BEC, Other ScamsSpamSecurityweek

18.3.20

Trickbot gtag red5 distributed as a DLL file

Spam  Virus

SANS

16.3.20

Noooo, now Ancient Tortoise BEC scammers are launching Coronavirus-Themed attacksAttack  SpamSecurityaffairs

15.3.20

Ancient Tortoise BEC Scammers Launch Coronavirus-Themed AttackAttack  Spam

Bleepingcomputer

12.3.20

Hancitor distributed through coronavirus-themed malspam

Spam

SANS
11.3.20

IRS scams during tax season target unsuspecting consumers

Spam

Net-security
10.3.20

Malicious Spreadsheet With Data Connection and Excel 4 Macros

Spam  Virus

SANS
9.3.20New Coronavirus-themed malspam campaign delivers FormBook MalwareSpam  VirusSecurityaffairs
9.3.20

Excel Maldocs: Hidden Sheets

Spam

SANS

6.3.20

TrickBot targets Italy using fake WHO Coronavirus emails as baitSpam  VirusSecurityaffairs

6.3.20

Nearly 1 Million Domains Use DMARC, but Only 13% Prevent Email SpoofingSpamSecurityweek
5.3.20

Email domains without DMARC enforcement spoofed nearly 4X as often

Safety  Spam

Net-security
1.3.2049 Million Unique Emails Exposed Due to Mishandled CredentialsSpam

Bleepingcomputer

25.2.20

Quick look at a couple of current online scam campaigns

Spam

SANS

24.2.20

FTC Refunds Victims of Office Depot Tech Support ScamSpam

Bleepingcomputer

23.2.20

Dharma Ransomware Attacks Italy in New Spam CampaignRansomware  SpamBleepingcomputer
21.2.20

Cybergang Favors G Suite and Physical Checks For BEC Attacks

CyberCrime  Spam

Threatpost

20.2.20

Scam Alert: You've Been Selected for 'Like of the Year 2020' Cash Prizes

Social  Spam

Thehackernews

20.2.20

Latest Tax Scams Target Apps and Tax-Prep Websites

Spam

Threatpost

16.2.20IRS Urges Taxpayers to Enable Multi-Factor AuthenticationSpam

Bleepingcomputer

15.2.20

3 Employees Suspended in $4M Puerto Rico Online Scam

Spam

Securityweek

13.2.20

Threat From Spoofed Emails Grows, While DMARC Implementation LagsSpamSecurityweek

12.2.20

Coronavirus-Themed Emails Deliver Malware, Phishing, ScamsPhishing  Spam  VirusSecurityweek

12.2.20

Malpsam pushes Ursnif through Italian language Word docs

Spam

SANS
9.2.20Lock My PC Used By Tech Support Scammers, Dev Offers Free RecoverySpam

Bleepingcomputer

9.2.20BEC Scammers’ Interest in the Real Estate Sector RisesSpam

Bleepingcomputer

8.2.20Tech Support Scam Hitting Microsoft Edge Start Page Takes a BreakSpam

Bleepingcomputer

7.2.20Happy New Fear! Gift-wrapped spam and phishingPhishing  SpamSecurelist
5.2.20Community Housing Nonprofit Hit with $1.2M Loss in BEC ScamSpam

Threatpost

4.2.20

Ashley Madison Breach Extortion Scam Targets Hundreds

Spam

Threatpost

3.2.20Apollon Darknet market is allegedly pulling an exit scamCyberCrime  SpamSecurityaffairs
2.2.20FBI Warns of Rise in Social Security Scams Spoofing Its Phone NumberBigBrothers  Mobil  Spam

Bleepingcomputer

31.1.20

Coronavirus Campaigns Spread Emotet, Malware

Spam  Virus

Threatpost

30.1.20

SEO Spam Dominated Website Infections in 2019: Report

Spam

Securityweek
26.1.20Thousands of WordPress Sites Hacked to Fuel Scam CampaignSpam

Bleepingcomputer

25.1.20Emotet Malware Dabbles in Extortion With New Spam TemplateSpam  Virus

Bleepingcomputer

25.1.20New Nest Video Extortion Scam Plays Out Like a Spy GameSpam

Bleepingcomputer

22.1.20

German language malspam pushes Ursnif

Spam

SANS

19.1.20BEC Scammers Use Aging Report Phishing to Find New TargetsPhishing  Spam

Bleepingcomputer

19.1.20Emotet Malware Restarts Spam Attacks After Holiday BreakSpam  Virus

Bleepingcomputer

14.1.20Scammers Dupe Texas School District Out of $2.3MSpam

Threatpost

12.1.20Beware of Amazon Prime Support Scams in Google Search AdsSpam

Bleepingcomputer

6.1.20Colorado Town Wires Over $1 Million to BEC ScammersSpam

Bleepingcomputer

4.1.20

Cybercriminals Fill Up on Gas Pump Transaction Scams Ahead of Oct. Deadline

Spam

Threatpost
3.1.20Watch out, sextortion scammers are using a new tacticSpamSecurityaffairs

1.1.20

Sextortion Email Scammers Try New Tactics to Bypass Spam Filters

Spam

Bleepingcomputer