Cybersecurity Weekly: Instagram phishing scam, hackers pose as journalists, QakBot banking trojan

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An Instagram Help Center phishing scam is stealing credentials. Hackers pose as journalists to trick victims into installing malware. QakBot banking trojan returned with new tricks to steal money. All this, and more, in this week’s edition of Cybersecurity Weekly.

 

1. Instagram Help Center phishing scam stealing credentials

Cybercriminals are sending Instagram users seemingly legitimate messages from the social media company, with the aim of stealing their Instagram and email credentials. Researchers said the campaign has been targeting hundreds of celebrities, startup business owners and other entities with sizable followings on Instagram.
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2. Hackers pose as journalists to trick victims into installing malware

An Iranian cyberespionage group known for targeting government, defense technology, military and diplomacy sectors is now impersonating journalists to approach targets via LinkedIn. This is the first time the threat actor carried out a watering hole attack through LinkedIn, which also includes making phone calls to victims.
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3. QakBot banking trojan returned with new tricks to steal money

A notorious banking trojan aimed at stealing bank account credentials and other financial information is back with new tricks up its sleeve to target government, military and manufacturing sectors in the US and Europe. The latest wave of Qbot activity reportedly dovetailed with the return of Emotet.
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