Fake ads deceive users online, Hackers exploit Black Friday shoppers, SVG for Phishing

The Daily Decrypt

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Video Episode: https://youtu.be/VVdEzbN-v4c

In today’s episode, we discuss alarming cyber threats including fake Bitwarden ads on Facebook that lead users to a malicious Chrome extension designed to steal sensitive data. We also cover a phishing campaign exploiting Black Friday, with threat actors using fraudulent e-commerce sites to harvest customer information, and the growing use of SVG attachments in phishing emails to evade detection. Additionally, we highlight a critical vulnerability in the Really Simple Security plugin for WordPress that could expose over 4 million sites to attacks.

Articles referenced in this episode:
1. Fake Bitwarden ads: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fake-bitwarden-ads-on-facebook-push-info-stealing-chrome-extension/
2. Fake Discount Sites: https://thehackernews.com/2024/11/fake-discount-sites-exploit-black.html
3. Phishing emails using SVG: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/phishing-emails-increasingly-use-svg-attachments-to-evade-detection/
4. Critical WordPress Plugin Vulnerability: https://thehackernews.com/2024/11/urgent-critical-wordpress-plugin.html

Music: https://youtu.be/B4gk5tWMvyY?si=q_JjohozMBH7XPNe

1. What are today’s top cybersecurity news stories?
2. How are fake Bitwarden ads spreading malware on Facebook?
3. What vulnerabilities were found in the Really Simple Security WordPress plugin?
4. How can scammers exploit Black Friday shopping using phishing tactics?
5. What are the risks of SVG attachments in phishing emails?
6. How has malware evolved to use Chrome extensions for data theft?
7. What impact does Black Friday fraud have on online shoppers?
8. Which WordPress plugins have critical security vulnerabilities?
9. How can consumers protect themselves from online shopping scams?
10. What measures can be taken to evade phishing tactics in email communications?

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