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Since the dawn of time, the one thing humans enjoy doing is communicating with one another. Just try to think of a day when you didn’t have a social interaction with someone. You can’t, but if you can then you may be something more to worry about than a serial killer.
Serial killers may do not-so-great things to people but at least they socialize. Anyhow moving along, we’re social creatures, it’s how we’re built, how we live together in not-so-perfect harmony, and it’s how we exploit each other. How?
Well, if you’re using these two apps on your phone or computer, you should watch out for some sneaky stuff going on while you’re logged in. In this we’re going to be looking at what kind of attack this is, who is using it, its effects upon release, and what are some ways to communicate with your fellowman securely.
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The Attack
If you are familiar with the following two applications, Slacker and Discord, then you might want to monitor for some activity in the days to come and if you don’t use these applications then still monitor anyway as this is one of the security best practices.
The Slacker application is a software tool that allows users to communicate and collaborate with each other in real-time. It can be used for various purposes, such as project management, team chat, file sharing, video conferencing, and more.
The Slacker application aims to improve productivity, efficiency, and creativity among its users. Slacker can also be a land of confusion because another trait of most humans working jobs they’re not too thrilled about is disorganization. Discord application is another popular platform for online communication and collaboration.
Discord allows users to create and join servers, channels, and voice chats, where they can share text, images, audio, and video. Discord also supports bots, which can provide various functions and features to enhance the user experience.
Discord is widely used by gamers, streamers, educators, and communities of various interests and topics. However, while these applications offer good, cybercriminals use them to distribute malicious links that appear to be legitimate or to embed Discord functionality into their malware to control or steal data from infected devices.
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Who Can It Be Now
Are you wondering who has been using this kind of attack? Well, when it comes to attacks like this, most of the time no one individual or group has been appointed for using phishing attacks.
The reason for this is that the perpetrators of phishing attacks are often unknown and untraceable, as they use various techniques to hide their identity and location.
Phishing attacks are not attributed to any specific person or group, as they can be carried out by anyone with malicious intent and some technical skills. Therefore, there is no definitive answer to the question of who is behind phishing attacks, as they can originate from anywhere and anyone.
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That Sinking Feeling
So how would something like this work? For those who never had those interesting emails saying you won some type of giveaway, or your prince or princess is waiting for you, we’ll explain.
In a phishing campaign, the email or message is sent with the intent to trick the victim into interacting with the malicious link. Once the link is clicked and depending on the payload code, a number of things can happen.
This ranges from creating a backdoor to stealing information from the machine, the attacker coming, and going as pleased without the victim knowing, and/or impersonating you completely.
These attacks can target individuals, organizations, or even governments. Discord has become a handy mechanism for cybercriminals. With growing frequency, they’re being used to serve up malware to victims in the form of a link that looks trustworthy.
In other cases, hackers have integrated Discord into their malware to remotely control their code running on infected machines, and even to steal data from victims. This leads to a real “How could you!?” moment.
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The Prevention
There is nothing wrong with the applications themselves however, when interacting with individuals online it is better to be on guard as phishing attacks can take many forms, such as fake emails, websites, phone calls, or text messages that appear to come from legitimate sources.
To prevent phishing attacks, users should be careful and vigilant when interacting with any online communication that asks for sensitive information. Some tips to prevent phishing attacks are, do not click on links or open attachments from unknown or suspicious senders.
Verify the identity and authenticity of the sender before responding to any request for information. Use strong and unique passwords for different accounts and change them regularly.
Enable two-factor authentication whenever possible to add an extra layer of security. Install and update antivirus software and firewall on your devices. Report any suspicious or fraudulent activity to the appropriate authorities or organizations. But for a better and more solid outcome, just do not engage the email or message.
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