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| Ranking: | 15,518 |
| Threat Level: | 20 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 4 |
| First Seen: | February 2, 2023 |
| Last Seen: | August 7, 2023 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
Hot-investing-news.com is an untrustworthy website identified as a source of deceptive content, spam browser notifications and redirects to potentially risky websites. As is typically the case with dubious pages of this type, users are unlikely to open Hot-investing-news.com intentionally. Instead, they are taken to it as a result of redirects from sites that use rogue advertising networks. As such, computer users should be aware of the potential risks associated with visiting these websites.
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The Phishing Tactic Propagated by Hot-investing-news.com
Hot-investing-news.com is a website that promotes a cryptocurrency-themed tactic. It attempts to lure users in by showing the opinions of famous business people on Bitcoin and the cryptocurrency sector. The tactic urges visitors to provide their names, telephone numbers and email addresses to register.
This scheme is likely to be used as a phishing tactic, collecting sensitive data and selling it to third parties or otherwise abusing the information for profit. Additionally, some schemes of this ilk may trick victims into consenting to expensive subscriptions, paying bogus fees or luring them toward fake giveaways. Furthermore, Hot-investing-news.com has been known to request permission to display browser notifications, which can be used to run intrusive advertisement campaigns that endorse online tactics, intrusive software such as PUPs (Potentially Unwanted Programs) and shady destinations.
Phishing Tactics may Cause Disastrous Consequences
One major consequence of falling prey to a phishing attack is data loss and potential data theft. Hackers use clever tactics like spoofing legitimate websites or emails to convince users to enter their personal information into fake forms. These details are then sold on the dark Web or used by hackers themselves as a way to gain access to your private accounts and confidential information.
The financial losses associated with a successful phishing attack can be significant, depending on the amount of money involved. A hacker may target your bank account using misappropriated credentials obtained via phishing or purchase items online using your credit card number without your knowledge. Both scenarios can cause immense damage for both individuals and corporations alike.
Another consequence that victims of phishing schemes deal with is reputation damage – especially if they work in an industry where trust is paramount (such as banking). If the clients receive an email from you that looks suspicious, they might think twice before trusting you in the future, resulting in serious reputational damage in addition to any financial losses incurred.
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