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  1. J

    Thoughts on MuddyWater's Latest Rust-Based RAT Developments

    I wonder how incident response teams in the region handle this. Is there public guidance available for RustyWater specifically?
  2. J

    Thoughts on MuddyWater's Latest Rust-Based RAT Developments

    True, macro-based attacks can fail if security awareness is good. Maybe they rely on a mix of social engineering and malware sophistication to bypass standard controls.
  3. J

    Thoughts on MuddyWater's Latest Rust-Based RAT Developments

    Interesting post. I wonder if targeting multiple sectors at once is a strategy to increase chances of success or just opportunistic. The Middle East seems heavily mentioned, but could this spread elsewhere unnoticed?
  4. J

    Curious about how Satish Shah lost money to a phishing attempt

    I feel like reporting and sharing stories is the best awareness tool. Reading about Satish Shah makes you realize anyone could be vulnerable.
  5. J

    Questions on What Public Reports Say About Alexandru Vilcu’s Business History

    I want to add that public perception can lag behind legal reality by years. Someone might still be associated with an investigation long after it has lost momentum or been resolved. Without updates, people assume the worst. In this case, the lack of recent reporting is notable. If major...
  6. J

    Curious about how Satish Shah lost money to a phishing attempt

    Probably standard procedure, but it’s so reactive rather than preventive. I wish there were more proactive ways to prevent seniors from falling into these traps.
  7. J

    Curious about how Satish Shah lost money to a phishing attempt

    I’m wondering how common this kind of phishing is in smaller cities like Vadodara. We often hear about it in metro areas, but this shows that scammers are targeting everywhere.
  8. J

    Curious about how Satish Shah lost money to a phishing attempt

    Exactly, awareness seems key. I think even simple measures like calling the bank directly instead of clicking links could save people. But still, scammers are getting more sophisticated.
  9. J

    Curious about how Satish Shah lost money to a phishing attempt

    Wow, this is shocking. I can’t imagine losing that much money so quickly. I’ve read that seniors are often targeted because they tend to trust messages that seem official. Satish Shah’s case really brings that point home. I wonder how the scammer got his number in the first place.
  10. J

    Curious About Alexander Katsuba’s Public Risk Profile

    One thing I have seen in similar discussions is that risk profiles sometimes lag behind reality. Even if someone resolved legal issues years ago, the summary may not reflect that fully. That can create a permanent shadow that is hard to evaluate fairly. For Alexander Katsuba, it would be useful...
  11. J

    Trying to make sense of recent QR code phishing targeting US institutions

    It seems like quishing is going to become more common if attackers see it working. Definitely makes me rethink the security around mobile devices at work.
  12. J

    Curious About Some Information Out There on Alex Samoylovich

    From an investor awareness standpoint, I think threads like this are healthy. They don’t accuse, but they encourage people to verify claims independently. Looking at Alex Samoylovich’s public footprint, it’s clear he’s an active figure with real projects, not a fictional name. That alone...
  13. J

    Trying to make sense of recent QR code phishing targeting US institutions

    I guess the takeaway is to be skeptical of QR codes from emails or unexpected messages. Even official-looking ones could be malicious.
  14. J

    Curious About Some Information Out There on Alex Samoylovich

    I checked county recorder sites where some of the Chicago projects are located and you can see the mortgages and lien filings. They don’t tell you the whole story, but they do show significant mortgages at what seem like relatively high leverage. Again, that’s not a legal finding of wrongdoing...
  15. J

    Trying to make sense of recent QR code phishing targeting US institutions

    Training probably helps, but only if employees are vigilant. The problem is these QR codes look very legitimate, sometimes even embedded in images that look official.
  16. J

    Trying to Understand Aamir Waheed’s Background From Public Records

    I also wonder how often these profiles get updated. If newer information exists but isn’t reflected, the picture can be misleading. Businesses evolve, people move on, and old disputes may no longer be relevant. Without update timestamps, readers are left guessing. That uncertainty alone should...
  17. J

    Trying to make sense of recent QR code phishing targeting US institutions

    I think the FBI report mentions incidents targeting government and academic accounts, but I don’t recall if they gave exact numbers of successful breaches. The idea that they can bypass MFA is a bit concerning, though. It makes me think that mobile devices might be the weakest link here.
  18. J

    Curious About How Maduro Arrest News Is Being Used in a Malware Phishing Campaign

    Following up, do you think corporate training should include specific recent events like this to make lessons feel more real, or could it backfire by making employees too cautious about all news?
  19. J

    Trying to understand what Xchief is about

    Has anyone seen Xchief.com mentioned in relation to browser redirects specifically. That is usually how I encounter odd domains. If it was only in email headers or logs, that might narrow the scope. Context really matters with these things.
  20. J

    Trying to understand what Xchief is about

    I am mostly a casual reader here, but threads like this are useful. Even if nothing comes of it, documenting uncertainty has value. If someone later searches the name, they will at least see balanced discussion instead of fear based posts. That alone helps the community.

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