Schneier on Security

APRIL 7, 2020

From an agency memo : A new wave of cyber-attacks is targeting Federal Agency Personnel, required to telework from home, during the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Here are some examples of what's been observed in the past few days: Doubling of email phishing attempts. NASA is reporting an increase in cyberattacks.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Key Points Phishing incidents rose during the reporting period (August 1 to October 31, 2024), accounting for 46% of all customer incidents. This increase is likely driven by high employee turnover and easy access to phishing kits. Meanwhile, “RansomHub” is rising rapidly due to its attractive ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) model.

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IT Security Guru

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The predictions are on their side, as more intense and frequent cyber attacks will drive up costs by 15% per year. They must recognise the scam patterns that may threaten a business’s data and take a unified approach to prevent data loss and mitigate cyber threats.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 26, 2021

Investigation revealed that Domain was a victim of a phishing attack where hackers gained access to the administrative privileges of the website and contacted people looking for rental properties to demand money for securing a property for hire. . “It

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

The vast majority of cyber attacks against organizations pivot off the weakest security link: employees. The good news is that companies today have ready access to a wide variety of tools that can simulate common types of attacks and boost employee awareness. This service offers automated phishing tests and training modules.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 4, 2023

billion phishing e-mails get delivered every day. Widespread accessibility to generative AI tools, like ChatGPT, as well as the increasing sophistication of nation-state actors, means that email scams are more convincing than ever. Social engineering is a profitable business for hackers – according to estimates, around 3.4

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 30, 2023

By Motti Elloul, VP Customer Success and Incident Response, Perception Point Email phishing scams are nothing new. But they are growing increasingly prevalent and sophisticated – over 3 billion phishing emails are sent every day, and the tactics used to disguise them are only growing more devious.

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Hacker Combat

AUGUST 21, 2020

The concept of phishing is gaining immense popularity during the Covid-19 pandemic. Based on recent Phishing records , almost 90 percent of companies have encountered spear phishing attacks. Based on recent Phishing records , almost 90 percent of companies have encountered spear phishing attacks.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 12, 2021

Britain’s National Cyber Security Centre has launched a special tool that will enable Microsoft Office 365 customers to flag scammed emails at just a click of a button. million reports from the public related to cyber frauds.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 19, 2021

“According to this actor, he had originally intended to send his targets—all senior-level executives—phishing emails to compromise their accounts, but after that was unsuccessful, he pivoted to this ransomware pretext,” Hassold wrote. billion in 2020. .

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IT Security Guru

JUNE 11, 2024

This article will delve into how AI can be manipulated by cyber attackers for scams, particularly ones that affect businesses. NCSC, 2024) Below are some of AI assisted cyber-attacks you should be aware of. To help raise awareness of these threats within your business the NCSC back Cyber Essentials Certification.

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The Hacker News

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Discover how cyber attackers are using clever tricks like fake codes and sneaky emails to gain access to sensitive data. We cover everything from device code phishing to cloud exploits, breaking down the technical details into simple, easy-to-follow insights. Welcome to this weeks Cybersecurity News Recap.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

According to the sources reporting to Cybersecurity Insiders, threat actors, probably funded by Kremlin, hacked the email account of Stewart McDonald via a spear-phishing act. NCSC is busy finding evidence on foreign indulgence, while Parliament’s cybersecurity team has confirmed that a foreign state launched the attack.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 12, 2021

Key lessons from the West Midlands Railway incident and other common mistakes in employee training How resilient are your employees in the face of a phishing scam? Another Phishing Simulation Goes Awry appeared first on CybeReady. Another Phishing Simulation Goes Awry appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

CISA adds PTZOptics camera bugs to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog Canadian authorities arrested alleged Snowflake hacker Android flaw CVE-2024-43093 may be under limited, targeted exploitation July 2024 ransomware attack on the City of Columbus impacted 500,000 people Nigerian man Sentenced to 26+ years in real estate phishing scams Russian (..)

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Duo's Security Blog

JANUARY 14, 2025

In recent webinar Preventing Helpdesk Phishing with Duo and Traceless , Duo PMM Katherine Yang sat down with Gene Reich, Co-founder of Traceless to discuss why stronger identity verification is critical for MSPs and helpdesk teamsespecially with the increased accessibility of AI technologies driving identity fraud.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Within a few hours of release of the actor Daniel Craig’s movie ‘No time to Die’, Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has uncovered a cyber scam that has revolved around the long awaited release of the James Bond movie that is the 5th and final installment of a renowned actor as James Bond 007 spy.

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Quick Heal Antivirus

JUNE 17, 2021

The post Breaches and Incidents: Top 5 Cyber-attacks in Quarter 1 – 2021 appeared first on Quick Heal Blog | Latest computer security news, tips, and advice. The second wave of the pandemic has hit India hard from a cybersecurity perspective. There has been a.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 9, 2024

The post Cyber attacks 2024: The biggest attacks of the first half of 2024 appeared first on Click Armor. The post Cyber attacks 2024: The biggest attacks of the first half of 2024 appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 9, 2023

The government institutions of Moldova have been hit by a wave of phishing attacks since the country offered support to Ukraine. The government institutions of Moldova have been hit by a wave of phishing attacks, threat actors sent more than 1,330 emails to accounts belonging to the country’s state services.

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The Hacker News

JANUARY 25, 2023

fell victim to a "widespread cyber campaign" that involved the use of legitimate remote monitoring and management (RMM) software to perpetuate a phishing scam. At least two federal agencies in the U.S.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 1, 2021

It is an online scam attack quite similar to Phishing. The term Pharming is a combination of two words Phishing and Farming. The attackers can also use it for installing malware programs on the victim’s system. Pharming vs phishing. Cybercriminals use various techniques for conducting cyberattacks.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Security firm Group-IB has estimated that in H2 2017-H1 2018 cyber attacks caused $49.4 Group-IB, an international company that specializes in preventing cyber attacks, has estimated that in H2 2017-H1 2018 cyber attacks caused $49.4 Using web phishing, criminals have managed to steal $3.7 million (2.96

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 28, 2020

As coronavirus-themed cyber attacks ramp up, consumers and companies must practice digital distancing to keep themselves protected. Sadly, coronavirus phishing and ransomware hacks already are in high gear. That, of course, presents the perfect environment for cybercrime that pivots off social engineering.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

MARCH 22, 2021

Through phishing. What’s phishing again?” Phishing is a specific type of cyber attack through which hackers and scammers use email to trick you. It’s part of a broader cyber attack called “social engineering” that includes other avenues like phone calls, text messages, and even impersonating people in real life.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Malicious actors are continually looking for better ways to carry out successful cyber attacks. This article focuses on the top five attack vectors organizations should look out for and defend against in 2022. Some threat actors carry out phishing attacks using social media and networking platforms, such as Twitter or LinkedIn.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

This includes training employees on how to identify and avoid phishing scams and how to create strong passwords. Educate employees on cybersecurity: Real estate companies should educate their end-users about cybersecurity threats and best practices.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 17, 2025

In reality, many of the most successful breaches stem from simple tactics like phishing emails, social engineering, and exploiting basic security misconfigurations. People frequently fall for scams, phishing, and other attacks due to a lack of awareness, trust in seemingly legitimate sources, or simple human error.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

And information is out that innocent game lovers are being trapped in this scam that might eventually land them in deep trouble and, in some situations, in jail. Such activities not only disrupt the football fever among fans, but can also lead to future identity theft troubles or phishing scams.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 18, 2021

There are simple steps consumers can take today, for free, to lower their overall risk of a cyber attack, including using multi-factor authentication for their accounts and using strong passwords. Also, one of the top ways attackers can target individuals is via social engineering or phishing. LW: Anything else?

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 6, 2021

Data and information can easily be lost in many ways, including physical damage to hardware, a cyber attack, or human error. Keep an eye out for phishing emails. Hackers use phishing campaigns to “phish” information, which is usually used to further phishing scams, such as credit card fraud or account takeover fraud.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Emerging Threats and Trends The landscape of email threats continues to evolve, with VIPRE’s report shedding light on several alarming trends: Deepfake and AI Exploitation: Attackers increasingly leverage deepfake technology and AI to craft more convincing phishing emails, significantly raising the stakes for email security.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Phishing emails during the pandemic skyrocketed, as attackers rushed to take advantage of the newly remote workforce and the tools they required to stay connected. And Fagan clicked on a phishing email that appeared to be a legitimate Zoom invite. Hedge fund firm cyberattack started with a Zoom invite.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Cyber threats are no longer just the occasional virus or suspicious email. Phishing scams, ransomware attacks, data breaches, and identity theft are part of a growing list of online dangers that are a daily reality. Anti-phishing protection Shields you from phishing attempts.

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Heimadal Security

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Pepco Group, a leading European retailer, recently disclosed a significant financial loss due to a phishing attack on its Hungarian operations. The incident, which led to a €15 million setback, sparks a conversation about the sophistication of cyber-attacks and the measures companies must take to protect themselves.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 12, 2020

Below a list of attacks detected this week. April 09 – Phishers prefer Tesla, top 3 malware strains in COVID19 phishing campaigns. Group-IB’s CERT-GIB analyzed hundreds of COVID19 -related phishing emails and discovered top malware strains in COVID-19 campaigns.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 17, 2023

Unfortunately, many organizations fail to educate their employees on the importance of cyber hygiene, leaving them vulnerable to phishing scams, malware infections, data breaches, and other cyber attacks. Tick-in-the-box training.

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