SecureList

APRIL 5, 2023

They have become adept at using Telegram both for automating their activities and for providing various services — from selling phishing kits to helping with setting up custom phishing campaigns — to all willing to pay. ” Links to the channels are spread via YouTube, GitHub and phishing kits they make.

Phishing 144

Phishing Marketing Scams Accountability 144

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Ptitsyn reportedly sold the ransomware on darknet forums under aliases like “derxan” and “zimmermanx,” enabling other criminals to encrypt data and demand ransom. Threat actors behind Phobos attacks were observed gaining initial access to vulnerable networks by leveraging phishing campaigns.

Cybercrime 114

Cybercrime Ransomware Healthcare Education 114

Security Affairs

MARCH 17, 2021

The FBI has issued an alert to warn about an increase in PYSA ransomware attacks on education institutions in the US and UK. The FBI has issued Tuesday an alert to warn about an increase in PYSA ransomware attacks against education institutions in the United States and the United Kingdom. locked to the filename of the encrypted files.

Education 122

Education Ransomware Encryption Antivirus 122

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 10, 2025

Employee training: Educate staff about cybersecurity best practices , including recognizing phishing attempts and using strong, unique passwords. Data encryption: Ensure that sensitive data is encrypted both in transit and at rest to protect it from unauthorized access.

Penetration Testing 98

Penetration Testing Media Encryption Threat Detection 98

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 4, 2024

With cyberattacks on operating systems, applications, and networks becoming more sophisticated, the tech giant formulated a strategy to enhance the protection of Windows systems, focusing strongly on phishing attacks. Data Protection Windows 11 Enterprise introduced a new Personal Data Encryption feature.

Encryption 107

Encryption Phishing Passwords Authentication 107

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Attackers can steal your cookies through phishing, malware, and MITM attacks, leading to data theft, financial loss, and identity theft. Initial Attack Vector Attackers might send phishing emails or create fake websites. Though cookies themselves don’t steal passwords, they can be hijacked to access sensitive data.

Identity Theft 109

Identity Theft Passwords Phishing Accountability 109

Malwarebytes

MARCH 17, 2021

On March 16, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued a “Flash” alert on PYSA ransomware after an uptick on attacks this month against institutions in the education sector, particularly higher ed, K-12, and seminaries. Phishing campaigns and domain typosquatting also come into play.

Education 111

Education Ransomware Phishing Passwords 111

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 12, 2023

This post analyzed the numerous phishing campaigns targeting users and organizations in Italy. Phishing is a ploy to trick users into revealing personal or financial information through an e-mail, Web site, and even through instant messaging. Phishing can also be used as a precursor attack to drop malware. Just to name a few.

Phishing 136

Phishing Scams Education Passwords 136

eSecurity Planet

MAY 25, 2022

Encryption and the development of cryptography have been a cornerstone of IT security for decades and remain critical for data protection against evolving threats. While cryptology is thousands of years old, modern cryptography took off in the 1970s with the help of the Diffie-Hellman-Merkle and RSA encryption algorithms.

Encryption 138

Encryption Computers and Electronics Password Management Passwords 138

Hot for Security

MARCH 17, 2021

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has issued a flash alert warning of an increase in PYSA ransomware attacks targeting government entities, educational institutions, private companies and the healthcare sector in the US and the UK.

Education 111

Education Healthcare Government Ransomware 111

IT Security Guru

MARCH 18, 2025

From tech used to make education more accessible, for example, to the ever talked about artificial intelligence (AI) shaping many sectors, the way tech has integrated with the modern world both seamlessly and speedily is notable. Deepfakes join classic phishing and spear phishing as significant cyber risks for online daters.

Scams 96

Scams Education Artificial Intelligence Media 96

Cisco Security

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

What does phishing mean? All you see is an alarming screen that shouts, “Your files are encrypted!”. What’s phishing? Phishing is a simple and popular way for hackers trick and hook you. Spear phishing is a special type. Why is there a ‘p’ in phishing? For example, what is ransomware and how does it work?

Phishing 145

Phishing Ransomware Passwords Cryptocurrency 145

SecureList

MAY 3, 2021

Banking phishing: new version of an old scheme. Clients of several Dutch banks faced a phishing attack using QR codes. The links in their messages took the victim to a well-designed phishing pages with official emblems, business language and references to relevant laws. Quarterly highlights. Vaccine with cyberthreat.

Phishing 137

Phishing Banking Accountability Computers and Electronics 137

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2025

Since its emergence in 2021, Medusa has targeted over 300 victims across various critical infrastructure sectors, including medical, education, legal, insurance, technology, and manufacturing. Attackers employ a double extortion strategy, encrypting victim data and threatening to publicly release it if the ransom is unpaid.

Ransomware 74

Ransomware Backups Firmware Insurance 74

Security Affairs

MARCH 13, 2025

As of February 2025, Medusa developers and affiliates have impacted over 300 victims from a variety of critical infrastructure sectors with affected industries including medical, education, legal, insurance, technology, and manufacturing.” The attackers are also spotted manually disabling and encrypting virtual machines.

Ransomware 69

Ransomware Encryption Cryptocurrency Insurance 69

The Last Watchdog

APRIL 28, 2022

They also create a huge cybersecurity “blindspot” and potential surface of attack, as they have no idea if and when passwords are shared, stolen or phished. When a new hire starts a new job, he or she receives encrypted passwords, stored in a digital fortress that only that user can access after multiple levels of security.

Passwords 237

Passwords Encryption Phishing Social Engineering 237

Malwarebytes

JANUARY 26, 2023

Move over Lockbit , there's a new ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) player in town attacking the education sector—and its name is Vice Society. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has even released a joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) after observing that Vice Society has disproportionately targeted the education sector.

Education 97

Education Ransomware Phishing DNS 97

The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Part three of a four-part series In 2024, global pressure on companies to implement advanced data protection measures intensified, with new standards in encryption and software transparency raising the bar. Tech companies are adopting cybersecurity by design, embedding encryption, biometrics, and multi-factor authentication into products.

Cybersecurity 130

Cybersecurity CISO Risk Government 130

Security Affairs

APRIL 21, 2023

Phishing attacks are a major threat to organizations, they remain a perennial choice of cybercriminals when it comes to hacking their victims. The infographic below outlines the most common types of phishing attacks used against individuals or businesses.

Phishing 98

Phishing Social Engineering Security Awareness Passwords 98

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 8, 2025

Called Xanthorox AI, the tool was first spotted earlier this year on darknet forums and encrypted chat groups, where its being marketed as the killer of WormGPT and all EvilGPT variants. These tools allow hackers to plan and launch fully automated attacks, including phishing campaigns , ransomware drops, and malware development.

Social Engineering 62

Social Engineering Phishing Engineering Education 62

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The answer is three-fold: data encryption, strong access controls, and application security. Encrypting data at rest and in transit ensures that sensitive information remains secure even if stolen by cybercriminals. Encryption is critical to data security, rendering stolen data unreadable and unusable to unauthorized parties.

DDOS 62

DDOS Encryption Data breaches Identity Theft 62

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. Pharming vs phishing. Though Pharming and Phishing share almost similar goals, the approach to conduct Pharming is entirely different from Phishing. Related: Credential stuffing explained.

DNS 214

DNS Phishing Social Engineering Cyber Attacks 214

Hacker's King

DECEMBER 16, 2024

In 2023, major ransomware incidents targeted healthcare providers, educational institutions, and large corporations. These attacks often involve encrypting data and demanding a ransom for its decryption. Employee Training : Training employees on recognizing phishing attempts and practicing good cybersecurity hygiene is essential.

Cyber Attacks 59

Cyber Attacks Phishing Artificial Intelligence Penetration Testing 59

Anton on Security

JULY 7, 2022

My favorite quotes from the report follow below: “Another common tactic that continues to be observed is when bad actors actively impersonate legitimate sounding organizations (especially in journalism or education) with the objective of interacting with the target in a trusted manner before launching an attack. ” [A.C.?—?to not malware?—?do

Cybersecurity 246

Cybersecurity Cryptocurrency Ransomware Education 246

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Encrypt sensitive data and maintain regular, secure backups to ensure data integrity and availability, even in the event of system failures or cyber attacks. User education: Regularly train employees on cybersecurity best practices, including recognizing phishing attempts and secure handling of sensitive information.

Risk 264

Risk Backups Software Education 264

Responsible Cyber

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

Investigations revealed that employee phishing was the primary vector for the breach, exposing the vulnerabilities created by insufficient training and awareness programs. Many vendors failed to implement robust security protocols, such as advanced encryption techniques, multi-factor authentication, and continuous monitoring.

Risk 81

Risk Healthcare Education Cybersecurity 81

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Malicious intent or manipulation: AI chatbots can be exploited to spread misinformation, execute social engineering attacks or launch phishing. Secure communication channels: Ensure all communication channels between the chatbot and users are secure and encrypted, safeguarding sensitive data from potential breaches.

Cybersecurity 273

Cybersecurity Penetration Testing Authentication Social Engineering 273

Hacker's King

DECEMBER 24, 2024

AI-powered malware and phishing schemes can adapt to defenses in real time, making them harder to detect and counter. Quantum Computing Threats While quantum computing offers immense potential, it also poses a serious risk to traditional encryption methods. Organizations must invest in advanced AI-based security tools to stay ahead.

Cybersecurity 59

Cybersecurity Cyber Insurance IoT Insurance 59

Security Affairs

APRIL 21, 2024

The Akira ransomware has been active since March 2023, the threat actors behind the malware claim to have already hacked multiple organizations in multiple industries, including education, finance, and real estate. The Akira ransomware operators implement a double extortion model by exfiltrating victims’ data before encrypting it.

Ransomware 140

Ransomware Encryption Antivirus VPN 140

The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

It’s important that as consumers are shopping for these smart home devices that they learn to recognize the Matter trademark so that they can make educated decisions.” Matter works much the way website authentication and website traffic encryption gets executed.

Manufacturing 276

Manufacturing Authentication Marketing Encryption 276

CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 16, 2023

Latest email security trends Phishing and spear-phishing attacks: Phishing is a type of social engineering attack where cybercriminals use deceptive emails to trick recipients into divulging sensitive information or downloading malware.

Cyber threats 124

Cyber threats Phishing Encryption Small Business 124

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 28, 2020

An extension of the celebration for Data Protection Day in Europe, Data Privacy Day functions as the signature event of the National Cyber Security Centre’s ongoing education and awareness efforts surrounding online privacy. Encryption. An organization’s digital security strategy would not be complete without encryption.

Data privacy 150

Data privacy Unstructured Data Encryption Identity Theft 150

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 16, 2023

Sensitive info should always be encrypted, as it helps to prevent data spillage while being stored and transmitted. Following basic cybersecurity hygiene by students and staff while sharing the data is also important, as it avoids being targeted by phishing scams or other type of social engineering attacks.

Social Engineering 136

Social Engineering Education Data breaches Scams 136

CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 5, 2023

Utilize Encryption: Encrypting your data helps ensure that it remains secure during transmission. Additionally, consider using end-to-end encryption messaging apps for private conversations, protecting your communications from unauthorized access. Be Cautious of Phishing Attempts: Phishing attacks continue to be a common threat.

Passwords 126

Passwords Encryption Media Banking 126

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

The 2025 edition, themed Together for a Better Internet, is a call to action for public and private sector entities, educators, and individuals to join forces to build a secure and equitable digital future. Parents, educators, and community leaders are at the vanguard of helping children navigate the digital world confidently and responsibly.

Internet 62

Internet Internet Education Technology 62

Security Affairs

APRIL 26, 2024

Emerging threats Cybercrime often exploits precisely the lack of regulation and centralized controls of cryptocurrencies to deceive investors and embezzle funds through various forms of phishing, investment scams, digital wallet theft, ransomware, and illegal mining. Education improves awareness” is his slogan.

Cryptocurrency 129

Cryptocurrency Cybercrime Education Scams 129

The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Employees are the first line of defense against cybercrime and should understand how to recognize phishing emails and what to do if they suspect them. In addition, educating employees about cybersecurity issues can help to reinforce the security-minded culture of the organization and change employee behaviour. Use a corporate VPN.

Passwords 214

Passwords Security Awareness Data breaches Cybersecurity 214