Krebs on Security

MARCH 31, 2020

A spear-phishing attack this week hooked a customer service employee at GoDaddy.com , the world’s largest domain name registrar, KrebsOnSecurity has learned. 49 (that domain is hobbled here because it is currently flagged as hosting a phishing site). It was starting to look like someone had gotten phished.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 14, 2022

Phishing itself is not a new or a particularly complicated threat. But the emergence of advanced phishing techniques – “DeepSea Phishing” – poses an entirely new challenge for enterprises. The financial impact of phishing attacks quadrupled over the past six years, with the average cost for U.S. companies rising to $14.8

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Troy Hunt

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

You know how banks really, really want to avoid their customers falling victim to phishing scams? And how they put a heap of effort into education to warn folks about the hallmarks of phishing scams? banks will never do things that look like a phish? see that there is no slash after.com.au?

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2025

A recent phishing campaign has raised alarms among cybersecurity professionals after it impersonated Booking.com to deliver a suite of credential-stealing malware. The phishing messages include links or attachments that direct users to fake Booking.com pages.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 17, 2025

Education is key FBI Denver Special Agent in Charge Mark Michalek stated: The best way to thwart these fraudsters is to educate people so they dont fall victim to these fraudsters in the first place. com (phishing) convertitoremp3[.]it com (Phishing) convertix-api[.]xyz Imageconvertors[.]com com (Riskware) convertscloud[.]com

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 23, 2024

INE Security , a leading provider of cybersecurity training and certifications, today shared its cybersecurity training for cyber hygiene practices for small businesses, underscoring the critical role of continuous education in safeguarding digital assets. INE Security emphasizes the importance of regular training forall employees.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 9, 2019

A ransomware outbreak that hit QuickBooks cloud hosting firm iNSYNQ in mid-July appears to have started with an email phishing attack that snared an employee working in sales for the company, KrebsOnSecurity has learned. A portion of the ransom note left behind by the latest version of MegaCortex. Image: Accenture iDefense.

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The Hacker News

MAY 27, 2024

The transition to the cloud, poor password hygiene and the evolution in webpage technologies have all enabled the rise in phishing attacks. But despite sincere efforts by security stakeholders to mitigate them - through email protection, firewall rules and employee education - phishing attacks are still a very risky attack vector.

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SecureList

JULY 11, 2024

Introduction Bulk phishing email campaigns tend to target large audiences. Yet, certain elements of spear phishing recently started to be used in regular mass phishing campaigns. Spear phishing vs. mass phishing Spear phishing is a type of attack that targets a specific individual or small group.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Phishing is one of the most common social engineering tactics cybercriminals use to target their victims. Cybersecurity experts are discussing a new trend in the cybercrime community called phishing-as-a-service. Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS). Ready-to-use phishing kits with all necessary attack items are available on the web.

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Duo's Security Blog

JANUARY 29, 2024

As a new semester begins, we at Cisco Duo want to share some findings and trends pertaining to threat activity we have seen across higher education customers. In this situation, we can assume that they have either phished users’ first factor credentials (their password), or are crawling user accounts with weak, guessable passwords.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 31, 2025

Level Up Your Security: Embrace Passkeys and Phishing-Resistant 2FA andrew.gertz@t Fri, 01/31/2025 - 15:17 Celebrate Change Your Password Day and 2FA Day by embracing passkeys and phishing-resistant 2FA. Educate: Provide comprehensive training and support to users. Why Use Passkeys? Data shows that 2FA blocks 99.9%

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Duo's Security Blog

MAY 30, 2024

Duo has a long history of protecting students across universities and higher education institutions. Because Duo has such a large presence in the world of education, we can also spot trends in attack tactics and learn how to better secure your organization. But the importance of secure policies should not be ignored.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 22, 2024

One of the most concerning tactics currently on the rise is the ClickFix campaign — a sophisticated phishing scheme targeting unsuspecting Google Meet users. ClickFix campaigns represent a new wave of phishing tactics that emerged in May 2024, aimed at exploiting users of popular software applications. What Are ClickFix Campaigns?

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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.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 22, 2024

Adaptive phishing campaigns are emerging as an increasingly sophisticated threat in the cybersecurity landscape. The phenomenon This phenomenon represents an evolution of traditional phishing tactics, as attackers seek to overcome defenses using more personalized and targeted approaches.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 18, 2023

Phishing attacks continue to be one of the most significant threats facing organizations today. As businesses increasingly rely on digital communication channels, cybercriminals exploit vulnerabilities in email, SMS, and voice communications to launch sophisticated phishing attacks.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

But it’s worth revisiting how this group typically got in to targeted companies: By calling employees and tricking them into navigating to a phishing website. But we do know the March 2020 attack was precipitated by a spear-phishing attack against a GoDaddy employee. In a filing with the U.S.

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Penetration Testing

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

A significant surge in phishing attacks has been observed targeting higher education institutions in the U.S., with cybercriminals The post Phishing Attacks Targeting Higher Education Institutions on the Rise appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

QR code phishing attacks started landing in inboxes around the world about six months ago. Lieberman At this stage, companies should (at a minimum) educate their employees about the prevalence of these attacks, and the key things to look out for as the most basic form of protection against them.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 8, 2025

Xanthorox reasoner advanced mimics human reasoning, helping attackers craft more believable phishing messages or manipulate targets through social engineering. These tools allow hackers to plan and launch fully automated attacks, including phishing campaigns , ransomware drops, and malware development.

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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.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Experts warn of a surge in NetSupport RAT attacks against education, government, and business services sectors. The most impacted sectors are education, government, and business services. GhostPulse), and other forms of phishing campaigns. The researchers did not observe newer variants utilizing older methods.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Simultaneously, a phishing campaign tricked targets into installing a fake kernel update. Phishing Campaigns : Victims received emails urging them to install a fake kernel upgrade disguised as a CPU microcode update. A phishing campaign also tricked targets into installing malware disguised as a CPU update, widening the attack surface."

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SecureList

MARCH 25, 2025

In all cases, infection occurred immediately after the victim clicked on a link in a phishing email, and the attackers’ website was opened using the Google Chrome web browser. In mid-March 2025, Kaspersky technologies detected a wave of infections by previously unknown and highly sophisticated malware.

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Jane Frankland

JANUARY 19, 2025

Here are some of the risks: Desensitisation and Missed Warnings: Whether its a phishing email, a password reset notification, or a critical system alert, tech users are increasingly tuning out notifications. This proactive step significantly reduces impulsive responses to scams or urgent-sounding threats.

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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.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Quite like how pilots use AR simulation in training, cybersecurity professionals can use AR-enabled training simulations that immerse them in hyper-realistic scenarios, offering hands-on cyber defense training and education.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Phishing has been striking dread into the hearts of IT security teams all over the world almost since email came into use, with the term first appearing in 1995. Since then, phishing attacks have increased, become more widespread and frequent, and developed more sophisticated methods. However, there are no shortcuts.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Resumes which include employment history, addresses, education, and contact data like email addresses and phone numbers. Medical records including diagnoses, treatment history, test results and other medical information that should be private.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 19, 2025

In reality, enabling notifications results in a flood of unwanted ads and malicious content (malvertising), potentially exposing users to phishing attempts and harmful software. QR code scams : Increasingly, scammers use QR codes on fake subsidy pages to drive users to phishing sites that steal their credentials.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The post The Urgent Call: How a Phishing Email Pushed Buckeye Elementary to Strengthen Cyber Defenses appeared first on ManagedMethods Cybersecurity, Safety & Compliance for K-12. The post The Urgent Call: How a Phishing Email Pushed Buckeye Elementary to Strengthen Cyber Defenses appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

As of August 2023, it's estimated that around 40 million individuals and more than 2,500 businesses were affected across various sectors, including healthcare, government, finance, and education. Notable organizations hit include major financial firms, government agencies, and educational institutions worldwide.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Promoting continuous learning in privacy tech, AI governance, and Zero Trust, alongside partnerships with educational institutions, helps build a skilled workforce to meet evolving regulatory demands. AI-powered cryptocurrency attacks will automate phishing and exploit vulnerabilities.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

“According to the indictment, Ptitsyn facilitated the worldwide use of a dangerous ransomware strain to target corporations and various organizations, including government agencies, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, and critical infrastructure.

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Troy Hunt

OCTOBER 28, 2020

But let's also keep some perspective here; look at how many pixels are different between an "i" and an "l": Are we really saying we're going to combat phishing by relying on untrained eyes to spot 6 pixels being off in a screen of more than 2 million of them?! Second, education like that has never worked before. Poor Googie!

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Cisco Security

OCTOBER 21, 2022

It’s often hard to determine the validity of a suspicious message or phishing email. Attackers continue to evolve their methods, and they’re highly educated on the defenses they come up against in the wild. Phishing is a socially-based attack type, one where the threat actors focus on human behavior. Twitter.

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