Security Affairs

DECEMBER 26, 2020

GoDaddy made the headlines for an initiative that is dividing cybersecurity community, it sent phishing messages offering bonuses to its employees. The web provider apologized Thursday for the cyber security test aimed at verifying the response of its personnel to a phishing campaign. SecurityAffairs – hacking, phishing).

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 21, 2020

The plummeting price of Bitcoin in 2018, combined with the growth of users’ overall security awareness and better protection practices, caused ransomware operators to rethink their strategies. The logic of the raid mainly comes down to using unsecured RDP ports or spear-phishing to infiltrate networks and gain a foothold in them.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 1, 2024

A new Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) threat called "darcula" is taking advantage of encrypted mobile messaging services to unleash a wave of sophisticated smishing attacks targeting organizations across more than 100 countries. If an executive's phone gets hacked, it will open a new gateway into highly valuable information," Savolainen said.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

It’s only February, and 2021 already is rapidly shaping up to be the year of supply-chain hacks. This bad news from UScellular follows similarly troubling disclosures from networking software supplier SolarWinds and from email security vendor Mimecast. Video: What all companies need to know about the SolarWinds hack.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

According to the latest IDG report, phishing attacks are on the rise. Invest in security awareness training. Prevent your devices from becoming compromised by common attack vectors by investing in security awareness training. Testing yourself regularly with phishing campaigns can help you learn what to avoid.

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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.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Because no firewall, no AI-powered SOC, no quantum-proof encryption will save you if your employees keep clicking phishing emails, because let's face it. it's WAY easier to hack minds than networks. This is a disaster waiting to happen. The solution? What if we thought like a psychologist, not just a CISO?

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SecureWorld News

JULY 26, 2023

A new potential cybercrime tool called "FraudGPT" appears to be an AI bot exclusively being used for offensive purposes, such as crafting spear phishing emails, creating cracking tools, carding, and more nefarious activities. This craftiness would play a vital role in business email compromise (BEC) phishing campaigns on organizations.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 17, 2021

Back in the day, security training was largely reserved for IT security specialists and then extended to include IT personnel in general. These days, all employees need to be well educated in security best practices and good habits if the organization wishes to steer clear of ransomware and malware.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

For example, a hacker may choose one vendor whose specialty uses open-source intelligence (OSINT) to identify the most lucrative targets for phishing scams. In contrast, other hacking vendors may focus their efforts on planting ransomware. No longer are sophisticated hacks relegated to the world of the most technically savvy.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Phishing attacks are nothing new, but scammers are getting savvier with their tactics. Related: The threat of ‘business logic’ hacks. The post GUEST ESSAY: These advanced phishing tactics should put all businesses on high alert appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

In the run-up to February 14, 2021, cyberattackers launched over 400 new Valentine’s Day-themed phishing emails targeting innocent users every week, a 29%. The post 5 Ways to Avoid Heartbreak From Valentine’s Day Hacks appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 18, 2021

Phishing attacks continue to plague organizations across the globe with great success, but why? The post The Business Value of the Social-Engineer Phishing Service appeared first on Security Boulevard. Cybercriminals are targeting the human element of organizations. Additionally, they are developing techniques to use an.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 14, 2020

The campaigns were classified as either phishing or malware. This report provides intelligence and indicators of compromise (IOCs) that organizations can use to fight current attacks, anticipating emerging threats, and manage security awareness in a better way. Phishing and Malware Q2 2020. Threats by Sector.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 20, 2020

Threat Report Portugal Q1 2020: Phishing and malware by numbers. The campaigns were classified as either phishing or malware. This report provides intelligence and indicators of compromise (IOCs) that organizations can use to fight current attacks, anticipating emerging threats, and manage security awareness in a better way.

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The Hacker News

AUGUST 4, 2022

Phishing incidents are on the rise. A report from IBM shows that phishing was the most popular attack vector in 2021, resulting in one in five employees falling victim to phishing hacking techniques. Consequently, companies have no choice but to involve their

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SC Magazine

JULY 13, 2021

Speed is the natural enemy of security, and retailers must beware of increased risks of DDoS attacks, ransomware, fraudulent purchases, [and] phishing campaigns impersonating retailers.”. The post Fashion brand Guess hacked, DarkSide ransomware group the likely culprit appeared first on SC Media.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 4, 2022

The post New Dog, Old Tricks: Reducing Cryptocurrency Phishing Vulnerabilities appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 26, 2021

Threat Report Portugal Q4 2020: Data related to Phishing and malware attacks based on the Portuguese Abuse Open Feed 0xSI_f33d. The submissions were classified as either phishing or malware. Phishing and Malware Q4 2020. These kinds of malware come from Brazil and the attacks are disseminated via phishing campaigns.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 24, 2023

Finally, don’t forget the bad press that results for businesses when they are hacked. Sugar If the hacked businesses can show they’ve been trying to protect data by investing in security, then fines become less likely. This isn’t the kind of exposure you want for your brand. Keep remediation costs in mind.

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SecureList

JUNE 25, 2024

For example, the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre reports that around 50% of SMBs in the UK are likely to experience a cybersecurity breach annually. Addressing cybersecurity requires a multifaceted approach, combining technological solutions with fostering a security-aware culture within the organization.

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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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eSecurity Planet

MAY 1, 2025

Abnormal AI rolls out autonomous security agents Abnormal AI made waves with what its calling its most ambitious product release to date with the launch of two new autonomous AI agents designed to protect users and simplify security operations. PDF-based phishing is on the rise. However, technology alone wont win this fight.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 21, 2022

An astonishing 90% of enterprise data breaches are caused by phishing attacks, costing businesses billions every year in lost revenue and downtime. The industries most vulnerable to hacking include finance, medicine, education, warehousing, airports and rail stations, government and distributed enterprise networks.

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Webroot

DECEMBER 11, 2020

As it turns out, it’s easier to hack our trust than our computers. Standard phishing tactics – Phishing techniques include website spoofing emails appearing to come from an official source asking you to reset your password or confirm personal data. After clicking the link and entering the info, your security is compromised.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 30, 2022

The post 0ktapus/‘Scatter Swine’ Hacking Gang Stole 10,000 Corp Logins via Twilio appeared first on Security Boulevard. More on the Twilio débâcle from earlier this month: Researchers reveal the hackers swiped at least 9,931 user credentials from more than 130 organizations.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The malware can be used by bad actors for a range of malicious activities, including hacking into systems or running phishing campaigns. The post Trojan Malware Hidden in Cracked macOS Software, Kaspersky Says appeared first on Security Boulevard. Attackers can use.

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Security Affairs

MAY 2, 2021

Threat Report Portugal Q1 2021: Phishing and malware by numbers. The submissions were classified as either phishing or malware. This report provides intelligence and indicators of compromise (IOCs) that organizations can use to fight current attacks, anticipating emerging threats, and manage security awareness in a better way.

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Security Affairs

JULY 22, 2021

The submissions were classified as either phishing or malware. This report provides intelligence and indicators of compromise (IOCs) that organizations can use to fight current attacks, anticipating emerging threats, and manage security awareness in a better way. Phishing and Malware Q2 2021. Threats by Sector.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

The submissions were classified as either phishing or malware. This report provides intelligence and indicators of compromise (IOCs) that organizations can use to fight current attacks, anticipating emerging threats, and manage security awareness in a better way. Phishing and Malware Q3 2021. Threats by Sector.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Phish or Be Phished. Email phishing attacks are becoming more challenging to spot. Why did the email provider’s email anti-spam and anti-phish protection layer not quarantine the message? Even with a generic greeting, you would think an AL-powered anti-phishing protection engine would have blocked the message.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

Social engineering attacks , including phishing, spam, and viruses introduced via clickable links within e-mail affected 80% of the banking institutions in 2016. VoIP phishing and impersonation also victimized millions of corporate employees across the world , contributing to an even greater cyber threat.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

The submissions were classified as either phishing or malware. This report provides intelligence and indicators of compromise (IOCs) that organizations can use to fight current attacks, anticipate emerging threats, and manage security awareness in a better way. Phishing and Malware Q4 2021. in Q3 2021. Threats by Sector.

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Security Affairs

JULY 4, 2022

The submissions were classified as either phishing or malware. This report provides intelligence and indicators of compromise (IOCs) that organizations can use to fight current attacks, anticipate emerging threats, and manage security awareness in a better way. Phishing and Malware Q2 2022. in Q1 2022. Threats by Sector.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

Phishing emails continue to plague organizations and their users. Related: Botnets accelerate business-logic hacking. No matter how many staff training sessions and security tools IT throws at the phishing problem, a certain percentage of users continues to click on their … (more…).

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Approachable Cyber Threats

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022

Several large companies were hacked in the first half of September. All of the attacks were carried out with relatively simple phishing and social engineering techniques. In the IHG hack, a couple from Vietnam claimed they were attempting to deploy ransomware on the network. Phishing and poor password practices.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Kaspersky researchers recently found evidence of an advanced threat group continuously updating its malware to evade security products, similar to a release cycle for developers. LODEINFO has been observed engaged in a spear- phishing campaign since December 2019 by JPCERT/CC. Defense in Depth.

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