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Mishing Is the New Phishing — And It’s More Dangerous

eSecurity Planet

Cybercriminals are shifting their focus from emails to text messages, using mishing a more deceptive form of phishing to target mobile users and infiltrate corporate networks, according to new security research by Zimperium. Vishing: Also known as voice phishing. What is mishing? and 9%in Brazil.

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Hackers are working harder to make phishing and malware look legitimate

Tech Republic Security

A Trend Micro report finds that spammers are using public and hosted cloud infrastructure to slip malicious emails past security defenses.

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How threat actors can use generative artificial intelligence?

Security Affairs

From generating deepfakes to enhancing phishing campaigns, GAI is evolving into a tool for large-scale cyber offenses GAI has captured the attention of researchers and investors for its transformative potential across industries. The automation of malware development is another worrying trend, as it lowers the barrier to entry for cybercrime.

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How to Prevent Malware: 15 Best Practices for Malware Prevention

eSecurity Planet

Malware attacks pose a significant risk to both individuals and businesses, infiltrating computer systems, compromising sensitive data and disrupting operations, leading to financial and data loss — and even extortion. Here are 15 important controls and best practices for preventing malware.

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Beyond the Inbox: ThreatLabz 2025 Phishing Report Reveals How Phishing Is Evolving in the Age of GenAI

Security Boulevard

Gone are the days of mass phishing campaigns. Evolving phishing trends to watch in 2025ThreatLabz uncovered many significant evolving trends in phishing attacks, with attackers adopting advanced tactics to bypass defenses and exploit human trust.

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Unmasking 2024’s Email Security Landscape

Security Affairs

Many of the detections were due to malicious attachments and previously unseen threats, showcasing the importance of using innovative security measures YARA Rules Impact YARA rules were pivotal in detecting millions of malicious attempts spotlighting statistical patterns and malware family indicators.

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Spear Phishing Prevention: 10 Ways to Protect Your Organization

eSecurity Planet

Spear phishing is a more targeted and effective phishing technique that attempts to exploit specific individuals or groups within an organization. While phishing uses a broader range of tactics, such as mass emailing to random recipients, spear phishing is often well-researched and tailored to high-value targets.