Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

There are plenty of phish in the sea, and the latest ones have little interest in your email inbox. In 2024, Malwarebytes detected more than 22,800 phishing apps on Android, according to the recent 2025 State of Malware report. These Android phishing apps may sound high-tech, but they are not.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 25, 2024

DLP is key in cybersecurity; a risk assessment identifies data risks, helping turn findings into real-world security improvements. So, how can you conduct a DLP risk assessment? What is a DLP Risk Assessment? Why Conduct a DLP Risk Assessment? Protecting sensitive data is what cybersecurity is all about.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Part two of a four-part series The explosion of AI-driven phishing, insider threats, and business logic abuse has forced a shift toward more proactive, AI-enhanced defenses. Businesses must adopt tools and automation capable of invoking immediate action, even at the risk of false positives. The drivers are intensifying.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Despite 80% of IT leaders expressing confidence that their organization won’t fall for phishing attacks, nearly two-thirds admitted they’ve clicked on phishing links themselves. The post Phishing Attacks Snare Security, IT Leaders appeared first on Security Boulevard. These were among the chief results of an Arctic.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 4, 2025

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a campaign where threat actors exploit misconfigured Amazon Web Services (AWS) environments to send phishing emails. How the attack works The JavaGhost group, active since 2019, initially focused on website defacements before shifting to financially motivated phishing attacks in 2022.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 17, 2025

Once a relationship had been established, the target would receive a phishing link or a document that contained a phishing link. How to stay safe These spear phishing campaigns are highly targeted and youll probably never see an invite to this group. There are a few simple rules that will help you avoid this kind of phishing.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 17, 2025

Using CSS properties like text-indent , they conceal phishing text from victims while bypassing security parsers. The following phishing message impersonates the Blue Cross Blue Shield organization. As such, both the security and privacy of your organization and business are at risk. ” continues the report.”

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Cyber cops in Ukraine carried out an arrest and several raids last week in connection with the author of a U-Admin , a software package used to administer what’s being called “one of the world’s largest phishing services.” The U-Admin phishing panel interface. Image: fr3d.hk/blog. ” U-Admin, a.k.a.

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Schneier on Security

APRIL 10, 2023

Here’s an experiment being run by undergraduate computer science students everywhere: Ask ChatGPT to generate phishing emails, and test whether these are better at persuading victims to respond or click on the link than the usual spam.

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Jane Frankland

APRIL 10, 2025

Just like the three wise monkeys , some small business owners are unintentionally following a philosophy of see no risk, hear no warning, speak no threat when it comes to cybersecurity. Why Small Business Cybersecurity Matters More Than Ever In a supply chain world, your weakest link is someone elses risk exposure. Here’s how: 1.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 22, 2025

Recently I was targeted by an extremely sophisticated phishing attack, and I want to highlight it here. Attackers increasingly use Google Sites to host phishing pages because the domain appears trustworthy to most users and can bypass many security filters. And that is exactly what the cybercriminals did.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

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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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 19, 2025

SpyCloud , the leading identity threat protection company, today released its 2025 SpyCloud Annual Identity Exposure Report , highlighting the rise of darknet-exposed identity data as the primary cyber risk facing enterprises today. It requires organizations to rethink the risks posed by employees, consumers, partners and suppliers.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Phishers are using AI-based phishing attacks which have proven to raise the effectiveness of phishing campaigns. How to avoid AI Gmail phishing Never click on links or download files from unexpected emails or messages. The FBI has also warned users to be cautious when receiving unsolicited emails or text messages.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 26, 2025

A new phishing campaign that uses the fake CAPTCHA websites we reported about recently is targeting hotel staff in a likely attempt to access customer data, according to research from ThreatDown. However, there are a few things you can do to lower your risk. 2FA that relies on a FIDO2 device cant be phished.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 3, 2024

Roughly nine years ago, KrebsOnSecurity profiled a Pakistan-based cybercrime group called “ The Manipulaters ,” a sprawling web hosting network of phishing and spam delivery platforms. Manipulaters advertisement for “Office 365 Private Page with Antibot” phishing kit sold on the domain heartsender,com.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

Microsoft disrupted the ONNX phishing service, seizing 240 sites and naming an Egyptian man as the operator behind the operation. Microsoft announced the disruption of the ONNX phishing service, another success against cybercrime which led to the seizure of 240 sites. Microsoft has tracked Nady, linked to phishing services since 2017.

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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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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The threat, dubbed “Phish ‘n Ships” by the researchers, reportedly infected more than 1,000 websites and built 121 fake web stores to trick consumers. We don’t just report on threats—we remove them Cybersecurity risks should never spread beyond a headline. Keep threats off your devices by downloading Malwarebytes today.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

But amidst all these flashy, futuristic threats, the biggest cybersecurity risk remains the same as it's always beenhumans. 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. And I'm not talking about the shadowy hackers in hoodies.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 8, 2025

Brand impersonation: from Google ad to phishing page Accounting and tax preparation software has traditionally been a common lure for scammers, particularly those related to online support operating out of large call centres in India and surrounding areas. Protect yourand your family’spersonal information by using identity protection.

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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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SecureWorld News

APRIL 15, 2025

The latest Ponemon-Sullivan Privacy Report has dropped, and its findings should be a wake-up call for cybersecurity professionals navigating the escalating risks around privileged access. This disconnect between risk awareness and resourcing is a red flag for cybersecurity leaders. Grant temporary, scoped access.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Shashanka Dr. Madhu Shashanka , Chief Data Scientist, Concentric AI Generative AI in 2025 will bring transformative opportunities but heightened cybersecurity risks, including data exposure, AI misuse, and novel threats like prompt injection attacks. Organizations face rising risks of AI-driven social engineering and personal device breaches.

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IT Security Guru

JANUARY 30, 2025

So, lets explore how spread betting platforms are rising to this challenge and ensuring that their platforms are cyber risk-free. Cyber Risks Facing Spread Betting Platforms Cyber threats are becoming more dangerous than ever, and spread betting platforms are a major target for most of these cyberattacks.

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Daniel Miessler

MAY 14, 2020

What follows is a set of basic security hygiene steps that will significantly reduce your risk online. The more fringe the site, the higher the risk of bad things happening while you’re there. These are the diet and exercise of the computer safety world. So, I decided to update the advice myself. Automatic Logins Using Lastpass.

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Digital Shadows

JANUARY 22, 2025

Phishing Remains Top Tactic, Fueled by Teams Abuse Figure 1: Top attack techniques in true-positive customer incidents for finance & insurance sector, H2 2024 vs H2 2023 Phishing dominated cyber attacks in H2 2024, accounting for over 90% of incidents across industries due to its simplicity and effectiveness.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 3, 2025

Recently weve been seeing quite a few phishing campaigns using QR codes in email attachments. The lure and the targets are varied, but the use of a QR code to get someone to visit the phishing site is fast becoming a preferred method for cybercriminals. DocuSign , Adobe), which increases the perceived legitimacy of the phish.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

One critical issue faced by organizations that rely on Exchange Server is the risk of a corrupt Exchange Server database cropping up. Navigating new risks Today, heavy reliance on cloud-centric IT infrastructure and cloud-hosted applications has become the norm. Here are a few ‘dos:’ •Rigorous vulnerability management.

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Penetration Testing

APRIL 17, 2025

Early this month, Oracle has discreetly notified select clients that attackers successfully breached one of its legacy environments, The post CISA Warns of Credential Risks Tied to Oracle Cloud Breach appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

This is primarily because AR is still relatively new and a rapidly evolving technology, which ultimately means that it is bound to bring about unprecedented opportunities, challenges, and even risks to cybersecurity. Are there any security risks involved? Are there any applications of augmented reality in cybersecurity?

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 1, 2024

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. GAI is also a boon for attackers seeking financial gain. As the technology evolves, so will its misuse.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Protecting Retailers Against Cyber Risks on Black Friday and Cyber Monday josh.pearson@t… Tue, 11/26/2024 - 08:01 As Black Friday and Cyber Monday loom, the stakes for retailers extend far beyond enticing deals and record sales. trillion, the risk of a data breach extends beyond immediate financial losses. trillion and $5.28

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Ramachandran Vivek Ramachandran , Founder & CEO of SquareX , warned about the mounting risks: “Browser extensions are a blind spot for EDR/XDR and SWGs have no way to infer their presence. Singapore, Oct. SquareX’s research team publicly demonstrated rogue extensions built on MV3.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 31, 2024

As you can imagine handing these options to a malicious app comes with some serious risks. Last time FakeCall reared its head, BleepingComputer reported that the malware was being distributed as fake banking apps that impersonate large financial institutions, as well as being distributed in phishing emails.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Top MITRE Technique: Spearphishing The construction sector is no stranger to phishing attacks, which topped the list of initial access techniques between October 1, 2023, and September 30, 2024. Phishing is favored by threat actors for its simplicity and effectiveness.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 15, 2025

Table of contents Overview Criminals impersonate Google Ads Lures hosted on Google Sites Phishing for Google account credentials Victimology Who is behind these campaigns? Figure 12: The actual phishing page that follows Finally, all the data is combined with the username and password and sent to the remote server via a POST request.

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