Security Boulevard

MAY 4, 2023

The first quarter of 2023 saw a notable rise in cyberattacks targeting trust in established tech brands Microsoft and Adobe, according to the Avast Q1 2023 Threat Report. The report also revealed a 40% increase in the share of phishing and smishing attacks from the previous year.

Threat Reports 64

Threat Reports Social Engineering Malware Engineering 64

Digital Shadows

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Editors note: This report was authored by Kimberley Bromley, Hayden Evans, and Joseph Keyes. Today, were proud to present the ReliaQuest Annual Cyber-Threat Report: 2025. Now in its third year, this report offers a close look at the top cyber threats our customers faced throughout 2024.

Threat Reports 59

Threat Reports Cyber threats Phishing Social Engineering 59

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Phishing and Fraud Bad actors can defraud customers out of their money, financial details, and other sensitive data by using deception and social engineering. By using AI to compose phishing messages, bad actors can avoid many of the telltale signs that indicate a scam, such as spelling and grammar errors and awkward phrasing.

Retail 71

Retail Cyber Risk Risk DDOS 71

SecureWorld News

JUNE 29, 2023

Cybersecurity firm Zimperium recently released its 2023 Global Mobile Threat Report 2023 , revealing a concerning increase in sophisticated attacks targeting mobile devices. The report sheds light on the escalating threat landscape faced by mobile-powered businesses.

Mobile 98

Mobile IoT Social Engineering Phishing 98

Webroot

JANUARY 7, 2022

Threats abound in 2021. In 2021, we witnessed so many competing shifts, many of which we detailed early on in our 2021 BrightCloud® Threat Report. Moffitt predicts GDPR will continue to increase their fines, which may serve to help, instead of thwart, the threat of ransomware extortion. Ransomware.

Cybercrime 116

Cybercrime Ransomware Phishing Cryptocurrency 116

Webroot

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

As we mentioned in a previous blog , hackers come in many forms, but their methods can generally be classified into three distinct types of cybercriminals: The Impersonator – Hackers that pretend to be others, often using social engineering and human psychology to trick users. government stimulus payments are also on the rise.

Scams 119

Scams Phishing Firewall Social Engineering 119

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Employees should be trained against various social engineering and phishing attacks, as it’s a classic vector used by cybercriminals to deploy malware. AT&T labs provided a list of IoCs (indicators of compromise) that system administrators can use to add specific rules to security solutions.

Malware 118

Malware Social Engineering System Administration Antivirus 118

CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

According to the SonicWall Cyber Threat Report, the global volume of ransomware is increasing by 98%. Phishing Targeted Attacks. F5 posted last year that there was a 45% increase in phishing emails from 2020-2021. Expect that the number has again increased when this report is published for 2022.

Phishing 134

Phishing Mobile Ransomware Technology 134

Security Affairs

MARCH 17, 2023

According to statistics on insider threats, these threats may originate from employees, business contractors, or other reliable partners with simple access to your network. However, insider threat reports and recent developments have shown a sharp rise in the frequency of insider attacks.

Social Engineering 98

Social Engineering Risk Technology Engineering 98

Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Recognize and Report Phishing According to the Thales 2024 Data Threat Report , phishing is the second fastest-growing attack. Phishing tactics are getting sneakier, thanks to AI, and it is more important than ever that employees be able to recognize their telltale signs.

Cybersecurity 75

Cybersecurity Passwords Password Management Phishing 75

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Additionally, we looked at the phishing activity around gaming, specifically that related to cybersports tournaments, bookmakers, gaming marketplaces, and gaming platforms, and found numerous examples of scams that target gamers and esports fans. Beware of phishing campaigns and unfamiliar gamers. Do not open files from strangers.

Mobile 134

Mobile Passwords Software Accountability 134

Security Boulevard

AUGUST 6, 2024

Dynamic DNS Services Used by Threat Actors Dynamic DNS services have many benign users but they can also be used by threat actors in phishing attacks and within malware to communicate with command and control (C2) infrastructure. Want more threat intel on a weekly basis?

DNS 69

DNS Malware Social Engineering Engineering 69

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Recognize and Report Phishing According to the Thales 2024 Data Threat Report , phishing is the second fastest-growing attack. Phishing tactics are getting sneakier, thanks to AI, and it is more important than ever that employees be able to recognize their telltale signs.

Cybersecurity 62

Cybersecurity Passwords Password Management Phishing 62

Webroot

DECEMBER 14, 2020

In 2021, many businesses will continue to operate remotely as a result of the pandemic and there must be an emphasis on training employees on security best practices, how to identify modern threats such as phishing, and where company data is being accessed and stored. Hal Lonas, CTO and SVP of SMB engineering, Carbonite + Webroot.

Cybersecurity 75

Cybersecurity Engineering Phishing Social Engineering 75

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 21, 2022

With that in mind, Thales has launched the 2022 Thales Data Threat Report Critical Infrastructure Edition, which includes responses from 300 security leaders and practitioners within critical infrastructure organizations. Download the full Thales 2022 Data Threat Report for the Critical Infrastructure for more information.

Cyber threats 71

Cyber threats Energy and Utilities Ransomware IoT 71

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

In addition, telemedicine has generated a larger pool for potential phishing scams as well as other socially-engineered, and technically based, attacks (e.g., The degree of digitalization and the scientific efforts for the development of a COVID-19 vaccine have further increased the threat surface. ransomware).

Healthcare 62

Healthcare Digital transformation Encryption Data breaches 62

BH Consulting

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Its 2023 phishing threats report combines findings from email security data with a survey of security decision makers. MORE As social engineering tactics improve, how can potential victims fight back? The World Economic Forum has a useful blog with tips on safeguarding against BEC scams.

Scams 59

Scams Passwords Social Engineering Cybersecurity 59

SecureList

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

The victims are targeted with spear-phishing emails that trick them into mounting a malicious ISO file and double-clicking an LNK, which starts the infection chain. We have been tracking this threat actor for several years and previously published an APT threat report describing its malicious operations. Final thoughts.

Malware 145

Malware Ransomware Spyware Encryption 145

Jane Frankland

APRIL 28, 2022

Targeted attacks like these, plus social engineering, specifically phishing – where attackers pose as a trusted source, prey on human vulnerability, and use email or malicious websites to gain the information they want – are effective but they aren’t the only problem. Post pandemic, more research has come to light.

CISO 130

CISO Mobile Technology Risk 130

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 9, 2023

With over 450 pre-configured templates, speedily understand where you have threats. Reporting and troubleshooting capabilities can be customized to meet particular needs and are exportable in multiple formats. Discover security issues as part of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) as soon as possible.

Risk 105

Risk Penetration Testing Small Business Software 105

McAfee

JANUARY 15, 2020

There are several steps you can take to keep Emotet from establishing a stronghold in your network: Educate Your Employees: The most important step is to educate your employees on how to identify phishing and social engineering attempts. Above all, don’t fall into the trap of thinking it couldn’t happen to you.

Ransomware 52

Ransomware Malware Education Social Engineering 52

SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Expect to see AI-enabled phishing campaigns, deepfake scams, and automated attacks grow in complexity. Defensive AI breakthroughs: Tools that flag phishing attempts and scams more effectively, offering users clearer warnings and peace of mind. What the Practitioners Predict Jake Bernstein, Esq.,

Cybersecurity 121

Cybersecurity Education Risk CISO 121

Webroot

MAY 12, 2021

Most of these sites (more specifically the advertising on these sites) use dishonesty and social engineering to fool users into opening links, enabling an action on their browser or downloading a file they never intended to. Types of threats we saw on pirated streaming sites. Webroot’s 2021 Threat Report.

Scams 126

Scams Mobile Advertising Social Engineering 126

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

CrowdStrike (Nasdaq: CRWD) today announced the findings of the 2025 CrowdStrike Global Threat Report, revealing a dramatic shift in cyber adversary tactics, with attackers leveraging stolen identity credentials, AI-generated social engineering, and hands-on keyboard intrusions to bypass traditional security measures.

Threat Reports 87

Threat Reports Social Engineering Engineering Cyber Attacks 87

Malwarebytes

AUGUST 30, 2024

Earlier the group was linked to disinformation campaigns around the US elections in a Microsoft threat report , Google research findings , and when OpenAI banned accounts linked to an Iranian influence operation. These accounts used social engineering against political and diplomatic officials, and other public figures.

Phishing 125

Phishing Social Engineering Accountability Media 125