CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 17, 2023

To combat these vulnerabilities, organizations must consider establishing hybrid workplace network security. This article will discuss types of network security breaches to watch out for. With hybrid and remote workplaces becoming increasingly normal, workplace network security must become a priority.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 18, 2023

Experts are worried that ChatGPT’s ability to source recent data about an organization could make social engineering and phishing attacks more effective than ever. The post When ChatGPT Goes Phishing appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 11, 2022

With more people looking to cash in on hype surrounding the cryptocurrency market than ever before and an increasing digital workforce which may lack awareness of network security set-ups, cybercriminal activity remains rampant. The post Which phishing scams are trending in 2022? appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 24, 2023

OpenAI’s widely popular ChatGPT can write phishing emails that are almost as convincing as those created by humans and can write them exponentially faster, according to research from IBM that is sure to ramp up corporate worries about generative AI chatbots. Big Blue’s X-Force security team ran an A/B experiment with a healthcare company in.

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Tech Republic Security

JUNE 16, 2023

The study shows attackers are using more bots and doing more sophisticated phishing exploits and server attacks, especially targeting retail. The post Akamai’s new study: Bots, phishing and server attacks making commerce a cybersecurity hotspot appeared first on TechRepublic.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 16, 2023

Network security threats weaken the defenses of an enterprise network, endangering proprietary data, critical applications, and the entire IT infrastructure. This guide to major network security threats covers detection methods as well as mitigation strategies for your organization to follow.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 23, 2023

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.

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Hackology

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

In an era of escalating cyber threats, enhancing network security is paramount. This article explores a comprehensive approach to network protection, encompassing network scanning, vulnerability and patch management, user access controls, network segmentation, and employee training.

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CSO Magazine

MAY 24, 2023

SuperMailer, a legitimate email newsletter program, has been found abused by threat actors to conduct a high-volume credential harvesting campaign, according to network security firm Cofense. To read this article in full, please click here

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

While orchestrated, targeted phishing attacks are nothing new to experienced IT and cybersecurity pros, AI has added to their ferocity and sophistication. The post How AI is Encouraging Targeted Phishing Attacks appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Reddit got hacked with a “sophisticated” spear phishing attack. The post Reddit Hacked — 2FA is no Phishing Phix appeared first on Security Boulevard. The individual victim was an employee who clicked the wrong email link.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 19, 2024

The takedown this week of a massive phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) operation spanned law enforcement agencies from both sides of the Atlantic and is the latest example of an increasingly aggressive approach by authorities to disrupt the operations of high-profile cybercriminal gangs.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 27, 2021

With almost every aspect of business becoming more digital, enterprise network security software minimizes the impact of cyberattacks — especially as guarding against them protects a company’s operations and safeguards its competitiveness in a fast-moving marketplace. Top network security tools. XM Cyber Platform.

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The Hacker News

JUNE 14, 2023

So CIOs started to supercharge their network fences with every appliance they could get to protect against inbound (aka INGRESS) traffic. In the wake of the first mass phishing campaigns in the early 2010s,

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Security Boulevard

MAY 4, 2023

Employees’ personal devices pose a threat to organizations as bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policies cause security headaches for IT professionals, according to a SlashNext survey of 300 tech workers and employers. The post Phishing Attacks Target BYOD Through Private Messaging Apps appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 20, 2021

Are you keeping up with network security? Are you keeping up with network security? appeared first on Security Boulevard. Last year also saw record number cybercrime complaints, with the FBI […]. The post Ransomware 2021 has evolved. first appeared on Untangle. The post Ransomware 2021 has evolved.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 20, 2022

Phishing scams are hardly a new concept. In fact, the first phishing attacks date back nearly 30 years to the mid-1990s. The post Preventing CEO Impersonation Phishing Scams appeared first on Security Boulevard. The post Preventing CEO Impersonation Phishing Scams appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 9, 2022

Twilio (NYSE:TWLO) customer data has leaked—after a simple phishing attack on employees. The post Twilio Fails Simple Test — Leaks Private Data via Phishing appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 21, 2023

Miscreants have ramped up their use of QR codes to phish for credentials, according to INKY threat researchers. The post The Rise of QR Codes Spurs Rise in ‘Fresh Phish’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 20, 2021

But security pros know the greater risk to their organizations comes from a more mundane, but more prevalent threat: email phishing attacks. The post Breaking the Phishing Kill Chain appeared first on Security Boulevard. In fact, in a September 2020 GreatHorn survey of 1,123 U.S.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The operators behind a phishing campaign that is distributing the DarkGate and PikaBot malware is using many of the techniques attributed to the notorious QakBot operation that was taken down by law enforcement agencies in August. The post DarkGate and PikaBot Phishing Campaign is Using Qakbot Tactics appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 22, 2024

The post From Phishing to Friendly Fraud: Anticipating 2024’s Fraud Dynamics appeared first on Security Boulevard. Planning for emerging fraud trends can help you stay a step ahead of criminals’ new tactics, protect your revenue and customer relationships.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The post Russian FSB Targets US and UK Politicians in Sneaky Spear-Phish Plan appeared first on Security Boulevard. TA446’s new TTPs: “Star Blizzard” FSB team called out by Five Eyes governments (again).

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Security Boulevard

MAY 21, 2024

Permalink The post USENIX Security ’23 – Rods with Laser Beams: Understanding Browser Fingerprinting on Phishing Pages appeared first on Security Boulevard. Originating from the conference’s events situated at the Anaheim Marriott ; and via the organizations YouTube channel.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 21, 2024

Permalink The post USENIX Security ’23 – Knowledge Expansion and Counterfactual Interaction for Reference-Based Phishing Detection appeared first on Security Boulevard. Originating from the conference’s events situated at the Anaheim Marriott ; and via the organizations YouTube channel.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Using open redirects takes phishing email deceptiveness – and therefore effectiveness -- up a notch by displaying a legit-seeming URL to users who are prudent enough to hover over a link. The post Phishing Attacks Getting Sneakier with Open Redirects appeared first on Ericom Blog.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

A relatively unknown threat group that six years ago started with a custom tool used for bulk email spam is now running a massive operation selling a custom phishing kit that target corporate Microsoft 365 business email accounts. According to researchers with cybersecurity firm Group-IB, the group – which has gone to lengths to keep.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 20, 2024

Permalink The post USENIX Security ’23 – “To Do This Properly, You Need More Resources”: The Hidden Costs Of Introducing Simulated Phishing Campaigns appeared first on Security Boulevard. Originating from the conference’s events situated at the Anaheim Marriott ; and via the organizations YouTube channel.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 26, 2021

These schemes appear fraudulent to those familiar with phishing. The post Thwarting Phishing Threats With Simulations appeared first on Security Boulevard. Social engineering schemes continue to flourish, making their way into company inboxes with the intent to mislead employees into downloading malicious software.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 17, 2022

A phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platform called Caffeine is unlike others in that it offers an open registration process, requiring neither invitations nor referrals, allowing anyone who registers to access all the tools one could need to launch a phishing attack.

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CSO Magazine

JULY 13, 2022

Ransomware entry points range from targeting email and phishing lures as well as unpatched vulnerabilities to more targeted attacks. With that in mind, these are the ten tasks you should do for your mid-year security review: 1. Ransomware, for example, has become more human targeted.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Stop criminals from exploiting vulnerabilities in web browsers -- the apps that your users use most, and can’t work without -- to keep malware from reaching your company networks. The post A Powerful New Approach to Phishing — the Biggest Issue in Cybersecurity appeared first on Ericom Blog.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 12, 2021

But it was a phishing test—and now the staff are hopping mad. The post Rail Firm Staff Fail ‘Bonus’ Phishing Test, Chaos Ensues appeared first on Security Boulevard. “Click here to claim your bonus pay,” said email from a British train company.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 5, 2022

But one of the most common methods cybercriminals deploy to gather personal data is through phishing attacks. The post Phishing scheme targets verified Twitter users; Vulnerability leaves millions of routers & IoT devices at risk appeared first on BlackCloak | Protect Your Digital Life™.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 8, 2022

A new phishing attack tries to panic users into entering their company email login credentials by displaying a countdown clock that supposedly shows how much time remains before their account is deleted. The post Phishing attack adds pressure with countdown clock appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 10, 2022

His current work, which grew out of a project he began at the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers ( ICANN ), is to publish quarterly reports of phishing and malware (and soon, spam ) at the Cybercrime Information Center. The post Dave Piscitello in the Fight Against Phishing | Avast appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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SecureBlitz

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

In 2020, cyberattacks witnessed an unprecedented increase, targeting many industries, from phishing scams to system hacks exploiting vulnerable endpoints and weak network security.

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