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A Day in the Life of a Prolific Voice Phishing Crew

Krebs on Security

Besieged by scammers seeking to phish user accounts over the telephone, Apple and Google frequently caution that they will never reach out unbidden to users this way. The phishers also abused legitimate Google services to send Tony an email from google.com, and to send a Google account recovery prompt to all of his signed-in devices.

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Misconfigured AWS Accounts Are Fueling Phishing Campaigns

eSecurity Planet

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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Cybersecurity in Aviation: Rising Threats and Modernization Efforts

SecureWorld News

Most aviation processes are heavily digitized, and in the wake of new cyber threats, airlines and the broader sector must prioritize cybersecurity more than ever before. As airlines upgrade for connected sky-travel and regulators tighten their grip with new rules, the stakes for cybersecurity have never been higher.

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Empowering Boards for Cybersecurity Incidents

SecureWorld News

A 2022 PwC study found that 59% of directors admitted their board is not very effective in understanding the drivers and impacts of cyber risks for their organization, emphasizing the critical role of board members in these moments. Other Cybersecurity Incidents (SOCI Act): Must be reported within 72 hours if they have a relevant impact.

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Top Cybersecurity Trends to Watch Out For in 2025

Centraleyes

As we approach 2025, the cybersecurity landscape is evolving rapidly, shaped by technological advancements, regulatory shifts, and emerging threats. Below is an exhaustive list of key cybersecurity trends to watch out for in 2025. Lets explore the top current cybersecurity trends this year. The challenge?

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Scammer robs homebuyers of life savings in $20 million theft spree

Malwarebytes

Employees of these companies were tricked into clicking malicious attachments and links and filling in their email account login information on fake sites. From calendar years 2020 to 2022, there was a 27% increase in victim reports to the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) of BECs with a real estate nexus.

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The 3 biggest cybersecurity threats to small businesses

Malwarebytes

Without robust IT budgets or fully staffed cybersecurity departments, small businesses often rely on their own small stable of workers (including sole proprietors with effectively zero employees) to stay safe online. That means that what worries these businesses most in cybersecurity is what is most likely to work against them.