eSecurity Planet

MARCH 3, 2025

Notably, 79% of detections were malware-free a reminder that modern adversaries often bypass traditional antivirus defenses by leveraging innovative, non-malware techniques. A dramatic 442% surge in vishing attacks during the latter half of 2024 further illustrates the lengths to which adversaries will go to exploit vulnerabilities.

Threat Reports 106

Threat Reports Cybercrime Artificial Intelligence Social Engineering 106

Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Key Points Phishing incidents rose during the reporting period (August 1 to October 31, 2024), accounting for 46% of all customer incidents. This increase is likely driven by high employee turnover and easy access to phishing kits. Our latest investigation revealed the same trend.

Cyber Attacks 59

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Webroot

MARCH 3, 2025

The growing risks to your data During the third quarter of 2024, data breaches exposed more than 422 million records worldwide. As of 2024, the average cost of a data breach in the United States amounted to $9.36 Antivirus protection Software that protects against viruses and malware.

Consumer Protection 99

Consumer Protection Identity Theft Scams Social Engineering 99

Malwarebytes

JANUARY 16, 2025

This credit card skimmer was active between July 18, 2024, and December 9, 2024. How to protect yourself from card skimmers Run a security solution and keep it up to date.Most antivirus productsincluding Malwarebytes Premium offer some kind of web protection that detects malicious domains and IP addresses.

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Data breaches Antivirus Banking Phishing 98

Webroot

MAY 6, 2024

As we navigate through 2024, the cyber threat landscape continues to evolve, bringing new challenges for both businesses and individual consumers. Keep all devices updated with the latest security patches, and use reputable antivirus solutions that can block suspicious downloads and identify malicious software.

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SecureList

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Quarterly figures In Q2 2024: Kaspersky solutions blocked over 664 million attacks from various internet sources. The web antivirus reacted to 113.5 The file antivirus blocked over 27 million malicious and unwanted objects. In Q2 2024, the Play group was the most active, publishing data on 12% of all new ransomware victims.

Mobile 112

Mobile Antivirus Adware Ransomware 112

Security Affairs

JANUARY 10, 2025

Between 2019 and 2024, the MirrorFace group launched three cyber campaigns targeting Japanese think tanks, government, academia, and key industries. Campaign C (2024): Delivered malware (ANEL) via email links, targeting academia and think tanks, evolving to abuse Visual Studio Code. Track antivirus detections carefully.

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SecureList

MARCH 10, 2025

The targeted sectors were consistent with those we had seen in the first part of 2024, but we noticed a new and significant increase in attacks against maritime infrastructures and logistics companies. In 2024, we initially observed a significant number of attacks in Djibouti.

Energy and Utilities 114

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 16, 2025

Regularly updating and patching systems, including antivirus software, firewalls, and SCADA networks, can mitigate this risk. Conducting regular training sessions on recognizing phishing emails, avoiding suspicious downloads, and following cybersecurity protocols can build a resilient workforce.

Energy and Utilities 109

Energy and Utilities IoT Backups Artificial Intelligence 109

Webroot

JUNE 17, 2025

According to Mastercard, travel-related fraud in 2024 increased by 18% during the summer peak season and 28% in the winter peak season. Fraud rates in sectors associated with the early stages of trip planning increased more than 12% between 2023 and 2024. As soon as you start booking your trip, the cybercriminals start circling.

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SecureList

JANUARY 30, 2025

Introduction Since mid-2024, we’ve observed a malicious Android campaign leveraging wedding invitations as a lure to social-engineer victims into installing a malicious Android app (APK), which we have named “Tria Stealer” after unique strings found in campaign samples.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

A search in Google for a string of text from that script turns up a December 2023 blog post from cryptocurrency security firm SlowMist about phishing attacks on Telegram from North Korean state-sponsored hackers. MacOS computers include X-Protect , Apple’s built-in antivirus technology. ” Image: SlowMist.

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Webroot

APRIL 22, 2025

In 2024, more than 1.3 In 2024, there were 14 data breaches involving 1 million or more healthcare records. In 2024, mortgage lender LoanDepot was the victim of a cyberattack that compromised the information of more than 16 million individuals. billion people received notices that their information was exposed in a data breach.

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Data breaches Identity Theft Passwords eCommerce 72

eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Most organizations express confidence in their current status and budgets, but also expect to experience at least one data breach in 2024. Compromised Credentials Compromised identities from phishing, info stealers, keyloggers, and bad password habits provide the entry point for most ransomware attacks and data breaches.

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Cybersecurity DDOS Penetration Testing Ransomware 121

Webroot

APRIL 11, 2025

According to the IRS, almost 300,000 cases of identity theft were reported in 2024, leading to $5.5 Phishing emails and text messages: Phishing schemes can happen through emails, texts or social media. You can learn how to report suspected phishing here. billion in tax fraud. mail only , never by phone, text or email!

Scams 62

Scams Identity Theft Backups Phishing 62

Webroot

JUNE 27, 2024

On June 20, 2024, the U.S. The only good news is that current users of Kaspersky software are being given several months to transition to alternative cyber security products — until 12:00 AM EDT on September 29, 2024. So how do you go about evaluating and selecting antivirus software?

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Webroot

APRIL 30, 2025

Data breaches are on the rise, and according to the 2024 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report, a staggering 81% of them are linked to weak or compromised passwords. Password phishing: In a phishing attack, scammers will use emails, phone calls, or texts to pose as trusted businesses and service providers. The bottom line?

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Passwords Password Management Accountability Malware 62

Security Boulevard

MARCH 24, 2025

Vulnerabilities Apples Passwords app was vulnerable to phishing attacks for nearly three months after launch 9to5Mac Mysk security researchers first discovered this vulnerability after noticing the Passwords app had connected to 130 different domains over regular (unencrypted) HTTP.

Surveillance 75

Surveillance Telecommunications Data breaches Spyware 75

Webroot

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

In 2024, romance scams alone led to losses tallied to $3.8 billion according to the Nasdaq 2024 Global Financial Crime Report. Common Valentines Day scams Online dating scams AI-powered phishing scams are on the rise, impersonating popular online dating platforms. Stay informed about common scams and take action to stay safe.

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Scams Internet Internet Antivirus 98

Webroot

JUNE 2, 2022

But there are some good reasons for this trend: The global gaming market is booming—and is expected to reach $219 billion by 2024. Phishing and social engineering. Watch for phishing and social engineering. For even more protection, explore Webroot’s SecureAnywhere Internet Security Plus antivirus solution.

Cyber threats 128

Cyber threats Social Engineering Accountability Malware 128

Digital Shadows

APRIL 8, 2025

Key Findings Between December 2024 and February 2025 (the reporting period), ReliaQuest analyzed customer incidents, detection trends, and threat actor behavior to reveal key attacker techniques and emerging malware trends. compared to the same time last year (December 2023February 2024). Initial Access via VPN Brute-Forcing Up 21.3%

Cyber Attacks 66

Cyber Attacks Phishing Ransomware Accountability 66

Security Affairs

MAY 19, 2024

A new Grandoreiro banking trojan campaign has been ongoing since March 2024, following the disruption by law enforcement in January. IBM X-Force warns of a new Grandoreiro banking trojan campaign that has been ongoing since March 2024. It also prevented infections on Windows 7 machines in the US without antivirus.

Banking 133

Banking Malware Antivirus Accountability 133

Webroot

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Identifying phishing scams Phishing scams appear in our email inboxes, text messages and even voicemails on a daily basis. Research from Deloitte found that 91% of all cyber attacks begin with a phishing email. If you think you’ve been a target of phishing, you can report it at reportphishing@apwg.org.

Security Awareness 115

Security Awareness Backups Passwords Password Management 115

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 13, 2025

Malware Meet PhishWP The New WordPress Plugin Thats Turning Legit Sites into Phishing Traps SlashNext PhishWP is a malicious WordPress plugin designed to steal payment information and 3D Secure one-time passcodes to bypass security protections for suspicious transactions. The largest single theft was approximately $55.48

Scams 89

Scams Phishing Advertising Data breaches 89

Webroot

APRIL 4, 2025

During the third quarter of 2024, data breaches exposed more than 422 million records worldwide. Tips for protecting your data Cyber thieves are getting smarter and smarter using methods like phishing and malware to gain access to a piece of your personal information.

Identity Theft 62

Identity Theft Banking Password Management Passwords 62

Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Key Points Phishing incidents rose during the reporting period (August 1 to October 31, 2024), accounting for 46% of all customer incidents. This increase is likely driven by high employee turnover and easy access to phishing kits. Our latest investigation revealed the same trend.

Cyber Attacks 52

Cyber Attacks Phishing Ransomware Cyber Insurance 52

Security Boulevard

APRIL 1, 2024

It typically operates as a trojan horse, infiltrating systems through deceptive means such as email phishing campaigns or malicious downloads. Sality is known for its ability to evade detection by antivirus software through encryption and obfuscation techniques.

Malware 64

Malware Risk Cybersecurity Cyber threats 64

The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

18, 2024, CyberNewsWire — SpyCloud , the leader in Cybercrime Analytics, today announced new cybersecurity research highlighting the growing and alarming threat of infostealers – a type of malware designed to exfiltrate digital identity data, login credentials, and session cookies from infected devices. Austin, TX, Sept.

Ransomware 113

Ransomware Malware Cybercrime Authentication 113

IT Security Guru

MAY 20, 2024

Today, common cyber threats include phishing, ransomware, and malware attacks, each capable of significantly disrupting operations and compromising sensitive data. These sessions should cover critical topics like phishing, which tricks you into giving out sensitive information, and password security to protect your data.

Cybersecurity 131

Cybersecurity Backups Cyber threats Mobile 131

Security Boulevard

MAY 20, 2024

Weekly Threat Intelligence Report Date: May 20, 2024 Prepared by: David Brunsdon, Threat Intelligence - Security Engineer, HYAS Cyber Threat Intelligence Analysis This week in the HYAS Insight threat intelligence platform, we found a concerning open directory hosting multiple pieces of malware. eu, supfoundrysettlers[.]us,

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DNS Malware Education Phishing 59

Centraleyes

MARCH 13, 2025

As of 2024, some new NYDFS cybersecurity regulation updates have been added with some amendments. These amendments became fully enforceable in late 2024. These changes took effect in 2024. phishing attacks), and their specific roles in protecting sensitive information. NYDFS Cybersecurity Regulation Requirements 1.

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Cybersecurity Financial Services Risk Encryption 52

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 20, 2024

District Court claims that NPD experienced a data breach around April 2024, alleging the following: Sensitive data , such as full names, current and previous addresses (going back at least 30 years), Social Security numbers, and details about family members, including some who have been deceased for nearly two decades, were compromised.

Identity Theft 130

Identity Theft Data breaches Passwords Encryption 130

Quick Heal Antivirus

MAY 6, 2024

We’re Midway into 2024, and the threat landscape is evolving with new variants of viruses and malware that. The post The Threat Landscape: Emerging Viruses and Malware to Watch Out For in 2024 appeared first on Quick Heal Blog.

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Malware Social Engineering Antivirus Banking 52

Hacker's King

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Following these steps will help you stay one step ahead of hackers in 2024. Spam doesn't just clutter your inbox; it’s often the first step in a more complex phishing or malware attack. Watch for Phishing Attempts Phishing is one of the most dangerous forms of potential spam.

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Hacking Phishing Software Education 52

Webroot

MAY 28, 2025

From phishing scams to malware , hackers are constantly looking for ways to exploit weaknesses in cybersecurity systems and software. In 2024, the FBIs Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) received more than 850,000 cybercrime complaints , with reported losses exceeding $10.3 The most common type of social engineering is phishing.

Scams 79

Scams Data breaches Identity Theft Passwords 79

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

February 6, 2024 is Safer Internet Day. There were no social media sites to speak of, companies were selling antivirus and anti-Trojan solutions, but nobody cared about adware, PUPs, and assorted nuisances. Phishing emails. While we laughed about it, it made me think.

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Internet Internet Media Artificial Intelligence 102

Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 29, 2024

In Q3 2024, ransomware service provider “RansomHub” emerged as the most dominant ransomware group, taking the mantle from “LockBit” and “ALPHV.” Our report spotlights five major threat actors dominating the cybersecurity landscape in 2024 that every professional should know about.

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Ransomware Encryption Technology Cybercrime 88