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AI-Powered Phishing: Defending Against New Browser-Based Attacks

SecureWorld News

Limitations of traditional security measures While organizations typically rely on email filters, firewalls, and antivirus software, these solutions often fall short against AI-powered phishing attacks. This dynamic nature allows attackers to bypass traditional defenses and increase their success rates significantly.

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Deceptive Google Meet Invites Lures Users Into Malware Scams

eSecurity Planet

Implementing Security Measures Taking proactive steps can significantly reduce your risk of falling victim to ClickFix attacks: Use updated security software: Ensure your antivirus and anti-malware programs are up-to-date. These tools can help detect and block malicious activities before compromising your system.

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Recent Cyber Attacks: Trends, Tactics, and Countermeasures

Hacker's King

In 2023, major ransomware incidents targeted healthcare providers, educational institutions, and large corporations. The trend towards polymorphic malwaremalware that changes its code constantlyhas made it harder for traditional antivirus solutions to detect and block infections.

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National Consumer Protection Week: Keeping your personal data safe in a digitally connected world

Webroot

During this time, many government agencies and consumer protection organizations come together to help educate consumers on how to keep their personal and financial information secure. Antivirus protection Software that protects against viruses and malware. Password managers Automatically generate and store strong passwords.

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SilentCryptoMiner Infects 2,000 Russian Users via Fake VPN Tools

eSecurity Planet

The threat actors go further by instructing victims to disable their antivirus programs , citing false positives, which only deepens the attackers foothold on the system. Educating employees about the dangers of disabling security software and scrutinizing unsolicited installation instructions is vital.

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86 million AT&T customer records reportedly up for sale on the dark web

Zero Day

" Also:  Stop paying for antivirus software. With both date of birth and SSNs being compromised, malicious actors have all the information they need to conduct fraud and impersonate AT&T customers. If they haven't already, the affected users should be notified and actively monitor their credit for any signs of fraud."

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How Most Cyber Attacks Begin: The Hidden Dangers of Credential-Based Threats

Hacker's King

The threat lies in how real these messages seem, which is why education becomes important. Staying Protected: Practical Guidance for Organizations and Individuals Train and Educate Users regularly Human oversight consistently remains one of the biggest reasons for a compromise of a systems security.