Malwarebytes

MAY 1, 2025

Phishing In phishing scams, cybercriminals trick people and businesses into handing over sensitive information like credit card numbers or login details for vital online accounts. In phishing attacks, there never is a genuine problem with a users account, and there never is a real request for information from the company.

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Joseph Steinberg

MAY 12, 2021

And, just before the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States, the Department of Homeland Security alerted information security professionals that a ransomware attack delivered via phishing emails had adversely impacted operations at one of the country’s natural gas processors. Nor were those isolated incidents.

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Tech Republic Security

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

million phishing emails last year. The cyber security firm reported in its latest annual report that their researchers found more than 30.4

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Hacker's King

DECEMBER 16, 2024

From ransomware to sophisticated state-sponsored attacks, no organization is immune. Types of Recent Cyber Attacks Ransomware Attacks : Ransomware continues to be one of the most prevalent and damaging types of cyber attacks. Simulated phishing exercises can help staff become more aware of these threats.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 23, 2025

As the report starkly states: "The three primary ways in which attackers access an organization are stolen credentials, phishing and exploitation of vulnerabilitiesacross every single industry." Phishing accounted for nearly 25% of all breaches. Public Sector: DoS attacks and ransomware remain major concerns. Speed matters.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

To stay ahead, organizations must turn to artificial intelligence. According to Charlie Madere of digital impersonation protection firm Memcyco, such attacks involve the use of phishing websites impersonating companies' websites. Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) attacks Networks are a way for people to exchange information.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 19, 2025

CISA adds Aviatrix Controllers vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog ESET detailed a flaw that could allow a bypass of the Secure Boot in UEFI systems Russia-linked APT Star Blizzard targets WhatsApp accounts Prominent US law firm Wolf Haldenstein disclosed a data breach Clop Ransomware exploits Cleo File Transfer flaw: dozens (..)

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Tech Republic Security

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The company showcased dozens of new security tools and services to detect and prevent malware, phishing, ransomware and other attacks, but AI took center stage. The post Check Point’s annual cybersecurity event spotlights power of AI appeared first on TechRepublic.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 8, 2025

Xanthorox reasoner advanced mimics human reasoning, helping attackers craft more believable phishing messages or manipulate targets through social engineering. These tools allow hackers to plan and launch fully automated attacks, including phishing campaigns , ransomware drops, and malware development.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

A cyberattack on gambling giant IGT disrupted portions of its IT systems China-linked APT Gelsemium uses a new Linux backdoor dubbed WolfsBane Microsoft seized 240 sites used by the ONNX phishing service U.S.

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Hacker's King

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Here are the top 10 trends to watch out for in 2025: Rise of AI-Driven Cyberattacks Cybercriminals are increasingly leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to develop sophisticated attack methods. AI-powered malware and phishing schemes can adapt to defenses in real time, making them harder to detect and counter.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 10, 2023

This includes malware, ransomware protection, phishing attacks and more. AEP goes beyond traditional antivirus software by using artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning and. The post Advanced Endpoint Protection (AEP): What Are the Options? appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 25, 2024

The British National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) says it expects Artificial Intelligence (AI) to heighten the global ransomware threat. The impact is expected to grow for several reasons: AI already helps cybercriminals to compose more effective phishing emails. How to avoid ransomware Block common forms of entry.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 30, 2021

Cyber Security firm DarkTrace that uses the technology of Artificial Intelligence to track down cyber threats is nowadays busy protecting the computer network of British Fashion retailer Ted Baker.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 30, 2023

When it comes to impactful types of internet-borne crime, phishing is the name of the game. It serves as a vessel for various strains of malware, including ransomware, and underlies data-stealing campaigns that target large organizations and individuals alike. And for good reason. Tactics matter a lot, too.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 22, 2023

Today, businesses of all sizes must be vigilant in protecting their data and infrastructure from a wide variety of threats, including malware, phishing, and denial-of-service attacks. A shift from traditional malware to ransomware. •An An increase in sophisticated phishing attacks. •A

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

custody in exchange for Marc Fogel North Korea-linked APT Emerald Sleet is using a new tactic U.S.

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Security Affairs

MAY 19, 2024

Eight Names of Ransomware Actors Revealed, So What? elections face more threats from foreign actors and artificial intelligence Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook and Mastodon Pierluigi Paganini ( SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter)

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Security Affairs

JULY 16, 2023

The WormGPT case: How Generative artificial intelligence (AI) can improve the capabilities of cybercriminals and allows them to launch sophisticated attacks. Generative AI, or generative artificial intelligence, is a type of machine learning that is able to produce text, video, images, and other types of content.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 11, 2024

These devices exist outside of direct corporate management and provide a ransomware gang with unchecked platforms for encrypting data. Ransomware remains just one of many different threats and as security teams eliminate key vectors of attack, adversaries will shift tactics. How does remote encryption work?

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Tech Republic Security

JANUARY 24, 2024

See the National Cyber Security Centre's predictions for generative AI for cyber attack and defense through 2025.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Hacktivism has expanded with the emergence of new groups, while ransomware incidents surged in the first half of 2023 and showed no signs of slowing down. Social engineering attacks grew significantly in 2023 with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and new types of techniques emerging, but phishing still remains the top attack vector.

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Webroot

MAY 6, 2024

Here’s what you need to know: The Resilience of Ransomware Ransomware remains a formidable adversary, with groups like LockBit demonstrating an uncanny ability to bounce back even after significant law enforcement actions. Educate yourself on common phishing tactics and train employees to recognize fraudulent emails.

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Jane Frankland

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Cyberattacks and data breaches will continue to arise because of credential theft, social engineering (phishing, smishing, vishing etc), vulnerabilities in third party software and supply chain processes, forged or stolen machine identities, and misconfigured cloud computing. Digital transformation. Automated technologies.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

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Zero Day

JUNE 19, 2025

"Passkeys are an upgrade in security compared to traditional passwords and one-time SMS codes because they are resistant to guessing or theft by malicious websites or scam links, making them effective against phishing and password spraying attacks," Facebook said in its announcement.

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Zero Day

JUNE 17, 2025

It protects your device from a variety of attacks, including scam calls, harmful apps, unsafe websites, phishing attempts, malicious links, and more.

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Hacker's King

OCTOBER 19, 2024

Data breaches, ransomware attacks, and phishing schemes have become common occurrences, affecting everything from small businesses to multinational corporations. The rise of ransomware, for instance, has resulted in widespread disruptions, forcing companies to invest heavily in cybersecurity solutions. trillion annually.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 11, 2025

The digital revolution has enabled organizations to operate seamlessly across national boundaries, relying on cross-border data transfers to support e-commerce, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and financial transactions.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 28, 2024

Korea attempts to use generative AI for hacking attacks: spy agency Cybersecurity Is artificial intelligence the solution to cyber security threats?

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 17, 2023

CISA and ENISA enhance their Cooperation CISA adds Qlik bugs to exploited vulnerabilities catalog Report: 2.6 CISA and ENISA enhance their Cooperation CISA adds Qlik bugs to exploited vulnerabilities catalog Report: 2.6

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IT Security Guru

JUNE 4, 2021

As one of the unfortunate benefactors from the changing business behaviours of the pandemic, ransomware attack trends continue to evolve. The gravity of the threats of ransomware was exemplified by the attack that shut down the cross-country gas pipeline system Colonial Pipeline; the largest U.S. A new era of ransomware.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Still, Ransomware, zero-day exploits, and phishing attacks, were among the biggest threats facing IT security teams this year. In 2017, roughly 63% of organizations experienced an attempted ransomware attack, with 22% reporting these incidents occurred on a weekly basis. Related: WannaCry signals worse things to come.

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McAfee

AUGUST 26, 2020

Ransomware Evolution to Most Promising Victim (MPV) Attacks. Ransomware cost businesses over $11.5 Ransomware is a type of malicious software that infects a computer and restricts users’ access to it and their data until a ransom is paid to unlock it. It seems 2014 is when ransomware took great strides forward.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 31, 2021

North Korea-linked Lazarus APT targets the IT supply chain Operations at Iranian gas stations were disrupted today. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 30, 2022

More and more businesses are using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve efficiency. However, deploying unproven artificial intelligence (AI) could result in unexpected outcomes, including a higher risk of cybercrime. In the case of ransomware, should the organization pay the ransom? Distortion or reality?

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 21, 2019

Employee Training on Phishing and Digital Security. One in 99 emails is a phishing attack , a fraudulent email designed to look legitimate so an employee will click on a malicious link inside or reply with privileged information. Most phishing happens over email. Ransomware Will Cost Businesses More.

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