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U.S. Justice Department Cracks Down on Scattered Spider Phishing Ring

SecureWorld News

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has unsealed charges against five individuals accused of orchestrating sophisticated phishing campaigns tied to the notorious Scattered Spider cybercrime group. As this case shows, phishing and hacking has become increasingly sophisticated and can result in enormous losses.

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Authorities released free decryptor for Phobos and 8base ransomware

Security Affairs

Threat actors behind Phobos attacks were observed gaining initial access to vulnerable networks by leveraging phishing campaigns. The group has been active since March 2022, it focused on small and medium-sized businesses in multiple industries, including finance, manufacturing, business services, and IT.

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Cyber security guidance for small fleet operators

Pen Test Partners

Anything from phishing emails to ransomware attacks, these threats can disrupt operations and compromise critical systems. Attackers use phishing, malware, ransomware, and scams like BEC to gain access to systems and cause disruption. Most attacks start with weak passwords or phishing emails, making employees the first line of defence.

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Spam and phishing in 2024

SecureList

Legitimate booking services regularly request payment details, so the victim may not suspect anything in this case. To rush users into entering their data carelessly, on the phishing page, the scammers displayed warnings about dwindling accommodation availability and an imminent payment deadline for the booking.