Security Boulevard

APRIL 14, 2023

Cryptocurrency-related phishing attacks are on the rise, with a report from Kaspersky recording an increase of 40% in 2022 compared to the previous year. The post Cryptocurrency Phishing Threats Luring New Victims appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Cryptocurrency 98

Cryptocurrency Phishing Threat Reports Social Engineering 98

SecureList

MARCH 29, 2023

However, traditional financial threats – such as banking malware and financial phishing, continue to take up a significant share of such financially-motivated cyberattacks. Meanwhile, cryptocurrency became a prominent target for those seeking monetary gain. In addition to financial malware, we also examined phishing activities.

Banking 71

Banking Phishing Cryptocurrency Mobile 71

SecureList

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

This report aims to offer thorough insights into the financial cyberthreat landscape in 2021. The research in this report is a continuation of our previous annual financial threat reports ( 2018 , 2019 and 2020 ), providing an overview of the latest trends and key events across the threat landscape. Key findings.

Banking 94

Banking Phishing Cryptocurrency Malware 94

Webroot

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

An impersonation attack recently made headlines with the 2020 Twitter/Bitcoin scam , in which 130 high-profile Twitter accounts were compromised by outside parties to steal bitcoin. This is a scam that’s been around for years and since no one can reverse a cryptocurrency transaction, it’s very likely here to stay.

Scams 108

Scams Phishing Firewall Social Engineering 108

SecureList

MARCH 31, 2021

Even though, in 2020, we have seen ever more sophisticated cyberattacks, the overall statistics look encouraging: the number of users hit by computer and mobile malware declines, so does financial phishing. This report aims to shed a light on more details of financial cyberthreats in 2020. Financial phishing. Key findings.

Banking 118

Banking Phishing Malware Mobile 118

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

The 2022 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report found that all types of cyberattacks increased in 2021. Encrypted threats spiked 167%, ransomware increased 105%, and 5.4 billion malware attacks were identified by the report. CEOs who say that cybersecurity is the biggest threat to short-term growth have doubled in the past year.

Backups 141

Backups Ransomware Firewall Malware 141

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Additionally, we looked at the phishing activity around gaming, specifically that related to cybersports tournaments, bookmakers, gaming marketplaces, and gaming platforms, and found numerous examples of scams that target gamers and esports fans. Key findings. To use it, you have to login with your gaming account.

Mobile 96

Mobile Passwords Software Accountability 96