IT Security Guru

APRIL 25, 2025

Phishing is a great example of this, with it evolving from simple email scams to more malicious and carefully thought-out attacks. As more people shift to online financial platforms or cryptocurrencies, digital wallets have become a common target for phishing scams.

Scams

SecureWorld News

MARCH 20, 2025

March Madness is here, and while fans are busy filling out brackets and making last-minute bets, cybercriminals are running their own full-court presstargeting unsuspecting fans with phishing scams, fake betting apps, and credential-harvesting schemes. Awareness and vigilance.

Scams

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 1, 2024

From generating deepfakes to enhancing phishing campaigns, GAI is evolving into a tool for large-scale cyber offenses GAI has captured the attention of researchers and investors for its transformative potential across industries. Unfortunately, its misuse by malicious actors is altering the cyber threat landscape.

Artificial Intelligence

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 28, 2025

From bogus IRS messages to sneaky links designed to swipe your refund (and identity), phishing scams are ramping up. Common tax scams, including a Ghost Preparer One prevalent scam involves phishing emails and text messages that appear to be from the IRS or reputable tax preparation services.

Scams

SecureWorld News

JULY 17, 2025

Introduction: A high-tech twist on age-old scams Impersonation fraud is not new, but the scale and believability of recent AI-driven schemes pose an unprecedented threat to financial organizations. RELATED: Marco Rubio Impersonation Reveals Growing Threat of AI-Powered Attacks ] Figure 2. In 2025, U.S. Figure 1: Projected U.S.

Banking

SecureWorld News

MAY 14, 2025

Top cybercrime categories: Phishing/spoofing: 193,407 complaints Extortion: 86,415 complaints Personal data breaches: 64,882 complaints Cryptocurrency-related scams: Nearly 150,000 complaints involved cryptocurrency, accounting for $9.3 Other critical sectors, including manufacturing and government facilities, also faced significant threats.

Cybercrime

Digital Shadows

MARCH 12, 2025

Lets dive into the key findings from this period and explore how organizations in this sector can strengthen their defenses against rising cyber threats. These fake accounts promote fraudulent offers like free event tickets or gambling top-ups, exploiting user trust and luring victims into phishing scams.

Cyber threats

The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Amini Pedram Amini , Chief Scientist, Opswat The sophistication and abuse of AI are escalating as costs drop, driving a surge in ML-assisted scams and attacks on physical devices. Enterprises are using AI-enabled automations to satisfy the Tier 1 cyber activities.

Risk

Malwarebytes

AUGUST 7, 2025

With this evolution comes an increased vulnerability to cyber threats. Our research showed that half of mobile users face scam attempts daily, and two-thirds admit it’s difficult to spot the difference between a scam and the real thing. Our smartphones have become more than just a device; they are our digital lifelines.

Mobile

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 28, 2025

Examples of scam campaigns delivered via iMessage and RCS. A global cyber threat Research from cybersecurity firm Prodaft indicates that Lucid has targeted victims in 88 countries, impersonating 169 organizations including national postal services, courier companies, retailers, and government agencies.

Phishing

Approachable Cyber Threats

MARCH 18, 2025

Meet Silk Typhoonthe latest cyber threat you need to know about. This includes: Keeping software up to date; Dividing networks into secure sections; Constantly monitoring for suspicious activity; and, Training employees to spot phishing scams and other cyber threats. Not sure where to start?

Cyber threats

Hacker's King

OCTOBER 26, 2024

Activities during this week include engaging workshops, informative webinars, and community events, all designed to empower individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate today’s cyber threats effectively. Stay Informed: Cyber threats are constantly evolving.

Cybersecurity

Security Boulevard

AUGUST 10, 2025

In this episode, we discuss a rising scam involving random smishing text messages. Stay safe […] The post Random Smishing Text Scams: Why “Do I Know You?” Stay safe […] The post Random Smishing Text Scams: Why “Do I Know You?” The post Random Smishing Text Scams: Why “Do I Know You?”

Scams

Webroot

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Cyber threats are no longer just the occasional virus or suspicious email. Phishing scams, ransomware attacks, data breaches, and identity theft are part of a growing list of online dangers that are a daily reality. Because in a world where cyber threats never rest, neither do we. The answer is a resounding yes.

Antivirus

Hacker's King

DECEMBER 28, 2024

To safeguard your Gmail password, you need to adopt a few best practices that will enhance your accounts security and keep cyber threats at bay. Avoid Phishing Scams Targeting Your Gmail Password Phishing is one of the most common ways hackers steal Gmail passwords.

Passwords

Approachable Cyber Threats

MARCH 12, 2025

Its a cyber attack where scammers impersonate legitimate organizations or trusted individuals to steal sensitive information like passwords, financial data, or access credentials. Todays phishing scams are sophisticated, tailored for you, and often indistinguishable from real communications. And theyre getting better at it.

Phishing

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

CISA adds Palo Alto Networks Expedition bugs to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog Hackers target critical flaw CVE-2024-10914 in EOL D-Link NAS Devices China-linked threat actors compromised multiple telecos and spied on a limited number of U.S.

Cryptocurrency

Zero Day

JUNE 6, 2025

Also:  I clicked on four sneaky online scams on purpose - to show you how they work In March 2024, the company revealed that customer data from 2019 and earlier had been leaked on the dark web , affecting 7.6 million existing AT&T subscribers and 65.4 million former account holders.

Password Management

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 20, 2025

While there is a list of vulnerable software products, threat actors could use their own copy of the vulnerable reloader.efi binary to any system with the affected Microsoft certificate installed. Additionally, threat actors have been using HTML smuggling to deliver XWorm malware.

Surveillance

SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

officials began seriously discussing the creation of a military Cyber Force dedicated to thwarting cyberattacks. However, the answer to cyber threats is proactivity. By adapting your incident response strategies to the unique cyber landscape of each region, you can minimize security risks for your business and your customers.

Marketing

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

By using AI to compose phishing messages, bad actors can avoid many of the telltale signs that indicate a scam, such as spelling and grammar errors and awkward phrasing. Remember, in the world of cyber threats, being prepared is not just an option—it's a necessity. Secure your success this holiday season with Thales and Imperva.

Retail

Digital Shadows

JANUARY 27, 2025

Key Findings 2024 was the year cyber threats got quicker. Cyber attackers really picked up the pace, executing faster, more efficient breaches that pushed traditional defenses to their limits. The success of these help-desk scams hinges on the abuse of standard IT practices, particularly remote management sessions.

Scams

Security Boulevard

JUNE 6, 2025

By using AI as a force multiplier for our expert investigative teams, in the three months since our last report we’ve been able to detect, disrupt and expose abusive activity including social engineering, cyber espionage, deceptive employment schemes, covert influence operations and scams.

Social Engineering

Hacker's King

MAY 24, 2025

In the contemporary and advanced society, cyber threats are on the rise in both quantity and sophistication. While these octopi of terror could spring from many sources, do you know what the very wellspring of most cyber attacks is? In simpler terms, phishing scams, brute force attacks, and MFA bypass techniques.

Cyber Attacks

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 17, 2025

Cybersecurity experts are now warning that clicking the familiar “unsubscribe” button at the bottom of unwanted emails could lead to phishing scams or malware attacks. However, attempting to remove it may put your personal information at risk.

Phishing

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Adding to their woes, reports suggest some operators have scammed victims by taking ransom payments but failing to deliver working decryption tools. By prioritizing these steps, organizations can reduce their risk and improve resilience against cyber threats. This kind of internal betrayal has led to members leaving the group.

Ransomware

Security Boulevard

MARCH 7, 2025

And get the latest on cyber scams; zero-day vulnerabilities; and critical infrastructure security. 1 - CSA: How to boost data security and reduce cyber risk Risk assessment gaps. Anyone receiving those letters should disregard them because theyre a scam, the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warned this week.

Cybersecurity

Security Boulevard

MARCH 17, 2025

People frequently fall for scams, phishing, and other attacks due to a lack of awareness, trust in seemingly legitimate sources, or simple human error. Victims can be easily deceived or manipulated. Even experienced individuals can be tricked when caught off guard. Even technical personnel are not immune.

Cybersecurity

Zero Day

JUNE 26, 2025

Also: How Avast's free AI-powered Scam Guardian protects you from online con artists According to Kaspersky, the malware targets iOS and Android devices. This spy, likely connected to the infamous SparkCat data stealer that emerged earlier this year, focuses on sensitive data, such as seed phrases for crypto wallets.

Password Management

SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Spooky fact : The infamous Mirai botnet attack in 2016 turned more than 600,000 IoT devices into cyber zombies, leading to one of the most significant DDoS attacks in history. Phishing phantoms: masters of disguise Phishing scams have become more sophisticated.

IoT

Security Affairs

MARCH 8, 2025

CISA adds Multiple Cisco Small Business RV Series Routers, Hitachi Vantara Pentaho BA Server, Microsoft Windows Win32k, and Progress WhatsUp Gold flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog U.S.

Data breaches

Responsible Cyber

MARCH 2, 2025

Poorly managed subscriptions can open the door to cyber threats, data breaches, and financial risks. If someone on the shared plan falls for a phishing scam or uses a weak password, the entire accountand any linked payment informationcould be compromised. For businesses, the stakes are even higher.

Cybersecurity

SecureWorld News

JULY 16, 2025

As AI evolves, so too do the sophistication and scale of cyber threats. AI is turning what used to be clumsy scams into believable, highly customized attacks that can catch anyone off guard. "AI At YouMail, we see this every day, and it's why we're focused on staying one step ahead in a world where even the scams sound real."

Artificial Intelligence

The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 15, 2024

treats ransomware as state-sponsored terrorism, countermeasures could become far more aggressive, reshaping the fight against cyber threats. Organizations must adapt with proactive, multi-layered defenses to navigate an era of increasingly complex and politically charged cyber threats. If the U.S.

Cybersecurity

Hacker's King

JANUARY 5, 2025

However, the reality is that fake Snapchat accounts do exist, posing threats to user privacy. Detecting these fake accounts is vital to prevent scams, phishing, and other cybercrimes, ultimately preserving the trust of Snapchat users.

Accountability

SecureWorld News

JULY 9, 2025

The evolving landscape of cyber threats This incident reflects a broader shift in the cybersecurity threat landscape. With the rise of AI-generated voice clips, consumers are becoming increasingly vulnerable to scams that leverage these technologies.

Government

Zero Day

JUNE 22, 2025

  Also: I clicked on four sneaky online scams on purpose - to show you how they work The search engine allows you to search either by your email address or phone number and will flag any breaches containing your data when they happen by cross-checking billions of leaked records added to the Have I Been Pwned database.

Passwords