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.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

So, on an average around 512 organizations were found to be hitting the networks of organizations out of which 14% of threats were already found to be incubating inside. Security researchers say that threats like phishing, scamming, extortion and business email compromise were found to be hitting the businesses on a serious note in 2020.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Retailers are becoming more vulnerable to cyber threats, especially as the industry continues to digitize and more e-commerce businesses emerge. More technology being used to increase operational efficiency means retailers face a higher risk of cyber incidents.

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Digital Shadows

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Take the chemical manufacturer that lost $60 million in August 2024 after an employee fell for a business email compromise (BEC) scam. Leverage GreyMatter for threat detection and response: Detect threats others misslike unauthorized communication crossing IT/OT boundaries (Rule 003091)before they can cause issues.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

For a deeper dive into the current state of cyber security, you can refer to this State of Cyber Security Report , which offers valuable insights into evolving threats and the banking sector’s response. Why Banks Need Cyber Security Banks are some of the most vulnerable institutions when it comes to cyber threats.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 20, 2022

As The Verge highlights, white hat operators have recently helped to patch huge vulnerabilities that enabled the illegal seizure of NFTs through the gifting of NFTs through scam schemes. On a personal basis, once again, researching the market and looking to keep an eye on emerging threats and trends will help to bridge this gap.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

According to a recent analysis conducted by Freshbooks on the rise of Covid scams, email remains one of the most vulnerable outlets for cybercriminals. So how do so many employees fall victim to phishing scams? Once the victim opened the document, it would run a macro script that would infect the system and steal their mailing list.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 3, 2023

At the mention of AI, most cybersecurity experts get excited about threat detection, automated incident reports, and easy discovery of polymorphic code. While it can aid us in detecting deepfakes , in the end, it comes down to the person in front of the computer to make the right choices.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 1, 2023

The role of cybersecurity in financial institutions is very vital as the number and severity of cyber threats continues to rise by each day. Online banking phishing scams have advanced constantly. Financial institutions must prioritize cybersecurity measures to protect themselves and their customers from cyber-attacks.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 6, 2024

Traditionally, cybersecurity has been a reactive game: We respond to cyber threats as they arise, analyze the incidents, add pertinent information to “deny lists”, and update stakeholders on “what happened.” It may sound difficult, but change always sounds hard at first. Here are the benefits of pivoting.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 12, 2023

To view email headers in most clients, you can right click on the message and choose “show original” or “view-source.” ” Metadata Now, let us understand the terms related to metadata what it is and why the metadata associated is so important for email communications.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 10, 2023

It also allows for centralized tracking of firewall activity, which simplifies threat detection and response. By establishing several defensive barriers, this layered method improves resistance against a variety of cyber threats. Use a firewall administration tool to centralize control.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Phishing scams use it to compromise networks. They spot unwanted traffic such as spam, phishing expeditions, malware, and scams. In some cases, in-depth analysis is done on outgoing messages to detect and block the transmission of sensitive data. Its multi-layered threat detection continuously learns from threats analyzed.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Even the smallest business can become a target for cybercrime, with cyber threats increasingly affecting organizations of all sizes. Are you prepared to defend against the rising tide of cyber threats? Inadequate Training Employees play a crucial role in cybersecurity, serving as the first line of defense against threats.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 8, 2023

It can be challenging for employees to recognize an email is malicious when it looks normal, so it’s up to their company to properly train workers in prevention and detection. Today, hackers can spoof email addresses and bots sound like humans.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 13, 2023

Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks: BEC scams involve cybercriminals impersonating high-ranking executives to manipulate employees into transferring funds or revealing sensitive information. These attacks often rely on social engineering tactics and email spoofing.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 11, 2022

It’s no secret that cyber-threats are a blotch on our digital landscape. Even with enhanced modern anti-malware and threat detection software, cybercriminals know their effectiveness depends on the system’s users. Phishing scams. Hackers tailor their scams using advanced psychology tricks.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

ReliaQuest recently completed a thorough analysis of customer incident data and scoured cybercriminal forums to identify threat actors’ top tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) from August 1 to October 31, 2024 (“the reporting period”). ” APLHV disbanded in late December 2023 after conducting an exit scam against its affiliates.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Malicious actors always try to be creative and find new ways to trick people into a scam. Executive summary. In this case a new website is offering 75% discount on all Timberland shoes. The information looks almost identical to the original page, but when looking closer questions start to pop.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 2, 2023

You should also take steps to improve your cyber resilience and minimize the chances of a data breach. Train employees to recognize common scams attackers use to gain access. Ensure employees use modern tools such as password managers to protect their online accounts.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Phishing Simulations from Cyber Aware Phishing simulation is a program designed for business owners and employers to train their staff to identify phishing scams. In case of falling for a scam, you or your staff are getting an email with a related lesson. All presented with real examples.

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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.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 24, 2025

Crooks exploit the death of Pope Francis, using public curiosity and emotion to launch scams and spread malware, an old tactic during global events. On April 24, 2025, after Pope Francis’ death, cybercriminals launched scams and malware attacks, exploiting public curiosity, grief, and confusion.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

ReliaQuest recently completed a thorough analysis of customer incident data and scoured cybercriminal forums to identify threat actors’ top tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) from August 1 to October 31, 2024 (“the reporting period”). ” APLHV disbanded in late December 2023 after conducting an exit scam against its affiliates.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

The post DMARC and the prevention of World Health Organization phishing scams appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders. Though WHO was successful in implementing reactionary information and warnings, they failed to provide adequate prevention methods and could have done so using DMARC.

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Webroot

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

For MSPs, their mid-market customers may not be at the scale or size of an enterprise to respond effectively to cyber threats. Managed detection and response (MDR) offers a reliable defense and response approach to cyber threats. What is MDR? BEC attacks have cost organizations almost 1.8

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Although phishing scams have been around about as long as the internet, hackers like OnePercent Group still rely on social engineering to fool high level members of corporate organizations. How to spot their scam and protect yourself. Employee education is a critical element of phishing prevention and threat detection.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Mo Wehbi, VP, Information Security & PMO, Penske Automotive Group: The Good and the Bad "The Good: Widespread Adoption of AI and Machine Learning for Threat Detection: AI will become more sophisticated and integral in identifying threats in real-time, reducing response times and mitigating risks faster than ever before.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

“The use of deepfake techniques in fraudulent activities… will elevate the sophistication of phishing fraud, making it increasingly challenging for users to distinguish between legitimate services and scams.” Kev Breen, Director of Cyber Threat Research at Immersive Labs , recommends preparing for the worst. “We

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 15, 2024

treats ransomware as state-sponsored terrorism, countermeasures could become far more aggressive, reshaping the fight against cyber threats. These events point to an increased reliance on AI-driven threat detection and automated compliance tools. If the U.S.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Today, October 15, Fortinet's FortiGuard Labs has released a threat intelligence report revealing the current threats tied to U.S.-based The research observes new phishing scams aimed at voters, malicious domain registrations impersonating candidates, and other alarming threat activity. As the 2024 U.S.

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