Digital Shadows

JANUARY 22, 2025

Were thrilled to unveil our latest threat landscape report for the finance and insurance sector, offering in-depth analysis of the evolving cyber threats facing this industry. Organizations should implement domain monitoring, enforce DMARC policies, and train employees to recognize social engineering methods.

Insurance

SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

In today's digital landscape, cyber threats are more advanced than ever, and traditional security models are no longer sufficient. These evolving threats often exploit gaps in traditional security. Deepfake social engineering: Deepfakes can mimic legitimate users to manipulate access.

Social Engineering

The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Organizations face rising risks of AI-driven social engineering and personal device breaches. The growing sophistication of cyber threats demands robust identity assurance solutions that include multifactor authentication, risk monitoring and adaptive verification collectively forming multi-factor verification (MFV.)

Risk

SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The FBI, CISA, and MS-ISAC have issued a joint cybersecurity advisory warning organizations about Ghost (Cring) ransomware, a sophisticated cyber threat that has been compromising critical infrastructure, businesses, and government entities worldwide. Enforce DMARC, DKIM, and SPF to prevent spoofing.

Ransomware

Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 5, 2024

From phishing schemes and ransomware attacks to social engineering and doxxing, high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) face an ever-evolving array of cyber threats, and the risks of digital exposure are greater than ever.

Cybersecurity

SecureWorld News

JUNE 6, 2025

The Honeywell 2025 Cyber Threat Report delivers a sobering snapshot of today's industrial cybersecurity landscape: cyberattacks targeting operational technology (OT) environments are no longer rare or speculative—they're persistent, highly targeted, and increasingly sophisticated.

Media

SecureWorld News

MARCH 13, 2025

While the AI-generated malware in this case required manual intervention to function, the fact that these systems can produce even semi-functional malicious code is a clear signal that security teams need to adapt their strategies to account for this emerging threat vector."

Malware

SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Key findings: the cyber threat landscape in 2025 1. AI, a double-edged sword AI-driven cybersecurity tools enhance threat detection but also empower attackers with sophisticated social engineering, deepfake campaigns, and automated exploits. Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative (JCDC).

InfoSec

SecureWorld News

JUNE 9, 2025

Most aviation processes are heavily digitized, and in the wake of new cyber threats, airlines and the broader sector must prioritize cybersecurity more than ever before. When vendors gain network access for ticketing, baggage handling, or route planning, they can inadvertently introduce malware or provide a foothold for threat actors.

Cybersecurity

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

” Crazy Evil is referred as a traffer team, which is a group of social engineering specialists tasked with redirecting legitimate traffic to malicious landing pages. These factors make it a persistent cyber threat. The cybercrime gang focused on targeting the Web3 and decentralized finance industry.

Scams

SecureWorld News

JANUARY 21, 2025

Keeping pests out of your home and keeping cyber threats out of your organization might seem worlds apart, but there are surprising parallels between the two. Step 6: Adapting to new threats Pestie parallel: Pests evolve; new species might emerge, and old ones may adapt to traditional treatments.

CISO

Jane Frankland

MAY 3, 2025

Allegedly orchestrated by the same group known as Scattered Spider, these attacks highlight the significant challenges even the most respected and established brands face in defending against modern cyber threats. Then, the focus of cyber attacks on retailers, and what lessons must be learned by business leaders and customers.

Cyber Attacks

SecureWorld News

MARCH 17, 2025

You must equip your staff with the knowledge to recognize phishing attempts, social engineering ploys, and other common cyber threats through regular, targeted training sessions. This compliance not only safeguards sensitive financial information but also helps your operational resilience in the face of cyber threats.

Cyber Attacks

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

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

SecureWorld News

JULY 17, 2025

According to the Financial Services Information Sharing and Analysis Center (FS-ISAC) , these targeted deepfake scams represent "a fundamental shift" from earlier cyber threats, moving from mass disinformation to direct assaults on business operations and finances. It's essentially social engineering supercharged by AI.

Banking

Security Boulevard

MARCH 17, 2025

In reality, many of the most successful breaches stem from simple tactics like phishing emails, social engineering, and exploiting basic security misconfigurations. Human error and susceptibility to social engineering tactics continue to be significant vulnerabilities in cybersecurity, accounting for a majority of compromises.

Cybersecurity

Hacker's King

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Train Employees Educating employees about phishing and social engineering tactics can reduce the likelihood of attackers gaining initial access to networks. Incident Response Planning Financial institutions must have a robust incident response plan in place, including regular drills to test readiness for cyber attacks.

Banking

Hacker's King

OCTOBER 12, 2024

In 2024, as cyber threats continue to evolve, using advanced OSINT tools is essential for both offense and defense in the cybersecurity landscape. By gathering publicly available information, hackers can piece together a target’s infrastructure, making it easier to identify weaknesses before launching more intrusive tests.

Media

SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 13, 2024

AI has dramatically influenced the cyber threat landscape, with recent findings in the eighth biennial Deloitte-NASCIO Cybersecurity Study suggesting new AI-powered cyber threats are on the rise. So what does this mean for organizations seeking to harness the power of both these innovative technologies?

Artificial Intelligence

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 8, 2025

Xanthorox reasoner advanced mimics human reasoning, helping attackers craft more believable phishing messages or manipulate targets through social engineering. Its autonomous, scalable, and customizable a triple threat in the wrong hands.

Social Engineering

Responsible Cyber

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

Many organizations overlooked the significance of educating their workforce about potential threats and safe online behavior, which is essential in combating social engineering attacks. By understanding these patterns, businesses can better prepare themselves against evolving cyber threats.

Risk

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Top Risks for Retailers (and their Customers) Understanding the most common cyber risks is the first and most essential step for retailers to protect their businesses and customers. Phishing and Fraud Bad actors can defraud customers out of their money, financial details, and other sensitive data by using deception and social engineering.

Retail

SecureWorld News

JULY 1, 2025

Department of Homeland Security's Homeland Threat Assessment 2025 warns that adversaries "almost certainly" view critical infrastructure as the most effective coercive lever they can pull short of open war. A decade after the Ukraine blackout began with a spear-phishing email, social engineering remains potent.

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? The threat lies in how real these messages seem, which is why education becomes important.

Cyber Attacks

SecureWorld News

JULY 10, 2025

retail sector, raising urgent questions about the cyber resilience of even the country's most established brands. Foster also praised the retailers involved for their full cooperation with the investigation and highlighted the broader importance of public-private collaboration in responding to cyber threats.

Retail

Mitnick Security

MAY 9, 2025

Phishing, ransomware, and insider threats are exposing gaps in outdated defenses and putting customer data at risk. In 2025, financial services firms arent asking if an attack will happen but how to stop it or minimize the fallout when it does.

Financial Services

Hacker's King

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

As both manufacturers and consumers, we must remain vigilant and proactive in protecting our vehicles from cyber threats. YOU MAY WANT TO READ ABOUT: Social Analyzer - API, CLI, and Web App for analyzing & finding Online Identity

Hacking

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 20, 2025

Successful exploitation requires social engineering users into manipulating a specially crafted file. 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. CVE-2025-21308.

Surveillance

Security Affairs

JUNE 29, 2025

House banned WhatsApp on government devices due to security concerns Russia-linked APT28 use Signal chats to target Ukraine official with malware China-linked APT Salt Typhoon targets Canadian Telecom companies U.S.

Data breaches

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. Step Up Your Defenses Against Faster Attacks ReliaQuests Approach Cyber threat actors are moving fastso defenders must move faster.

Scams

Security Boulevard

JUNE 26, 2025

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Social Engineering

SecureWorld News

JULY 21, 2025

Against this backdrop, Microsoft recently launched its European Security Program (ESP) , a comprehensive cybersecurity initiative aimed at supporting European governments against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, particularly those powered by artificial intelligence.

Cybersecurity

Security Affairs

JUNE 9, 2025

The company banned a small network of accounts linked to “VAGue Focus,” a likely China-origin operation blending social engineering and influence tactics. OpenAI detected and disrupted the activity before significant impact occurred. and Europe. . ” concludes the report.

Accountability

Centraleyes

MARCH 13, 2025

Whether handling personal financial data or managing large-scale transactions, your program needs to reflect the realities of your operations and the cyber threats you face. Expert Advice: Gary Alterson of Neohapsis recommends refreshing risk assessments quarterlyor even monthlyto keep up with the rapidly changing threat landscape.

Cybersecurity

Tech Republic Security

APRIL 25, 2025

Mandiant, which was acquired by Google Cloud in 2022, paints a picture of global cyber threats from last year in order to help readers be better prepared this year.

Cyber threats

Webroot

JANUARY 21, 2025

Todays adversaries employ advanced tactics like cross-domain attacks, use of stolen credentials, and sophisticated social engineering campaigns to infiltrate systems. The days of simplistic attacks that can be thwarted by basic defenses are long gone. In addition to their increasing sophistication, adversaries are also incredibly fast.

Threat Detection