CSO Magazine

MARCH 29, 2023

Cloud threat detection and response (CDR) vendor Skyhawk has announced the incorporation of ChatGPT functionality in its offering to enhance cloud threat detection and security incident discovery. To read this article in full, please click here

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Security Affairs

APRIL 9, 2020

Group-IB’s CERT-GIB analyzed hundreds of coronavirus -related phishing emails and discovered top malware strains in COVID-19 campaigns. Group-IB’s Computer Emergency Response Team ( CERT-GIB ) analyzed hundreds of coronavirus-related phishing emails between February 13 and April 1, 2020. Spyware: the most likely COVID-19 payload.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 18, 2025

Some reports indicate that Chinese smishing groups are selling SMS phishing kits, enabling scammers to efficiently spoof toll operators and target users in multiple states, including Massachusetts, Florida, and Texas. 84% of IT leaders globally recognize that phishing and smishing have become harder to detect due to AI-powered tools.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 8, 2022

LogoKit – Threat actors leveraging Open Redirect Vulnerabilities popular in online services and apps to bypass spam filters in phishing campaigns. Using highly trusted service domains like Snapchat and other online-services, they create special URLs which lead to malicious resources with phishing kits. Resecurity, Inc.

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SecureList

MARCH 25, 2025

Key findings Phishing Banks were the most popular lure in 2024, accounting for 42.58% of financial phishing attempts. Amazon Online Shopping was mimicked by 33.19% of all phishing and scam pages targeting online store users in 2024. Cryptocurrency phishing saw an 83.37% year-over-year increase in 2024, with 10.7

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SC Magazine

JANUARY 26, 2021

companies as a primary target of a new phishing scheme. Cybercriminals have been using a phishing kit featuring fake Office 365 password alerts as a lure to target the credentials of chief executives, business owners and other high-level corporate leaders. The company could not be certain, however, if the V4 phishing kit was involved.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of Public Safety, on February 6th unveiled Canada's National Cyber Security Strategy (NCSS), a long-term plan to protect Canadians, businesses, and critical infrastructure from an increasingly complex cyber threat landscape. and allies on cybercrime enforcement and supply chain security.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 10, 2025

I've seen studies that show that 60 percent of all cybercrimes are attributable to insiders, and it's all too common that terminated employees exfiltrate troves of sensitive data. cybersecuritya period marked by tightening budgets and surging threats. The planned cuts to CISA underscore a critical juncture for U.S.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 30, 2025

Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape Microsoft Trusted Signing service abused to code-sign malware Shedding light on the ABYSSWORKER driver VSCode Marketplace Removes Two Extensions Deploying Early-Stage Ransomware New Android Malware Campaigns Evading (..)

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 4, 2025

While the company emphasized that no financial data or passwords were exposed, the incident raises concerns about the potential for highly targeted phishing and social engineering , particularly given the brand's clientele of high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs). That's why MFA adoption remains low in many cases."

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Organizations should likewise leverage GenAI to better detect AI-enhanced threats and counter the attack volumes that we expect to see in 2024. Supply-chain attacks, new zero-day attacks, insider risk and improved phishing leads to an onslaught of breaches. Phishing attacks driven by ChatGPT will be harder than ever to detect.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Acohido to share his ideas about the current cyber threat landscape, the biggest threats for businesses today, the role of AI and machine learning in cyberattacks and cyberdefence, and the most effective methods for companies to protect themselves. Erin: What are some of the biggest cyber threats that businesses face today?

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Webroot

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

From ransomware attacks to phishing scams, hackers are becoming more sophisticated. OpenText’s 2024 Threat Hunter Perspective sheds light on what’s coming next and how to protect yourself. Nation-states are teaming up with cybercrime gangs Cybercrime is no longer just about lone hackers.

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Security Affairs

MAY 8, 2020

Group-IB, a Singapore-based cybersecurity company, observed the growth of the lifespan of phishing attacks in the second half of 2019. Figure 1 The distribution of web-phishing among target categories . CERT-GIB’s findings indicate that phishing attack perpetrators have revised their so-called target pool. Target reshuffle.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Even though many consider spam and phishing outdated techniques, they are still employed by cybercriminals today. In August 2021, a Revere Health employee was hacked through a phishing email attack which exposed approximately 12,000 patient medical records. In some cases, you can immediately tell that phishing emails are inauthentic.

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IT Security Guru

MARCH 17, 2023

When you think of cybersecurity threats, what comes to mind? Yet, cybercrime doesn’t always look like a scene from a Hollywood movie. Sometimes, cyber threats are closer to home, making them all the more surprising (and frustrating) for many organizations. Cybercrime is predicted to reach an alarming $10.5

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

In the morning of 15 November, Group-IB detected a malicious mass email campaign sent to Russian banks from a fake email address purporting to belong to the Central Bank of Russia (CBR). Of course, the CBR does not have anything to do with the phishing campaign – the hackers faked the sender’s address. About Silence.

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Jane Frankland

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

The report explores major findings and this year it put a spotlight on the complexity of the cybersecurity landscape, which is intensified by geopolitical tensions, emerging technologies, supply chain interdependencies, and cybercrime sophistication. Nation-states and geopolitical tensions are increasingly fuelling modern cyber threats.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 8, 2025

Attackers use phishing, pretexting, and baiting to gain access or information. Defenders use this knowledge to create security awareness training programs and conduct phishing simulations. Download How Cybercriminals Are Using AI: Exploring the New Threat Landscape White Paper.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Key Points Phishing incidents rose during the reporting period (August 1 to October 31, 2024), accounting for 46% of all customer incidents. This increase is likely driven by high employee turnover and easy access to phishing kits. Unsurprisingly, threat actors prefer to “work smart, not hard” to achieve their goals.

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BH Consulting

APRIL 30, 2025

Another lens on cybercrime comes courtesy of the FBIs Annual Internet Crime Report. Its top three cybercrimes, based on reports from victims, were: phishing/spoofing, extortion and personal data breaches. Verizon has an executive summary, video analysis and the full report to download from its website. The company says 99.2

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Generative AI and Cybercrime Generative AI has already lowered the entry barrier for cybercriminals, allowing even inexperienced actors to launch relatively sophisticated attacks quickly, easily, and at scale. Cybercriminals could use this tool to generate and send phishing emails automatically.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Despite Tonto Team being known for its sophisticated techniques and ability to evade detection, Group-IB was able to detect and block the attack before any damage could be done. The group has also been observed using legitimate corporate email addresses, obtained through phishing, to send emails to other users.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Like any industry, cybercrime has to expand into new markets to keep growing, so SMBs that continue to rely solely on the methods that got them by in the past are putting themselves at risk. HYAS Protect is easy to integrate with a company's existing security stack, allowing SMBs to significantly reduce their risk exposure.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Generative AI and Cybercrime Generative AI has already lowered the entry barrier for cybercriminals, allowing even inexperienced actors to launch relatively sophisticated attacks quickly, easily, and at scale. Cybercriminals could use this tool to generate and send phishing emails automatically.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

In 2023, the cost of cybercrime globally was projected to reach $8 trillion , with expectations to rise to $10.5 This staggering figure underscores the growing threat and the extensive damage cyberattacks can cause, including data breaches, downtime, and compromised sensitive information. trillion by 2025.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 27, 2020

In the context of UltraRank, the report exemplifies the JS-sniffers’ transformation from a minor online threat into a complex one supported by organized cybercrime. Cybercrime prodigy. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

This includes sending phishing messages posing as government agencies or local banks to convince victims to click on links leading to fake apps infected with the malware. As threats continue to evolve at "AI speed" in the words of Gallagher, AI-enabled defenses will likely play an elevated role as well.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 13, 2020

As with all subsequent campaigns, the initial compromise vector was a well-written phishing email. The spear-phishing email content was always carefully drafted. If RedCurl fails to obtain the data required, it uses a Windows PowerShell script that displays a phishing pop-up Microsoft Outlook window to the victim.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 30, 2018

And the cost of damage directly related to cybercrime is adding up, expected to reach $6 trillion by 2021. The painful impact of cyber attacks on businesses is worsening despite advances in technology aimed at protecting enterprises from malicious network traffic, insider threats, malware, denial of service attacks and phishing campaigns.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 8, 2024

Knowledge is a powerful tool in protecting against cybercrime. The RockYou2024 breach really drives home how important it is to have top-notch threat detection and prevention to guard against credential stuffing attacks and account takeovers," said Stephen Kowski, Field CTO at SlashNext Email Security+.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Cyber security measures ensure this data is safeguarded against breaches, fraud, hacking, and other forms of cybercrime. Banks can minimize the financial risks associated with cybercrime by investing in advanced cyber security solutions. Phishing Attacks Phishing remains one of the most prevalent threats in the banking industry.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 6, 2024

The truth is that we can make a paradigm shift in the way we think about detection, protection, and proactiveness with respect to intelligence and resilience. Early Threat Detection Understanding attacker infrastructure is the key to not just reactive but true, proactive threat intelligence.

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Webroot

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

From ransomware attacks to phishing scams, hackers are becoming more sophisticated. OpenText’s 2024 Threat Hunter Perspective sheds light on what’s coming next and how to protect yourself. Nation-states are teaming up with cybercrime gangs Cybercrime is no longer just about lone hackers.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 25, 2023

Taking necessary precautions against cybercrime can help prevent massive losses and protect your business’s future. Effective cybersecurity strategies are the first step in protecting your business against cybercrime.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 19, 2022

These exploits can be seen in the swells of cybercrime that have popped up across various countries in Africa. The continent suffers from a shortage of cybersecurity personnel, and only 20% of African countries have the basic legal frameworks necessary to address cybercrime. billion in losses overall in Africa.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Social engineering attacks have long been a threat to businesses worldwide, statistically comprising roughly 98% of cyberattacks worldwide. Hyper-personalized phishing – AI can mine social media to create spear phishing emails customized with familiar names, logos, and messaging per target.

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