NSTIC

OCTOBER 24, 2023

During this week’s blog series, we sat down with two of our NIST experts from the Visualization and Usability Group at NIST — Shanée Dawkins and Jody Jacobs — who discussed the importance of recognizing and reporting phishing. This week’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month theme is ‘recognize and report phishing.’

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Joseph Steinberg

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

The worker however, was aware of phishing scams, and was suspicious that the request from the firm’s CFO to issue the $25 Million payment was fraudulent. Million USD at the time of the theft and at present). For those who still do not believe that they can be tricked by deepfakes – the time to wakeup is now.

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Domain names ending in “ US ” — the top-level domain for the United States — are among the most prevalent in phishing scams, new research shows. government, which is frequently the target of phishing domains ending in.US. US phishing domains.US This is noteworthy because.US is overseen by the U.S.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 1, 2024

A new Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) threat called "darcula" is taking advantage of encrypted mobile messaging services to unleash a wave of sophisticated smishing attacks targeting organizations across more than 100 countries. Mobile devices tend to have weaker security compared to desktop systems, making them an attractive target vector."

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 22, 2024

Adaptive phishing campaigns are emerging as an increasingly sophisticated threat in the cybersecurity landscape. The phenomenon This phenomenon represents an evolution of traditional phishing tactics, as attackers seek to overcome defenses using more personalized and targeted approaches.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 2, 2024

How to protect against Phishing Attacks. A comprehensive guide to phishing mitigation for security-conscious Business Owners. The post How to Protect Against Phishing Attacks appeared first on Sencode. The post How to Protect Against Phishing Attacks appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 29, 2024

The post USPS Phishing Scams Generate Almost as Much Traffic as the Real Site appeared first on Security Boulevard. Smishing is hard to stamp out. Worse, bogus domains surpass the legitimate one during the holiday season, when more people expect packages.

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Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 25, 2022

The post Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2022: Have you forgotten about phishing? Thanks for joining us for the first release in our Cyber Security Awareness Month series. Check out our other recent. first appeared on Digital Shadows.

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Penetration Testing

APRIL 11, 2024

Cryptocurrency enthusiasts are being urged to exercise extreme caution after a new phishing campaign was uncovered by cybersecurity researchers at Cyble Research and Intelligence Labs (CRIL).

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Phishing is the art of sending an email with the aim of getting users to open a malicious file or click on a link to then steal credentials. But most phishers aren’t very good, and the success rate is relatively low: In 2021, the average click rate for a phishing campaign was 17.8%. So how do you recognize AI phishing emails?

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 13, 2024

As messaging apps like Telegram gain popularity, cybercriminals are increasingly finding they are an attractive vector for phishing attacks. The post Phishing Threats Rise as Malicious Actors Target Messaging Platforms appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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The Hacker News

APRIL 9, 2024

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered an intricate multi-stage attack that leverages invoice-themed phishing decoys to deliver a wide range of malware such as Venom RAT, Remcos RAT, XWorm, NanoCore RAT, and a stealer that targets crypto wallets.

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The Hacker News

MARCH 18, 2024

A new phishing campaign is targeting U.S. Israeli cybersecurity company Perception Point is tracking the activity under the moniker Operation PhantomBlu. organizations with the intent to deploy a remote access trojan called NetSupport RAT.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Cybersecurity Awareness Month, October 2022 – Recognize and Report Phishing. The post October Is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Part 4: Recognize and Report Phishing first appeared on Banyan Security. The post October Is Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 23, 2024

In the world of cybersecurity, it often feels like we’re revisiting familiar problems, albeit with a modern twist. A prime example of this is obfuscation—a method deeply rooted in the annals of […] The post From Caesar to Cyberspace: The Growing Menace of Obfuscated Phishing Scams first appeared on SlashNext.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 28, 2024

In episode 327 Tom, Scott, and Kevin discuss the findings from Mandiant’s M-Trends 2024 report, highlighting a significant rise in traditional vulnerability exploitation by attackers while observing a decline in phishing. Despite phishing’s decreased prevalence, it remains the second most popular method for gaining initial network access.

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Tech Republic Security

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Just when you thought you knew what phishing perils to watch out for, along comes a new spin: consent phishing. Here’s a look at this latest cybersecurity threat. The post Top 5 things to know about consent phishing appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 10, 2024

What is Phishing Detection and Response (PDR)? In today’s digital world, the strength of an organization’s cybersecurity posture directly influences its resilience against disruptions. Why Prioritize PDR? […] The post Phishing Detection and Response: What You Need to Know appeared first on Cofense.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

C-level executives and others in managerial positions are by far the top targets of increasingly popular phishing attacks that involve malicious QR codes. According to researchers with Abnormal Security, members of the C-suite in the fourth quarter of 2023 were 42 times more likely to receive a QR code phishing – or “quishing” – attack.

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ZoneAlarm

DECEMBER 7, 2023

This complex operation, which cleverly manipulates hotel access credentials and employs deceptive phishing methods, has cast a spotlight on the pressing issues of cybersecurity vulnerabilities in online environments.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 11, 2024

A Netskope report revealed that, on average, 29 out of every 10,000 enterprise users clicked on a phishing link each month in 2023. The post Netskope Report Surfaces Raft of Cybersecurity Challenges appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 10, 2024

In light of recent cyber threats, the Dracula phishing platform has prevailed, targeting organizations in over 100 countries. The Dracula phishing attacks are centered on leveraging an immense network of over 20,000 counterfeit domains to scale the implementation of malicious intent.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 22, 2024

Researchers at Proofpoint have found out that the TA547 phishing attack campaigns have been targeting different German companies. The TA547 phishing […] The post TA547 Phishing Attack: German Companies Hit With Infostealer appeared first on TuxCare. This information is then used by several cybercriminal threat actors.

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The Hacker News

MARCH 22, 2024

Cybersecurity researchers have detected a new wave of phishing attacks that aim to deliver an ever-evolving information stealer referred to as StrelaStealer. The campaigns impact more than 100 organizations in the E.U. and the U.S., Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 researchers said in a new report published today.

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Tech Republic Security

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Microsoft, the Dark Web and the name John Malkovich all factor into this EvilProxy phishing attack. The good news is there are steps IT can take to mitigate this security threat.

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Bleeping Computer

JULY 12, 2022

Hackers are impersonating well-known cybersecurity companies, such as CrowdStrike, in callback phishing emails to gain initial access to corporate networks. [.].

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 18, 2023

Phishing attacks continue to be one of the most significant threats facing organizations today. As businesses increasingly rely on digital communication channels, cybercriminals exploit vulnerabilities in email, SMS, and voice communications to launch sophisticated phishing attacks.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

While orchestrated, targeted phishing attacks are nothing new to experienced IT and cybersecurity pros, AI has added to their ferocity and sophistication. The post How AI is Encouraging Targeted Phishing Attacks appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Tech Republic Security

MARCH 23, 2023

Microsoft has already seen millions of phishing emails sent every day by attackers using this phishing kit. The post Massive adversary-in-the-middle phishing campaign bypasses MFA and mimics Microsoft Office appeared first on TechRepublic. Learn how to protect your business from this AitM campaign.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 30, 2023

By Motti Elloul, VP Customer Success and Incident Response, Perception Point Email phishing scams are nothing new. But they are growing increasingly prevalent and sophisticated – over 3 billion phishing emails are sent every day, and the tactics used to disguise them are only growing more devious.

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NSTIC

OCTOBER 12, 2021

This week’s blog post highlighting Cybersecurity Awareness Month is from NIST’s Dr. Shaneé Dawkins, Computer Scientist in ITL’s Visualization and Usability Group. In this post, Shaneé discusses Phishing attacks and scams, as well as ways to keep your information protected. How did you end up at NIST working on cybersecurity projects?

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 5, 2024

With more than 3 billion phishing emails received each day, employees are bound to make a mistake, clicking on a malicious link that could result in a cyberattack. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) estimates that over 90% of successful cyberattacks are initiated by a phishing email. Phishing is.

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Tech Republic Security

MARCH 15, 2023

AI-generated phishing emails, including ones created by ChatGPT, present a potential new threat for security professionals, says Hoxhunt. The post Humans are still better at creating phishing emails than AI — for now appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Traditional cybersecurity solutions cannot detect these attacks, which pose a significant risk. Over the past 30 days, the Menlo Labs research team has detected over 11,000 zero-hour phishing threats across our install base, impacting more than half of our customers. On a wider.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

The post A Powerful New Approach to Phishing — the Biggest Issue in Cybersecurity appeared first on Ericom Blog. The post A Powerful New Approach to Phishing — the Biggest Issue in Cybersecurity appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 21, 2023

This threat is phishing—a cleverly disguised trap that aims to hook individuals, reel them in, and compromise their sensitive information. The alarming truth is that […] The post Hook, Line, and Sinker: Unraveling the Tight-knit Bond Between Cybersecurity Awareness and Phishing Prevention appeared first on CybeReady.

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Tech Republic Security

JANUARY 19, 2023

The cybersecurity implications of ChatGPT are vast, especially for email exploits, but putting up guardrails, flagging elements of phishing emails that it doesn’t touch and using it to train itself could help boost defense. The post As a cybersecurity blade, ChatGPT can cut both ways appeared first on TechRepublic.

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