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AI-Powered Phishing: Defending Against New Browser-Based Attacks

SecureWorld News

The cybersecurity landscape has witnessed a dramatic shift with the rise of AI-powered phishing attacks. The evolution of AI-enhanced phishing Today's phishing attempts are far more sophisticated than ever before. AI-powered phishing campaigns can now adapt in real-time, learning from user interactions to refine their approach.

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Social Engineering: Back to the Basics

Security Through Education

When I first heard of social engineering, about 6 years ago, I couldnt define it clearly and concisely if you had offered me millions of dollars. ’ Lets re-visit what social engineering really means, how people use it, and how you can start protecting yourself from it. Either way, lets refresh and learn together!

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Gmail’s multi-factor authentication bypassed by hackers to pull off targeted attacks

Malwarebytes

The hackers pulled this off by posing as US Department of State officials in advanced social engineering attacks, building a rapport with the target and then persuading them into creating app-specific passwords (app passwords). Regularly educate yourself and others about recognizing phishing attempts.

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Deceptive Google Meet Invites Lures Users Into Malware Scams

eSecurity Planet

One of the most concerning tactics currently on the rise is the ClickFix campaign — a sophisticated phishing scheme targeting unsuspecting Google Meet users. ClickFix campaigns represent a new wave of phishing tactics that emerged in May 2024, aimed at exploiting users of popular software applications.

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Mishing Is the New Phishing — And It’s More Dangerous

eSecurity Planet

Cybercriminals are shifting their focus from emails to text messages, using mishing a more deceptive form of phishing to target mobile users and infiltrate corporate networks, according to new security research by Zimperium. Vishing: Also known as voice phishing. What is mishing? and 9%in Brazil.

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GUEST ESSAY: The promise and pitfalls of using augmented reality– ‘AR’ — in cybersecurity

The Last Watchdog

Quite like how pilots use AR simulation in training, cybersecurity professionals can use AR-enabled training simulations that immerse them in hyper-realistic scenarios, offering hands-on cyber defense training and education. One significant risk is the potential for the technology to become a host to sophisticated social engineering attacks.

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The Anatomy of a Phishing Email

Security Through Education

One of the most common tactics threat actors use to trick individuals into giving up sensitive information, like login credentials, is phishing emails. According to Proofpoint’s 2024 report 91% of all cyber-attacks start with phishing. Spear phishing emails on the other hand are carefully crafted to target a specific individual.