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Report Finds 50% of Scattered Spider Phishing Domains Targeted Finance & Insurance

Digital Shadows

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. Stolen data is weaponized in double-extortion schemes, with ransom demands averaging $69 million.

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Scattered Spider Swarms Insurance Sector with Targeted Cyber Attacks, Google Warns

SecureWorld News

Scattered Spider, the notorious threat group known for targeting major retailers and employing advanced social engineering techniques, has reportedly shifted its focus to the U.S. insurance industry, according to a new warning from Google's Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG). based insurance companies. and the U.S.,

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‘Treacherous Territory’: Cyber Experts Warn of Unprecedented Threats

eSecurity Planet

Airlines, insurance firms, and other industries are finding themselves in the crosshairs of increasingly sophisticated hackers, and experts say both businesses and individuals must act now to avoid falling victim. Insurance and payroll firms also breached Beyond airlines and retailers, insurance and benefits providers are also under siege.

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Scattered Spider Targets Aflac, Other Insurance Companies

Security Boulevard

and UK retailers in a series of attacks, is now turning its attention to the insurance industry and appears to have landed a big victim in Aflac after compromising networks and systems of the Philadelphia Insurance and Erie Insurance companies. The prolific Scattered Spider threat group, which recently targeted U.S.

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National Consumer Protection Week: Keeping your personal data safe in a digitally connected world

Webroot

The event is sponsored by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and other participating agencies include the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), AARP , and the Better Business Bureau (BBB). Social engineering attacks Social engineering attacks occur when someone uses a fake persona to gain your trust.

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Aflac Discloses Cybersecurity Incident, Customer Data Potentially Exposed Amid Industry-Wide Attacks

eSecurity Planet

Insurance giant Aflac Incorporated has confirmed it was hit by a cybersecurity breach this month, making it one of the latest casualties in a growing wave of cyberattacks targeting US insurance companies. This common cybercrime method often involves tricking individuals into revealing sensitive information or granting access.

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State of Cybersecurity in Canada 2025: Key Insights for InfoSec Leaders

SecureWorld News

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. Leverage cyber insurance to mitigate financial risks associated with supply chain attacks.

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