SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

and Dutch law enforcement agencies have dismantled 39 domains and their associated servers in an effort to disrupt a Pakistan-based network of online marketplaces selling phishing and fraud-enabling tools. In a significant victory against cybercrime, U.S. According to the U.S.

Phishing

Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

We identified a new wave of phishing for banking credentials that targets consumers via Microsoft’s search engine. While Microsoft’s Bing only has about 4% of the search engine market share , crooks are drawn to it as an alternative to Google. We have reported the fraudulent sites to Microsoft already.

Engineering

The Last Watchdog

MARCH 24, 2025

24, 2025, CyberNewswire — Arsen , a leading cybersecurity company specializing in social engineering defense, today announced the full release of Conversational Phishing, a groundbreaking feature embedded in its phishing simulation platform. To learn more about Conversational Phishing, users can visit [link].

Social Engineering

SecureWorld News

APRIL 28, 2025

The phishing game has evolved into synthetic sabotage a hybrid form of social engineering powered by AI that can personalize, localize, and scale attacks with unnerving precision. The quiet revolution of phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) If you haven't noticed by now, phishing has gone SaaS. For phishing, this is a gold mine.

Phishing

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Phishing tool Rockstar 2FA targets Microsoft 365 credentials, it uses adversary-in-the-middle (AitM) attacks to bypass multi-factor authentication. Trustwave researchers are monitoring malicious activity associated with Phishing-as-a-Service (PaaS) platforms, their latest report focuses on a toolkit called Rockstar 2FA.

Phishing

SecureList

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Review of last year’s predictions The number of services providing AV evasion for malware (cryptors) will increase We continuously monitor underground markets for the emergence of new “cryptors,” which are tools specifically designed to obfuscate the code within malware samples.

Marketing

SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Localization is a combination of measures aimed at adapting your business, product, and messaging to the requirements of the local market and tastes of the local customers. Religious and cultural taboos should be taken into account to prevent alienation of your audiences in the new market. EU, and China.

Marketing

The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Part two of a four-part series The explosion of AI-driven phishing, insider threats, and business logic abuse has forced a shift toward more proactive, AI-enhanced defenses. Legacy IAM systems cant keep up as AI-powered phishing and deepfakes grow more sophisticated. The drivers are intensifying.

Cyber threats

The Last Watchdog

JUNE 13, 2025

3, 2025, CyberNewswire– Arsen , the cybersecurity startup known for defending organizations against social engineering threats, has announced the release of its new Vishing Simulation module, a cutting-edge tool designed to train employees against one of the fastest-growing attack vectors: voice phishing (vishing). Paris, Jun.

Phishing

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 7, 2025

Phishing-Resistant MFA: Why FIDO is Essential madhav Thu, 05/08/2025 - 04:47 Phishing attacks are one of the most pervasive and insidious threats, with businesses facing increasingly sophisticated and convincing attacks that exploit human error.

Phishing

Penetration Testing

MAY 22, 2025

The Genesis Market, a notorious dark web marketplace dismantled by law enforcement in early 2023, appears to return. The post Dark Web Alert: Genesis Market Returns with Stealthy Browser Extension Attack appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity.

Marketing

Graham Cluley

JUNE 5, 2025

ⓘ MailerLite warns of phishing campaign Graham Cluley @ 4:13 pm, June 5, 2025 @grahamcluley.com @ [email protected] The team at MailerLite have contacted their customers warning them about a phishing campaign that is trying to steal login details. Sync across unlimited devices. Integrated 2FA. Sign up to our free newsletter.

Phishing

Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Much of my summer was spent reporting a story about how advertising and marketing firms have created a global free-for-all where anyone can track the daily movements and associations of hundreds of millions of mobile devices , thanks to the ubiquity of mobile location data that is broadly and cheaply available.

Scams

The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Marketing efforts will increasingly highlight these autonomous AI models as the next frontier, touting their ability to detect, respond to, and even mitigate threats in real-time – all without human input. AI-powered cryptocurrency attacks will automate phishing and exploit vulnerabilities.

Risk

The Last Watchdog

JUNE 9, 2025

About Seraphic Security: Seraphic is a leader in the rapidly growing Enterprise Browser Security market, driven by its patented technology that turns any browser into a secure browser with robust protection and detection capabilities. To learn more about Seraphic Security and its patent browser security solution, users can click here.

Marketing

Malwarebytes

MAY 1, 2025

Phishing In phishing scams, cybercriminals trick people and businesses into handing over sensitive information like credit card numbers or login details for vital online accounts. In phishing attacks, there never is a genuine problem with a users account, and there never is a real request for information from the company.

Small Business

SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

And 2025 will be no different, as increasingly sophisticated online hackers seek to take advantage of Valentine's themed email traffic, social media advertisements, or marketing campaigns, and exploit heightened emotions and a desire to connect. Last year saw a 110% rise in cybercrime in the lead up to Valentine's Day.

Scams

Krebs on Security

MAY 28, 2025

A report from the Pakistani media outlet Dawn states that authorities there arrested 21 people alleged to have operated Heartsender, a spam delivery service whose homepage openly advertised phishing kits targeting users of various Internet companies, including Microsoft 365, Yahoo, AOL, Intuit, iCloud and ID.me.

Malware

SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Alberto Farronato, Vice President of Marketing at Oasis Security, said he believes the hack will lead to sweeping changes: "The recent $1.46 Calls for a security overhaul The massive loss has sent ripples throughout the crypto community, prompting urgent calls for a comprehensive review of security practices and regulatory standards.

Hacking

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Cybersecurity awareness training helps staff recognize phishing scams , social engineering attempts, and other threats. In addition to protecting your employees, companies that follow best practices in cybersecurity demonstrate their commitment to customer data security — a quality that can enhance brand reputation in a competitive market.

Ransomware

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 17, 2025

Cybersecurity experts are now warning that clicking the familiar “unsubscribe” button at the bottom of unwanted emails could lead to phishing scams or malware attacks. At the mildest, clicking the link tells hackers that your email is active, which can lead to more spam or targeted phishing attempts later.

Phishing

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

boAt Lifestyle data free download For example, boAt is reportedly Indian’s most active company that markets audio-focused electronic gadgets. How to secure your web shop The most common attacks web shop owners need to worry about are: Credential phishing where the criminals try to steal your login credentials.

Small Business

SecureWorld News

MAY 9, 2025

The development marks a significant escalation in COLDRIVER's cyber espionage activities, which have traditionally focused on credential phishing. Their historical TTPs involved creating convincing impersonation accounts and using cloud storage services to host malicious files or links leading to phishing pages.

Malware

SecureWorld News

JULY 8, 2025

This shift was supercharged by cryptocurrency, encrypted communication platforms, and the global reach of phishing. These affiliates are then responsible for distributing the malware, typically via phishing campaigns, exploit kits, or malicious ads. They market themselves with slick websites, recruitment ads, and service guarantees.

Ransomware

Malwarebytes

MARCH 20, 2025

This blog post was co-authored with Elie Berreby, Senior SEO Strategist Criminals are highly interested in online marketing and advertising tools that they can leverage as part of their ongoing malware campaigns. We would like to stress that we are not referring to any vulnerability or data breach with Semrush or its platform in this post.

Scams

SecureWorld News

JUNE 23, 2025

These quick scans can become gateways—not to a menu or coupon, but to malicious phishing sites, malware downloads, or credential theft. RELATED: QR Codes Exposed: From Convenience to Cybersecurity Nightmare ] Marketing's role in normalizing blind trust Marketers love QR codes. It's just phishing through a new lens.

Malware

SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Traditional phishing attacks rely on deceptive emails, but deepfakes have taken impersonation to a new level by creating convincing audio and video forgeries. Misinformation and market manipulation : Deepfake videos of CEOs or government officials making false statements can manipulate stock prices or incite public panic.

Social Engineering

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Electrica Group is a key player in the electricity distribution and supply market in Romania, as well as one of the most important players in the energy services sector in the country. ” Electrica Group advised customers to stay vigilant against potential phishing attempts and suspicious communications claiming to be from Electrica.

Ransomware

SecureWorld News

JULY 17, 2025

Voice-cloned phone scams: Rather than crude phishing emails, scammers use AI voice synthesis to call bankers or customers while mimicking a trusted person's voice. Augmented phishing and social media impersonation: Even text-based scams have become more convincing with AI. markets, but regulators warn it's a realistic scenario.

Banking

Malwarebytes

MARCH 18, 2025

Reddit posts target crypto enthusiasts Scammers are lurking on subreddits visited by cryptocurrency traders and posting about free access to TradingView, a web-based platform and social network that provides charting tools for analyzing financial markets, including stocks, forex, cryptocurrencies, and commodities.

Cryptocurrency

SecureList

JUNE 25, 2025

At the same time, AI-driven attacks are becoming increasingly common, making phishing and malware campaigns easier to prepare and quickly adapt, thus increasing their scale. How scammers and phishers trick victims into giving up accounts and money We continue to observe a wide range of phishing campaigns and scams targeting SMBs.

Adware

SecureWorld News

APRIL 14, 2025

With these insights, security personnel know which attack vectors to watch more closely, how to orchestrate the defenses, and what new phishing and social engineering trends to warn employees about. It helps prioritize risks, organize protection efforts, and allocate resources more flexibly to address the most pressing threats first.

Media

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 10, 2025

The outages disrupted the activities of numerous users and businesses that rely on X for communication and marketing. Employee training: Educate staff about cybersecurity best practices , including recognizing phishing attempts and using strong, unique passwords. Either a large, coordinated group and/or a country is involved.

Penetration Testing

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Zacks is an investment research company best known for its “Zacks Ranks,” which are daily lists that provide stock market watchers and likely investors with possible company portfolio purchases, ranked on a scale from one to five. Some forms of two-factor authentication (2FA) can be phished just as easily as a password.

Accountability

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 20, 2025

FTC Surveillance Pricing Study Indicates Wide Range of Personal Data Used to Set Individualized Consumer Prices Federal Trade Commission FTC launched a "surveillance pricing market study" which concluded that specific captured details and data is used to target consumers with different prices for the same goods and services.

Surveillance

Duo's Security Blog

MAY 28, 2025

Thats why were proud to announce that Duo is officially expanding into the IAM market, bringing our trusted security expertise to an area long overdue for disruption. The Duo difference: End-to-end phishing resistance For too long, defenders have focused solely on login protection with multi-factor authentication (MFA).

Social Engineering

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

AI chat tools like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Claudefrom OpenAI competitor Anthropiccan brainstorm ideas for marketing materials, write book reports, compose poems, and even review human-written text for legibility. They can even mimic the styles of famous artists, like Van Gogh, Rembrandt, and Picasso. That could change in 2025.

Artificial Intelligence