SecureList

MAY 15, 2025

The main categories of threats from the internet are denylisted internet resources, malicious scripts and phishing pages. The main categories of threats spreading via email are malicious documents, spyware, malicious scripts and phishing pages. times more than in the previous quarter) and malicious documents (1.1

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Spyware Phishing Internet Internet 88

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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Phishing Passwords Security Awareness Social Engineering 118

SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Originally, the technology gained its reputation from its use in entertainment and media. Cybercriminals have been quick to recognize and take advantage of these new capabilities, which has given birth to a new epoch of phishing called "deepfake phishing." Fake YouTube and TikTok videos are already a common sighting.

Social Engineering 109

Social Engineering Phishing Engineering Technology 109

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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Phishing Banking Scams Mobile 77

Hacker's King

DECEMBER 21, 2024

The proliferation of cyber threats demands innovative solutions, and generative AI is emerging as a transformative force in this arena. Far beyond its applications in content creation or virtual assistants, generative AI is revolutionizing cybersecurity by enhancing threat detection, automating responses, and fortifying defenses.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 23, 2023

Spear phishing is a more targeted and effective phishing technique that attempts to exploit specific individuals or groups within an organization. While phishing uses a broader range of tactics, such as mass emailing to random recipients, spear phishing is often well-researched and tailored to high-value targets.

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Phishing Social Engineering Authentication Security Awareness 98

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.

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Webroot

JUNE 17, 2025

Phishing scams: Phishing scams that target travel-related platforms are on the rise. In 2024, the travel website booking.com reported a 500%-900% increase in travel-related phishing scams. Scammers use phony offers , manipulated destination photos, and fake confirmation links to lure victims into “purchasing” great travel deals.

VPN 82

VPN Scams Computers and Electronics Phishing 82

The Last Watchdog

JUNE 10, 2024

June 10, 2024, CyberNewsWire — AI SPERA, a leader in Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) solutions, announced that it has started selling its paid threat detection data from its CTI search engine ‘ Criminal IP ‘ on the Snowflake Marketplace. Torrance, Calif.,

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 24, 2025

Gone are the days of mass phishing campaigns. Evolving phishing trends to watch in 2025ThreatLabz uncovered many significant evolving trends in phishing attacks, with attackers adopting advanced tactics to bypass defenses and exploit human trust.

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Phishing Scams Cryptocurrency Authentication 71

The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Criminal IP specializes in real-time domain scanning, scrutinizing domains for phishing, malware, and illicit activities. Integration enriches threat profiles, improving threat detection accuracy.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Byron: On the software side of things, some exciting breakthroughs are about to gain meaningful traction in leveraging machine learning and automation to shape new security platforms and frameworks that are much better suited to helping companies implement cyber hygiene, as well as execute effective, ongoing threat detection and incident response.

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Cyber threats Cyber Insurance Threat Detection Cybersecurity 203

CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 20, 2021

Today, we are reviewing the GreatHorn Cloud Email Security Platform, an email security solution to protect organizations against phishing attacks and advanced communication threats. Phishing attacks have been growing dramatically in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting massive increase in employees working from home.

Artificial Intelligence 118

Artificial Intelligence Phishing Education Risk 118

Webroot

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Limit how much personal information you share online: Be wary of oversharing on social media. Cybercriminals can act like detectives, putting personal details together to steal your identity. Beware of phishing scams: Phishing scams appear in our email inboxes, text messages, social media, and even voicemails.

VPN 119

VPN Identity Theft Passwords Scams 119

CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Even though many consider spam and phishing outdated techniques, they are still employed by cybercriminals today. A hacker will send an email from what seems to be a reputable social media site, but the email will have a malicious link or a fake button. While there are different types of phishing, spear phishing is the most popular.

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Phishing Healthcare Data breaches Cyber Attacks 124

The Last Watchdog

MAY 10, 2019

Wipro issued a media statement , via its Economic Times division, acknowledging “potentially abnormal activity in a few employee accounts on our network due to an advanced phishing campaign.

Digital transformation 173

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Jane Frankland

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

This risk is even greater with the rise of synthetic media (deepfakes), which are now frighteningly real and easily accessible. Vulnerability to Social Engineering Attacks Consumer-grade communication tools often have weaker authentication methods, making it easier for attackers to exploit users through phishing or impersonation attempts.

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Cyber Risk CISO Risk Encryption 130

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

As the initial vector of their attacks, OldGremlin use spear phishing emails, to which the group adopted creative approach. In other instances, the gang exploited the COVID-19 theme and anti-government rallies in Belarus in their phishing emails. As a contact email, the threat actors gave an email registered with ProtonMail.

Ransomware 121

Ransomware Phishing Banking Advertising 121

Hacker's King

OCTOBER 3, 2024

In about recent years 9 million identities experienced identity theft, showing the urgent need for awareness and protective measures against these threats. Cybercriminals use various methods to profit from stolen data, including phishing and malware attacks.

Media 52

Media Identity Theft Marketing Data breaches 52

SecureList

APRIL 21, 2025

Primary infection vectors include phishing emails with malicious attachments or links, as well as trojanized legitimate applications. Fake CAPTCHA distribution vectors Fake CAPTCHA distribution scheme There are two types of resources used to promote fake CAPTCHA pages: Pirated media, adult content, and cracked software sites.

Malware 83

Malware Cryptocurrency Software Phishing 83

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

It warns you about phishing attempts. McAfees most basic plan consists of a VPN and text scam detection features that Microsoft Defender lacks. McAfee benefits organizations wanting features like social media privacy, personal data monitoring, and scans of old internet accounts. 5 Pricing: 4.7/5 5 Ease of use and admin: 2.9/5

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Antivirus Identity Theft VPN Spyware 67

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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Social Engineering Engineering Cyber Attacks Artificial Intelligence 113

Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Just one week before the Cyberhaven breach , SquareXs researchers disclosed the very same attack on social media , including a video revealing the phishing email and bogus app used to trick developers into giving attackers access to their Chrome Store account.

Accountability 64

Accountability Phishing Software Risk 64

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.

Cyber Attacks 59

Cyber Attacks Phishing Ransomware Cyber Insurance 59

Security Affairs

MARCH 22, 2021

European ICS engineering organizations were mainly targeted by phishing campaigns attempting to deliver spyware and cryptominers. Experts reported that the majority of computers in the ICS engineering sector are represented by desktop systems, but laptops remain more exposed to attacks via the internet, removable media devices, and email.

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Engineering VPN Accountability Software 142

SecureList

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Our investigation encompassed attacks that involved threats disguised as game apps, mods and cheats, and features analysis of some of the most active malware families operating in this domain. We also analyzed phishing pages using various game titles and gaming platforms as a lure.

Mobile 139

Mobile Phishing Accountability Scams 139

Cisco Security

DECEMBER 13, 2022

When the Telecoms Security Act (TSA) was introduced, it was labelled as ‘one of the strongest telecoms security regimes in the world, a rise in standards across the board, set by the government rather than the industry’ by Matt Warman, former Minister of State at the Department for Digital, Culture, Media, and Sport. Proactive tech refresh.

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Telecommunications Authentication Risk Cyber Risk 145

Webroot

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Common Valentines Day scams Online dating scams AI-powered phishing scams are on the rise, impersonating popular online dating platforms. These fraudsters go to great lengths to create the appearance of being legitimate florist, gift basket retailer, or travel agent, setting up websites, placing ads on social media, and sending emails.

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Scams Internet Internet Antivirus 98

Herjavec Group

MARCH 22, 2021

The F1 ® Event Technical Centre will be transported to 22 countries this year, generating real-time racing analysis, security event logs, and threat intelligence information. 24/7 Threat Detection as the Cyber Security Services Provider for F1 ®. Media Contacts: For Herjavec Group. Formula 1 Press Office. E : f1media@f1.com.

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Cybersecurity Digital transformation Architecture Threat Detection 102

SecureList

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

However, luckily, we did not see any sudden or catastrophic changes in the overall threat landscape – none that were difficult to handle, despite many colorful headlines in the media. Phishing emails about current events with especially dramatic subjects, including events the root causes of which are political in nature.

Energy and Utilities 131

Energy and Utilities Marketing Government Phishing 131

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Even McAfee’s most basic plan includes a VPN, identity monitoring, and text scam detection. I recommend McAfee if you’re looking for features like social media privacy, personal data monitoring, and scans of old internet accounts. McAfee also doesn’t offer spyware detection. 5 Pricing: 4.7/5 5 Core features: 3.3/5

Antivirus 62

Antivirus Software Identity Theft Spyware 62

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 9, 2025

An evolution in MiTM, adversary-in-the-middle (AiTM) attacks, was also observed by ThreatLabz, as detailed in the ThreatLabz 2024 Phishing Report. 2025 predictions: AI (again), insider threats, and moreHere are eight cybersecurity trends and predictions I expect will shape the landscapeand security prioritiesin the year ahead.

Social Engineering 99

Social Engineering Architecture Phishing Risk 99

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

LogRhythm Threat Lifecycle Management (TLM) Platform delivers a coordinated collection of data analysis and incident response capabilities to enable organizations around the globe to rapidly detect, neutralize and recover from security incidents. Data extraction from suspected phishing emails. Mandiant Threat Intelligence Suite.

Threat Detection 125

Threat Detection Risk Firewall Cybersecurity 125

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 15, 2021

SWGs achieve this by blocking web-based attacks that forward malware, phishing , drive-by downloads, ransomware, supply chain attacks , and command-and-control actions. Application control (granular social media controls, Office 365 support). Malware detection. Monitors web and social media content. Logging and reporting.

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Engineering Digital transformation Internet Internet 102

IT Security Guru

AUGUST 31, 2023

In recent years, cyber-attacks like phishing scams targeting game credentials or malware being disseminated through game mods have seen an alarming rise in both the UK and the US. For UK-based gamers, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) offers a plethora of advice, from basic password protection to more advanced threat detection.

Cybersecurity 86

Cybersecurity Accountability Threat Detection Scams 86

Jane Frankland

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Cyber-attacks have risen from last year with the most common forms of attack being credential theft, phishing, misconfigured cloud, and vulnerabilities in third-party software. To prosper, every IT decision maker and cybersecurity leader must anticipate, and the easiest way to do this is by reviewing past performance – yours and the markets.

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Data breaches Technology Cybersecurity Cyber Attacks 130

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Enterprise endpoint security typically includes additional features like patch management , central management of devices, and the ability to shut down threats detected on a central console. The software offers multilayered protection to keep your endpoints safe from all types of existing and new cyber threats.

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