Penetration Testing

MAY 5, 2025

In a deep dive into one of the most sophisticated global phishing infrastructures ever uncovered, researchers at Norwegian The post Darcula Exposed: Inside a Global Phishing-as-a-Service Empire Powered by the Magic Cat Toolkit appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity.

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JUNE 20, 2025

Malwarebytes exposes this new "search hijacking" scam tactic. Scammers hijack Google ads & brand websites to show fake support numbers.

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Penetration Testing

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

A new report from OSINTMATTER has detailed a sophisticated phishing campaign targeting Booking.com, a leading online travel reservation platform.

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MARCH 21, 2024

Cybersecurity researchers at Proofpoint have uncovered a new wave of targeted phishing attacks attributed to the Iran-aligned hacking group TA450. TA450 Back with Salary Scam Emails appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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JANUARY 25, 2024

Avanan, a leading cybersecurity firm, observed a significant uptick in phishing attacks leveraging QR codes, marking a 587% increase between August and September, with a subsequent 425% rise from November to December.

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Penetration Testing

JUNE 23, 2025

CoinTelegraph was hacked on June 22, 2025, with attackers injecting malicious JavaScript to display fake CTG airdrop pop-ups, stealing crypto by draining connected wallets.

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Penetration Testing

MAY 9, 2025

In a disturbing evolution of cryptocurrency fraud, Silent Push Threat Analysts have uncovered a sophisticated scam operation that The post Twitter Ad Loophole Exploited in iToken Crypto Scam Spoofing CNN and Apple Brands appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity.

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Penetration Testing

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

AhnLab Security Intelligence Center (ASEC) has uncovered a new phishing campaign targeting Netflix users, where cybercriminals are impersonating the popular streaming service to steal sensitive information.

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Penetration Testing

MARCH 6, 2024

This group has displayed a consistent pattern of sophisticated phishing tactics in pursuit of sensitive corporate data, often followed by damaging BEC scams. Since... The post TA4903 – A Cybercriminal Group with a Focus on Financial Gain appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

For instance, penetration testing simulates potential attacks, allowing you to assess your response capabilities. Cybersecurity awareness training helps staff recognize phishing scams , social engineering attempts, and other threats. Train Employees Employees are often the first line of defense against cyberattacks.

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Penetration Testing

APRIL 11, 2024

These attacks are not your typical phishing scams or malware; they are meticulously crafted, state-sponsored operations... The post Apple Warns Users of Targeted Spyware Attacks – Here’s How to Stay Safe appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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Penetration Testing

JULY 15, 2024

A new, insidious phishing scam targeting employees’ Microsoft credentials has been unveiled by cybersecurity experts at Cofense.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2025

The Cofense Phishing Defense Center (PDC) has identified a new phishing campaign that specifically targets Amazon Prime users, The post Amazon Prime Phishing Scam Steals Login, Payment Info appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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JANUARY 9, 2025

The cybersecurity community often encounters sophisticated phishing attempts, but a new PayPal phishing tactic recently dissected by Carl The post New PayPal Phishing Scam Bypasses Security Measures appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Penetration Testing

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

A new wave of phishing attacks is actively targeting high-profile X (formerly Twitter) accounts, with attackers hijacking accounts The post Phishing Campaign Hijacks High-Profile X Accounts to Promote Crypto Scams appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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APRIL 24, 2025

A sprawling phishing and scam operation, dubbed Power Parasites by the threat analysts at Silent Push, is leveraging The post Power Parasites: Scam Campaign Targets Global Energy Brands appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity.

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Penetration Testing

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Cybersecurity researchers at Proofpoint have uncovered a new phishing campaign that impersonates the British postal service, Royal Mail, to distribute the open-source Prince ransomware.

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Penetration Testing

JULY 29, 2024

A sophisticated phishing campaign targeting iPhone users in India has been uncovered by the FortiGuard Labs Threat Research team.

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Penetration Testing

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Cybersecurity researchers from Cado Security Labs have uncovered a troubling trend of phishing attacks targeting DocuSign users.

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Troy Hunt

MARCH 26, 2018

Shofiur R" found troyhunt.com on a "free online malware scanner" and tried to scare me into believing my site had security vulnerabilities then shake me down for a penetration test. It didn't work out so well for him, here's the blow-by-blow account of things then I'll add some more thoughts afterwards: Should I respond? ??

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Penetration Testing

MARCH 12, 2025

As enterprises increasingly integrate Microsoft Copilot into their workflows, cybercriminals are seizing the opportunity to exploit user unfamiliarity The post Copilot Phishing: New Scam Targets Microsoft Users appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Penetration Testing

MAY 13, 2025

A sophisticated phishing campaign has exploited compromised Indiana state government accounts to distribute fraudulent toll collection messages via The post GovDelivery Exploited in TxTag Toll Scam: Indiana Government Sender Account Hacked appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity.

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Digital Shadows

JANUARY 27, 2025

Streamlined RaaS Operations: The ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) ecosystem has become more efficient, with affiliates adopting new, more specialized strategies like help-desk scams to accelerate and refine their attacks. The success of these help-desk scams hinges on the abuse of standard IT practices, particularly remote management sessions.

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JUNE 10, 2025

Silent Push uncovers "GhostVendors," a massive online fraud operation using 4,000+ fake domains and Facebook ads to impersonate brands and scam consumers.

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AUGUST 29, 2024

Cybercriminals are exploiting a clever Zoom phishing scam to distribute ScreenConnect remote access software, potentially enabling them to defraud unsuspecting victims, including Social Security Administration (SSA) beneficiaries.

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JULY 9, 2024

A new, insidious phishing scam impersonating India’s Regional Transport Office (RTO) has been detected, preying on unsuspecting Android users via WhatsApp.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 1, 2023

Any organization with a well-guarded security perimeter is low-hanging fruit as long as its employees fall for phishing hoaxes. To top it off, the average amount of money requested in wire transfer business email compromise (BEC) scams reached a whopping $93,881. Urgency is a scammer's best ally, too.

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Penetration Testing

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

In a landmark operation, law enforcement agencies from Spain and Latin America, with support from Europol, Ameripol, and cybersecurity leader Group-IB, successfully dismantled a notorious phishing network operating under the... The post 483,000 Victims: Phishing Scam Unlocks Phones, Steals Data appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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OCTOBER 3, 2024

Trend Micro researchers have uncovered a new phishing campaign targeting HR professionals.

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DECEMBER 26, 2024

Cybersecurity expert Brian Krebs has uncovered alarming new details about the dangers posed by sophisticated phishing campaigns. In his blog, Krebs reveals the stories of two victims, Adam Griffin and... The post Google Impersonation Scams: Cybersecurity Expert Reveals Alarming Tactics appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Penetration Testing

MARCH 2, 2025

Ransomware, phishing scams, and data breaches aren’t just problems for large The post Bitdefender GravityZone Small Business Security Review: Enterprise-Grade Protection Without the Enterprise Headache appeared first on Cybersecurity News. Small businesses are increasingly targeted by cyberattacks.

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Penetration Testing

JUNE 12, 2024

This attack, dubbed “Search & Spoof” by Trustwave SpiderLabs, demonstrates a deep... The post Beware the Windows Search Scam: Clever Phishing Campaign Exploits User Trust appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 28, 2022

For example, electronic health records (EHRs) give patients remote access to their data, but users may fall for phishing scams. Phishing is one of the fastest-rising cybersecurity threats , so employees should know how to spot these attacks. Penetration Test Regularly.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 21, 2020

This quirk made the attack look more trustworthy and added a layer of flexibility to these scams. The logic of the raid mainly comes down to using unsecured RDP ports or spear-phishing to infiltrate networks and gain a foothold in them. The FBI-themed ransomware was one of the most prolific infections at the time.

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Penetration Testing

APRIL 13, 2025

A widespread and persistent SMS phishing (smishing) campaign, uncovered by the Cisco Talos team, has been targeting toll The post Nationwide Smishing Scam Targets Toll Road Users, Stealing Payment Data appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity.

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Penetration Testing

MARCH 24, 2025

A recent The post Semrush Impersonation Scam Targets Google Ads appeared first on Cybersecurity News. Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting online marketing and advertising tools to leverage them in their malicious campaigns.

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JANUARY 10, 2025

Recently, CrowdStrike uncovered a phishing campaign exploiting its trusted recruitment branding to distribute the XMRig cryptominer. Disguised as The post Recruitment Scam Targets Job Seekers with Fake CrowdStrike Branding appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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