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FBI, Dutch Police Disrupt ‘Manipulaters’ Phishing Gang

Krebs on Security

JANUARY 31, 2025

Department of Justice refers to the cybercrime group as Saim Raza , after a pseudonym The Manipulaters communally used to promote their spam, malware and phishing services on social media. ” Manipulaters advertisement for Office 365 Private Page with Antibot phishing kit sold via Heartsender. Image: DomainTools. ” U.S.

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iMessage text gets recipient to disable phishing protection so they can be phished

Malwarebytes

JANUARY 13, 2025

A smishing (SMS phishing) campaign is targeting iMessage users, attempting to socially engineer them into bypassing Apple’s built in phishing protection. We dont just report on threatswe remove them Cybersecurity risks should never spread beyond a headline. If it doesn’t look real then don’t click on it.

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Operation Heart Blocker: International Police Disrupt Phishing Network

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.

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From Risk Assessment to Action: Improving Your DLP Response

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 25, 2024

DLP is key in cybersecurity; a risk assessment identifies data risks, helping turn findings into real-world security improvements. So, how can you conduct a DLP risk assessment? What is a DLP Risk Assessment? Why Conduct a DLP Risk Assessment? Protecting sensitive data is what cybersecurity is all about.

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LW ROUNDTABLE — How 2024’s cyber threats will transform the security landscape in 2025

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. Businesses must adopt tools and automation capable of invoking immediate action, even at the risk of false positives. The drivers are intensifying.

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All Gmail users at risk from clever replay attack

Malwarebytes

APRIL 22, 2025

Recently I was targeted by an extremely sophisticated phishing attack, and I want to highlight it here. Attackers increasingly use Google Sites to host phishing pages because the domain appears trustworthy to most users and can bypass many security filters. And that is exactly what the cybercriminals did.

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Crooks bank on Microsoft’s search engine to phish customers

Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

We identified a new wave of phishing for banking credentials that targets consumers via Microsoft’s search engine. One particularly interesting detail is how a phishing website created barely two weeks ago is already indexed and displayed before the official one. We have reported the fraudulent sites to Microsoft already.

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Phishing evolves beyond email to become latest Android app threat

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

There are plenty of phish in the sea, and the latest ones have little interest in your email inbox. In 2024, Malwarebytes detected more than 22,800 phishing apps on Android, according to the recent 2025 State of Malware report. These Android phishing apps may sound high-tech, but they are not.

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Attackers use CSS to create evasive phishing messages

Security Affairs

MARCH 17, 2025

Using CSS properties like text-indent , they conceal phishing text from victims while bypassing security parsers. The following phishing message impersonates the Blue Cross Blue Shield organization. As such, both the security and privacy of your organization and business are at risk. ” continues the report.”

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“Urgent reminder” tax scam wants to phish your Microsoft credentials

Malwarebytes

APRIL 1, 2025

If the receiver were to scan the QR code, they would be sent to a phishing site. The other big type of scams are phishing emails, like we saw above. Use security software that blocks phishing domains and other scam sites. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. Tax Services Team This is an automated message.

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News alert: Living Security report reveals that just 10% of employees drive 73% of cyber risk

The Last Watchdog

JULY 21, 2025

Austin, TX, July 21, 2025, CyberNewswire — Living Security, the global leader in Human Risk Management (HRM), today released the 2025 State of Human Cyber Risk Report , an independent study conducted by leading research firm Cyentia Institute. Leaders must prioritize behavioral visibility, targeted action, and ROI-driven results.

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Synthetic Sabotage: How AI Tools Are Fueling Tailored Phishing Campaigns at Scale

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.

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How AI was used in an advanced phishing campaign targeting Gmail users

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Phishers are using AI-based phishing attacks which have proven to raise the effectiveness of phishing campaigns. How to avoid AI Gmail phishing Never click on links or download files from unexpected emails or messages. The FBI has also warned users to be cautious when receiving unsolicited emails or text messages.

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Microsoft seized 240 sites used by the ONNX phishing service

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

Microsoft disrupted the ONNX phishing service, seizing 240 sites and naming an Egyptian man as the operator behind the operation. Microsoft announced the disruption of the ONNX phishing service, another success against cybercrime which led to the seizure of 240 sites. Microsoft has tracked Nady, linked to phishing services since 2017.

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Fake Booking.com phish uses fake CAPTCHAs to trick hotel staff into downloading malware

Malwarebytes

MARCH 26, 2025

A new phishing campaign that uses the fake CAPTCHA websites we reported about recently is targeting hotel staff in a likely attempt to access customer data, according to research from ThreatDown. However, there are a few things you can do to lower your risk. 2FA that relies on a FIDO2 device cant be phished.

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News alert: Arsen launches AI-powered vishing simulation to help combat voice phishing at scale

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.

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Misconfigured AWS Accounts Are Fueling Phishing Campaigns

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 4, 2025

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a campaign where threat actors exploit misconfigured Amazon Web Services (AWS) environments to send phishing emails. How the attack works The JavaGhost group, active since 2019, initially focused on website defacements before shifting to financially motivated phishing attacks in 2022.

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See No Risk, Hear No Warning, Speak No Breach: The Cybersecurity Trap for Small Businesses

Jane Frankland

APRIL 10, 2025

Just like the three wise monkeys , some small business owners are unintentionally following a philosophy of see no risk, hear no warning, speak no threat when it comes to cybersecurity. Why Small Business Cybersecurity Matters More Than Ever In a supply chain world, your weakest link is someone elses risk exposure. Here’s how: 1.

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News alert: SpyCloud study shows Darknet identity exploitation arising to become a primary cyber risk

The Last Watchdog

MARCH 19, 2025

SpyCloud , the leading identity threat protection company, today released its 2025 SpyCloud Annual Identity Exposure Report , highlighting the rise of darknet-exposed identity data as the primary cyber risk facing enterprises today. It requires organizations to rethink the risks posed by employees, consumers, partners and suppliers.

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Phishing-Resistant MFA: Why FIDO is Essential

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.

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1,000+ web shops infected by “Phish ‘n Ships” criminals who create fake product listings for in-demand products

Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The threat, dubbed “Phish ‘n Ships” by the researchers, reportedly infected more than 1,000 websites and built 121 fake web stores to trick consumers. We don’t just report on threats—we remove them Cybersecurity risks should never spread beyond a headline. Keep threats off your devices by downloading Malwarebytes today.

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LW ROUNDTABLE: Predictive analytics, full-stack visualization to solidify cyber defenses in 2025

The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Shashanka Dr. Madhu Shashanka , Chief Data Scientist, Concentric AI Generative AI in 2025 will bring transformative opportunities but heightened cybersecurity risks, including data exposure, AI misuse, and novel threats like prompt injection attacks. Organizations face rising risks of AI-driven social engineering and personal device breaches.

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

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

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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The Anatomy of a Phishing Email

Security Through Education

JULY 22, 2025

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.

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Facebook users targeted in ‘login’ phish

Malwarebytes

AUGUST 7, 2025

A few weeks ago we warned our readers of a phishing campaign targeting Instagram users that didn’t resort to the usual links to phishing websites, but used mailto: links instead. The email addresses these messages will be sent to are the same as the ones we saw with the Instagram phish: prestige@vacasa[.]uk.com

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Ponemon Report: Third-Party Privileged Access, Uncontrolled Risk

SecureWorld News

APRIL 15, 2025

The latest Ponemon-Sullivan Privacy Report has dropped, and its findings should be a wake-up call for cybersecurity professionals navigating the escalating risks around privileged access. This disconnect between risk awareness and resourcing is a red flag for cybersecurity leaders. Grant temporary, scoped access.

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DPRK-linked BlueNoroff used macOS malware with novel persistence

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

SentinelLabs researchers identified a North Korea-linked threat actor targeting crypto businesses with new macOS malware as part of a campaign tracked as “Hidden Risk.” SentinelLabs researchers speculate DPRK-linked actors targeting the crypto industry since July 2024 as part of the Hidden Risk campaign.

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

Digital Shadows

JANUARY 22, 2025

Phishing Remains Top Tactic, Fueled by Teams Abuse Figure 1: Top attack techniques in true-positive customer incidents for finance & insurance sector, H2 2024 vs H2 2023 Phishing dominated cyber attacks in H2 2024, accounting for over 90% of incidents across industries due to its simplicity and effectiveness.

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How Spread Betting Platforms Safeguard Traders Against Cyber Risks

IT Security Guru

JANUARY 30, 2025

So, lets explore how spread betting platforms are rising to this challenge and ensuring that their platforms are cyber risk-free. Cyber Risks Facing Spread Betting Platforms Cyber threats are becoming more dangerous than ever, and spread betting platforms are a major target for most of these cyberattacks.

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News alert: INE Security shares cyber hygiene guidance for small- and medium-sized businesses

The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 23, 2024

As small businesses increasingly depend on digital technologies to operate and grow, the risks associated with cyber threats also escalate. INE Security recommends establishing a routine for updating and patching software, which can significantly reduce the risk of a breach. Cary, NC, Oct.

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How threat actors can use generative artificial intelligence?

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 1, 2024

From generating deepfakes to enhancing phishing campaigns, GAI is evolving into a tool for large-scale cyber offenses GAI has captured the attention of researchers and investors for its transformative potential across industries. GAI is also a boon for attackers seeking financial gain. As the technology evolves, so will its misuse.

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Phishing Campaign Impersonates Booking.com, Plants Malware

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2025

A recent phishing campaign has raised alarms among cybersecurity professionals after it impersonated Booking.com to deliver a suite of credential-stealing malware. The phishing messages include links or attachments that direct users to fake Booking.com pages.

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The great Google Ads heist: criminals ransack advertiser accounts via fake Google ads

Malwarebytes

JANUARY 15, 2025

Table of contents Overview Criminals impersonate Google Ads Lures hosted on Google Sites Phishing for Google account credentials Victimology Who is behind these campaigns? Figure 12: The actual phishing page that follows Finally, all the data is combined with the username and password and sent to the remote server via a POST request.

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Protecting Retailers Against Cyber Risks on Black Friday and Cyber Monday

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Protecting Retailers Against Cyber Risks on Black Friday and Cyber Monday josh.pearson@t… Tue, 11/26/2024 - 08:01 As Black Friday and Cyber Monday loom, the stakes for retailers extend far beyond enticing deals and record sales. trillion, the risk of a data breach extends beyond immediate financial losses. trillion and $5.28

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Deceptive Google Meet Invites Lures Users Into Malware Scams

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 22, 2024

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. What Are ClickFix Campaigns?

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

The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

This is primarily because AR is still relatively new and a rapidly evolving technology, which ultimately means that it is bound to bring about unprecedented opportunities, challenges, and even risks to cybersecurity. Are there any security risks involved? Are there any applications of augmented reality in cybersecurity?

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Video: How Hackers Steal Your Cookies & How to Stop Them

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Attackers can steal your cookies through phishing, malware, and MITM attacks, leading to data theft, financial loss, and identity theft. Initial Attack Vector Attackers might send phishing emails or create fake websites. Though cookies themselves don’t steal passwords, they can be hijacked to access sensitive data. Thanks for watching!

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Cybersecurity 2025: The Trends Defining Risk and How to Stay Ahead

Security Boulevard

JUNE 6, 2025

Cybersecurity 2025: The Trends Defining Risk and How to Stay Ahead Cybersecurity 2025: The Trends Defining Risk and How to Stay Ahead The rules of cybersecurity are shifting—again. The post Cybersecurity 2025: The Trends Defining Risk and How to Stay Ahead appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Report Shows Ransomware Has Grown 41% for Construction Industry

Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Top MITRE Technique: Spearphishing The construction sector is no stranger to phishing attacks, which topped the list of initial access techniques between October 1, 2023, and September 30, 2024. Phishing is favored by threat actors for its simplicity and effectiveness.

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From Notifications to Deepfakes: How Human Behaviour Is Shifting and What It Means for Cybersecurity

Jane Frankland

JANUARY 19, 2025

Cybersecurity Risks As people become more selective in their engagement of technology, the behavioural changes were now experiencing have significant implications for cybersecurity. Deepfake Technology Amplifying Risks: The evolution and democratisation of deepfake technology have blurred the line between reality and fabrication.

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

Malwarebytes

JUNE 23, 2025

However, because app passwords skip the second verification step, hackers can steal or phish them more easily than a full MFA login. Regularly educate yourself and others about recognizing phishing attempts. Attackers often bypass MFA by tricking users into revealing credentials or app passwords through phishing.

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Android malware FakeCall intercepts your calls to the bank

Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 31, 2024

As you can imagine handing these options to a malicious app comes with some serious risks. Last time FakeCall reared its head, BleepingComputer reported that the malware was being distributed as fake banking apps that impersonate large financial institutions, as well as being distributed in phishing emails.

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Level Up Your Security: Embrace Passkeys and Phishing-Resistant 2FA

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 31, 2025

Level Up Your Security: Embrace Passkeys and Phishing-Resistant 2FA andrew.gertz@t Fri, 01/31/2025 - 15:17 Celebrate Change Your Password Day and 2FA Day by embracing passkeys and phishing-resistant 2FA. These workarounds, it should go without saying, present a security risk. So, whats the alternative? Why Use Passkeys?

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Google's AI Trends Report: Key Insights and Cybersecurity Implications

SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Deepfake phishing, AI-generated malware, and automated spear-phishing campaigns are already on the rise. From the report: "Generative AI is being used to create highly convincing phishing emails, fake voices, and even deepfake videosmaking social engineering attacks more difficult to detect.

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FBI, Dutch Police Disrupt ‘Manipulaters’ Phishing Gang

iMessage text gets recipient to disable phishing protection so they can be phished

Trending Sources

Operation Heart Blocker: International Police Disrupt Phishing Network

From Risk Assessment to Action: Improving Your DLP Response

LW ROUNDTABLE — How 2024’s cyber threats will transform the security landscape in 2025

All Gmail users at risk from clever replay attack

Crooks bank on Microsoft’s search engine to phish customers

Phishing evolves beyond email to become latest Android app threat

Attackers use CSS to create evasive phishing messages

“Urgent reminder” tax scam wants to phish your Microsoft credentials

News alert: Living Security report reveals that just 10% of employees drive 73% of cyber risk

Synthetic Sabotage: How AI Tools Are Fueling Tailored Phishing Campaigns at Scale

How AI was used in an advanced phishing campaign targeting Gmail users

Microsoft seized 240 sites used by the ONNX phishing service

Fake Booking.com phish uses fake CAPTCHAs to trick hotel staff into downloading malware

News alert: Arsen launches AI-powered vishing simulation to help combat voice phishing at scale

Misconfigured AWS Accounts Are Fueling Phishing Campaigns

See No Risk, Hear No Warning, Speak No Breach: The Cybersecurity Trap for Small Businesses

News alert: SpyCloud study shows Darknet identity exploitation arising to become a primary cyber risk

Phishing-Resistant MFA: Why FIDO is Essential

1,000+ web shops infected by “Phish ‘n Ships” criminals who create fake product listings for in-demand products

LW ROUNDTABLE: Predictive analytics, full-stack visualization to solidify cyber defenses in 2025

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

The Anatomy of a Phishing Email

Facebook users targeted in ‘login’ phish

Ponemon Report: Third-Party Privileged Access, Uncontrolled Risk

DPRK-linked BlueNoroff used macOS malware with novel persistence

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

How Spread Betting Platforms Safeguard Traders Against Cyber Risks

News alert: INE Security shares cyber hygiene guidance for small- and medium-sized businesses

How threat actors can use generative artificial intelligence?

Phishing Campaign Impersonates Booking.com, Plants Malware

The great Google Ads heist: criminals ransack advertiser accounts via fake Google ads

Protecting Retailers Against Cyber Risks on Black Friday and Cyber Monday

Deceptive Google Meet Invites Lures Users Into Malware Scams

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

Video: How Hackers Steal Your Cookies & How to Stop Them

Cybersecurity 2025: The Trends Defining Risk and How to Stay Ahead

Report Shows Ransomware Has Grown 41% for Construction Industry

From Notifications to Deepfakes: How Human Behaviour Is Shifting and What It Means for Cybersecurity

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

Android malware FakeCall intercepts your calls to the bank

Level Up Your Security: Embrace Passkeys and Phishing-Resistant 2FA

Google's AI Trends Report: Key Insights and Cybersecurity Implications

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