SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

government threat report , released this morning and titled "Rise in Mobile Phishing Credential Theft Targeting Public Sector," includes these key findings: Nearly 50% of state and local government employees are running outdated Android operating systems, exposing them to hundreds of device vulnerabilities.

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Bleeping Computer

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

This article takes a look at some lessons from recent phishing attacks and highlights actionable tips to limit the risks of phishing affecting your company. [.]

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 1, 2024

A new Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) threat called "darcula" is taking advantage of encrypted mobile messaging services to unleash a wave of sophisticated smishing attacks targeting organizations across more than 100 countries. Mobile devices tend to have weaker security compared to desktop systems, making them an attractive target vector."

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SecureBlitz

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Who are the most at risk of falling to phishing scams? Read on to find out… If you’ve ever received a random letter about too-good-to-be-true investment opportunities, you have experienced phishing firsthand. According to multiple resources, phishing has been the number one type of cybercrime in the last few years.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

One critical issue faced by organizations that rely on Exchange Server is the risk of a corrupt Exchange Server database cropping up. Navigating new risks Today, heavy reliance on cloud-centric IT infrastructure and cloud-hosted applications has become the norm. Here are a few ‘dos:’ •Rigorous vulnerability management.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Phishing is the art of sending an email with the aim of getting users to open a malicious file or click on a link to then steal credentials. But most phishers aren’t very good, and the success rate is relatively low: In 2021, the average click rate for a phishing campaign was 17.8%. So how do you recognize AI phishing emails?

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Tech Republic Security

APRIL 12, 2023

Graymail, phishing, vendor impersonation, and other BECs clogging up security teams’ time. The post Cybersecurity leaders see risk from email attacks, hybrid work appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 22, 2024

Adaptive phishing campaigns are emerging as an increasingly sophisticated threat in the cybersecurity landscape. The phenomenon This phenomenon represents an evolution of traditional phishing tactics, as attackers seek to overcome defenses using more personalized and targeted approaches.

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Penetration Testing

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The world of blockchain and angel investing can be thrilling but also fraught with risks.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 18, 2023

Phishing attacks continue to be one of the most significant threats facing organizations today. As businesses increasingly rely on digital communication channels, cybercriminals exploit vulnerabilities in email, SMS, and voice communications to launch sophisticated phishing attacks.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 3, 2021

When phishing gets hyper-focused, it becomes more convincing. Learn how to spot a spear phishing attack before you “click here.” The post Spear Phishing: How It Happens & Why You May Be at Risk appeared first on Hashed Out by The SSL Store™. No matter what technology is available, deception is a critical.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 2, 2024

In today’s digital landscape, organizations face numerous challenges when it comes to mitigating cyber risks. Here are some of the key challenges that organizations encounter in their efforts to mitigate cyber risks in the current environment. •Lack of security awareness and education. Compliance and regulatory requirements.

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Heimadal Security

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Following a ransomware attack that affected its hosted Microsoft Exchange environment, cloud computing firm Rackspace issued a warning to clients on Thursday about rising phishing attack threats. The post Rackspace Warns Clients About Phishing Risks After Suffering a Ransomware Attack appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Cyber cops in Ukraine carried out an arrest and several raids last week in connection with the author of a U-Admin , a software package used to administer what’s being called “one of the world’s largest phishing services.” The U-Admin phishing panel interface. Image: fr3d.hk/blog. ” U-Admin, a.k.a.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Phishing is one of the most common social engineering tactics cybercriminals use to target their victims. Cybersecurity experts are discussing a new trend in the cybercrime community called phishing-as-a-service. Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS). Ready-to-use phishing kits with all necessary attack items are available on the web.

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Elie

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

billion email-based phishing and malware attacks against Gmail users to understand which factors place a person at heightened risk of being targeted. We analyze over 1.2

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Traditional cybersecurity solutions cannot detect these attacks, which pose a significant risk. Over the past 30 days, the Menlo Labs research team has detected over 11,000 zero-hour phishing threats across our install base, impacting more than half of our customers. On a wider.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 13, 2021

There are many types of phishing attack nowadays, to the extent it can be tricky to keep up with them all. However, we often see folks mix up their spears and their whales, and even occasionally confuse them with regular phish attempts. What is a phishing attack? Think of this as the main umbrella term for all phishing attempts.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 10, 2023

Here’s an experiment being run by undergraduate computer science students everywhere: Ask ChatGPT to generate phishing emails, and test whether these are better at persuading victims to respond or click on the link than the usual spam. The post LLMs and Phishing appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 8, 2023

Email has been a popular delivery of malware and risk for decades.The first phishing schemes took place in the 1990s, and phishing techniques have only become more sophisticated in the decades since. It’s particularly popular among criminals now; since 2019, the use of phishing scams has increased by 300%.

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IT Security Guru

MARCH 1, 2023

Mobile phishing is an issue plaguing the masses and a growing concern for enterprises, particularly as 2022 had the highest percentage of mobile phishing encounter rates ever, according to Lookout ‘s Global State of Mobile Phishing report. have been exposed to at least one malicious phishing attack every quarter.

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Bleeping Computer

JANUARY 20, 2022

The WordPress WP HTML Mail plugin, installed in over 20,000 sites, is vulnerable to a high-severity flaw that can lead to code injection and the distribution of convincing phishing emails. [.].

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Phishing is all around us. At the end of the day, it turned out that this was the work of the company's information security team, aimed at showing management how simply attackers could gather data for targeted phishing campaigns. Direct engagement with cyber threats is essential for cultivating a robust defense against phishing.

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CSO Magazine

APRIL 28, 2022

Phishing continues to be one of the primary attack mechanisms for bad actors with a variety of endgames in mind, in large part because phishing attacks are trivial to launch and difficult to fully protect against. Why phishing is successful. Most phishing attacks are less about the technology and more about social engineering.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Helping colleagues understand the signs of phishing emails with our printable infographic In a time where cyber threats loom large, one of the most pervasive risks facing businesses is phishing emails. Designed to mimic legitimate communications, phishing emails can lead to significant data breaches and financial losses.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Proofpoint has announced its 2022 State of the Phish report, which is the latest in-depth look at end-user awareness, vulnerability, and resilience. The eighth annual study features an analysis of global survey responses, simulated phishing exercises, and real-world attacks.

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Threatpost

APRIL 28, 2021

SharePoint servers are being picked at with high-risk, legitimate-looking, branded phish messages and preyed on by a ransomware gang using an old bug.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 20, 2021

But security pros know the greater risk to their organizations comes from a more mundane, but more prevalent threat: email phishing attacks. The post Breaking the Phishing Kill Chain appeared first on Security Boulevard. In fact, in a September 2020 GreatHorn survey of 1,123 U.S. users, 38% of respondents reported that a.

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IT Security Guru

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Despite AI’s countless benefits, it also comes with some risks that each user should be aware of. Discussed below are the top five risks of artificial intelligence. Security risks While AI technologies continue becoming highly sophisticated, the security concerns linked with their use and the possibility for misuse also rise.

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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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Bleeping Computer

MAY 3, 2022

Phishing emails increasingly target verified Twitter accounts with emails designed to steal their account credentials, as shown by numerous ongoing campaigns conducted by threat actors. [.].

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

How to Spot an Email Phishing Attempt at Work IdentityIQ In the modern workplace, technology is just as common as the typical morning cup of coffee. Among these ever-present threats is phishing, which is a deceptively simple yet effective method cybercriminals use to compromise both business and personal accounts. What Is Phishing?

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Dark Reading

JUNE 22, 2022

The cybersecurity community is buzzing with concerns of multichannel phishing attacks, particularly on smishing and business text compromise, as hackers turn to mobile to launch attacks.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

What is Phishing? One of the most common techniques used to exploit web users is the phishing scam. This article will cover what phishing is, cybercriminals’ different approaches, and how to prevent yourself from becoming a victim. What is Phishing? How Does Phishing Work? Spear Phishing.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 5, 2022

But one of the most common methods cybercriminals deploy to gather personal data is through phishing attacks. The post Phishing scheme targets verified Twitter users; Vulnerability leaves millions of routers & IoT devices at risk appeared first on BlackCloak | Protect Your Digital Life™.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 13, 2021

Assessing the risk […]. The post Phishing Attacks that Defeat 2FA Every Time first appeared on SlashNext. The post Phishing Attacks that Defeat 2FA Every Time appeared first on Security Boulevard. However 2FA is not a panacea and just like cyber awareness training, it is just one part of a total protection program.

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SecureList

MARCH 24, 2022

What are phishing kits? One of the most common tricks scammers use in phishing attacks is to create a fake official page of a famous brand. Even phishing page domain name can often look like the real web address of a certain brand, as cybercriminals include the name of the company or service they are posing as in the URL.

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