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Phishers Target Aviation Execs to Scam Customers

Krebs on Security

They said the attackers had spun up a look-alike domain just a few hours after the executive’s inbox credentials were phished, and that the scam resulted in a customer suffering a six-figure financial loss. BEC criminals use that access to initiate or redirect the transfer of business funds for personal gain.

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How Google, Adidas, and more were breached in a Salesforce scam

Malwarebytes

The attacks underscore the vulnerability that all businesses face—large or small—in preventing cyberattacks that begin through basic social engineering scams. According to the outlet Bleepi n g Computer , the ShinyHunters cybercrime group is still stealing business data through this attack campaign.

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Microsoft, PayPal, DocuSign, and Geek Squad faked in callback phishing scams

Malwarebytes

Microsoft, DocuSign, Adobe, McAfee, NortonLifeLock, PayPal, and Best Buy’s Geek Squad are being impersonated online through malicious emails that contain fake telephone support numbers and dangerous QR codes that can ensnare victims into phishing scams. The email includes a QR code. QR codes can easily hide malicious links.

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New AI “agents” could hold people for ransom in 2025

Malwarebytes

Though the reports guidance serves IT teams, its threats will impact individuals and small businesses everywhere. Comb through public divorce records across multiple states and countries to identify targets for romance scams, who receive messages and who can carry on with whole conversations composed and controlled by another AI agent.

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16 billion passwords leaked across Apple, Google, more: What to know and how to protect yourself

Zero Day

Breach victims can be individuals, small businesses, non-profits, or Fortune 500 companies.  And while financial costs may be a factor, individual victims may face targeted phishing campaigns, social engineering schemes, identity theft, and damage to credit. million, a 10% increase from the previous year.

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Heard about the 16 billion passwords leak? Here are the facts and how to protect yourself

Zero Day

Breach victims can be individuals, small businesses, non-profits, or Fortune 500 companies.  And while financial costs may be a factor, individual victims may face targeted phishing campaigns, social engineering schemes, identity theft, and damage to credit. million, a 10% increase from the previous year.

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CMMC Level 2: The Most Common Obstacles

Approachable Cyber Threats

For small businesses, this can be especially tough since they often don’t have in-house cybersecurity experts. On top of that, organizations must develop and regularly test incident response plans, plus keep employees trained on security threats like phishing and social engineering.