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Facebook Scams Impersonate AI Tools

Fraudsters are spreading scams on Facebook that pose as ads for legitimate AI tools, according to researchers at Check Point. The Facebook pages impersonate ChatGPT, Google Bard, ...

Russia-Based Global Cybersecurity Vendor Group-IB Exits the Russian Market

Amid potential concerns by governments, customers, and prospects about ties with the Russian government, the cybersecurity vendor Group-IB continues in its promise to separate itself from ...

Phishing Email Attack Numbers “Decline” While Malware Volumes Increase 15%

New data focused on the first half of the year shows some anomalies. Phishing attacks are slowing down… that is, until you dive into the details.

How KnowBe4 Can Help You Fight Spear Phishing

This blog was co-written by KnowBe4's Data-Driven Defense Evangelist Roger A. Grimes and Chief Learning Officer John Just. Social engineering is involved in 70% to 90% of successful ...

New IBM report reveals the cost of a data breach now tops $4.45 million

IBM Security has released its annual Cost of a Data Breach Report, revealing that the global average cost of a data breach reached $4.45 million in 2023. This marks a significant increase ...

Beware of the Barbie Scam: What You Need to Know After the Recent Movie Release

Scammers are taking advantage of the popularity of the Barbie movie, according to researchers at McAfee.

The Secret's Out: Researchers Reveal Backdoor in Emergency Radio Encryption

For over 25 years, a technology utilized for vital data and voice radio communications globally has remained under wraps, preventing in-depth testing for potential vulnerabilities. ...

Phony Browser Updates Deliver NetSupport Trojan Using Social Engineering Tactics

A new social engineering campaign tracked as “FakeSG” is distributing the NetSupport remote access Trojan (RAT) via phony browser updates, according to researchers at Malwarebytes. The ...

FBI Warns of Increased Tech Support Scams Using Snail Mail

The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has warned of an increase in tech support scams that attempt to trick users into sending cash via snail mail.

Save $200 on Your Security Awareness and Culture Professional (SACP) Certification

H Layer Credentialing is launching an updated exam form with new content and they need YOUR help! They are looking for professionals interested in earning their SACP Certification to ...