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Two-Thirds of Ransomware Attacks Against Manufacturing Resulted in Encrypted Data

As the rate of ransomware attacks steadily increased over time, there are clear indicators as to how these attacks are starting and, therefore, what can be done to stop them.

Phishing Attacks Employing QR Codes Are Capturing User Credentials

Using a new twist to bypass detection from security solutions, cyber attacks are now employing QR codes that your users will not recognize as anything suspicious.

Launch Of New Meta Thread App Spawns Hundreds Of Spoof Domains

Researchers at Veriti have observed hundreds of spoofed domains following Meta’s launch of its Threads social media platform.

Three Key Takeaways From the Newly Adopted EU-US Data Privacy Framework You Need To Know

On July 10th, the EU Commission adopted anadequacy decision for the proposed EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework. This is exciting news for organizations, as many have been stuck in privacy ...

Phishing Campaigns Are Now Targeting the Hospitality and Tourism Ponds

A phishing campaign is targeting the tourism and hospitality industries, according to researchers at Votiro.

Australia’s National Anti-Scam Centre: Prevention Is Better Than the Cure

Australia officially launched their National Anti-Scam Centre this week. With more than AUD $3.1 billion lost each year, Australians need support.

Job Recruitment Scams Rising Due to Social Engineering

Job scams are a rising form of socially engineered cybercrime. And while it’s easy to imagine the trouble they cause individuals who innocently fall for them (lost opportunities, identity ...

New Phishing Benchmarks Unlocked: Is Your Organization Ahead of the Curve in 2023

Cybercriminals continue to rely on proven attack methods while developing new ways to infiltrate digital environments and break through your human defense layer.

Amazon Prime Day Alert: Beware of Fake Logins, Gift Card Scams

A new threat alert from ConsumerAffairs and TrendMicro proves more than just shoppers will take advantage of Amazon’s upcoming Prime Day.