Missing the Lock Icon in Chrome’s Address Bar? It’s a Move to Make You More Secure

Dec 21, 2023 1:30:00 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

In response to what Google calls “over trust” in the web address lock icon to indicate that a site is authentic and its’ communications are secure, they’ve swapped the lock out in an ...

Underground Cyber Crime Marketplaces are Now Showing Up on the Open Web

Dec 21, 2023 1:00:00 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

Marketplaces such as OLVX are shifting from the dark web to the open web to take advantage of traditional web services to assist in marketing to and providing access to new customers.

Interest in AI-Generated ‘Undressing’ Increases 2000% as it Becomes a Mainstream Online Business

Dec 21, 2023 12:30:00 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

The advent of non-consensual intimate imagery (NCII) as a monetized business on the Internet has shifted pornography into the realm of undressing anyone you like.

Cancer Center Patients Become Attempted Victims of Data Extortion

Dec 21, 2023 11:44:36 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Cybercriminals of the lowest kind breached as many as 800,000 patients and then sent emails threatening to sell their data if they didn’t pay a fee to block it from selling.

“Mr. Anon” Infostealer Attacks Start with a Fake Hotel Booking Query Email

Dec 20, 2023 11:52:39 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

This new attack is pretty simple to spot on the front, but should it be successful in launching its’ malicious code, it’s going to take its victims for everything of value they have on ...

New Remote “Job” Scam Tells Victims They'll Get Paid For Liking YouTube Videos

Dec 19, 2023 11:23:07 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Researchers at Bitdefender warn that scammers are tricking victims with fake remote job opportunities. In this case, the scammers tell victims that they’ll get paid for liking YouTube ...

Holiday Scams Include Thousands of Impersonation Phishing Domains per Brand

Dec 19, 2023 11:23:04 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Midstride in this year’s holiday shopping, it’s important to realize just how many websites exist that impersonate legitimate online retailers. More importantly, your users need to know ...

CyberheistNews Vol 13 #51 Phishing Is Still the No. 1 Attack Vector, With Huge 144% Malicious URL Spike

Dec 19, 2023 9:00:00 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Unique Malware Used in Cyber Attacks Increases by 70% in Just One Quarter

Dec 18, 2023 11:56:48 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

As more cybercriminal gangs continue to enter the game, the massive increase in unique types of malware means it will become increasingly difficult to identify and stop attacks.

[IRS Alert] Three Tips To Protect Against Tax Season Refund Scams

Dec 15, 2023 11:25:00 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Urging taxpayers and tax professionals to be vigilant, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) provides some simple guidance on how to spot new scams aimed at being able to file fake tax ...

Why Security Awareness Training Is Effective in Reducing Cybersecurity Risk

Dec 14, 2023 1:14:38 PM By Roger Grimes

Security awareness training (SAT) works! A well-designed security awareness training campaign will significantly reduce cybersecurity risk.

Brand New BazarCall Phishing Campaign Abuses Google Forms

Dec 14, 2023 1:14:18 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

A new BazarCall phishing campaign is using Google Forms to send phony invoices, according to researchers at Abnormal Security.

As the Holiday Season Ramps Up, So Do Scams Impersonating the U.S. Postal Service

Dec 14, 2023 1:14:04 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

Taking traditional “delayed package” scams up a notch, new phishing and smishing attack campaigns are leveraging freemium DNS services to avoid detection by security solutions.

Phishing Is Still the No. 1 Attack Vector, With Huge 144% Malicious URL Spike

Dec 13, 2023 12:26:16 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

Analysis of nearly a year’s worth of emails brings insight into exactly what kinds of malicious content are being used, who’s being impersonated, and who’s being targeted.

Undercover Threat: North Korean Operatives Infiltrate U.S. Companies Through Job Platforms

Dec 13, 2023 12:26:08 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

Researchers at Nisos warn that North Korean threat actors are impersonating skilled job seekers in order to obtain remote employment at US companies.

How To Fight Long-Game Social Engineering

Dec 13, 2023 8:08:40 AM By Roger Grimes

CISA sent out a warning about a Russian advanced persistent threat (APT) called Star Blizzard warning about their long-game social engineering tactics.

Russia Weaponizes Israel-Hamas Conflict in Targeted Phishing Attack

Dec 12, 2023 12:18:27 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

Researchers at IBM X-Force are tracking a phishing campaign that’s using themes related to the Israel-Hamas war to deliver Headlace, a backdoor exclusively used by the suspected Russian ...

Who's Calling? Spam, Scams and Wasted Time

Dec 12, 2023 12:18:20 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

First ever insight into those annoying spam calls provides enlightening detail into how many calls are there, where are they coming from, and how much time is wasted dealing with them.

Unwrapping the Threat: AI-Powered Phishing Attacks Take Center Stage in 2023 Holidays

Dec 12, 2023 12:18:08 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

As the holiday season approaches, so does the annual surge in online shopping and holiday package tracking. Unfortunately, this joyous time has also become a prime hunting ground for ...

CyberheistNews Vol 13 #50 [Heads Up] Don't Be Fooled by This Sneaky Disney+ Phishing Scam

Dec 12, 2023 9:00:00 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

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