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AI-Powered Spear Phishing Can Now Outperform Human Attackers

Researchers at Hoxhunt have found that AI agents can now outperform humans at creating convincing phishing campaigns.

UK Organizations Cite Phishing as the Most Disruptive Type of Cyberattack

Phishing was the most prevalent and disruptive type of attack experienced by UK organizations over the past twelve months, according to the British government’s Cyber Security Breaches ...

Hidden Threats in Our Power Grid: The Chinese Transformer Backdoor Scandal

America's critical infrastructure faces an unprecedented threat, and it's already installed in hundreds of locations across the nation.

Warning: QuickBooks Phishing Campaign Targets Taxpayers

Cybercriminals are capitalizing on tax season by launching phishing campaigns targeting QuickBooks users, Malwarebytes reports.

Europe's Energy Sector at Risk: The Critical Need for Cybersecurity

Reliable energy is the backbone of any modern society. It powers our homes, industries, and economies. But what happens when this essential infrastructure becomes a target for ...

Beware the Tax Trap: Seasonal Urgency Drives a Spike in Tax-Related Phishing Scams

Cybercriminals are quick to exploit seasonal events — and tax season is no exception. It’s a yearly honeypot for cybercriminals, who take advantage of heightened stress, tight deadlines, ...

Shadow AI: A New Insider Risk for Cybersecurity Teams to Tackle Now

Disclaimer: Don't get me wrong, I love using generative AI daily for research and writing. This is about how other users could be using it when they don't know what they don't know and ...

64% of Australian Organizations Hit by Ransomware Were Forced to Halt Operations

Illumio’s recent Global Cost of Ransomware Study found that 64% of Australian companies hit by ransomware had to shut down operations as a result.

Seeing (and Hearing) Isn’t Believing: My SEC Presentation on AI-Driven Scams

On March 6, I had the opportunity to speak and provide testimony at the SEC Investor Advisory Committee’s panel on Retail Investor Fraud in America—a critical discussion about how AI is ...