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Fortifying Defenses Against AI-Powered OSINT Cyber Attacks

In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the convergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) has created new opportunities for risk.

Criminal Threat Actor Uses Stolen Invoices to Distribute Malware

Researchers at IBM X-Force are tracking a phishing campaign by the criminal threat actor “Hive0145” that’s using stolen invoice notifications to trick users into installing malware.

Nation-State Threat Actors Rely on Social Engineering First

A new report from ESET has found that most nation-state threat actors rely on spear phishing as a primary initial access technique.

Step-by-Step To Creating Your First Realistic Deepfake Video in a Few Minutes

Learn how to step-by-step create your first realistic deepfake video in a few minutes.

[FREE RESOURCE KIT] Stay Cyber Safe this Holiday Season with Our Free 2024 Resource Kit!

Isn’t it typical for bad actors to strike when we’re distracted and busy during this time of year?

Criminals Use Search Engine Poisoning to Boost Phishing Pages

Researchers at Malwarebytes warn that cybercriminals are using search engine poisoning to boost phishing pages to the top of Bing’s search results.

Recon 2.0: AI-Driven OSINT in the Hands of Cybercriminals

Cybercriminals are using artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI in open source intelligence (OSINT) activities to target your organization with supercharged reconnaissance efforts.

[Eye Opener] Attackers Don’t Hack, They Log In. Can You Stop Them?

The latest trend in cybercrime is that attackers don't really focus on “hacking” in; they’re logging in.

Phishing Campaign Impersonates OpenAI To Collect Financial Data

Cybercriminals are impersonating OpenAI in a widespread phishing campaign designed to trick users into handing over financial information. The emails inform users that a payment for their ...

The Deceptive Media Era: Moving Beyond "Real vs. Fake"

As society grapples with the rapid advancement of AI and synthetic media, we've been asking the wrong question. The focus on whether content is "real or fake" misses the more crucial ...