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Cyber Attack Tools Now Being Used To Help Phishing Pages Avoid Detection

Cybercriminals are offering tools to help phishing pages avoid detection by security tools, according to researchers at SlashNext.

The £3 Million Daily Heist

A recent report from UK Finance covered by the BBC paints a concerning picture of the evolving landscape of financial fraud. With a 16% rise in fraud cases and criminals stealing over £3 ...

Cybersecurity Budgets Are Increasing, but Security Leaders Don’t Think It’s Enough

Despite the belief that today’s SOC should be doing the lion’s share of protecting an organization, new data shows reliance on more than just security teams is needed.

[2025 Is Too Late] - European Companies Must Act Now Against AI-Powered Cyber Threats

European Organizations Can't Afford to Wait: Critical Cybersecurity Threats Demand Immediate Action

New Research: 140% Increase in Callback Phishing

Researchers at Trustwave observed a 140% increase in callback phishing attacks between July and September 2024. Callback phishing is a social engineering tactic that involves emails and ...

Ransomware Gang Attack Tactics Have Shifted

A recent analysis of the ransomware group Meow raises the notion that groups are evolving from using encryption as a tactic to more profitable and cost-effective methods.

More Than 33,000 People in the UK Have Been Hacked Over the Past Year

Action Fraud, the UK’s national fraud and cyber crime reporting service, warns that more than 33,000 people have reported that their online accounts have been hacked over the past year.

Nearly Two-Thirds of IT Leaders Have Fallen For Phishing Attacks

Sixty-four percent of IT leaders have clicked on phishing links, a new survey by Arctic Wolf has found. Despite this, 80% of these same professionals are confident their organization ...

Where Do I Point the Camera?

It's October 10th, 2024, and I've just stepped out of KB4-CON EMEA, my head buzzing with insights and my notebook filled with scribbles. I walk down the familiar streets around Liverpool ...