Phishing Scammers Leverage Microsoft Dynamics 365 to Target US Government Contractors

Aug 21, 2024 4:02:07 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

Analysis of a phishing campaign targeting thousands of government contractors, dubbed “Operation Uncle Sam,” takes advantage of some sophisticated steps to avoid detection.

Threat Actors Abuse URL Rewriting to Mask Phishing Links

Aug 21, 2024 2:33:55 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

Threat actors are abusing a technique called “URL rewriting” to hide their phishing links from security filters, according to researchers at Perception Point.

Cybersecurity in 2024: Reflecting on the Past, Preparing for the Future

Aug 21, 2024 2:33:51 PM By Martin Kraemer

As Europe is returning from summer breaks, it is time to reflect on the first half of 2024 and look forward to the rest of the year.

CyberheistNews Vol 14 #34 [HEADS UP] Real Social Engineering Attack on KnowBe4 Employee Foiled

Aug 20, 2024 9:00:00 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

The Long Road to Recovery Following a Ransomware Attack

Aug 19, 2024 1:58:51 PM By Javvad Malik

When it comes to the duration of a ransomware attack and the subsequent recovery process, the numbers are staggering and vary wildly. Partly because there’s no single source which ...

U.K. Management Almost Twice as Likely to Fall for Phishing Attacks Versus Entry-Level Employees

Aug 19, 2024 1:58:47 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

Highlights from a new survey focused on employee compliance reveals just how targeted and susceptible U.K. businesses are to phishing attempts.

Ransomware Group Known as ‘Royal’ Rebrands as BlackSuit and Is Leveraging New Attack Methods

Aug 19, 2024 8:34:46 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

The ransomware threat group formerly known as "Royal" has rebranded itself as BlackSuit and updated their attack methods, warns the FBI.

Is Disabling Clickable URL Links Enough?

Aug 19, 2024 8:34:42 AM By Roger Grimes

Recently, we had a customer reach out to ask if disabling clickable uniform resource locator (URL) links in emails was enough protection by itself to potentially not need employee ...

[PROVED] Unsuspecting Call Recipients Are Super Vulnerable to AI Vishing

Aug 16, 2024 3:04:50 PM By Perry Carpenter

Heads-up: I just proved that unsuspecting call recipients are super vulnerable to AI vishing

File-Sharing Phishing Attacks Increased by 350% Over the Past Year

Aug 15, 2024 12:28:38 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

File-sharing phishing attacks have skyrocketed over the past year, according to a new report from Abnormal Security.

Ransomware Payments Decline While Data Exfiltration Payments Are On The Rise

Aug 15, 2024 12:28:35 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

The latest data from Coveware shows a slowing of attack efficacy, a decrease in ransom payments being made, and a shift in initial access tactics.

Latest Phishing Scam Uses Cross-Site Scripting Attack to Harvest Personal Details

Aug 15, 2024 10:55:02 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) is alive and well, and used in attacks to obfuscate malicious links in phishing emails to redirect users to threat-actor controlled websites.

Employment Scams Continue to Target Job Seekers Via Phony Employment Offers

Aug 15, 2024 10:54:59 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Threat actors continue to target job seekers with phony employment offers on job search platforms like Indeed, researchers at Bitdefender warn.

Real Social Engineering Attack on KnowBe4 Employee Foiled

Aug 14, 2024 8:38:02 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

DavidB, the KnowBe4 VP of Asia Pacific and Japan, recently experienced a sophisticated social engineering attack via WhatsApp.

Reflecting on KnowBe4's 5th Consecutive TrustRadius Tech Cares Award

Aug 13, 2024 1:54:39 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

For the fifth year in a row, we've been honored with the TrustRadius Tech Cares Award! This recognition is a testament to our unwavering commitment to corporate social responsibility ...

Summer Lovin' or Summer Scammin'?

Aug 13, 2024 1:54:34 PM By Javvad Malik

Summer. The season of sun, sand, and romance scams. As the weather heats up, so does the activity of romance scammers, who prey on the vulnerabilities of those seeking love and ...

Chameleon Malware Poses as CRM App

Aug 13, 2024 1:54:29 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

Researchers at ThreatFabric warn that a phishing campaign is distributing the Chameleon Android malware by impersonating a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) app. The campaign is ...

CyberheistNews Vol 14 #33 Your Users Still Fall For Phishing Attacks Because of URL Shorteners

Aug 13, 2024 9:00:00 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Attackers Abuse Google Drawings to Host Phishing Pages

Aug 13, 2024 8:30:00 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Researchers at Menlo Security warn that a phishing campaign is exploiting Google Drawings to evade security filters.

[FREE RESOURCE KIT] 2024 Cybersecurity Awareness Month Kit Now Available

Aug 13, 2024 8:00:00 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Cyber risks abound, inside and out. Threats to your organization can come in many forms; from a suspicious email with a dodgy attachment to improperly stored sensitive information.

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