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[HEADS UP] The Old "Nigerian Prince Scam" resurfaces as "Russian Billionaire Fraud"

Scammers continue to get creative when it comes to current events - and this new scam is no exception.

CyberheistNews Vol 12 #39 [HEADS UP] Bank of America Warns About Recent Scams That Request Zelle Payment Due to 'Suspicious Activity'

87% of Organizations Rank Cyberattacks as the Number One Threat to Their Business

New data sheds a shocking light on just how inexperienced organizations are today in addressing cybersecurity needs – and the impact attacks are having on their business.

Security Practices Are Improving, But Cybercriminals Are Keeping Up

A survey by the Spanish GetApp software rating site has found that the number of organizations using phishing simulations has risen from 30% in 2019 to 70% in 2022. Despite this positive ...

CyberheistNews Vol 12 #38 [HEADS UP] New Uber Security Breach 'Looks Bad', Caused by Social Engineering

CyberheistNews Vol 12 #37 [Eye Opener] The New Evil Proxy Phishing-as-a-Service Platform Beats MFA

CyberheistNews Vol 12 #36 [Eye Opener] So, Your MFA Is Phishable, What to Do Next?

1-Time Passcodes Are a Corporate Liability. Department of Homeland Security Fraud Warning. Email not displaying? | View Knowbe4 Blog CyberheistNews Vol 12 #36 | September 7th, 2022 [Eye ...

CyberheistNews Vol 12 #35 [Heads Up] Check This Highly Sophisticated LinkedIn Job Offer Scam

State-Based Cyberattacks to be Excluded from Lloyd’s of London Cyber Insurance Policies

As cyber insurers evolve their understanding of the cyber attack landscape, who’s responsible, and what’s at stake, a logical next step is taken by Lloyd’s to better isolate what is ...

CyberheistNews Vol 12 #34 [Eye Opener] The Cisco Hack Was Caused by Initial Access Broker Phishing

CyberheistNews Vol 12 #33 [Eye Opener] Recent Cisco Hack by Ransomware Group Started Because of a Phishing Attack

CyberheistNews Vol 12 #32 [Heads Up] Watch Out For This Widespread, Multistage Investment Scam

CyberheistNews Vol 12 #31 [Heads Up] Crafty Microsoft USB Scam Shows the Importance of Security Awareness Training

CyberheistNews Vol 12 #30 [Heads Up] New MFA 'Prompt Bombing' Attacks Give Access to Laptops, VPNs, and More

CyberheistNews Vol 12 #29 [Heads Up] New Phishing Attacks Shame, Scare Victims into Surrendering Twitter, Discord Credentials

CyberheistNews Vol 12 #28 [Eye Opener] Lessons Learned From a Big Hotel's Recent Data Breach Caused by Social Engineering

CyberheistNews Vol 12 #27 [New FBI and CISA Alert] This Ransomware Strain Uses RDP Flaws to Hack Into Your Network

CyberheistNews Vol 12 #26 [Heads Up] The FBI Warns That LinkedIn Fraudsters Are Now a Significant Threat

CyberheistNews Vol 12 #25 [Heads Up] Facebook Phishing Scam Steals Millions of Credentials

Over 2000 Social Engineering Scammers Arrested in Multi-Country Crackdown on Fraud, BEC, and Money Laundering

Thousands of members of cybercriminal groups were arrested in a sting that lasted 2 months and involved coordinated efforts of the law enforcement departments of 76 countries.