Phishing-as-a-Service Platforms LabHost and Frappo Help Threat Actors Target Canadian Banks

Mar 19, 2024 9:41:29 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Analysis of attacks on banking institutions in Canada can be almost perfectly tied to the use and availability of phishing-as-a-service platforms, indicating increased use by threat ...

CISA: Healthcare Organizations Should Be Wary of Increased Ransomware Attacks by ALPHV Blackcat

Mar 18, 2024 10:14:00 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

A joint cybersecurity advisory published last week discusses ransomware attack impacts on healthcare, along with ALPHV’s attack techniques, indicators of compromise (IoCs) and proper ...

If Social Engineering Accounts for up to 90% of Attacks, Why Is It Ignored?

Mar 15, 2024 10:32:57 AM By Roger Grimes

Social engineering and phishing are involved in 70% to 90% of all successful cybersecurity attacks. No other initial root hacking cause comes close.

Sophos: Over 75% of Cyber Incidents Target Small Businesses

Mar 15, 2024 10:31:48 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

New analysis of incident data shows threat actors are evolving their attack techniques to take advantage of budget and resource-strapped small businesses.

Organizations Are Vulnerable to Image-based and QR Code Phishing

Mar 14, 2024 10:23:31 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

A majority of organizations have a false sense of security regarding their resistance to phishing attacks, according to a new report from researchers at IRONSCALES and Osterman Research.

Despite Feeling Prepared for Image-Based Attacks, Most Organizations Have Been Compromised by Them

Mar 14, 2024 10:20:00 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

With QR-code phishing attacks on the rise, new data sheds light on just how unprepared organizations actually are in stopping and detecting these device-shifting attacks.

New Research: BEC Attacks Rose 246% in 2023

Mar 14, 2024 10:18:23 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Business email compromise (BEC) attacks surged by 246% last year, according to researchers at ReliaQuest.The researchers believe the increase is due to widely available phishing kits that ...

Compromised Credentials Postings on the Dark Web Increase 20% in Just One Year

Mar 13, 2024 9:31:15 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Data trends show a clear upward momentum of posts from initial access brokers on the dark web, putting the spotlight on what may become cybersecurity’s greatest challenge.

AI-Driven Voice Cloning Tech Used in Vishing Campaigns

Mar 13, 2024 9:30:10 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Scammers are using AI technology to assist in voice phishing (vishing) campaigns, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns. Generative AI tools can now be used to create convincing ...

Dodging Digital Deception: How to Spot Fake Recruiters and Shield Your Career Search from Phishing Scams

Mar 12, 2024 9:28:58 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Scammers are impersonating job-seeking platform Dice with phony employment opportunities designed to steal victims’ information.

How Much Will AI Help Cybercriminals?

Mar 12, 2024 9:27:29 AM By Roger Grimes

Do not forget, AI-enabled technologies, like KnowBe4’s Artificial Intelligence Defense Agents (AIDA), will make defenses increasingly better.

Generative AI Results In 1760% Increase in BEC Attacks

Mar 12, 2024 9:24:38 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

As cybercriminals leverage tools like generative AI, making attacks easier to execute and with a higher degree of success, phishing attacks continues to increase in frequency.

FBI's 2023 Internet Crime Report Highlights Alarming Trends on Ransomware

Mar 11, 2024 9:12:00 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

The specter of cybercrime continues to grow, with losses soaring to $12.5 billion in 2023, according to the recently released Internet Crime Report by the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint ...

New Research: Spike In DNS Queries Driving Phishing and Cyber Attacks

Mar 6, 2024 2:24:15 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

New analysis of DNS queries shows material growth in phishing, malware and botnets and offers insight into how many threats the average person experiences.

Chicago Man Sentenced to Eight Years in Prison for Phishing Scheme

Mar 6, 2024 2:24:11 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

A 30-year-old man from Chicago, Joseph Alexander Valdez, has been sentenced to eight years in prison for conducting a Snapchat phishing scheme that victimized more than 700 women, CBS ...

Microsoft and OpenAI Team Up to Block Threat Actor Access to AI

Mar 5, 2024 9:46:52 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Analysis of emerging threats in the age of AI provides insight into exactly how cybercriminals are leveraging AI to advance their efforts.

Phishers Abusing Legitimate but Neglected Domains To Pass DMARC Checks

Mar 5, 2024 6:45:26 AM By Roger Grimes

A recent great article by BleepingComputer about domain hijacking and DMARC abuse reminded me that many companies and people do not understand DMARC well enough to understand what it does ...

Phishing Kit Targets the FCC and Crypto Exchanges

Mar 5, 2024 6:43:11 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Researchers at Lookout have discovered a sophisticated phishing kit that’s targeting employees at the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC), as well as employees of cryptocurrency ...

Cybercriminals Sent 1.76 Billion Social Media Phishing Emails in 2023

Mar 1, 2024 12:52:46 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

As social media phishing reaches new heights, new data reviewing 2023 shows a massive effort by cybercriminals to leverage impersonation of social media brands.

Email-Based Cyber Attacks Increase 222% as Phishing Dominates as the Top Vector

Mar 1, 2024 12:52:43 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

Analysis of the second half of 2023 shows attackers are getting more aggressive with email-based phishing attacks in both frequency and execution.

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