Phishing Frenzy: Microsoft and Google Most Mimicked Brands in Cyber Scams
Microsoft and Google were the most frequently impersonated brands in phishing attacks during the first quarter of 2024, according to a report from Check Point.
Learn about current phishing techniques, notable campaigns and attacks, what to watch out for 'in the wild', and more.
Microsoft and Google were the most frequently impersonated brands in phishing attacks during the first quarter of 2024, according to a report from Check Point.
The FBI has issued an alert warning of a widespread SMS phishing (smishing) campaign targeting people in several US states with phony notices of unpaid tolls, BleepingComputer reports.
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Researchers at BlueVoyant observed a 50% increase in large-scale malvertising campaigns in 2023 compared to 2022.
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The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department has warned of a phishing scam that’s attempting to trick individuals with phony arrest warrants, the Japan Times reports.
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A journalist in Pennsylvania was targeted by phishing attacks that involved thread hijacking, according to Brian Krebs at KrebsOnSecurity.
New analysis of APT29’s (aka Cozy Bear) activities and their association with Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) has revealed suspected attempts to collect political intelligence.