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Phishing

Learn about current phishing techniques, notable campaigns and attacks, what to watch out for 'in the wild', and more.

Phishing Attacks Exploit Microsoft Visio Files and SharePoint

Threat actors are exploiting Microsoft Visio files and SharePoint to launch two-step phishing attacks, according to researchers at Perception Point.

Half of all Ransomware Attacks This Year Targeted Small Businesses

New data shows just how crippling ransomware has been on small businesses that have fallen victim to an attack and needed to pay the ransom.

Fortifying Defenses Against AI-Powered OSINT Cyber Attacks

In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the convergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) has created new opportunities for risk.

Criminal Threat Actor Uses Stolen Invoices to Distribute Malware

Researchers at IBM X-Force are tracking a phishing campaign by the criminal threat actor “Hive0145” that’s using stolen invoice notifications to trick users into installing malware.

Nation-State Threat Actors Rely on Social Engineering First

A new report from ESET has found that most nation-state threat actors rely on spear phishing as a primary initial access technique.

Criminals Use Search Engine Poisoning to Boost Phishing Pages

Researchers at Malwarebytes warn that cybercriminals are using search engine poisoning to boost phishing pages to the top of Bing’s search results.

Phishing Campaign Impersonates OpenAI To Collect Financial Data

Cybercriminals are impersonating OpenAI in a widespread phishing campaign designed to trick users into handing over financial information. The emails inform users that a payment for their ...

The Deceptive Media Era: Moving Beyond "Real vs. Fake"

As society grapples with the rapid advancement of AI and synthetic media, we've been asking the wrong question. The focus on whether content is "real or fake" misses the more crucial ...

Attackers Abuse DocuSign to Send Phony Invoices

Threat actors are abusing DocuSign’s API to send phony invoices that appear “strikingly authentic,” according to researchers at Wallarm.

BlackBasta Ransomware Gang Uses New Social Engineering Tactics To Target Corporate Networks

ReliaQuest warns that the BlackBasta ransomware gang is using new social engineering tactics to obtain initial access within corporate networks.