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Phishing

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

UK Councils Under Cyber Attack: The Urgent Need for a Culture of Cybersecurity and Resilience

The very fabric that stitches our society together — our councils and local governing bodies — is under a silent siege from cyber attacks. The recent ransomware assault on Leicester ...

Top Tax Scams of 2024 Your Organization Should Watch Out For

As the April 15, 2024 filing deadline approaches, tax scammers are working overtime to take advantage of rushed or stressed taxpayers.

Malvertising Campaigns Surged in 2023

Researchers at BlueVoyant observed a 50% increase in large-scale malvertising campaigns in 2023 compared to 2022.

Critical Improvements To The Seven Most Common Pieces of Cybersecurity Advice

I have been in the cybersecurity industry for over 35 years and I am the author of 14 books and over 1,400 articles on cybersecurity.

New Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) platform, 'Tycoon 2FA', Targets Microsoft 365 and Gmail Accounts

A new PhaaS service brings the power of bypassing multi-factor authentication (MFA) to the world’s most-used email platforms.

Australian Government Commits to Become a World-Leader in Cybersecurity by 2030

The Australian Government has leveraged insight from cybersecurity experts to create a new six-part plan to combat cybersecurity over the coming decade.

Tokyo Police Department Warns of Phishing Scam That Uses Phony Arrest Warrants

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.

The Cyber Achilles' Heel: Why World Leaders and High-Profile Individuals Must Prioritise Cybersecurity

Social media has become an indispensable tool for communication, outreach, and engagement. From world leaders to high-profile individuals, these platforms offer an unparalleled ...

Apple Users Become the Latest Targets of MFA Attacks

A new string of multi-factor authentication (MFA) attacks targeting the reset of Apple IDs seem to be popping up in a likely attempt to steal the victim’s digital identity and more.

IT Leaders Can’t Stop AI and Deepfake Scams as They Top the List of Most Frequent Attacks

New data shows that the attacks IT feels most inadequate to stop are the ones they’re experiencing the most.