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Phishing

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

Ransomware Attacks Rise 85% Compared to the Previous Year

With November demonstrating multiple increases when compared to various previous time periods, new data signals that we may be in for a bumpy ride in 2024.

Cyber Scammers Beef Up the Number of Fake Delivery Websites Just in Time for Christmas

Cybersecurity researchers at Group-IB have identified a single scam campaign leveraging over 1500 websites impersonating postal carriers and shippers leading up to Christmas this year.

Missing the Lock Icon in Chrome’s Address Bar? It’s a Move to Make You More Secure

In response to what Google calls “over trust” in the web address lock icon to indicate that a site is authentic and its’ communications are secure, they’ve swapped the lock out in an ...

Underground Cyber Crime Marketplaces are Now Showing Up on the Open Web

Marketplaces such as OLVX are shifting from the dark web to the open web to take advantage of traditional web services to assist in marketing to and providing access to new customers.

Interest in AI-Generated ‘Undressing’ Increases 2000% as it Becomes a Mainstream Online Business

The advent of non-consensual intimate imagery (NCII) as a monetized business on the Internet has shifted pornography into the realm of undressing anyone you like.

Cancer Center Patients Become Attempted Victims of Data Extortion

Cybercriminals of the lowest kind breached as many as 800,000 patients and then sent emails threatening to sell their data if they didn’t pay a fee to block it from selling.

“Mr. Anon” Infostealer Attacks Start with a Fake Hotel Booking Query Email

This new attack is pretty simple to spot on the front, but should it be successful in launching its’ malicious code, it’s going to take its victims for everything of value they have on ...

Holiday Scams Include Thousands of Impersonation Phishing Domains per Brand

Midstride in this year’s holiday shopping, it’s important to realize just how many websites exist that impersonate legitimate online retailers. More importantly, your users need to know ...

Unique Malware Used in Cyber Attacks Increases by 70% in Just One Quarter

As more cybercriminal gangs continue to enter the game, the massive increase in unique types of malware means it will become increasingly difficult to identify and stop attacks.

Why Security Awareness Training Is Effective in Reducing Cybersecurity Risk

Security awareness training (SAT) works! A well-designed security awareness training campaign will significantly reduce cybersecurity risk.