Malicious Google Ads Target Users Seeking Solutions to Printer Problems

Scammers are abusing Google ads to target users searching for help with printer problems, according to researchers at Malwarebytes.

Phishing Attacks Impersonating Big Brands Start to Zero in on Just One Brand

The latest data on brand phishing trends shows one brand dominating quarter over quarter, but also continuing to take on a larger share of the brand impersonation.

China Threat Actor Targets Individuals and Entities in Japan Via Spear Phishing Campaign

Researchers at Trend Micro warn that the China-aligned threat actor Earth Kasha has launched a new spear phishing campaign targeting individuals and organizations in Japan.

Malicious Loan Apps Target Android Users in Africa, South America and Asia

Researchers at McAfee warn of a surge in malicious loan apps targeting Android users across South America, Southern Asia, and Africa.

Nearly Every Hacker Believes AI Tools Have Created a New Attack Vector

A new survey of hackers shows that AI is not only empowering hackers to be more effective, but that AI itself is “ripe for exploitation.”

Chinese Threat Actor Targets Black Friday Shoppers With Phishing Campaign

Researchers at EclecticIQ warn that the financially motivated Chinese threat actor “SilkSpecter” has launched a phishing campaign targeting Black Friday shoppers across Europe and the US.

U.K. Residents are Victims of the Latest Phishing Scam Targeting Starbuck Customer Credentials

Analysis of a new phishing attack highlight just how easy it can be to spot these kinds of attacks if recipients were properly educated.

Phishing Emails Use SVG Files to Avoid Detection

Phishing emails are increasingly using Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) attachments to display malicious forms or deliver malware, BleepingComputer reports.

Phishing Attacks Exploits the Open Enrollment Period

A phishing campaign is impersonating HR to target employees who are making annual insurance changes during the open enrollment period, according to researchers at Abnormal Security.

Fraud Awareness Week

The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) recently released a report Occupational Fraud 2024: A Report to the Nations, where they estimated that most organizations lose about 5% ...