Ransomware Gang Attack Tactics Have Shifted

A recent analysis of the ransomware group Meow raises the notion that groups are evolving from using encryption as a tactic to more profitable and cost-effective methods.

More Than 33,000 People in the UK Have Been Hacked Over the Past Year

Action Fraud, the UK’s national fraud and cyber crime reporting service, warns that more than 33,000 people have reported that their online accounts have been hacked over the past year.

Nearly Two-Thirds of IT Leaders Have Fallen For Phishing Attacks

Sixty-four percent of IT leaders have clicked on phishing links, a new survey by Arctic Wolf has found. Despite this, 80% of these same professionals are confident their organization ...

Cyber Attackers are Adopting a “Mobile First” Attack Strategy

With 16+ billion mobile devices in use worldwide, new data sheds light on how bad actors are shifting focus and tactics to put attacks into the victim’s hands.

FBI Warns Scammers Are Targeting Law Firms For Phony Debt Collections

The U.S. FBI warns that scammers are attempting to trick law firms into transferring money as part of a phony debt collection scheme.

Phishing Attacks Are Abusing Legitimate Services to Avoid Detection

Microsoft warns that threat actors are abusing legitimate file-hosting services to launch phishing attacks. These attacks are more likely to bypass security filters and appear more ...

AI-Enhanced Cyber Attacks Tops the List of Data Security Threats

AI is quickly becoming the basis for more cyber attacks, leading organizations to realize the risk it presents. A new report now shows that AI-enhanced cyber attacks are now the top ...

Chinese Threat Actor Targets OpenAI With Spear-Phishing Attacks

OpenAI has disclosed that its employees were targeted by spear-phishing attacks launched by a suspected Chinese state-sponsored threat actor.

The Number of Malicious Emails Reaching Inboxes Is Declining

New research shows that less malicious emails are getting past security scanners to the inbox, but also provides details about how phishing emails are becoming increasingly dangerous.

North Korean Hackers Continue to Target Job Seekers

A North Korean threat actor is launching social engineering attacks against job seekers in the tech industry, according to researchers at Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42.