The Unsettling Leap of AI in Video Creation: A Glimpse Into Sora

In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), the launch of Sora by OpenAI marks an unnerving milestone in video synthesis.

IBM Tests Audio-Based Large Language Model to Hijack Live Conversations

With the idea in mind to “audio-jack” a live call-based banking transaction, security researchers were successful in inserting cybercriminal-controlled account details.

Malvertising Campaign Spreads Phony Utility Bills

A widespread malvertising campaign is attempting to trick users into paying phony utility bills, according to researchers at Malwarebytes.

State-Sponsored Threat Actors Targeting European Union Entities With Spear Phishing Campaigns

Numerous state-sponsored threat actors frequently launched spear phishing attacks against European Union entities last year, according to a new report from the EU’s Emergency Response ...

Only 7% of Organizations Can Restore Data Processes within 1-3 Days After a Ransomware Attack

New data on how organizations are able to respond to ransomware attacks also shows that paying a ransom is highly likely, despite having a policy of “Do Not Pay.”

[On-Demand Webinar] The IT Pro's How-to Guide to Building a Strong Security Culture

The thought of building and improving your organization’s security culture can seem like a daunting task. How can you influence an entire culture? With the right plan, buy-in and content, ...

Messaging Platform Telegram Sprouts Cyber Crime “Marketplaces” of Tools, Insights and Data

Cybercriminals are taking advantage of the messaging platform Telegram by creating channels and groups where learning and commerce all can take place freely.

Iran-Aligned Threat Actor "CharmingCypress" Launches Spear Phishing Attacks

Researchers at Volexity warn that the suspected Iranian threat actor CharmingCypress (also known as “Charming Kitten” or “APT42”) has been launching spear phishing attacks against Middle ...

Over Half of Malware Downloads Originate from SaaS Apps

As the popularity of SaaS apps continues to grow, security analysts expect the misuse of such apps as the host for malware downloads to continue to rise through 2024.

Phishing Campaign Exploits Remote Desktop Software

A phishing campaign is attempting to trick users into downloading remote monitoring and management (RMM) software like AnyDesk, Atera, and Splashtop, according to researchers at ...

Number of Data Compromises Affecting U.S. Organizations Rises 77%

New data summarizing the compromises of data in 2023 provides key details on who’s being targeted, what types of data is being compromised, and what attack vectors are being used.

Another Ransomware-as-a-Service Known as “Wing” Takes Flight on the Dark Web

Analysis of this newly-spotted service makes it clear that the newest entrant into the Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) space has taken note of where predecessors are lacking and launched a ...

Security Teams Spend 71 Hours Responding to Every One Hour in a Cyber Attack

New data sheds light on what kinds of cyber attacks are targeting your cybersecurity team, what it’s costing them, why it’s taking so much time to fix, and where you should focus ...

Americans Lose a Record $10 Billion to Fraud in 2023; Mostly Due To Investment Scams

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has disclosed that people in the United States lost a record $10 billion to fraud in 2023, a 14% increase from 2022. Nearly half of the losses were ...

Watch Out For Valentine’s Day Romance Scams

Users should be wary of online romance scams ahead of Valentine’s Day, according to Imogen Byers at ESET. While in the past these scams could often be thwarted by using reverse image ...

Unprecedented Rise of Malvertising as a Precursor to Ransomware

Cybercriminals increasingly used malvertising to gain initial access to victims’ networks in 2023, according to Malwarebytes’s latest State of Malware report.

81% of Organizations Cite Phishing as the Top Security Risk

Organizations are finally dialing in on where they need to focus their cybersecurity strategies, starting with phishing. But the top four cited security risks all have one element in ...

Generative AI Used to Launch Phishing Attacks

Criminal threat actors are increasingly utilizing generative AI tools like ChatGPT to launch social engineering attacks, according to researchers at Check Point.

Fake “I Can’t Believe He’s Gone” Posts Seek to Steal Facebook Credentials

A new scam relies on a victim's sense of curiosity, brand impersonation, and the hopes of a new login to compromise Facebook credentials.

New Phishing-As-A-Service Kit with Ability to Bypass MFA Targets Microsoft 365 Accounts

A phishing-as-a-service platform called “Greatness” is facilitating phishing attacks against Microsoft 365 accounts, according to researchers at Sucuri.


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