QR-Code Attacks Target the C-Suite 42 Times More than Standard Employees

QR-code attacks leveraging QR-codes are kicking into high gear and becoming a common method used in phishing attacks, according to new data from Abnormal Security.

Malware Delivered Through Phishing Surges 276%

Researchers at VIPRE Security observed a 276% increase in malware delivered by phishing between Q1 and Q4 of 2023.

[INFOGRAPHIC] KnowBe4’s Learner App by the Numbers

The KnowBe4 Learner App enables your users to complete their security awareness and compliance training conveniently from their smartphones and tablets.

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.