Phishing Attacks Exploit Microsoft Visio Files and SharePoint

Threat actors are exploiting Microsoft Visio files and SharePoint to launch two-step phishing attacks, according to researchers at Perception Point.

Half of all Ransomware Attacks This Year Targeted Small Businesses

New data shows just how crippling ransomware has been on small businesses that have fallen victim to an attack and needed to pay the ransom.

Criminal Threat Actor Uses Stolen Invoices to Distribute Malware

Researchers at IBM X-Force are tracking a phishing campaign by the criminal threat actor “Hive0145” that’s using stolen invoice notifications to trick users into installing malware.

Nation-State Threat Actors Rely on Social Engineering First

A new report from ESET has found that most nation-state threat actors rely on spear phishing as a primary initial access technique.

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Isn’t it typical for bad actors to strike when we’re distracted and busy during this time of year?

Criminals Use Search Engine Poisoning to Boost Phishing Pages

Researchers at Malwarebytes warn that cybercriminals are using search engine poisoning to boost phishing pages to the top of Bing’s search results.

Attackers Abuse DocuSign to Send Phony Invoices

Threat actors are abusing DocuSign’s API to send phony invoices that appear “strikingly authentic,” according to researchers at Wallarm.

BlackBasta Ransomware Gang Uses New Social Engineering Tactics To Target Corporate Networks

ReliaQuest warns that the BlackBasta ransomware gang is using new social engineering tactics to obtain initial access within corporate networks.

The Rise of Outsourced Cybersecurity: How CISOs are Adapting to New Challenges

Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) are facing unprecedented challenges. The combination of increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, persistent talent shortages, and complex ...

Threat Actors Abuse LinkedIn to Target Job Seekers

Threat actors are targeting people who have recently lost their jobs with employment scams on LinkedIn, according to researchers at Malwarebytes.

75% of Organizations Have Experienced a Deepfake-Related Attack

As generative AI evolves and becomes a mainstream part of cyber attacks, new data reveals that deepfakes are leading the way.

Crooks are Sending Halloween-Themed Phishing Emails

Halloween-themed spam and phishing emails have surged over the past two months, with a significant increase beginning in October, according to researchers at Bitdefender.

4 out of 10 Phishing Emails Are Sent From a Compromised Email Account

Analysis of phishing emails in the second quarter of this year paints a picture of what security teams and vigilant recipients should expect from modern phishing attacks.

Threat Actors Compromise Valid Accounts Via Social Engineering

Phishing remains a top initial access vector for cyberattacks, according to researchers at Cisco Talos.

Cyber Attack Tools Now Being Used To Help Phishing Pages Avoid Detection

Cybercriminals are offering tools to help phishing pages avoid detection by security tools, according to researchers at SlashNext.

Cybersecurity Budgets Are Increasing, but Security Leaders Don’t Think It’s Enough

Despite the belief that today’s SOC should be doing the lion’s share of protecting an organization, new data shows reliance on more than just security teams is needed.

New Research: 140% Increase in Callback Phishing

Researchers at Trustwave observed a 140% increase in callback phishing attacks between July and September 2024. Callback phishing is a social engineering tactic that involves emails and ...

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 ...


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