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

Nov 27, 2024 12:19:49 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

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

Chinese Threat Actor Targets Black Friday Shoppers With Phishing Campaign

Nov 26, 2024 9:39:08 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

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

Nov 26, 2024 9:38:48 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

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

Nov 22, 2024 11:39:14 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

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

Threat Group Use AI Adult-Based “Deepnude” Image Generator Honeypots to Infect Victims

Nov 22, 2024 11:39:11 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

The threat group FIN7 is using the lure of generating nude images of favorite celebrities to get victims to download their NetSupport RAT.

Phishing Attacks Exploits the Open Enrollment Period

Nov 22, 2024 9:18:17 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

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.

Out of 29 Billion Cybersecurity Events, Phishing was the Primary Method of Initial Attack

Nov 20, 2024 2:22:11 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

The newly released single largest analysis of cyber attacks across all of 2023 show a strong tie between the use of phishing and techniques designed to gain credentialed access.

Nation-State Threat Actors Rely on Social Engineering First

Nov 12, 2024 3:38:33 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

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

[FREE RESOURCE KIT] Stay Cyber Safe this Holiday Season with Our Free 2024 Resource Kit!

Nov 12, 2024 7:24:00 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

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

Nov 11, 2024 4:46:36 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

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

[Eye Opener] Attackers Don’t Hack, They Log In. Can You Stop Them?

Nov 9, 2024 8:58:57 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

The latest trend in cybercrime is that attackers don't really focus on “hacking” in; they’re logging in.

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

Nov 5, 2024 2:13:18 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

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

Attackers Abuse Eventbrite to Send Phishing Emails

Nov 5, 2024 2:13:13 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

Attackers are abusing Eventbrite’s scheduling platform to send phishing emails, according to researchers at Perception Point. These attacks increased by 900% between July and October 2024.

If Social Engineering Is 70% - 90% of Attacks, Why Aren’t We Acting Like It?

Nov 4, 2024 1:37:53 PM By Roger Grimes

Over a decade ago, I noticed that social engineering was the primary cause for all malicious hacking. It has been that way since the beginning of computers, but it took me about half of ...

QR Code Phishing is Growing More Sophisticated

Oct 30, 2024 1:31:53 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

Sophos describes a QR code phishing (quishing) campaign that targeted its own employees in an attempt to steal information.

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

Oct 28, 2024 4:40:24 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

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

Oct 28, 2024 4:38:14 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

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

The £3 Million Daily Heist

Oct 28, 2024 9:15:03 AM By Javvad Malik

A recent report from UK Finance covered by the BBC paints a concerning picture of the evolving landscape of financial fraud. With a 16% rise in fraud cases and criminals stealing over £3 ...

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

Oct 25, 2024 4:15:23 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

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.

[2025 Is Too Late] - European Companies Must Act Now Against AI-Powered Cyber Threats

Oct 24, 2024 1:39:12 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

European Organizations Can't Afford to Wait: Critical Cybersecurity Threats Demand Immediate Action

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