Russian Hackers Indicted for Phishing Attacks Against U.S. and Allies

The US Justice Department has indicted two individuals for launching spear phishing attacks against the US, the UK, Ukraine and various NATO member countries on behalf of the Russian ...

December 4, 2023 Stu Sjouwerman

Guarding Against the Rise of QR Code Phishing Attacks: How to Protect Yourself and Your Organization

In the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats, scammers and hackers are relentless in exploiting every avenue of communication. From emails to texts, calls to QR codes, malicious actors ...

November 17, 2023 Stu Sjouwerman

Johnny Jet's $3,000 Podcast Scam Nightmare – Unveiling the Elaborate Con that Hijacked his Facebook Kingdom

Travel influencer Johnny Jet has disclosed that he fell victim to a scam that caused him to lose access to his Facebook account, which has tens of thousands of followers. The scammers ...

November 6, 2023 Stu Sjouwerman

Spear Phishing Becomes Most Common Attack Technique in Q3 2023

Spear phishing was the most common attack technique in the third quarter of 2023, according to researchers at ReliaQuest.

October 25, 2023 Anna Collard

[Cybersecurity Awareness Month] Mindful Defense: Enchantments Against Spear Phishing By Breachatrix le Phish

In the mystical realm of cyberspace, where digital forests hold secrets and virtual owls deliver messages, we find ourselves in a constant dance between magic and deception. Today, join ...

October 20, 2023 Stu Sjouwerman

QR Code Phishing on the Rise: The Alarming Findings From the Hoxhunt Challenge

As the digital landscape continues to evolve, so do the tactics of cybercriminals. The Hoxhunt Challenge, a comprehensive study conducted across 38 organizations spanning nine industries ...

October 9, 2023 Stu Sjouwerman

Energy Sector Experiences Three Times More Operational Technology Cybersecurity Incidents Than Any Other Industry

While industries like financial services and healthcare tend to dominate in IT attacks, the tables are turned when looking at Operational Technology (OT) cyber attacks – and the energy ...

October 5, 2023 Stu Sjouwerman

Senior Executives Beware: The Rise of EvilProxy Phishing Campaigns

Menlo Security warns that a social engineering campaign is using the EvilProxy phishing kit to target senior executives across a range of industries, including banking and financial ...

August 6, 2023 Stu Sjouwerman

New AI Bot FraudGPT Hits the Dark Web to Aid Advanced Cybercriminals

Assisting with the creation of spear phishing emails, cracking tools and verifying stolen credit cards, the existence of FraudGPT will only accelerate the frequency and efficiency of ...

July 31, 2023 Stu Sjouwerman

CISA Discovers Spear Phishing and Valid Account Compromise Are the Most Common Attack Vectors

The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has found that compromise of valid accounts and spear phishing attacks were the two most common vectors of initial access in ...

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