Flipping the BEC funnel: Phishing in the age of GenAI
For years, phishing was just a numbers game: A malicious actor would slap together an extremely generic (and usually poorly-written) email and fire it out to thousands of recipients in the hope that a few might take the bait. Over time, however, as s.....»»
Crypto-related phishing and how to avoid it
In this video for Help Net Security, Michael Aminov, Chief Architect at Perception Point, talks about a recent Binance impersonation attack and, more broadly, the ongoing threat landscape impacting the cryptocurrency industry. Cryptocurrencies aren&#.....»»
Alchemer’s anti-phishing feature protects customers against suspicious data gathering efforts
Alchemer announced that it has expanded its data security to include enhanced, proactive protection against phishing, providing customers and survey respondents with protection against suspicious data gathering efforts. The Alchemer anti-phishing fea.....»»
LinkedIn is now the most imitated brand by cybercriminals
The professional social network LinkedIn was leveraged by cybercriminals in over half of all phishing attacks during Q1......»»
A new unblockable SMS phishing attack is targeting T-Mobile customers
According to a new and alarming report, it appears that an unblockable SMS phishing attack is targeting T-Mobile customers. The post A new unblockable SMS phishing attack is targeting T-Mobile customers first appeared on Phandroid. If you&r.....»»
Crypto wallet warns of iCloud phishing attack that led to $650K in stolen assets
Crypto wallet MetaMask is warning Apple iCloud users of a new phishing attack that could lead to stolen non-fungible tokens or cryptocurrencies.iCloud backupsThe blockchain company noted that iCloud backups for app data will include a user's password.....»»
Spreading malware through community phishing
In this video for Help Net Security, Maor Hizkiev, Senior Director Software Engineering at Datto, talks about a recently analyzed community phishing campaign revolving around Nvidia. This phishing campaign started back in 2020, when Nvidia released t.....»»
T-Mobile sounds the alarm over unblockable SMS phishing attacks
Customers are being offered a "gift" for paying their bills on time......»»
Proofpoint sheds light on this year’s IRS tax scams
From phishing scams to social engineering, cybercriminals prey on vulnerable taxpayers each year......»»
How to take and end calls on the Galaxy Z Flip 3 the natural way
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 lacks a crucial feature: The ability to take and end calls by flipping the phone. Here's how you can activate it......»»
Huawei P50 Pocket vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3: flipping out
Samsung’s popular compact foldable gets an exotic rival, but has Huawei made one impractical concession too many?.....»»
That WhatsApp voice message may be a phishing scam
An ongoing phishing campaign aims to install a trojan on victims' devices......»»
Utilizing biological algorithms to detect cyber attacks
Phishing, a longstanding cyberattack technique through which attackers impersonate others to gain access to confidential information, has become immensely popular as of late, hitting an all-time high in December 2021, with attacks tripling since the.....»»
What is email spoofing?
Attempts at online theft often start with a phishing scheme -- and phishing attempts often rely on email spoofing. Here's how spoofing works and how to spot it......»»
Behold, a password phishing site that can trick even savvy users
Just when you thought you'd seen every phishing trick out there, BitB comes along. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) When we teach people how to avoid falling victim to phishing sites, we usually advise closely inspecting the add.....»»
Google update looks to help you spot Workspace phishing scams
Phishing threats and more will be flagged by Google Workspace......»»
Google makes important Workspace change to prevent phishing
Google changes the way email notifications work when you collaborate in Workspace apps to prevent phishing attacks......»»
Citibank customers targeted by wide-ranging phishing campaign
Citibank customers should carefully scrutinize any emails that appear to come from their bank to avoid falling victim......»»
These companies are the most impersonated in email phishing campaigns
Amazon, DHL and DocuSign were the most impersonated brands in email phishing campaigns last year......»»
OpenSea NFT Heist Likely Triggers Drop in Activity
Activity on OpenSea, the world's largest marketplace for digital collectibles, likely dropped precipitously after a phishing attack that saw traders lose as much as an estimated $3 million. From a report: Trading in nonfungible tokens plummeted in re.....»»
"Crypto Ruined My Life": the Mental Health Crisis Hitting Bitcoin Investors
"Vice examines the toll on mental health experienced by people who invest a large portion of their net worth into volatile cryptocurrencies," writes long-time Slashdot reader leathered. Vice argues that "The stress and anxiety that goes with funnel.....»»