Phishing statistics that will make you think twice before clicking
This article includes excerpts from various reports that offer statistics and insights into the current phishing landscape. AI-driven phishing attacks deceive even the most aware users Zscaler | Zscaler ThreatLabz 2024 Phishing Report | May.....»»
Phishing campaign targets ChatGPT users
A clever phishing campaign aimed at stealing users’ business email account credentials by impersonating OpenAI, the company behind the ChatGPT chatbot, has been spotted by Inky researchers. The attack ChatGPT has quickly gained popularity and i.....»»
Exploring the tactics of phishing and scam websites in 2023
Phishing scams pose an escalating danger as cybercriminals employ increasingly sophisticated techniques, rendering their detection and prevention more challenging. In this Help Net Security video, Abhilash Garimella, Head of Research at Bolster, talk.....»»
Greatness phishing-as-a-service threatens Microsoft 365 users
Manufacturing businesses, healthcare organizations, and tech companies in English-speaking countries are the most targeted by phishers leveraging a relatively new phishing-as-a-service (PaaS) tool called Greatness, created to phish Microsoft 365 user.....»»
Should companies allow employees to use work Macs as administrators?
In 2023, security is a top priority for every organization, including businesses using Macs. While very secure, Macs are still vulnerable to threats, including phishing attacks and malware. Security is no longer a technology concern. It’s now a.....»»
Think your data has no value? Scammers disagree
In the first quarter of 2023 there was a significant increase in cyberattacks exploiting trust in established tech brands Microsoft and Adobe, according to Avast. The Avast report also found a 40% rise in the share of phishing and smishing attacks ov.....»»
Giraffes, despite a relatively small brain, can handle statistics
This sort of behavior has previously only been seen in primates and parrots. Enlarge (credit: Arthur Morris) Reasoning about probabilities is something humans can't always manage especially well, but it's clearly a skill.....»»
Silicon wafer shipments decline in 1Q23
Silicon wafer shipments registered decreases of 11.3% on year and about 9% sequentially in the first quarter of 2023, according to the latest SEMI statistics......»»
Thirsty tomatoes emit ultrasonic sounds—and other plants may be listening
Plants may appear silent, indifferent organisms to us, but recent research has found they make high-pitched clicking sounds when they are struggling to find water. In principle, neighboring plants could pick up on and react to these noises......»»
You can now use passkeys to sign into your Google Account
Google has spent the past several years working to replace passwords because of frequent reuse, vulnerability to data breaches, and phishing. Passkeys are the industry solution, and the ability to log in to your Google Account with them is starting.....»»
Global semiconductor sales decrease in 1Q23
Worldwide sales of semiconductors for the first quarter of 2023 totaled US$119.5 billion, down 8.7% sequentially and 21.3% on year, according to the latest Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) statistics......»»
Lululook 360 Rotating Foldable Laptop Stand review: Solid and sleek MacBook support
Lululook's 360 Rotating Foldable Laptop Stand is a pricey yet convenient laptop stand for a variety of setups and uses.Coming in Apple-appropriate space gray and silver, the laptop stand has a rotating base that makes a satisfying clicking noise when.....»»
Phishing-resistant MFA shapes the future of authentication forms
Over the last two years, respondents reported a continued reliance on the least secure forms of authentication, including traditional usernames and passwords and one-time passwords (OTPs), according to Yubico. Not all MFA is equal The results are sur.....»»
Researchers propose new standards to fix what"s wrong in statistics
A new paper in the Journal of Survey Statistics and Methodology indicates that the methods researchers use to report on analyses of survey data vary widely, and frequently contain mistakes. Publications containing these incorrect analyses yield resul.....»»
The Quest for Longevity Is Already Over
Studying people who live well beyond the age of 100 could reveal the secret to living longer, healthier lives. But the statistics tell another story......»»
Researcher: Social media scatters your brain, and then you buy stuff you don"t need
Social media can be mentally draining. And when mentally drained, you are more likely to be influenced by a high number of likes on posts—even to the point of clicking on ads for products you don't need or want—according to our recent experiments.....»»
Most SaaS adopters exposed to browser-borne attacks
Even though the adoption of SaaS apps started more than ten years ago, CISOs are still finding it challenging to tackle the accumulated security debt. Significant deficiencies The prevalence of phishing and account takeover attacks has raised signifi.....»»
AI tools help attackers develop sophisticated phishing campaigns
Phishing scams are a growing threat, and cybercriminals’ methods are becoming increasingly sophisticated, making them harder to detect and block, according to Zscaler report. The report found that a majority of modern phishing attacks rely on stole.....»»
Akamai Brand Protector defends against phishing attacks and fake websites
At RSA Conference 2023, Akamai Technologies unveiled Brand Protector, a new solution that detects and disrupts phishing sites, fake stores, and brand impersonations. Brand Protector enables organizations to retain and grow customer loyalty while mini.....»»
South Korea sees larger semiconductor export decline than Taiwan in March
South Korea's March semiconductor exports slipped 34.5% on year amid sluggish market demand, and Taiwan also failed to stay unscathed but with a lower export decline of only 13.4% in the month, according to government statistics released by both coun.....»»
Zelle users targeted with social engineering tricks
Cybercriminals have been leveraging social engineering techniques to impersonate the popular US-based digital payments network Zelle and steal money from unsuspecting victims, according to Avanan. The fake Zelle email (Source: Avanan) The phishing em.....»»