Using Authy? Beware of impending phishing attempts
Do you use Authy for your multi-factor authentication needs? If you do, you should keep an eye out for phishing attempts, as well as implement defenses against SIM swapping attacks. What happened? On July 1, Twilio – the company that develops t.....»»
Image-based phishing tactics evolve
While 70% of organizations feel their current security stacks are effective against image-based and QR code phishing attacks, 76% were still compromised in the last 12 months, according to IRONSCALES and Osterman Research. IT pros are highly aware of.....»»
Week in review: Attackers use phishing emails to steal NTLM hashes, Patch Tuesday forecast
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: What organizations need to know about the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) In this Help Net Security interview, Kris Lovejoy, Global Securi.....»»
Apple backtracks, reinstates Epic Games’ iOS developer account in Europe
After EU began investigation, Apple repaves path for Fortnite on European iOS. Enlarge / Artist's conception of Epic Games celebrating their impending return to iOS in Europe. (credit: Epic Games) Apple has agreed to rei.....»»
Phishers target FCC, crypto holders via fake Okta SSO pages
A new phishing campaign is using fake Okta single sign-on (SSO) pages for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and for various cryptocurrency platforms to target users and employees, Lookout researchers have discovered. The phishing campaign B.....»»
95% believe LLMs making phishing detection more challenging
More than 95% of responding IT and security professionals believe social engineering attacks have become more sophisticated in the last year, according to LastPass. Recent AI advancements, particularly generative AI, have empowered cybercriminals to.....»»
PSA: Don’t burn yourself out on Final Fantasy VII Rebirth’s open-world activities
You might be tempted to do every single open-world activity in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, but beware of burnout......»»
BobTheSmuggler: Open-source tool for undetectable payload delivery
BobTheSmuggler is an open-source tool designed to easily compress, encrypt, and securely transport your payload. It basically enables you to hide a payload in plain sight. BobTheSmuggler is helpful in phishing campaign assessments, data exfiltration.....»»
Vishing, smishing, and phishing attacks skyrocket 1,265% post-ChatGPT
76% of enterprises lack sufficient voice and messaging fraud protection as AI-powered vishing and smishing skyrocket following the launch of ChatGPT, according to Enea. Enterprises report significant losses from mobile fraud 61% of enterprises still.....»»
European retailer Pepco loses €15.5 million in phishing (possibly BEC?) attack
Pepco Group has confirmed that its Hungarian business has been hit by a “sophisticated fraudulent phishing attack.” The European company, which operates shops under the Pepco, Poundland and Dealz brands, said that the company lost approxi.....»»
With Intuitive Machines’ mission cut short, when is the next lunar landing?
Three attempts to reach the lunar surface this year have had mixed results, but there are plenty more missions in 2024 that are hoping to nail it......»»
NetSTAR PhishCompass combats phishing threats
NetSTAR announced an advancement in phish detection technology with the introduction of PhishCompass. This innovative AI-supported solution marks a significant milestone in the ongoing battle against phishing threats and attacks, tailored for a wide.....»»
Bitdefender Cryptomining Protection detects malicious cryptojacking attempts
Bitdefender announced Cryptomining Protection, a cryptomining management feature that allows users to both protect against malicious cryptojacking and manage their own legitimate cyptomining initiatives on their Windows PCs. According to a 2023 repor.....»»
Secure email gateways struggle to keep pace with sophisticated phishing campaigns
In 2023, malicious email threats bypassing secure email gateways (SEGs) increased by more than 100%, according to Cofense. In just two years, Cofense identified over 1.5 million malicious emails bypassing their customers’ SEGs, signaling a 37% incr.....»»
Apple users are increasingly falling victim to malware, phishing, and viruses
In a report going over the state of malware in 2024, device management firm Jamf says that 9% of mobile users were caught by phishing, while 20% of companies were at risk because of bad smartphone configurations.Jamf logoJamf is a service for compani.....»»
Week in review: AnyDesk phishing campaign targets employees, Microsoft fixes exploited zero-days
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Integrating cybersecurity into vehicle design and manufacturing In this Help Net Security interview, Yaron Edan, CISO at REE Automotive, discusses t.....»»
Apple Pay isn"t working for some Chase customers
Chase customers are having problems using Apple Pay on Saturday, with attempts to pay using Apple's payment platform failing while an "unexpected upgrade" is allegedly underway.Apple Pay, the iPhone's payment platform.A number of iPhone users who use.....»»
iOS users beware: GoldPickaxe trojan steals your facial data
Group-IB uncovered a new iOS trojan designed to steal users’ facial recognition data, identity documents, and intercept SMS. The trojan, dubbed GoldPickaxe.iOS by Group-IB’s Threat Intelligence unit, has been attributed to a Chinese-speaking thre.....»»
Google rolls out phishing and malware detection for Android users
Google is rolling out a safe browsing feature for Androids that protects users from phishing and malware attempts. Google is working on a new Android feature that protects you from phishing attempts and malware. Android expert Mishaal Rahman wa.....»»
Color-changing materials could safeguard nuclear material, other valuable substances
Every over-the-counter medication bottle sports a protective seal, usually a plastic wrap or foam layer, or both. These seals offer signs of tampering attempts. In a parallel concern, the International Atomic Energy Agency relies on tamper-indicating.....»»
QR code attacks target organizations in ways they least expect
QR code attacks, or “quishing” attacks, have emerged as a popular tactic among cybercriminals, with no signs of slowing down, according to Abnormal Security. Although phishing emails have grown in sophistication over time, the end goal has stayed.....»»