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Tag: Phishing
Why MFA is getting easer to bypass and what to do about it
These sorts of adversary-in-the-middle attacks have grown increasingly common. In 2022, for instance, a single group used it in a […]
Credential theft escalates as threat actors use stealthier tactics
Cybercriminals are pivoting to stealthier tactics, with lower-profile credential theft spiking, while ransomware attacks on enterprises have declined. These are […]
AI is now better than humans at phishing
A new report from AI training company Hoxhunt reveals that AI agents can successfully create more effective simulated mass phishing […]
Cloud collaboration platforms exploited in phishing attacks
Popular cloud collaboration and file sharing platforms like Adobe, DocuSign, Dropbox, Canva, and Zoho are being misused in phishing attacks […]
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Deepfakes and how to deal with them [Q&A]
With deepfakes getting more sophisticated and harder to detect both organizations and individuals are at risk of falling victim to […]
Browser-based phishing attacks up 140 percent
New research from Menlo Security, based on analysis of more than 750,000 browser-based phishing attacks, shows a startling 140 percent […]
False confidence leaves businesses at risk of phishing scams
While 86 percent of employees believe they can confidently identify phishing emails, nearly half have fallen for scams according to […]
Cybercriminals try to cash in with sophisticated tax scams
It’s that time again, as we approach the end of the tax year scammers are seeking to cash in with […]
Third-party risk is biggest cybersecurity blind spot
Third-party risk has emerged as a dominant driver of cyber insurance claims and material losses in 2024, according to new […]