AI-Powered Spear Phishing Can Now Outperform Human Attackers
Researchers at Hoxhunt have found that AI agents can now outperform humans at creating convincing phishing campaigns.
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Cozy Bear targets EU diplomats with wine-tasting invites (again)
APT29 (aka Cozy Bear, aka Midnight Blizzard) is, once again, targeting European diplomats with fake invitations to wine-tasting events, Check Point researchers have shared. Cozy Bear uses wine-tastings and dinners as a lure In early 2024, Zscaler flagg…
WhatsApp Job Offer Scam Targets Job Seekers in New Phishing Attack
A new form of phishing attack is making waves among job seekers, as cybercriminals exploit WhatsApp and Meta’s trusted branding to lure victims into sophisticated job offer scams. Security experts warn that these attacks are not only increasing in freq…
UK’s Cyber Crime Down in 2024: Better ‘Cyber Hygiene Among Small Businesses
A UK government survey of 2024 data shows phishing remains the top cyber threat, ransomware cases doubled, and fewer boards include cyber experts despite steady attack rates.
UK Organizations Cite Phishing as the Most Disruptive Type of Cyberattack
Phishing was the most prevalent and disruptive type of attack experienced by UK organizations over the past twelve months, according to the British government’s Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2025.
USPS Warns Public About Rising Mail, Email Scams—How to Spot and Avoid Them
Discover how evolving USPS mail scams highlight growing cybersecurity risks. Learn how phishing, smishing, and brushing attacks threaten your personal data.
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Smishing Campaign Hits Toll Road Users with $5 Payment Scam
Cybersecurity researchers at Cisco Talos have uncovered a large-scale smishing campaign targeting toll road users across the United States. The campaign, which has been active since October 2024, impersonates toll road payment services, luring unsuspec…
Warning: QuickBooks Phishing Campaign Targets Taxpayers
Cybercriminals are capitalizing on tax season by launching phishing campaigns targeting QuickBooksusers, Malwarebytes reports.
Europe’s Energy Sector at Risk: The Critical Need for Cybersecurity
Reliable energy is the backbone of any modern society. It powers our homes, industries, and economies. But what happens when this essential infrastructure becomes a target for cyberattacks? In Europe, the energy sector is facing an escalating …
Russia’s Storm-2372 Hits Orgs with MFA Bypass via Device Code Phishing
Russian APT group Storm-2372 employs device code phishing to bypass Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Targets include government, technology, finance,…