Protect Yourself from Job Termination Scams
ESET warns of a wave of phishing attacks informing employees that they’ve been fired or let go. The emails are designed to make the user panic and act quickly to see if they’ve actually lost their job.
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Phishing Attack Leads to Lateral Movement in Just 48 Minutes
Researchers at ReliaQuest have published a report on a phishing breach in the manufacturing sector that went from initial access to lateral movement in just 48 minutes.
2024 phishing trends tell us what to expect in 2025
Phishing has been the method most often employed by cybercriminals to achieve initial access to targeted organizations in 2024, according to risk advisory firm Kroll, which expects this trend to continue in 2025. But attackers have also increasingly be…
CrowdStrike Security Report: Generative AI Powers Social Engineering Attacks
Trends in cybersecurity across 2024 showed less malware and phishing, though more social engineering. CrowdStrike offers tips on securing your business.
Fake CAPTCHA Lures Victims: Lumma Stealer Abuses Clipboard and PowerShell
Fake CAPTCHA Lures Victims: Lumma Stealer Abuses Clipboard and PowerShell Introduction: We recently identified a new malware campaign using fake CAPTCHA pages to deliver Lumma Stealer, an infostealer operating under the malware-as-a-service (MaaS) model, first discovered in 2022. In previous campaigns, including those in mid-2024, attackers used ClickFix a deceptive tactic involving phishing and fake […]
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KnowBe4’s Interview of a North Korean Fake Employee
You would think with all the global press we have received because of our public announcement of how we mistakenly hired a North Korean fake employee in July 2024, followed by our multiple public presentations and a whitepaper on the subj…
VC Firm Insight Partners Hacked
Venture capital firm Insight Partners has been targeted in a cyberattack that involved unauthorized access to its information systems.
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6 considerations for 2025 cybersecurity investment decisions
Cybersecurity professionals may be concerned about the constantly shifting threat landscape. From the increased use of artificial intelligence (AI) by malicious actors to the expanding attack surface, cybersecurity risks evolve, and defenders need to m…
Phishing for Love: A Sharp Surge in Valentine’s Day-Themed Scams
Authors: Martin Kraemer, Security Awareness Advocate at KnowBe4 and James Dyer, Threat Intelligence Lead at KnowBe4
This Valentine’s Day, Cupid wasn’t the only one taking aim. Our Threat Research team noted a 34.8% increase on Valentine-…
New Research: Ransomware Data Extortion Skyrocketing
Data theft extortion attacks increased by 46% in the fourth quarter of 2024, according to a new report from Nuspire.