During the past year, users have come across several attacks that leveraged the technique of Excel 4.0 Macros, also known as XLM macros, through phishing emails to infect the users’ systems with malware. It is essential to get acquainted with this excel file weaponizing technique to keep your critical data from falling into the hands
One cannot have their guards down in today’s cyber world, where cyber adversaries are on the rise and improving their methods and methodologies of launching cyber attacks by the day. However, a pertinent goal can be to ensure maximum security and efficient risk management for yourself and the business you run or work for if
The increasing trend of cyber-attacks and the lack of adequate cyber readiness dictate that organizations should improve their security posture by alerting their users about various types of phishing attacks, the methods malicious actors use, and the consequences of a successful attack. Solutions to improve phishing awareness start by educating users about what communications and
Here are the latest updates on the major hacks and attacks this week that will keep you abreast of the recent threat factors and help plan your phishing prevention strategies. Conti Ransomware Gang Attacks Sandhills Global US-based information processing firm Sandhills Global recently underwent a ransomware attack that disrupted its business operations and brought
Less than a month ago, Microsoft exposed a well-organized operation that provides a one-of-a-kind, DIY phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) product to malicious actors. This product includes phishing kits, hosting services, and templates to create and develop customized phishing campaigns. This ‘BulletProofLink’ (also referred to as BulletProftLink) operation was first discovered in 2020, yet it continues today.
Ransomware attacks have increased ominously over the last couple of years, and you would be surprised to know how innovative cyber adversaries have become in their modus operandi. Ensuring phishing protection becomes problematic when the attackers don’t stick to one strategy or name, and that is where the role of keeping abreast of the latest
Machine learning is one of the critical mechanisms working in tandem with Artificial Intelligence (AI). It is based on algorithms focused on understanding and recognizing patterns from enormous piles of data to create a system that can predict unusual behavior and anomalies. It evolves with time while learning patterns of normal behavior. These characteristics make
Threat actors continue to launch phishing campaigns and ransomware attacks to lure netizens into giving away PII (Personally Identifiable Information) and other critical information. The best prevention against such threats is keeping oneself abreast of the latest methods that they adopt to launch cyber attacks. To that end, here are the major phishing and data
Smishing, a relatively new form of cyberattack, is threatening millions of small businesses and consumers worldwide. Smishing is a phishing attack that uses text messages instead of emails to entice the recipients to click on phony links. The links draw them to websites which either download malware or exchange personal information.
Phishing is a recurrent problem in the cyber world, and if you are connected to the internet, then chances are you have witnessed or undergone some form of a phishing attack; whether you fell for it or thwarted it is another story. Here are the phishing headlines in the spotlight this week to help you
The Internationalized Domain Name (IDN) consists of a combined Unicode character set with similar Latin and Cyrillic alphabets, making the domain look identical to the Daily ASCII domain. Unicode domain names could be problematic from a security point of view, as many Unicode characters are hard to distinguish from regular ASCII characters. Phishing attacks with
Threat actors continue with their nefarious activities to target organizations around the world. The following news headlines highlight the major phishing attacks in the past week and the mitigation measures adopted by concerned authorities. AVOS Locker Ransomware Attacks Pacific City Bank The Pacific City Bank is a leading American bank providing commercial banking services
Phishing is one of the oldest forms of social engineering, which malicious actors use to extract critical information from users. And online payments have their share of phishing threats to handle. While many businesses move to the virtual world to reach more customers and make transactions smoother, malicious actors find a massive opportunity in it
Phishing attack prevention is a global struggle, and cyber security experts strive to reduce the attack ratio every day. However, some adversaries continue to seem to be a step ahead. Here are phishing headlines of this week that lay down the importance of adopting adequate anti-phishing measures. Dallas Independent School District Announces Data Breach
With threats such as ransomware, phishing emails, and malware constantly lurking in the dark, cybersecurity experts are always at war against those waiting to exploit uneducated victims. Since the first phishing attack in the mid-1990s, it has evolved into a highly sophisticated and most frequent attack vector leading to fraud activity. Enterprises need to fundamentally
Ransomware and phishing scams together account for a majority of the cyberattacks that happen every year. This week’s news headlines cover the major phishing scams from the past few days and re-emphasize the importance of anti-phishing measures for individuals and organizations. Ransomware Hits Lojas Renner Brazil’s largest clothing department store chain with over 600
With advancements in technology, crimes like cyber theft, phishing, and scamming have increased over the years. American citizens lost over US$50 million due to phishing attacks in 2020, and for businesses, the figure is in billions. Spear-phishing is one of the most perilous cyber-attacks methods that many organizations face in today’s world. Although phishing awareness
Ransomware and phishing continue to remain some of the major causes of concern for global organizations. This week’s phishing headlines highlight the most significant data breaches and other cyber attacks that you need to read about to keep yourself updated so you can learn to thwart such attacks. Ransomware Hits ForHousing and Liberty The
Today’s cyber adversaries don’t merely rely on computer viruses and worms to target an individual digitally but make use of sophisticated social engineering (phishing) techniques to rob the end-users of their PII (Personally Identifiable Information) and other confidential information. And businesses are no different, especially online businesses such as e-commerce; they are more lucrative targets
There can never be an assurance of complete phishing attack prevention attached to any cybersecurity solution. Cyber adversaries are getting sophisticated and innovative by the day, and a mere click on a link received in a spam email is enough to jeopardize your information assets today. However, it does not mean that organizations must not