A Generational Divide Among Social Engineering Victims
Younger and older people differ in their susceptibility to different types of social engineering attacks, according to researchers at Avast. Younger people tend to fall
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WhisperGate: Not NotPetya
Destructive wiper attacks typically occur along geopolitical fault lines. Although some of these attacks masquerade as ransomware, there is a fundamental difference. Cybercriminals distribute ransomware
FBI: US Defense Industry Organizations Targeted with USB-Based Ransomware Attacks
Using mailed out “BadUSB” drives as the initial attack vector, cybercriminals are attempting to infiltrate sensitive networks and infect them with BlackMatter or REvil ransomware
New U.K. Vishing Scam Offers Significant Phone Plan Discounts in Exchange for your Phone Provider’s One-Time Security Code
Scammers targeting customers of mobile carrier O2 are enticing victim engagement by offering discounts on their mobile plan as much as 40%. originally published onhttps://blog.knowbe4.com/new-u.k.-vishing-scam-offers-significant-phone-plan-discounts-in-exchange-for-your-phone-providers-one-time-security-code
Disruptive Attacks in Ukraine Likely Linked to Escalating Tensions
Secureworks® Counter Threat Unit™ (CTU) researchers are investigating reports of destructive malware attacks in Ukraine. On January 15, 2022, Microsoft reported a campaign that began
In Order to Have Good Security Culture, Behaviour Comes First
In our efforts to raise awareness among users of the importance of cybersecurity and the part they have to play in it, we sometimes go
DHL is Now the Most Spoofed Brand in Phishing
International shipping company DHL was the most impersonated brand in phishing attacks during the fourth quarter of 2022, researchers at Check Point have found. originally
Ransomware Attacks are Growing in Number, But Not in Sophistication
As organizations work to protect against the relentless series of ransomware attacks that have plagued businesses large and small, the methods of attack seem to
Google Docs Comment Feature is the Key to a New Wave of Phishing Campaigns
Hackers take advantage of legitimate comment functionality as a way to look legitimate, reach the Inbox, and avoid detection, despite using malicious links for phishing
Half of All Organizations Hit by Ransomware Experience Productivity Loss
According to new data, ransomware is expected to be a larger and more likely threat in the next year, making the impacts felt today very