Monthly Archives: February 2024

A widespread malvertising campaign is attempting to trick users into paying phony utility bills, according to researchers at Malwarebytes.

With the idea in mind to “audio-jack” a live call-based banking transaction, security researchers were successful in inserting cybercriminal-controlled account details.

In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), the launch of Sora by OpenAI marks an unnerving milestone in video synthesis.

As an InfoSec professional, one of your many important responsibilities is to minimize expensive downtime and prevent data breaches.

New data on how organizations are able to respond to ransomware attacks also shows that paying a ransom is highly likely, despite having a policy of “Do Not Pay.”

Numerous state-sponsored threat actors frequently launched spear phishing attacks against European Union entities last year, according to a new report from the EU’s Emergency Response Team (CERT-EU).

The thought of building and improving your organization’s security culture can seem like a daunting task. How can you influence an entire culture? With the right plan, buy-in and content, we assure you it IS possible… and maybe even easier … Read More

Cybercriminals are taking advantage of the messaging platform Telegram by creating channels and groups where learning and commerce all can take place freely.

Recently, Apple launched its Apple Vision Pro to much fanfare and has pushed the discussion of Augmented Reality (AR) beyond the realms of gaming and entertainment. From healthcare innovations to retail experiences and manufacturing enhancements, AR has the potential to … Read More

As the popularity of SaaS apps continues to grow, security analysts expect the misuse of such apps as the host for malware downloads to continue to rise through 2024.

Researchers at Volexity warn that the suspected Iranian threat actor CharmingCypress (also known as “Charming Kitten” or “APT42”) has been launching spear phishing attacks against Middle Eastern policy experts.

New data summarizing the compromises of data in 2023 provides key details on who’s being targeted, what types of data is being compromised, and what attack vectors are being used.

A phishing campaign is attempting to trick users into downloading remote monitoring and management (RMM) software like AnyDesk, Atera, and Splashtop, according to researchers at Malwarebytes.

The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), recently shared its findings on how AI might reshape the cyber landscape. In two separate posts, the NCSC is warning that the global ransomware threat is expected to rise with AI.

Analysis of this newly-spotted service makes it clear that the newest entrant into the Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) space has taken note of where predecessors are lacking and launched a better product.

Valentine’s Day. A time where love is in the air, florists work overtime, and restaurant tables are as scarce as a truthful politician. But as we’re busy swiping right in hopes of finding that special someone, cybercriminals are swiping left…on … Read More

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has disclosed that people in the United States lost a record $10 billion to fraud in 2023, a 14% increase from 2022. Nearly half of the losses were due to investment scams.

New data sheds light on what kinds of cyber attacks are targeting your cybersecurity team, what it’s costing them, why it’s taking so much time to fix, and where you should focus resources.