AvatarScreaminLizardflipped into Security HacksMicrosoft Office Microsoft Office 365: This targeted phishing campaign uses an odd trick to stay hidden | ZDNet verified_publisherZDNet - Danny Palmer Unknown attackers are looking to to steal usernames and passwords of corporate accounts across multiple industries. A surge of phishing emails aimed …
Engadgetflipped into Latest NewsVPNs FBI and CISA warn against surge in voice phishing campaigns verified_publisherEngadget - Mariella MoonVishing campaigns have become more effective after most people started working from home. Authorities saw an uptick in voice phishing (or “vishing”) campaigns after the pandemic forced companies to implement...
TechRepublicflipped into Latest NewsSecurity SANS cybersecurity training firm suffers data breach due to phishing attack TechRepublic - Lance Whitney The breach compromised 28,000 records, exposing such data as names, phone numbers, physical addresses, and email addresses. A company that offers …
Chu Choiflipped into UnbelievableMicrosoft Microsoft warns Office 365 users of consent phishing dangers techradar.com - Anthony Spadafora Microsoft is warning users that the shift to remote working during the pandemic has exposed organizations to additional security threats including …
Tom's Guideflipped into Tom's Guide: Full EditionSecurity Isn't this ironic: Top cybersecurity firm falls prey to phishing attack Tom's Guide - Nicholas Fearn Cybersecurity training organization the SANS Institute has disclosed a data breach that saw 28,000 records of personally identifiable information …
Dr. Paul Cesariniflipped into Mobile Tech WeeklyGoogle Google is testing domain-only URLs in Chrome to help foil scams and phishing verified_publisherThe Verge - James VincentGoogle is experimenting with showing domain names only in Chrome’s address bar instead of full URLs. The feature will be tested in the upcoming Chrome 86 release, with Google hoping the change could protect...
andyrajflipped into HackersMcAfee Google: Chinese Hackers Are Posing as McAfee Antivirus to Phish Victims verified_publisherPCMag - Michael Kan Google’s security team has spotted the suspected Chinese hacking group APT 31 emailing links designed to ultimately download malware to spy on …
TechRadarflipped into TechRadarTechnology World's largest 'hack-for-hire' group is executing the most sophisticated phishing scams yet techradar.com - Joel Khalili New research into the world’s largest hack-for-hire group, BAHAMUT, has revealed a depth of sophistication never before seen - especially when it …
Traskflipped into Cool TechnologyTwitter Twitter says a spear phishing attack led to the huge bitcoin scam verified_publisherThe Verge - Jay PetersTwitter provided an update about the unprecedented July 15th attack that allowed hackers to tweet from some of the most high-profile accounts on the service, in a blog post and a series of tweets published...
Security Office 365 phishing scam uses legitimate Oracle and AWS services techradar.com - Barclay Ballard A sophisticated phishing attack is underway that employs some high-profile legitimate services, including cloud solutions by Oracle and Amazon. The …
Erik Schroederflipped into Cybersecurity and Information Security ArticlesAmazon Web Services How phishing attacks have exploited Amazon Web Services accounts TechRepublic - Lance Whitney Phishing campaigns could compromise business data and use Amazon's cloud platform to launch further attacks, says KnowBe4. Amazon is a target ripe for …
Lee Stognerflipped into IEEE CybersecurityCybersecurity Phishing campaigns, from first to last victim, take 21h on average | ZDNet verified_publisherZDNet - Catalin Cimpanu Most phishing victims experience a fraudulent transaction around 5 days after getting phished, new research shows. What is phishing? Everything you …
Wisconsin $2.3M stolen from Wisconsin Republicans in phishing attack - SiliconANGLE siliconangle.com - Duncan Riley Hackers have stolen $2.3 million form the Republican Party of Wisconsin following a phishing attack. The phishing attack was detected Oct. 22 and …
Tom Gibsonflipped into Security ThreatsRansomware This botnet has surged back into action spreading a new ransomware campaign via phishing emails | ZDNet verified_publisherZDNet - Danny Palmer There's been a big jump in Phorpiex botnet activity - but it's a trojan malware attack that was the most common malware campaign in June. A notorious …
TechCrunchflipped into Top StoriesCurrency Twitter says 'phone spear phishing attack' used to gain network access in crypto scam breach verified_publisherTechCrunch - Natasha LomasTwitter has revealed a little more detail about the security breach it suffered earlier this month when a number of high-profile accounts were hacked to spread a cryptocurrency scam — writing in a blog...
ZDNetflipped into NewsCybersecurity Phishing attacks: This sophisticated new group has been operating undiscovered for at least a year | ZDNet verified_publisherZDNet - Danny Palmer Researchers have identified a new phishing campaign working out of Russia - by a group more associated with trojan malware. A newly uncovered phishing …
AvatarScreaminLizardflipped into Security HacksMicrosoft Microsoft seizes six domains used in COVID-19 phishing operations | ZDNet verified_publisherZDNet - Catalin Cimpanu Hackers used malicious Office 365 apps to gain access to customer accounts, which they later used to orchestrate BEC attacks. Microsoft has obtained a …
AvatarLeBuiflipped into SecuCybeTechnology Voice phishing attacks on the rise, remote workers vulnerable itbrief.co.nz - Shannon Williams There is an increase in voice phishing attacks, where hackers use existing employee names in attempt to trick victims into sharing login credentials …
Steve Levittflipped into App WorldDigital Currency Twitter Hackers Used 'Phone Spear Phishing Attack' to Pull Off Bitcoin Scam verified_publisherMacRumors - Tim HardwickTwitter has provided another update on the security breach two weeks ago that saw the Twitter accounts of Apple and other high-profile figures and companies hacked by bitcoin scammers. According to the...
Gizmodoflipped into The Tech GiantsMcAfee Google: Chinese Hackers Are Impersonating McAfee to Phish Victims verified_publisherGizmodo - Alyse Stanley The same Chinese government-linked hackers who targeted the campaigns of both 2020 presidential candidates earlier this year have been trying to …
Engadgetflipped into Latest NewsU.S. Elections Report finds many US election officials vulnerable to phishing attacks verified_publisherEngadget - Jon FingasAttacks on voting machines may not be the main concern. The security risks around the 2020 presidential election aren’t limited to direct attacks on the voting systems. Research firm Area 1 Security has...
The Vergeflipped into Tech NewsSecurity Report suggests local election officials’ emails could be at risk for phishing attempts verified_publisherThe Verge - Kim LyonsMany election officials across the US are using email systems that could make them more susceptible to phishing attempts, according to a new report in The Wall Street Journal. Area 1 Security found less...
Lyndan Britneyflipped into NEWSTechnology Twitter says high-profile hack was the result of a phishing attack verified_publisherCNN(CNN Business) — Twitter said Thursday night that it has "significantly limited" access to its internal tools after it learned that the high-profile hack earlier this month affecting dozens of major accounts...
