Credential phishing attacks surged by 703% in the second half of 2024, according to a report by SlashNext. Phishing attacks overall saw a 202% increase during the same period. “Since June, the number of attacks per 1,000 mailboxes each week has increased…
Securonix warns that tax-themed phishing emails are attempting to deliver malware via Microsoft Management Console (MSC) files. “The attack likely starts with either a phishing email link or attachment,” the researchers explain. “While we were not able to obtain the original phishing…
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued an urgent warning about a surge in immigration scams targeting immigrants and their families on social media platforms like Facebook. Scammers are impersonating attorneys and law firms, promising immigration services such as work…
Trend Micro warns that the Russian state-sponsored threat actor Earth Koshchei (also known as “APT29” or “Cozy Bear”) is using spear phishing emails to trick victims into connecting to rogue Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) relays. “Earth Koshchei’s rogue RDP campaign reached its…
ESET has published its threat report for the second half of 2024, outlining a new social engineering tactic targeting mobile banking users. Threat actors are using Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) and WebAPKs to bypass mobile security measures, since these files don’t require…
Cybersecurity researchers are warning about a new breed of investment scam that combines AI-powered video testimonials, social media malvertising, and phishing tactics to steal money and personal data. Known as Nomani — a play on "no money" — this scam grew by over 335%…
