New data about the state of cyber insurance shows that given the current loss ratios by insurers – and the reasons behind those losses – will result in higher premiums for the foreseeable future. I cover the topic of cyber…
After a few notifications of a potential problem with Experian by his readership, Brian Krebs and team checked out Experian’s account signup process and found some disturbing news. We’ve seen and reported on scams that involved the potential theft of…
Using a simple email containing a voice mail attachment, an ingenious phishing attack captures credentials while keeping track of the domains being attacked. It’s no surprise that Microsoft continues to be a brand used as part of credential-harvesting attacks, as…
A complex and ambitious investment scam has used more than 10,000 domains to induce speculators to give up not just funds, but personal information as well. Researchers at security firm Group-IB describe the campaign as one that proceeds through several…
Fresh data on data breach costs from IBM show phishing, business email compromise, and stolen credentials take the longest to identify and contain. There are tangible repercussions of allowing your organization to succumb to a data breach that starts with…
New research from IBM shows four reasons why phishing attacks are still effective and remains the primary attack vector in 41% of cyberattacks. Phishing has been around since the 1990’s and yet it still works today. And despite security solutions…
