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Threat actors are targeting people who have recently lost their jobs with employment scams on LinkedIn, according to researchers at Malwarebytes. The scammers are using bots to search LinkedIn for posts with certain phrases, such as “I was laid off”…
Sophos describes a QR code phishing (quishing) campaign that targeted its own employees in an attempt to steal information. The attackers sent phishing emails that appeared to be related to employee benefits and retirement plans. The emails contained PDF attachments which, when…
As generative AI evolves and becomes a mainstream part of cyber attacks, new data reveals that deepfakes are leading the way. Deepfake technology has been around for a number of years, but the AI boom has sparked new attacks, campaigns,…
Analysis of phishing emails in the second quarter of this year paints a picture of what security teams and vigilant recipients should expect from modern phishing attacks. In the 2024 Phishing Threat Trends report from Egress (a KnowBe4 company), we learn that phishing attacks…
Phishing remains a top initial access vector for cyberattacks, according to researchers at Cisco Talos. The researchers have published a report on threat trends in the third quarter of 2024, finding that attackers are increasingly targeting valid accounts to gain…
Cybercriminals are offering tools to help phishing pages avoid detection by security tools, according to researchers at SlashNext. “Anti-bot services, like Otus Anti-Bot, Remove Red, and Limitless Anti-Bot, have become a cornerstone of complex phishing operations,” the researchers write. “These services aim…
