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Drivers across the U.S. are being bombarded with fraudulent text messages claiming to come from toll operators like E-ZPass. These messages threaten fines for unpaid toll fees and aim to steal personal and financial information. Security experts warn that these…
73% of educational institutions in the UK have sustained at least one cyberattack or breach in the past five years, according to researchers at ESET. Additionally, a fifth of these organizations said they’ve experienced three or more cyberattacks. 43% of…
Phishing attacks are the most common security issue for smartphone users, according to a new study by Omdia. The survey found that nearly a quarter (24%) of respondents have fallen victim to a mobile phishing attack. The second most common…
A new survey by cybersecurity vendor Netwrix found that 84% of healthcare organizations spotted a cyberattack in the past twelve months, with phishing attacks accounting for 63% of these incidents. “Phishing was the most common type of incident experienced on premises, similar…
The Russian threat actor “Star Blizzard” has launched a spear-phishing campaign attempting to compromise WhatsApp accounts, according to researchers at Microsoft. The operation targets individuals who are involved in providing assistance to Ukraine. “Star Blizzard’s new spear-phishing campaign, while novel in that it…
Researchers at Malwarebytes are tracking a major malvertising campaign that’s abusing Google Ads to target individuals and businesses interested in advertising. The threat actors are using compromised Google Ads accounts to run ads that impersonate Google, leading victims to a…
