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A criminal gang is launching business email compromise (BEC) attacks by posing as “real attorneys, law firms, and debt recovery services.” The attackers send legitimate-looking invoices tailored to the targeted organization, asking for a payment of tens of thousands of…
As scammers shift their campaigns and learn from their successes, new data shows that the global delivery service is the current brand of choice, with equally familiar brands trailing slightly. We’ve seen as many as 256 brands impersonated recently in…
With compromised LinkedIn credentials providing cybercriminals with ample means to socially engineer business contacts, this campaign is a stark warning for organizations. The power of impersonation is demonstrated in this latest attack detailed by the security analysts at ArmorBlox. Using…
This new group makes the case that – as with any market – cybercriminals will focus on a niche sector they are experts on in order to improve their chances of success. Haven’t heard of Daxin Team? That’s probably because…
This latest “new kid on the block” is gaining momentum and – according to CheckPoint – seeing successes with their attacks globally, calling their organizational structure “impressive.” It’s not often a ransomware gang gets a nod from a security vendor,…
Cloud storage company Dropbox has suffered a data breach after its employees were targeted by a phishing attack. The attack, which took place on October 14, saw a malicious actor pose as code integration and delivery platform CircleCI in order…
