Credential phishing attacks rise and represent a huge threat to businesses

Abnormal Security released a report which explores the current email threat landscape. This Help Net Security video provides insight into the latest advanced email attack trends.
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Credential phishing attacks skyrocketing, 265 brands impersonated in H1 2022

Abnormal Security released a which report explores the current email threat landscape and provides insight into the latest advanced email attack trends, including increases in business email compromise, the evolution of financial supply chain compromis… Continue reading Credential phishing attacks skyrocketing, 265 brands impersonated in H1 2022

Black Hat USA 2022 video walkthrough

In this Help Net Security video, we take you inside Black Hat USA 2022 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. The video features the following vendors: Abnormal Security, Adaptive Shield, Airgap, Akamai, Anomali, Arctic Wolf Networks, Aris… Continue reading Black Hat USA 2022 video walkthrough

Threat actors increasingly use third parties to run their scams

Abnormal Security released new research that showcases a rising trend in financial supply chain compromise as threat actors impersonate vendors more than ever before. In January 2022, the number of business email compromise (BEC) attacks impersonating … Continue reading Threat actors increasingly use third parties to run their scams

Phishing reaches all-time high in early 2022

The APWG’s Phishing Activity Trends Report reveals that in the first quarter of 2022 there were 1,025,968 total phishing attacks—the worst quarter for phishing observed to date. This quarter was the first time the three-month total has exceeded o… Continue reading Phishing reaches all-time high in early 2022

Abnormal Security raises $200 million to provide email security solutions for businesses

Abnormal Security announced the close of a $210 million Series C round of financing led by global software investor Insight Partners, with participation from Greylock Partners and Menlo Ventures. With this round, the 4-year-old company is now valued at… Continue reading Abnormal Security raises $200 million to provide email security solutions for businesses

Arrest in ‘Ransom Your Employer’ Email Scheme

In August, KrebsOnSecurity warned that scammers were contacting people and asking them to unleash ransomware inside their employer’s network, in exchange for a percentage of any ransom amount paid by the victim company. This week, authorities in Nigeria arrested a suspect in connection with the scheme — a young man who said he was trying to save up money to help fund a new social network. Continue reading Arrest in ‘Ransom Your Employer’ Email Scheme

TikTok scammers tried hacking 125 targets that followed famous accounts, researchers find

More than 125 people and businesses associated with large TikTok accounts based around the world were targeted as part of a recent phishing campaign, according to research published Tuesday. Emails warned that targeted accounts were either in danger of being deleted for copyright violations or eligible for a verification badge. If victims replied to a message, attackers directed them to click a link to a WhatsApp chat, where a purported TikTok representative would confirm their accounts. While it remains unclear if any accounts were breached, the campaign is the latest to demonstrate how TikTok’s popularity makes its mot visible users targets for scammers. In addition to individual account holders, the latest campaign targeted talent agencies, brand-consultant firms, social media production studios, influencer management firms, according to Rachelle Chouinard, a threat intelligence analyst at email security firm Abnormal Security, which shared its findings with CyberScoop. Crane Hassold, the director of threat […]

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New infosec products of the week: October 8, 2021

Here’s a look at the most interesting product releases from the past week, featuring releases from Abnormal Security, Pradeo, Qualys, Semperis and Swimlane. Pradeo’s mobile application security suite extends its coverage with new app shielding service … Continue reading New infosec products of the week: October 8, 2021

Abnormal Security ICES platform protects against the full spectrum of email attacks

Abnormal Security announced the Abnormal Integrated Cloud Email Security (ICES) platform. Abnormal ICES is an all-in-one email security platform that provides precision against the full spectrum of email attacks. Powered by Behavioral AI technology and… Continue reading Abnormal Security ICES platform protects against the full spectrum of email attacks