CryptoChameleon Phishing Scam Targets Crypto Users and FCC Employees

By Deeba Ahmed
Lookout urges crypto users to be on the lookout of the new and tricky phishing campaign.
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Vishing, smishing, and phishing attacks skyrocket 1,265% post-ChatGPT

76% of enterprises lack sufficient voice and messaging fraud protection as AI-powered vishing and smishing skyrocket following the launch of ChatGPT, according to Enea. Enterprises report significant losses from mobile fraud 61% of enterprises still su… Continue reading Vishing, smishing, and phishing attacks skyrocket 1,265% post-ChatGPT

European retailer Pepco loses €15.5 million in phishing (possibly BEC?) attack

Pepco Group has confirmed that its Hungarian business has been hit by a “sophisticated fraudulent phishing attack.” The European company, which operates shops under the Pepco, Poundland and Dealz brands, said that the company lost approxima… Continue reading European retailer Pepco loses €15.5 million in phishing (possibly BEC?) attack

Understanding employees’ motivations behind risky actions

More 68% of employees knowingly put their organizations at risk, potentially leading to ransomware or malware infections, data breaches, or financial loss, according to Proofpoint. Perception on security responsibility And while the incidence of succes… Continue reading Understanding employees’ motivations behind risky actions

ResurrecAds Attack Hijacks Brand Names, Spreads Spam Via ‘SubdoMailing’

By Deeba Ahmed
Brand Hijacking Alert: Guardio Reveals Malicious Actors Using Trusted Brands for Phishing.
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Secure email gateways struggle to keep pace with sophisticated phishing campaigns

In 2023, malicious email threats bypassing secure email gateways (SEGs) increased by more than 100%, according to Cofense. In just two years, Cofense identified over 1.5 million malicious emails bypassing their customers’ SEGs, signaling a 37% increase… Continue reading Secure email gateways struggle to keep pace with sophisticated phishing campaigns

Clean links and sophisticated scams mark new era in email attacks

Analysis of 7 billion emails shows clean links are duping users, malicious EML attachments increased 10-fold in Q4, and social engineering attacks are at all-time highs, according to VIPRE Security. The rise of the EML file attachments In 2024, QR code… Continue reading Clean links and sophisticated scams mark new era in email attacks