Collaborate Disseminate
New (down)loader malware called Latrodectus is being leveraged by initial access brokers and it looks like it might have been written by the same developers who created the IcedID loader. Malware delivery campaigns “[Latrodectus] was first observ… Continue reading New Latrodectus loader steps in for Qbot
Thread hijacking attacks. They happen when someone you know has their email account compromised, and you are suddenly dropped into an existing conversation between the sender and someone else. These missives draw on the recipient’s natural curiosity about being copied on a private discussion, which is modified to include a malicious link or attachment. Here’s the story of a recent thread hijacking attack in which a journalist was copied on a phishing email from the unwilling subject of a recent scoop. Continue reading Thread Hijacking: Phishes That Prey on Your Curiosity
Risky cyber security behaviours are putting employees at risk of phishing and other attacks, according to Proofpoint research, with many employees still unclear security is their responsibility, too. Continue reading Proofpoint: APAC Employees Are Choosing Convenience, Speed Over Cyber Security
Data loss is a problem stemming from the interaction between humans and machines, and ‘careless users’ are much more likely to cause those incidents than compromised or misconfigured systems, according to Proofpoint. While organizations are… Continue reading 1% of users are responsible for 88% of data loss events
A threat actor specializing in establishing initial access to target organizations’ computer systems and networks is using booby-trapped email attachments to steal employees’ NTLM hashes. Why are they after NTLM hashes? NT LAN Manager (NTLM… Continue reading Hundreds of orgs targeted with emails aimed at stealing NTLM authentication hashes
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
Prominent security vendors Okta and Proofpoint announced layoffs affecting almost 1,000 employees in the United States and Israel.
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Stellar Cyber announced a new partnership with Proofpoint, a cybersecurity and compliance company. Through this alliance, Proofpoint and Stellar Cyber customers benefit from an out-of-the-box integration enabling swift email investigations and real-tim… Continue reading Stellar Cyber partners with Proofpoint to speed detection of email-driven cyberattacks
As healthcare organizations increasingly rely on interconnected systems, electronic health records, and telemedicine, the industry becomes a prime target for malicious actors seeking to exploit vulnerabilities. The consequences of a cybersecurity breac… Continue reading Unveiling the true cost of healthcare cybersecurity incidents
Recruiters and anyone else involved in hiring processes should be knowledgeable about this social engineering attack threat. Continue reading Proofpoint Exposes Sophisticated Social Engineering Attack on Recruiters That Infects Their Computers With Malware