90% of threats are social engineering

In this Help Net Security video, Jakub Kroustek, Malware Research Director at Gen, discusses the Avast Q1 2024 Threat Report. The report highlights significant trends and incidents in cybersecurity. Key findings include: Surge in social engineering att… Continue reading 90% of threats are social engineering

Paris Olympics 2024: Cyber Attackers are Targeting Companies Associated With Games, Report Finds

The authors of the report also say that attendees will “almost certainly” be targeted with Olympics-related phishing schemes. Continue reading Paris Olympics 2024: Cyber Attackers are Targeting Companies Associated With Games, Report Finds

Identity-related incidents becoming severe, costing organizations a fortune

With the rise of identity sprawl and system complexity, more businesses are suffering identity-related incidents than ever before, according to IDSA. Identity-related incidents in headlines Identity-related incidents continue to dominate today’s headli… Continue reading Identity-related incidents becoming severe, costing organizations a fortune

IBM X-Force Report: Grandoreiro Malware Targets More Than 1,500 Banks in 60 Countries

Find out how Grandoreiro banking trojan campaigns work and the countries targeted, as well as how to mitigate this malware threat. Continue reading IBM X-Force Report: Grandoreiro Malware Targets More Than 1,500 Banks in 60 Countries

YouTube has become a significant channel for cybercrime

Social engineering threats – those which rely on human manipulation – account for most cyberthreats faced by individuals in 2024, according to Avast. According to the latest quarterly Avast Threat Report, which looks at the threat landscape from Januar… Continue reading YouTube has become a significant channel for cybercrime

How a new wave of deepfake-driven cybercrime targets businesses

As deepfake attacks on businesses dominate news headlines, detection experts are gathering valuable insights into how these attacks came into being and the vulnerabilities they exploit. Between 2023 and 2024, frequent phishing and social engineering campaigns led to account hijacking and theft of assets and data, identity theft, and reputational damage to businesses across industries. […]

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Black Basta target orgs with new social engineering campaign

Black Basta, one of the most prolific ransomware-as-a-service operators, is trying out a combination of email DDoS and vishing to get employees to download remote access tools. Black Basta TTPs and newest initial access attempts According to a cybersec… Continue reading Black Basta target orgs with new social engineering campaign

How Can Businesses Defend Themselves Against Common Cyberthreats?

TechRepublic consolidated expert advice on how businesses can defend themselves against the most common cyberthreats, including zero-days, ransomware and deepfakes. Continue reading How Can Businesses Defend Themselves Against Common Cyberthreats?