QR Code Phishing Soars 587%: Users Falling Victim to Social Engineering Scams

By Deeba Ahmed
QR Code Phishing has surged by a staggering 587%, with scammers exploiting it to steal login credentials and deploy malware.
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AI expected to increase volume, impact of cyberattacks

All types of cyber threat actor are already using artificial intelligence (AI) to varying degrees, UK National Cyber Security Centre’s analysts say, and predict that AI “will almost certainly increase the volume and heighten the impact of c… Continue reading AI expected to increase volume, impact of cyberattacks

National Cyber Security Centre Study: Generative AI May Increase Global Ransomware Threat

See NCSC’s predictions for generative AI for cyber attack and defense through 2025. Continue reading National Cyber Security Centre Study: Generative AI May Increase Global Ransomware Threat

The growing challenge of cyber risk in the age of synthetic media

As AI tools become more widespread, impersonation and deception have become easier. However, organizations are combating this issue with policies and technological solutions. In this Help Net Security video, Mike Bechtel, Chief Futurist at Deloitte, di… Continue reading The growing challenge of cyber risk in the age of synthetic media

Social engineer reveals effective tricks for real-world intrusions

In this Help Net Security interview, Jayson E. Street, Chief Adversarial Officer at Secure Yeti, discusses intriguing aspects of social engineering and unconventional methods for gathering target information. Street explores the overlooked threat of ph… Continue reading Social engineer reveals effective tricks for real-world intrusions

Proofpoint Exposes Sophisticated Social Engineering Attack on Recruiters That Infects Their Computers With Malware

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

Exploring the impact of generative AI in the 2024 presidential election

2024 is a presidential election year in the US. 2016 and 2020 both saw impressive increases in attempts to influence voters through crafty propaganda and social media campaigns run by bots and expert social engineers, along with attempts to influence t… Continue reading Exploring the impact of generative AI in the 2024 presidential election