phishing
Lazarus launches malware on Nuclear power org and Kaspersky Telegram Phishing scams
1.) Lazarus Group Targets Nuclear Power Organizations with Sophisticated Malware Campaign The Lazarus Group, a well-known hacking collective widely believed to be funded by the North Korean government, has recently escalated its cyberattacks by targeting employees within nuclear power organizations and critical infrastructure sectors. These attacks, carried out with highly advanced malware, not only compromise […]
Apple iOS devices are more vulnerable to phishing than Android
For years, there’s been a widely held belief that iOS devices—such as iPhones—are virtually immune to phishing attacks, largely due to Apple’s strong emphasis on security and its reputation for prioritizing user protection. In contrast, Android devices, with their more open operating system, were often viewed as more vulnerable to such cyber threats. However, a […]
Phishing Campaign Exploits Fake Trump Assassination Story to Harvest Corporate Data
A new phishing campaign circulating online is using a fabricated assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump to trick users into divulging personal and corporate information, according to cybersecurity experts at ESET. The attack targets corporate networks with the goal of stealing sensitive data and potentially infiltrating these systems. While two genuine assassination attempts on […]
Beware of Starbucks Phishing Scam and China using Quantum tech to break encryption
Starbucks Coffee Lovers Box Phishing Scam Alert Starbucks is making headlines due to a phishing scam targeting its customers with a promise of a free “Coffee Lovers Box.” However, this offer is entirely fraudulent. According to an update from Action Fraud, this ongoing scam has already victimized over 900 individuals, and that number continues to […]
iCloud Storage fake warning leading to Phishing and Malware attacks
iPhone users across Britain are advised to remain vigilant against ongoing phishing attacks. These scams encourage victims to click on links that falsely claim to boost iCloud storage, but actually lead to password theft. The UK’s National Fraud and Cyber Reporting Centre, known as Action Fraud, has reported nearly 1,639 complaints related to this campaign, […]
Microsoft issues alert against email phishing attack to influence US 2024 Elections
The 2024 U.S. elections are set for November 5th, and Microsoft, the American technology giant, has issued a warning about potential interference from state-funded actors. The company’s alert comes in response to increased online activity over recent weeks. According to Microsoft, certain Iranian groups have established fake websites over the past few months to spread […]
Cyborg Social Engineering: Defending against personalised attacks
Generative AI has the potential to make social engineering attacks much more sophisticated and personalised. The technology can rapidly mine sites for information on a company, individuals, their responsibilities and specific habits to create multi-level campaigns. Through automated gethering of information, the technology can acquire photos, videos and audio recordings which can then be used […]
How personalized phish training can thwart evolving cyberattacks
[By Matt Lindley, COO and CISO at NINJIO] Although the cyberthreat landscape is constantly shifting, several major cybercriminal tactics have stood the test of time. Phishing is one of them. Despite being among the best-known cyberthreats, the damage inflicted by phishing attacks keeps rising. This is because phishing exploits ingrained psychological vulnerabilities that are difficult […]
SIM linked data security measure to defend against phishing attacks
Stolen bank account credentials have been a persistent issue in countries like Britain, the United States, Australia, and Canada, often resulting in significant financial losses. However, Singapore’s leading telecommunications company, Singtel, has introduced an innovative solution to combat such phishing attacks. Their latest security measure, which links SIM cards to user accounts, provides a user-friendly […]
NHS Email Servers used for Phishing Attacks
Cybercriminals reportedly hacked UK’s National Health Service, shortly dubbed NHS to launch over 1000 phishing emails from the compromised servers. This incident was discovered by a research firm named Inky and it confirmed that the illegal access to the servers was carried out for a time frame of six months ending in March this year. […]
