A Canadian man lost a $100,000 cryptocurrency fortune – all because he did a careless Google search. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.
Category: phishing
2025, Analytics & Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Exploits, Featured, GenAI, Global Security News, Netskope, News, phishing, Security Awareness, Security Boulevard (Original), Social - Facebook, Social - LinkedIn, Social - X, Spotlight, Threats & Breaches, vulnerabilities
Phishing Threats, GenAI Among Top Cybersecurity Risks in 2025
Organizations are facing escalating threats from phishing attacks, personal app usage and the widespread adoption of generative AI (GenAI) in workplaces. According to a Netskope report, phishing attacks surged in 2024, with enterprise employees clicking on phishing links at a rate nearly three times higher than in 2023. The study found phishing campaigns have evolved..…
Cybersecurity, Exploits, Global Security News, phishing, Security Bloggers Network
Two Clicks to Chaos: How Double-clickjacking Hands Over Control of Apps without Users Knowing
In our last blog, we discussed how OAuth-based consent phishing attacks have been used to trick users into giving malicious apps the permission to conduct malicious activities via an employee’s account. This attack has been extremely effective due to the lack of awareness of how attackers can misuse OAuth permissions. Now, let’s say we are…
Cybersecurity, Exploits, Featured, Global Security News, News, phishing, plugin, Security Boulevard (Original), Social - Facebook, Social - LinkedIn, Social - X, Spotlight, Threats & Breaches, wordpress
WordPress Plugin Exploited to Turn Legitimate Sites Into Phishing Traps
A WordPress plugin known as PhishWP, has been discovered on Russian cybercrime forums and is being exploited by cybercriminals to steal sensitive data from unsuspecting users. The post WordPress Plugin Exploited to Turn Legitimate Sites Into Phishing Traps appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Cybersecurity, Global IT News, Global Security News, identity, Identity & Access, infosec, phishing, SaaS, Security Bloggers Network
Consent Phishing: The New, Smarter Way to Phish
What is consent phishing? Most people are familiar with the two most common types of phishing — credential phishing and phishing payloads, where attackers trick users into revealing credentials and downloading malicious software respectively. However, there is a third type of phishing on the rise: consent phishing. Consent phishing deceives users into granting a third-party SaaS application…
2025, cyber security, cyber threat, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Data Security, Digital Privacy, Episodes, Global Security News, Happy New Year, Information Security, infosec, New Year, phishing, Podcast, podcasting, Podcasts, Port 83, predictions, privacy, Security, Security Bloggers Network, Social Engineering, Technology, Weekly Edition, Year End Reflections
2024 Year in Review: What We Got Right and Looking to 2025
In the final episode of the Shared Security Podcast for 2024, join us as we recap our predictions for the year, discuss what we got right and wrong, and highlight our top episodes on YouTube. We also extend a heartfelt thank you to our Patreon supporters and special guests. Plus, stay tuned for our predictions…
Android, Apple, Cybersecurity, encryption, Global Security News, Google, identity theft, Microsoft, Mobile Security, password manager, phishing, privacy, Ransomware, Security, spam, TR Academy, trend micro
Protect 3 Devices With This Maximum Security Software
Trend Micro guards desktop and mobile devices from ransomware, phishing schemes, spam, and more for one year.
agentic ai, Blog, generative ai, Global Security News, phishing, Security Bloggers Network, SentinelOne, XDR
The Rise of Agentic AI: How Hyper-Automation is Reshaping Cybersecurity and the Workforce
As artificial intelligence evolves, its impact on cybersecurity and the workforce is profound and far-reaching. Predictive AI once enabled security teams to anticipate threats, and generative AI brought creativity and automation to new levels. Now, we stand at the threshold […] The post The Rise of Agentic AI: How Hyper-Automation is Reshaping Cybersecurity and the…
2025, cyber, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Insider Threats, phishing, Ransomware, Security Boulevard (Original), Social - Facebook, Social - LinkedIn, Social - X, Threats & Breaches, trends, vulnerabilities
Acumen Threat Analysis: Preparing for 2025
Phishing continues to be the threat vector of choice for adversaries, ransomware continues to deliver the desired financial and destructive results for attackers, while organizations, both public and private, are growing increasingly concerned about the risks posed by insiders. The post Acumen Threat Analysis: Preparing for 2025 appeared first on Security Boulevard.
cyber security, data protection, Exploits, Global Security News, phishing
Cyber Threats During the Holidays: How to Stay Safe From Seasonal Scams and Data Breaches
As the year draws to a close, let’s look at: What were some of the biggest breaches in 2024? What threats should you be aware of this Christmas? How can organisations stay safe during the festive season? 3 major data breaches from 2024 COMBs (compilations of many breaches) aside – like the MOAB (mother of…
cyber security, data protection, Exploits, Global Security News, phishing
Cyber Threats During the Holidays: How to Stay Safe From Seasonal Scams and Data Breaches
As the year draws to a close, let’s look at: What were some of the biggest breaches in 2024? What threats should you be aware of this Christmas? How can organisations stay safe during the festive season? 3 major data breaches from 2024 COMBs (compilations of many breaches) aside – like the MOAB (mother of…
cyber security, data protection, Exploits, Global Security News, phishing
Cyber Threats During the Holidays: How to Stay Safe From Seasonal Scams and Data Breaches
As the year draws to a close, let’s look at: What were some of the biggest breaches in 2024? What threats should you be aware of this Christmas? How can organisations stay safe during the festive season? 3 major data breaches from 2024 COMBs (compilations of many breaches) aside – like the MOAB (mother of…
cyber security, data protection, Exploits, Global Security News, phishing
Cyber Threats During the Holidays: How to Stay Safe From Seasonal Scams and Data Breaches
As the year draws to a close, let’s look at: What were some of the biggest breaches in 2024? What threats should you be aware of this Christmas? How can organisations stay safe during the festive season? 3 major data breaches from 2024 COMBs (compilations of many breaches) aside – like the MOAB (mother of…
Fake anti-virus, Global Security News, Google, Google ads, Guest blog, malvertising, malware, phishing, Ransomware, Scam, seo, technical support scam
Tech support scams leverage Google ads again and again, fleecing unsuspecting internet users
It’s not a new technique, but that doesn’t mean that cybercriminals cannot make rich rewards from SEO poisoning. Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog.
A Little Sunshine, Global Security News, Latest Warnings, malware, Messaging, North America, phishing, spam, The Coming Storm
Why Phishers Love New TLDs Like .shop, .top and .xyz
Phishing attacks increased nearly 40 percent in the year ending August 2024, with much of that growth concentrated at a small number of new generic top-level domains (gTLDs) — such as .shop, .top, .xyz — that attract scammers with rock-bottom prices and no meaningful registration requirements, new research finds. Meanwhile, the nonprofit entity that oversees…
cyber-risk, DarkSide, Global Security News, North America, phishing, Ransomware, Security Awareness
Prevention is Better Than Cure: The Ransomware Evolution
Ransomware tactics have continued to evolve over the years, and remain a prominent threat to both SMBs and larger organisations. Particularly during the peak of COVID-19, research by IBM found that ransomware incidents ‘exploded’ in June 2020, which saw twice as many ransomware attacks as the month prior, taking advantage of remote workers being away from the…
cyber-risk, DarkSide, Global Security News, North America, phishing, Ransomware, Security Awareness
Prevention is Better Than Cure: The Ransomware Evolution
Ransomware tactics have continued to evolve over the years, and remain a prominent threat to both SMBs and larger organisations. Particularly during the peak of COVID-19, research by IBM found that ransomware incidents ‘exploded’ in June 2020, which saw twice as many ransomware attacks as the month prior, taking advantage of remote workers being away from the…
cyber-risk, DarkSide, Global Security News, North America, phishing, Ransomware, Security Awareness
Prevention is Better Than Cure: The Ransomware Evolution
Ransomware tactics have continued to evolve over the years, and remain a prominent threat to both SMBs and larger organisations. Particularly during the peak of COVID-19, research by IBM found that ransomware incidents ‘exploded’ in June 2020, which saw twice as many ransomware attacks as the month prior, taking advantage of remote workers being away from the…
cyber-risk, DarkSide, Global Security News, North America, phishing, Ransomware, Security Awareness
Prevention is Better Than Cure: The Ransomware Evolution
Ransomware tactics have continued to evolve over the years, and remain a prominent threat to both SMBs and larger organisations. Particularly during the peak of COVID-19, research by IBM found that ransomware incidents ‘exploded’ in June 2020, which saw twice as many ransomware attacks as the month prior, taking advantage of remote workers being away from the…
cyber-risk, DarkSide, Global Security News, North America, phishing, Ransomware, Security Awareness
Prevention is Better Than Cure: The Ransomware Evolution
Ransomware tactics have continued to evolve over the years, and remain a prominent threat to both SMBs and larger organisations. Particularly during the peak of COVID-19, research by IBM found that ransomware incidents ‘exploded’ in June 2020, which saw twice as many ransomware attacks as the month prior, taking advantage of remote workers being away from the…
education, Global Security News, phishing, Security Awareness, VIPRE
Keeping Phishing Simulations on Track
The West Midlands Train service has come under fire after workers discovered that an email promising them a bonus payment after running trains during the pandemic was actually a phishing simulation test. Around 2,500 employees received a message which appeared to come from Julian Edwards, Managing Director of West Midlands Trains, thanking them for their…
education, Global Security News, phishing, Security Awareness, VIPRE
Keeping Phishing Simulations on Track
The West Midlands Train service has come under fire after workers discovered that an email promising them a bonus payment after running trains during the pandemic was actually a phishing simulation test. Around 2,500 employees received a message which appeared to come from Julian Edwards, Managing Director of West Midlands Trains, thanking them for their…
education, Global Security News, phishing, Security Awareness
Keeping Phishing Simulations on Track
The West Midlands Train service has come under fire after workers discovered that an email promising them a bonus payment after running trains during the pandemic was actually a phishing simulation test. Around 2,500 employees received a message which appeared to come from Julian Edwards, Managing Director of West Midlands Trains, thanking them for their…
education, Global Security News, phishing, Security Awareness, VIPRE
Keeping Phishing Simulations on Track
The West Midlands Train service has come under fire after workers discovered that an email promising them a bonus payment after running trains during the pandemic was actually a phishing simulation test. Around 2,500 employees received a message which appeared to come from Julian Edwards, Managing Director of West Midlands Trains, thanking them for their…
education, Global Security News, phishing, Security Awareness, VIPRE
Keeping Phishing Simulations on Track
The West Midlands Train service has come under fire after workers discovered that an email promising them a bonus payment after running trains during the pandemic was actually a phishing simulation test. Around 2,500 employees received a message which appeared to come from Julian Edwards, Managing Director of West Midlands Trains, thanking them for their…