Phishing is a social engineering exercise that plays on the psyche of the victim with the sole purpose of extracting as much critical information as possible. With this information, the con artists can manipulate data, take over networks, or steal financial credentials and identities. Organizations have to be aware of the menace at all times
Online phishing attacks are never going to stop, and their success rate will only increase if netizens continue to avoid basic cyber hygiene. Hence it is essential to be abreast of the global phishing patterns so that suitable phishing attack prevention measures can be adopted before a malicious actor could wreak havoc on your digital
The effects of the Covid-19 Pandemic have drastically altered the way the world functions. Social distancing and lockdowns had to be exercised to curb the spread of Coronavirus. 91% of the world’s population were restricted from movement due to the lockdown as organizations shut down workplaces. However, they continued their operations to stay in business
Phishing schemes continue to be highly effective as netizens continue to ignore basic cyber-hygiene practices. Today, it has become essential to stay abreast of the latest modus operandi adopted by malicious actors to lure users into disclosing their crucial information such as financial details, PII (Personally Identifiable Information), etc. The following top phishing headlines from
Attempts by malicious actors to infiltrate organizations and individuals’ personal space through a wide variety of phishing exercises are widespread. From crude attempts at garnering the unwitting user’s confidence to overcoming large organizations’ anti-phishing filters, malicious actors have been at the top of their game. There has been a surge in data breach attempts, as
Phishing scams are all over the place – from big enterprises to small governments, hospitals to universities. Hence, it is essential to discuss these phishing scams and observe the common vulnerabilities that help adversaries surpass anti-phishing protection measures. Here are the top phishing scams from the past week
Cybercriminals invade into your enterprise’s information systems and figure out new ways and new vulnerabilities to execute more sophisticated phishing attacks. Human, time and again have proved to be the weakest link in the security chain before organizations take some preventive measures to stop phishing. ‘Anti Phishing Services’ are used to prevent phishing attacks against
Phishing attack prevention is a perennial struggle for internet users, and oblivion to recent attack trends makes the process even harder, which is why it is recommended to stay updated on the top cyberattack news. Below, we bring you the latest phishing scams from the bygone week:
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Technology has made tremendous strides in the recent past. While it has proven beneficial to society, malicious actors have also benefited from the same. They have invented novel ways to access enterprise network systems worldwide. Phishing remains a favorite mode of launching cyberattacks over the years. Though phishing attacks do not distinguish between businesses in
The distinctive form of cyberattack that continues to jeopardize world organizations is phishing, and this week too, we can mention at least a hundred phishing attacks capable of shutting down institutions. The following are the latest phishing news bits from across the world. Let us consider effective phishing prevention solutions as we read through these
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Ransomware is a form of malware that takes control of the victim’s system and threatens to block access or delete files if the victim ignores it. Hackers and adversaries are continually upgrading ransomware to elude even the sophisticated anti-malware software. Hence, every individual needs to learn the basics behind ransomware attacks. Be knowledgeable enough so
The headlines are crowded again with instances of cyberattacks on organizations, and the loss of information is immense, yet again. The following are the latest phishing updates that might convince you to renew that anti-phishing service bill you had been deferring! Pakistani Company Bykea Exposes Over 400million User Records In a recently reported security
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Phishing continues to be the most commonly used and effective form of cyberattack. The last week too, was a tough one for cybersecurity. The following headlines prove just how important it is to ensure phishing protection for your organization. Data Breach Hits Bonobos Men’s Clothing Store ShinyHunters recently attacked the men’s clothing store Bonobos
Cybercrime is one of the primary forms of menace in the online world. Threats like phishing and ransomware attacks have been around for a long time now. Despite the best effort of agencies, both public and private, it does not seem to slow down. From breaking into information system networks to stealing data to impersonations,
Several organizations and institutions became the target of cyberattacks over the week, and there doesn’t seem to be an ideal phishing prevention scheme. However, cybersecurity is all about protection from phishing attacks since eradicating them is a near-impossible task. Here are the major phishing headlines from the bygone week
Cybercriminals use malicious social engineering techniques to extract information from unsuspecting users, to launch phishing breaches. Website email scams and phishing email scams are the two most common methods used by attackers. A 2020 phishing attack survey by Greathorn reveals that IT leaders were remediating 1,185 phishing attacks each month, that’s an average of 40
Phishing is one of the most common and cyberattacks used by adversaries. As such, ensuring phishing prevention is not only wise but also necessary in today’s times. The following headlines from the first week in the digital world give a glimpse of the year ahead for phishing and related cyberattacks