If it’s in the news, it’s a phishing attack waiting to happen. First, it was the popularity of the show Game of Thrones. Then it was the new Star Wars sequel. More recently it was the fear of COVID-19. And now, in response to all the recent protests over police brutality, it’s the Black Lives
Cybersecurity is one of the most lucrative industries for both cyber experts and adversaries, often more so for the latter. Phishing prevention tips and practice become most effective when learned and applied with a similar attack in mind. Hence, we bring these top headlines from the cyber world: 300,000 Nintendo Accounts Compromised The Japanese
In the 21st century, enterprises are facing a severe threat from people they have not met, and may never meet. Digitalization means the bad guys no longer have to be present at the site of their crimes. As a result, tight security at the office premises and money kept in the safe are not enough
Hackers are always trying different ways to get you to let your guard down. In that endeavor, they try to leverage the current state of affairs to craft their phishing attack. For instance, today many people are working from home who normally wouldn’t be. Hackers use that information to launch their phishing attack, like the
The cyberspace withstands serious threats every instant. These cyber-attacks are manageable with the right phishing prevention measures. However, along with an appropriate anti-phishing service, one must also have a profound knowledge of recent cyberattacks to have a better idea about what really is going on out there. Therefore we bring you the latest security headlines
Workers suddenly finding themselves working remotely are extremely vulnerable to phishing attacks. This is due to a unique combination of two factors that amplify the problem: bigger target and poorer security behavior. The first factor making remote workers move vulnerable is that hackers are going after them more vigorously now that they’re working remotely. This
Govements across the world have declared cybersecurity to be a necessity and not an option. Phishing prevention is no longer a choice; it’s a need, and the following news headlines show exactly why protection against phishing is vital for an organization: Hackers Leak 2.9 Crore Indian Records Security firm Cyble recently reported that hackers
With the growing dependence on technology in today’s digital world, phishing attacks are also evolving by each passing the day. For those who refuse to accept this claim, we have broken down the 2019 version of the Phishing and Fraud statistics, to prove that, so far, phishing has been the most extensive cyber threat to
Ensuring protection against phishing becomes strenuous when over a billion phishing attacks get launched every year. The following headlines from cybersecurity indicate that preparedness alone can ensure phishing protection to a significant extent. Easyjet Customers To Stay On Guard In a recent hack, the British airline EasyJet had the email addresses and travel details
Every second, 44 cyber attacks are being launched across the world. This terrorizing threat concerns all internet users, and hence keeping abreast of the latest happenings in cybersecurity is imperative for phishing prevention. Following are the top headlines from the past week Ransomware Hits Magellan Health Inc. The Fortune 500 Company Magellan Health Inc.
As we’ve written about many times before, Microsoft Office 365’s native security does not do a very good job of protecting you from phishing attacks which makes Office 365 extremely vulnerable to them. Now comes news of a targeted email phishing attack specifically designed to bypass the already vulnerable Office 365 security. “The attack is
Ensuring protection against phishing is the greatest challenge to digital security. The attacks only seem to be rising, and the following headlines are a hint to the unavoidable need for stringent security measures in organizations: HSA Removes Fake COVID Care Products E-commerce websites in Singapore have been listing bizarre products on platforms such as
One of the challenges to stopping phishing attacks is that hackers used to be really nimble. They would use a new domain for each phishing attack, often keeping it active for only a few hours before retiring it forever. This fleet footedness enabled the hackers to do their dirty work before word got out about
Ensuring protection from phishing attacks has become the most significant cybersecurity challenge in the twenty-first century. The ratio of attacks and preventive measures never seems to reach equilibrium. Hence, keeping abreast of the latest cyber news plays a vital role in the war against adversaries. The following headlines from the cyber world echo of the
You’ve seen reCAPTCHA. It’s the image verification software that asks you to click on the cars or the crosswalks to verify you’re a human being and not a bot. It’s a service now owned by Google. Seeing reCAPTCHA software on a website probably gives most people a sense of security. Afterall, the website is protecting
Phishing prevention cannot be assured with a single security measure, especially in recent times, when hundreds of cyberattacks take place every day. The following headlines from the past week in cybersecurity prove precisely why you need to strengthen your organization’s anti-phishing solutions. NCSC Develops Email Reporting Service The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre launched
If you’ve been paying attention, you know that the Zoom video conferencing service has been in the news a lot recently as a prime target for phishing attacks. This is the result of more people working from home due to COVID-19. Thousands of potential phishing sites have been created to target Zoom users as its
The short answer to that question is a definite yes. In fact, according to cyber intelligence firm CYFIRMA, there has been a stunning 600% increase in threat indicators between February and early March alone with hackers from all over the globe cooking up new schemes.
Here are the most recent developments in phishing prevention across the globe. The attacks from the past week shall perhaps enable you to rectify all loose ends in your online networks. Hacker Impersonates White House Home Page In another COVID 19 cyber attack, the adversaries have sent out emails to American citizens from a