phishing
Phishing attacks, incidents, costs, prevention and recovery strategies for Managed Security Services Providers (MSSPs) and cybersecurity companies.
LinkedIn Spear Phishing Attacks Target European Aerospace, Military Companies
European Aerospace & military companies are the prime targets of hackers using Microsoft-owned social media platform LinkedIn, ESET research says.
Global Email Phishing Attacks Allegedly Tied to India Services Provider
India-based IT security services provider BellTroX Info Tech allegedly launched email phishing attacks against private equity firm KKR, short seller Muddy Waters & more.
Hackers Lure Targets with COVID-19 Spoofs, Bogus Google Gmail Accounts
“Hacker-for-hire” cyber crews are capitalizing on the coronavirus (COVID-19) by using bogus gmail accounts to trick business leaders in key industries to hand over their Google account credentials.
Iranian Hackers Suspected in WHO Spear-phishing Campaign
Iran-backed nation-state hackers recently tried to hijack the personal email accounts of a number of World Health Organization (WHO) staffers, reports allege.
Coronavirus Email Phishing Attacks Skyrocket, Barracuda Research Finds
Coronavirus-related email phishing attacks have spiked 667 percent since March 1, Barracuda research reports.
Phishing Attack Research: Facebook Tops Most Imitated Brands
Phishing attacks imitate Facebook’s brand more than others, Check Point research reveals. MSSPs & MSPs can fight back with cybersecurity awareness training.
New York Phishing Attack: Nassau County Recovers $710,000
Nassau County, New York, investigators recover $710,000 after phishing attack triggers fraudulent invoice payment.
Cybercriminals Use Malicious Office 365 App for Phishing Campaign
Cybercriminals are using a malicious Office 365 app to launch phishing attacks against end users, managed threat intelligence company PhishLabs reports.
Office 365 Voicemail Phishing Campaign: Here’s What MSSPs Need to Know
Cybercriminals use fake voicemail message to lure victims into entering their Microsoft Office 365 email credentials as part of a new phishing campaign.
The Human Firewall Is a Lie
Lately, I hear a lot of cybersecurity people talk about the need to strengthen the “human firewall.” My take: Security needs to start doing its job and stop blaming users.