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Healthcare organizations are turning a blind eye to phishing attacks

Many phishing attacks in healthcare go unreported, hindering security improvements and patient safety.

Online learning

How A Verified Mark Certificate (VMC) Helps eLearning Enterprises Stop Email Fraud And Phishing

A Verified Mark Certificate enhances security and trust for eLearning platforms, combating email fraud and phishing attacks.

Google's email spoofed by cunning phisherfolk

A sophisticated phishing campaign successfully spoofed Google, misleading recipients into revealing their credentials.

Deliverability

fromITPro

A flaw in Proofpoint's anti-phishing platform allowed a hacker to send millions of spam emails

A flaw in Proofpoint's anti-phishing platform allowed a single spam actor to execute massive phishing campaigns.

Phishing emails were sent using legitimate company signatures, making them highly deceptive.

Information security

A new report shows QR code phishing is on the rise

Phishing attacks are evolving, with a notable increase in QR code usage in simulated phishing exercises.

HR and IT-related phishing emails represent nearly half of the most-clicked phishing attempts.

Malicious links in phishing emails continue to be the primary avenue for cyberattacks.

fromTechRepublic

Darktrace: 96% of Phishing Attacks in 2024 Exploited Trusted Domains

Phishing attacks are increasingly sophisticated, leveraging trusted business platforms to evade detection.

In 2024, 96% of phishing emails exploited existing domains instead of registering new ones.

Healthcare

fromIT Pro

Healthcare organizations are turning a blind eye to phishing attacks

Many phishing attacks in healthcare go unreported, hindering security improvements and patient safety.

Online learning

How A Verified Mark Certificate (VMC) Helps eLearning Enterprises Stop Email Fraud And Phishing

A Verified Mark Certificate enhances security and trust for eLearning platforms, combating email fraud and phishing attacks.

Google's email spoofed by cunning phisherfolk

A sophisticated phishing campaign successfully spoofed Google, misleading recipients into revealing their credentials.

Deliverability

fromITPro

A flaw in Proofpoint's anti-phishing platform allowed a hacker to send millions of spam emails

A flaw in Proofpoint's anti-phishing platform allowed a single spam actor to execute massive phishing campaigns.

Phishing emails were sent using legitimate company signatures, making them highly deceptive.

Information security

A new report shows QR code phishing is on the rise

Phishing attacks are evolving, with a notable increase in QR code usage in simulated phishing exercises.

HR and IT-related phishing emails represent nearly half of the most-clicked phishing attempts.

Malicious links in phishing emails continue to be the primary avenue for cyberattacks.

Google's Present to Enterprise Gmail Users: End-to-End Encryption

Gmail now offers end-to-end encryption for all enterprise users, enhancing email security for everyone.

EU data protection

Google brings end-to-end encrypted Gmail to all

Google will provide end-to-end encrypted email for all users, simplifying secure communication without burdening IT administrators.

fromThe Verge

Gmail is making it easier for businesses to send encrypted emails to anyone

Google is simplifying Gmail encryption for enterprise users, allowing easy encrypted email sending without needing complex setups.

fromComputerWeekly.com

Privacy technologies

Gmail 'bubble' encryption may be an S/MIME killer, says Google | Computer Weekly

Google introduces enhanced client-side encryption in Gmail to improve end-to-end email security.

The new standard could make the outdated S/MIME obsolete for email encryption.

fromSitePoint Forums | Web Development & Design Community

Privacy professionals

Gmail is now end-to-end encrypted

Gmail now offers full end-to-end encryption in Google Workspace without third-party involvement.

6 days ago

Privacy technologies

The SMTP server requires a secure connection or the client was not authenticated

Google now requires stronger security for Gmail SMTP access, affecting many users.

To resolve SMTP authentication issues, enable 2-Step Verification and create app passwords.

fromTechRepublic

Google's Present to Enterprise Gmail Users: End-to-End Encryption

Gmail now offers end-to-end encryption for all enterprise users, enhancing email security for everyone.

EU data protection

Google brings end-to-end encrypted Gmail to all

Google will provide end-to-end encrypted email for all users, simplifying secure communication without burdening IT administrators.

fromThe Verge

Gmail is making it easier for businesses to send encrypted emails to anyone

Google is simplifying Gmail encryption for enterprise users, allowing easy encrypted email sending without needing complex setups.

fromComputerWeekly.com

Privacy technologies

Gmail 'bubble' encryption may be an S/MIME killer, says Google | Computer Weekly

Google introduces enhanced client-side encryption in Gmail to improve end-to-end email security.

The new standard could make the outdated S/MIME obsolete for email encryption.

fromSitePoint Forums | Web Development & Design Community

Privacy professionals

Gmail is now end-to-end encrypted

Gmail now offers full end-to-end encryption in Google Workspace without third-party involvement.

6 days ago

Privacy technologies

The SMTP server requires a secure connection or the client was not authenticated

Google now requires stronger security for Gmail SMTP access, affecting many users.

To resolve SMTP authentication issues, enable 2-Step Verification and create app passwords.

more#gmail

fromTechCrunch

1 week ago

Indian court orders blocking of Proton Mail | TechCrunch

The Karnataka High Court ordered the blocking of Proton Mail in India due to legal complaints involving obscene content sent through the service.

#cybersecurity

fromAmazon Web Services

Improving Security in Amazon WorkMail with MFA | Amazon Web Services

Enhanced security features in Amazon WorkMail improve email protection against cyber threats.

Multi-factor authentication is essential for safeguarding sensitive business communications.

Deliverability

Why DMARC Is Essential For Email Security In The eLearning Industry

Implementing DMARC is crucial for eLearning institutions to prevent email fraud and safeguard communications.

7 months ago

Information security

80% of critical infrastructure entities affected by email breaches

Critical infrastructure organizations are highly targeted by cybercriminals, with 80% facing email security breaches in the past year.

fromAbove the Law

Privacy professionals

Catastrophic Breach Of A Law Firm And A County Office - Above the Law

Data breaches remain a serious threat, and enabling multifactor authentication is crucial for enhancing email security.

Healthcare-related data breaches expose sensitive personal information, amplifying the need for robust cybersecurity measures.

fromThe Hacker News

Growth hacking

Phishers Exploit Google Sites and DKIM Replay to Send Signed Emails, Steal Credentials

An advanced phishing attack uses Google's infrastructure to send legitimate-looking emails that direct victims to spoofed credential harvesting sites.

fromReadWrite

10 months ago

Information security

Microsoft email users warned of new, convincing phishing email scam

Phishing scams using @microsoft.com emails are becoming convincingly realistic, potentially leading to victims falling for malicious links.

Microsoft has been made aware of the issue by security expert Slonser, who reported a bug allowing cybercriminals to mimic Microsoft corporate accounts.

fromAmazon Web Services

Improving Security in Amazon WorkMail with MFA | Amazon Web Services

Enhanced security features in Amazon WorkMail improve email protection against cyber threats.

Multi-factor authentication is essential for safeguarding sensitive business communications.

Deliverability

Why DMARC Is Essential For Email Security In The eLearning Industry

Implementing DMARC is crucial for eLearning institutions to prevent email fraud and safeguard communications.

7 months ago

80% of critical infrastructure entities affected by email breaches

Critical infrastructure organizations are highly targeted by cybercriminals, with 80% facing email security breaches in the past year.

fromAbove the Law

Catastrophic Breach Of A Law Firm And A County Office - Above the Law

Data breaches remain a serious threat, and enabling multifactor authentication is crucial for enhancing email security.

Healthcare-related data breaches expose sensitive personal information, amplifying the need for robust cybersecurity measures.

Growth hacking

fromThe Hacker News

Phishers Exploit Google Sites and DKIM Replay to Send Signed Emails, Steal Credentials

An advanced phishing attack uses Google's infrastructure to send legitimate-looking emails that direct victims to spoofed credential harvesting sites.

fromReadWrite

10 months ago

Microsoft email users warned of new, convincing phishing email scam

Phishing scams using @microsoft.com emails are becoming convincingly realistic, potentially leading to victims falling for malicious links.

Microsoft has been made aware of the issue by security expert Slonser, who reported a bug allowing cybercriminals to mimic Microsoft corporate accounts.

more#cybersecurity

fromHackernoon

7 months ago

Marketing tech

How to Prevent Your Newsletter Sign-Up From Getting Bombarded With Spam | HackerNoon

Implementing double opt-in, CAPTCHA, and using Cloudflare can effectively protect against spam newsletter signups.

Trump advisor reportedly used personal Gmail for 'sensitive' military discussions

Waltz's use of personal email for military discussions raises security concerns and invites comparisons to past political scandals.

fromEngadget

National Security Council adds Gmail to its list of bad decisions

White House officials used personal Gmail accounts for sensitive government communication, jeopardizing security standards.

fromTechCrunch

Trump's national security advisor reportedly used his personal Gmail account to do government work | TechCrunch

Senior Trump administration officials improperly used personal Gmail for government communications, risking sensitive information.

US news

National security adviser Michael Waltz reportedly conducted business via Gmail

Michael Waltz used personal Gmail for government communication, raising security concerns.

Trump dismissed the incident as a glitch, but it intensifies scrutiny on Waltz.

US news

fromThe Verge

Trump advisor reportedly used personal Gmail for 'sensitive' military discussions

Waltz's use of personal email for military discussions raises security concerns and invites comparisons to past political scandals.

fromEngadget

National Security Council adds Gmail to its list of bad decisions

White House officials used personal Gmail accounts for sensitive government communication, jeopardizing security standards.

fromTechCrunch

Trump's national security advisor reportedly used his personal Gmail account to do government work | TechCrunch

Senior Trump administration officials improperly used personal Gmail for government communications, risking sensitive information.

US news

National security adviser Michael Waltz reportedly conducted business via Gmail

Michael Waltz used personal Gmail for government communication, raising security concerns.

Trump dismissed the incident as a glitch, but it intensifies scrutiny on Waltz.

more#national-security

#email-authentication

Information security

Microsoft rolls out inbound SMTP DANE and DNSSEC in Exchange Online

Microsoft enhances email security in Exchange Online with inbound SMTP DANE and DNSSEC, targeting high-security requirements.

fromwww.sitepoint.com

Online marketing

How to protect IP using SMTP and without an IP attribute?

Protecting IP in email communications involves using SMTP securely and implementing email authentication protocols.

Information security

Microsoft rolls out inbound SMTP DANE and DNSSEC in Exchange Online

Microsoft enhances email security in Exchange Online with inbound SMTP DANE and DNSSEC, targeting high-security requirements.

fromwww.sitepoint.com

more#email-authentication

Online marketing

How to protect IP using SMTP and without an IP attribute?

Protecting IP in email communications involves using SMTP securely and implementing email authentication protocols.

Law

fromAbove the Law

3 months ago

But Her Emails Redux: Team Trump Makes CIA Send List Of All Recently Hired Employees Over Unclassified Email - Above the Law

The Trump administration's handling of sensitive information demonstrated a troubling disregard for security protocols.

fromComputerworld

3 months ago

Deliverability

US Government sued after mass emails to federal workforce allegedly sent from insecure server

The OPM faces a lawsuit for allegedly violating privacy laws and sending insecure emails to federal employees.

3 months ago

Information security

Large companies saw a rise in email-based cyberattacks

Email incidents in the U.S. rose by 25% in 2023, with larger companies being the most affected.

fromFox News

Privacy professionals

Free email services are costing you more than you think

Choosing the right email service is crucial for protecting your privacy amid rising data breaches.

Free email providers compromise privacy through data monetization and targeted ads.

fromZDNET

Deliverability

How to add PGP support on Android for added security and privacy

For secure email communications on Android, encryption is essential, necessitating third-party applications like Thunderbird and OpenKeychain.

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fromwww.bbc.com

Deliverability

Braverman sent government documents to private email 127 times

Suella Braverman's forwarding of sensitive government documents to her private emails raises serious breach of security and transparency issues.

UK politics

Suella Braverman sent at least 290 government files to her private email

Suella Braverman's forwarding of government documents to private emails may breach ministerial code and raises significant security concerns.

fromwww.bbc.com

Deliverability

Braverman sent government documents to private email 127 times

Suella Braverman's forwarding of sensitive government documents to her private emails raises serious breach of security and transparency issues.

UK politics

Suella Braverman sent at least 290 government files to her private email

Suella Braverman's forwarding of government documents to private emails may breach ministerial code and raises significant security concerns.

more#suella-braverman

fromComputerWeekly.com

Phishing links becoming bigger threat than email attachments | Computer Weekly

Cyber criminals are shifting from malware attachments to malicious links, significantly increasing email attack volumes in 2024.

fromZDNET