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CyberScoop
1 week ago
Information security

Iranian hackers impersonate journalists in social engineering campaign

Iranian hackers linked to Revolutionary Guard impersonated journalists and human rights groups for phishing attacks. [ more ]
eLearning Industry
3 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Ensuring eLearning Security: Safeguarding Your Online Education Venture Against Cyber Threats

eLearning security is crucial due to rising cybercrime costs and the increasing reliance on technology in education. [ more ]
Bloomberg
2 months ago
Privacy technologies

Bloomberg

The number of phishing attacks during the COVID-19 pandemic has doubled compared to the previous quarter.
Phishing attacks are exploiting fears and concerns related to the pandemic, with fake cures and virus information being commonly used. [ more ]
Bloomberg
3 months ago
Privacy technologies

Bloomberg

AI-powered phishing attacks are on the rise
Companies need to invest in AI-powered security solutions [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
5 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Generative AI helping criminals create more sophisticated cyber attacks'

Generative AI tools like ChatGPT are being used by cybercriminals to create more convincing scams.
AI is also being used to help boost cyber defenses by identifying evolving threats.
The use of AI to create and spread disinformation is seen as a key threat in the future. [ more ]
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Nextgov.com
1 week ago
Information security

US warns of North Korean hackers using email security flaws for phishing attacks

North Korean hacking group Kimsuky exploits email security flaws for phishing attacks on organizations.
Proper configuration of email security protocols, such as DMARC, is crucial in preventing phishing attempts and spoofing. [ more ]
Theregister
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Beijing-backed cyberspies attacked 70+ orgs in 23 countries

Beijing-backed hacking crew, Earth Krahang, targeted 116 victims worldwide, mostly government entities.
Earth Krahang linked to another China state-backed gang, Earth Lusca, and security contractor I-Soon. [ more ]
ComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Majority of UK employees 'willingly gamble' with security | Computer Weekly

More than two-thirds of UK workers take cyber risks knowingly, exposing organizations to breaches and financial loss.
Phishing attacks have decreased, but financial losses and reputational damage are on the rise due to human error. [ more ]
DevOps.com
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

5 Security Threats DevOps Teams Should Know - DevOps.com

DevOps security involves integrating security practices into the DevOps process.
DevOps security requires a cultural shift and the integration of security into every aspect of development and operations processes. [ more ]
The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com
5 months ago
Privacy professionals

How to avoid fraud, scams, and phishing attempts this shopping season

During the month of November, online shopping days like Black Friday and Cyber Monday were launched in a different format to support local businesses.
Cybercriminals take advantage of the holiday shopping season to steal information and funds.
Protect yourself by sticking to reputable websites, avoiding unfamiliar links, verifying discount ads on social media, being cautious of phishing attempts, and ensuring website security. [ more ]
Dark Reading
5 months ago
Privacy professionals

Proof of Concept Exploit Publicly Available for Critical Windows SmartScreen Flaw

A proof of concept exploit is now available for a critical zero-day vulnerability in Windows SmartScreen technology.
The vulnerability allows attackers to bypass Windows Defender SmartScreen checks without triggering alerts.
Organizations should address this bug promptly to mitigate the risk of phishing attacks and malware distribution. [ more ]
Theregister
5 months ago
Privacy professionals

Royal Mail cyber security still a mess, say infosec sleuths

UK's Royal Mail has left an open redirect flaw on one of its sites, potentially exposing customers to malware and phishing attacks.
Open redirects allow attackers to use a legitimate website to redirect users to a malicious website, stealing credentials and downloading malware.
Cybernews has informed Royal Mail of the flaw, but the company has not responded. [ more ]
Nextgov.com
4 months ago
Artificial intelligence

New AI tools spawn fears of greater 2024 election threats, survey finds

Over half of state and local officials are not prepared to detect and recover from election-targeted cyber incidents.
Officials are concerned that the election cyber threat landscape in 2024 will be worse than in 2020, with AI tools posing unfamiliar challenges. [ more ]
Above the Law
5 months ago
Law

Artificial Intelligence: How It Can Target Your Firm's Cybersecurity Defenses

Lawyers are increasingly using AI, but there is a dark side to AI when it comes to law firm security.
AI cyberattacks are more sophisticated and harder to spot, creating a challenge for cybersecurity in law firms. [ more ]
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