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CyberScoop
3 weeks ago
Information security

Potent youth cybercrime ring made up of 1,000 people, FBI official says

A group of around 1,000 young cybercriminals known as Scattered Spider pose a significant cybersecurity threat through social engineering and collaboration with ransomware groups. [ more ]
ITPro
3 weeks ago
Information security

Old but gold: Why shoulder surfing is an underappreciated cyber threat

Shoulder surfing, an old yet effective cyber threat, was demonstrated through a real event involving a UK cabinet minister's leaked memo. [ more ]
ITPro
1 month ago
Information security

Hackers are targeting Windows Quick Assist remote desktop features to deploy ransomware

Hackers are targeting Windows Quick Assist for ransomware attacks. [ more ]
Theregister
1 month ago
Information security

Crims abusing Microsoft Quick Assist to deploy ransomware

A cybercrime gang is exploiting Microsoft's Quick Assist for social engineering attacks leading to Black Basta ransomware infections. [ more ]
Exponential-e Ltd.
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Black Basta ransomware group's techniques evolve, as FBI issues new warning in wake of hospital attack

Security agencies warn about Black Basta ransomware group after Ascension cyberattack. [ more ]
ITPro
1 month ago
Information security

Scattered Spider, the ransomware group behind the MGM cyber attack, is still on a rampage - and authorities are ramping up efforts to catch them

Scattered Spider, a threat group responsible for disrupting MGM Resorts, is now targeting financial services firms with phishing attacks and fake login pages. [ more ]
CyberScoop
3 weeks ago
Information security

Potent youth cybercrime ring made up of 1,000 people, FBI official says

A group of around 1,000 young cybercriminals known as Scattered Spider pose a significant cybersecurity threat through social engineering and collaboration with ransomware groups. [ more ]
ITPro
3 weeks ago
Information security

Old but gold: Why shoulder surfing is an underappreciated cyber threat

Shoulder surfing, an old yet effective cyber threat, was demonstrated through a real event involving a UK cabinet minister's leaked memo. [ more ]
ITPro
1 month ago
Information security

Hackers are targeting Windows Quick Assist remote desktop features to deploy ransomware

Hackers are targeting Windows Quick Assist for ransomware attacks. [ more ]
Theregister
1 month ago
Information security

Crims abusing Microsoft Quick Assist to deploy ransomware

A cybercrime gang is exploiting Microsoft's Quick Assist for social engineering attacks leading to Black Basta ransomware infections. [ more ]
Exponential-e Ltd.
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Black Basta ransomware group's techniques evolve, as FBI issues new warning in wake of hospital attack

Security agencies warn about Black Basta ransomware group after Ascension cyberattack. [ more ]
ITPro
1 month ago
Information security

Scattered Spider, the ransomware group behind the MGM cyber attack, is still on a rampage - and authorities are ramping up efforts to catch them

Scattered Spider, a threat group responsible for disrupting MGM Resorts, is now targeting financial services firms with phishing attacks and fake login pages. [ more ]
moresocial-engineering
www.fastcompany.com
6 months ago
Artificial intelligence

5 cybersecurity predictions for 2024

Cybersecurity costs are predicted to rise globally to $10.5 trillion by 2025 as cybercrime becomes more sophisticated.
AI-powered scams and advanced phishing techniques are expected to increase in 2024. [ more ]
Dark Reading
6 months ago
Privacy professionals

Fake Browser Updates Targeting Mac Systems With Infostealer

A social engineering campaign that previously targeted Windows systems is now spreading to macOS.
The campaign uses fake browser updates to distribute the Atomic Stealer malware.
This is the first time experts have observed a social engineering scam targeting both Windows and macOS systems. [ more ]
The Times of India
7 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Woman gets SOS from 'nephew' in Canada, loses Rs 1.4 lakh to AI voice fraud | Hyderabad News - Times of India

Artificial intelligence (AI) voice fraud is increasingly targeting people with family in Canada and Israel.
Fraudsters are using AI voice imitating tools to mimic the voices of targeted individuals.
Creating a sense of urgency and claiming to have a relative in a troubled country adds to the effectiveness of the fraud. [ more ]
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