Security News

Silent Librarian Retools Phishing Emails to Hook Student Credentials
2019-10-16 17:54

Silent Librarian cyberattackers are switching up tactics in a phishing scheme bent on stealing student credentials.

'Silent Librarian' Revamps Phishing Campaign: Proofpoint
2019-10-16 11:48

Iranian-Backed Hacking Group Targeting Research Universities"Silent Librarian," a hacking group with apparent ties to the Iranian government, is continuing to revamp and refine its phishing...

Iranian Hackers Update Spear-Phishing Techniques in Recent Campaign
2019-10-09 18:20

The Iranian state-sponsored threat actor known as Charming Kitten employed new spear-phishing methods in a campaign observed in August and September, ClearSky’s security researchers report. read more

Phishing attempts increase 400%, many malicious URLs found on trusted domains
2019-10-09 05:00

1 in 50 URLs are malicious, nearly one-third of phishing sites use HTTPS and Windows 7 exploits have grown 75% since January. A new Webroot report also highlights the importance of user education,...

Nigerian Man Charged in Phishing Scam Targeting US Agencies
2019-10-04 17:18

Enters Not Guilty Plea in Alleged $1 Million SchemeA Nigerian man charged with helping to run a $1 million phishing scheme that targeted the Government Services Administration and other agencies...

MasterMana Botnet targets business users with sophisticated phishing attacks
2019-10-02 14:37

A new botnet known as MasterMana shows a high level of sophistication with a low cost to execute, according a report from cybersecurity firm Prevailion.

Microsoft changes encryption, another D-Link bug, phishing dangers, and more
2019-09-30 06:48

Plus, Baltimore's disastrous ransomware infection and worse IT practices Roundup Let's look at some of the latest security news you may have missed this week.…

75% of execs cite phishing as the most significant security threat to businesses
2019-09-26 13:20

Training is the key to helping the enterprise avoid cyber threats from phishing or other means.

Employees are mistakenly confident that they can spot phishing emails
2019-09-26 04:30

While a majority (79%) of people say they are able to distinguish a phishing message from a genuine one, nearly half (49%) also admit to having clicked on a link from an unknown sender while at...

Why employees still fall for phishing emails
2019-09-24 15:08

Nearly half of office workers said they had their data compromised. Here's why they keep falling for phishing scams.