Security News

How to prevent spear phishing attacks: 8 tips for your business
2019-03-19 08:00

Spear phishing attacks, including business email compromise and brand impersonation, are on the rise, according to Barracuda.

Steele Dossier Case: Expert Traces Spear-Phishing of DNC
2019-03-18 18:18

XBT/Webzilla Hosting Infrastructure Used for Nation-State Hacking, Expert FindsWeb hosting firm XBT/Webzilla's infrastructure was used to attack the U.S. Democratic Party and for 2016 election...

Current phishing defense strategies and execution are not hitting the mark
2019-03-18 06:18

Few professionals are completely confident in their ability to assess the effectiveness of their phishing awareness efforts. In a new paper, Phishing Defense and Governance, released in...

How susceptible are hospital employees to phishing attacks?
2019-03-13 06:30

Cybersecurity threats are a rising problem in society, especially for healthcare organizations. Successful attacks can jeopardize not only patient data but also patient care, leading to...

ThreatList: Phishing Attacks Doubled in 2018
2019-03-12 19:48

Scammers used both older, tested-and-true phishing tactics in 2018 - but also newer tricks, such as fresh distribution methods, according to a new report.

BEWARE – New 'Creative' Phishing Attack You Really Should Pay Attention To
2019-03-11 15:48

A cybersecurity researcher who last month warned of a creative phishing campaign has now shared details of a new but similar attack campaign with The Hacker News that has specifically been...

FTC says taxpayer voice phishing scams are up nearly 20x
2019-03-11 10:50

The real Social Security people will never call to threaten your benefits or tell you to wire money, send cash, or put money on gift cards.

The impact of spear phishing on organizations and how to combat this growing threat
2019-03-11 07:10

In this Help Net Security podcast, Scott Olson, the VP of Product Marketing at iovation, talks about the impact of spear phishing, and offers practical suggestions on how to prevent this growing...

RSAC 2019: Joomla! Mail Flaw Exploited to Create Mass Phishing Infrastructure
2019-03-05 14:00

The Jmail Breaker attack leverages an old vulnerability in Joomla! along with a newly found flaw in the mail module.

Phishing, software supply chain attacks greatest threats for businesses
2019-02-28 12:04

Attackers continue to use phishing as a preferred attack method, but have been forced to adapt their approach as anti-phishing tools and techniques are becoming more sophisticated. The phishing...