Security News
How phishing attacks are spoofing credit unions to steal money and account credentials. A report released Thursday by email security provider Avanan reveals how a new phishing campaign is taking advantage of credit unions to steal money and information.
In this video for Help Net Security, Michael Aminov, Chief Architect at Perception Point, talks about a recent Binance impersonation attack and, more broadly, the ongoing threat landscape impacting the cryptocurrency industry. Cryptocurrencies aren't new, but they have become more mainstream: their use has increased significantly thanks to DeFi, gaming, NFTs, etc.
LinkedIn was the most exploited brand in phishing attacks last quarter. A report released Tuesday by cyber threat intelligence provider Check Point Research notes LinkedIn as the brand most seen in the latest phishing campaigns.
Security researchers are warning that LinkedIn has become the most spoofed brand in phishing attacks, accounting for 52% of all such incidents at a global level. The data comes cybersecurity company Check Point, who recorded a dramatic uptick in LinkedIn brand abuse in phishing incidents in the first quarter of this year.
In this video for Help Net Security, Maor Hizkiev, Senior Director Software Engineering at Datto, talks about a recently analyzed community phishing campaign revolving around Nvidia. This phishing campaign started back in 2020, when Nvidia released their 30 series of graphic cards, which are heavily used by cryptominers.
An ongoing phishing campaign targets T-Mobile customers with malicious links using unblockable texts sent via SMS group messages. The New Jersey Cybersecurity & Communications Integration Cell issued a warning after multiple customers have filed reports of being targeted by this new SMS phishing campaign.
Hackers employ voicemail phishing attacks on WhatsApp users. Hackers are continuing to get more creative when it comes to stealing personal information, and WhatsApp users should be on alert for any suspicious looking emails.
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission is raising awareness about a spike in money recovery scams. The agency warns in an alert today that reports of money recovery scams this year have increased in Australia by 725% compared to the same period in 2021.
How phishing attacks are exploiting Russia's invasion of Ukraine. A new round of phishing attacks analyzed by email security provider Tessian aims to steal cryptocurrency under the guise of requesting charitable donations toward the Ukrainian cause.
Trezor recently published a warning against a new phishing campaign targeting its users. Figure A. Once in possession of a list of email addresses belonging only to real Trezor customers, the attackers moved to the next step.