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Emerging Threats: What's New in the Cybersecurity Landscape?

In a time where sensitive information is increasingly moving online, AI systems are developing and we are increasingly relying on the internet in our day-to-day activities, cybersecurity threats loom larger than ever. A recent study found that cyber attacks are escalating at an unprecedented rate, with a new attack now occurring every 39 seconds. While a startling statistic, this shouldn't come as a surprise, in 2024 just about everyone is inundated with hacking attempts and scams whether the attack is a phone call, text, email or malicious software.

A Simple 'Payment is Underway' Phishing Email Downloads RATs from AWS, GitHub

Analysis of a new initial access malware attack shows how simple these attacks can be while also proving that malware can reside on legitimate repositories. Security analysts at cybersecurity company Fortinet dissect the methods and actions taken by a new malicious Java-based downloader intent on spreading the remote access trojans (RAT) VCURMS and STRRAT.

Implementing phishing-resistant MFA: Our data-driven approach

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is widely recognized as an important control to make our accounts more secure by providing protection beyond just passwords. When MFA is enabled, we tend to think our accounts are safe from unauthorized access — but what if we said it's time to rethink this belief?

From .com to .beauty: The evolving threat landscape of unwanted email

You're browsing your inbox and spot an email that looks like it's from a brand you trust. Yet, something feels off. This might be a phishing attempt, a common tactic where cybercriminals impersonate reputable entities — we've written about the top 50 most impersonated brands used in phishing attacks. One factor that can be used to help evaluate the email's legitimacy is its Top-Level Domain (TLD) — the part of the email address that comes after the dot.

Unraveling the truth: Debunking three common phishing detection myths

As the threat landscape continues to evolve, cybercriminals are relentlessly refining their phishing tactics. This means that many of the tips and tricks organizations have told their employees to use in the past to spot a malicious email are no longer as effective in safeguarding their digital environments. Here, we dissect three commonly cited phishing detection strategies and unveil their limitations in the face of advanced cyber threats.

FBI: Losses Due to Cybercrime Jump to $12.5 Billion as Phishing Continues to Dominate

The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) newly-released Internet Crimes Report provides an unbiased big picture of the cyber crimes that were the most used and most successful. A few weeks ago we covered the alarming trends on ransomware, and FBI’s IC3 division took in over 880,000 complaints last year from individuals and businesses about every cyber crime being committed. Unfortunately, the details on overall cyber crime show things are not improving.

Unveiling the AI Threat: Trustwave SpiderLabs Exposes the Rise of AI in BEC and Phishing Attacks - 2024 Technology Threat Landscape Report

Criminals have always been among the first to adopt the latest technology to benefit themselves financially. Famed bank robbers Bonnie and Clyde used high-powered V-8 engine-equipped Ford cars to outrun local police. Other gangs used the telephone to help coordinate their activities, and some realized they could gain an edge by outgunning security and police by toting Thomson submachine guns.