IT Sec News updates – Phishing Attacks

SHRM

A workplace phishing campaign armed with malicious QR codes has been spreading for months, according to the cybersecurity firm that uncovered it.

Bleeping Computer

Given the reported sophistication of the phishing emails and social engineering seen by BleepingComputer, it is likely that the threat actors …

Los Alamos Daily Post

If you are a Duolingo user you need to be aware that your data may have been exposed, leaving you a potential victim to these highly targeted phishing …

Tech.co

There are a few ways to protect yourself from phishing scams in general too. For starters, always verify where you are sending money or financial …

Cryptopolitan

A significant data breach at Kroll has led to new phishing attacks on FTX users, with the breach method revealed to be a SIM swap on an employee's …

The Straits Times

In the latest phishing scam, scammers impersonate customer service agents and respond under fake X handles to trick victims into divulging their …

Spiceworks

It's clear phishing is still very lucrative for hackers and isn't going anywhere. But there's hope for stopping phishers in their tracks with a new …

Forbes

Phishing, social engineering and misconfigurations are some common types of human errors that can lead to the theft of sensitive data, ransomware …

Newsweek

Studies show that employees are more likely to click on HR-themed phishing emails versus other forms of business communications. Best of Newsweek via …

Hackread

Customers of FTX, BlockFi, and Genesis warned of potential phishing attacks. Kroll investigates SIM-swapping attack, emphasizes data security …