IT Sec News updates – Phishing Attacks

July 11, 2024
NEWS

Top 9 phishing scams to watch out for in 2024 – PC World

Phishing is a social engineering scam in which a cybercriminal tries to trick you into giving away sensitive data (e.g., login credentials, credit …

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New phishing attack targets Apple ID users through text messages – PIX11

NEW YORK (PIX11) – A warning for Apple ID users: Beware of a new phishing attack trying to get your personal information through text.

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IT Security Tips – Summer Phishing Heatwave: Don't Get Hooked! – Montclair State University

In summer, cyber criminals exploit seasonal activities for phishing attacks. Watch for common scams during this time. Beware Fake Travel Deals …

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Fraud alert: PPA issues phishing scam alert regarding supposed unpaid tickets – Fox 29

PPA says it's a phishing scam where consumers are being sent text messages that claim to be from PPA.

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BBB shares details on phishing scams – News Channel 6 | Wichita Falls, TX

Phishing Scam Study. These type of tactics allows scammers to trick consumers into revealing personal information about themselves or to steal …

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State, local governments facing deluge of phishing attacks | SC Media

The company's annual attack trends report found that between May of 2023 and 2024 observed phishing attempts on government offices rose by 360%. “ …

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40% of Organizations are Unprepared for Phishing Attacks – Security Magazine

However, the same companies were unprepared for cyber risks, including ransomware attacks against a critical third party (48%), phishing attacks …

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Fighting off phishing. – CyberWire

Roger Grimes, a Data Driven Defense Evangelist from KnowBe4 and author is discussing his new book, “Fighting Phishing: Everything You Can Do to …

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Tackling the human element in modern authentication: the phishing-resistant user

This strong authentication method has been proven effective in preventing phishing attacks while reducing the burden on users to make the right …

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Apple warns users to take these steps amid alarming uptick in phishing cyberattacks

Apple has released new guidance for iPhone users amid an alarming uptick in deceptive phishing scams. The ploys occur when hackers “use …

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