IT Sec News updates – Phishing Attacks

December 8, 2023
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HHS' Office for Civil Rights Settles First Ever Phishing Cyber-Attack Investigation

Phishing is a type of cybersecurity attack used to trick individuals … This marks the first settlement OCR has resolved involving a phishing attack …

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Don't fall for these 7 fake phishing emails – CyberGuy

Don't let these fake holiday phishing emails fool you – learn how to spot and avoid the most common scams that target you this time of year.

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Russian FSB Cyber Actor Star Blizzard Continues Worldwide Spear-phishing Campaigns

OUTLINE OF THE ATTACKS. The activity is typical of spear-phishing campaigns, where an actor targets a specific individual or group using information …

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Don't fall for these 7 fake phishing emails – Fox News

Beware of clicking on phishing emails. The holiday season is a time for increased cyberattacks and scams, according to Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson.

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Cyber criminals attack businesses in Adobe-themed phishing surge

Security researchers have warned of a sharp increase in phishing emails carrying Adobe InDesign links with attackers targeting specific organizations …

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Russian hackers accused of targeting U.S. intelligence community with spear phishing campaign

The Justice Department accused Russia-based hackers of targeting U.S. intelligence officials as part of an international spear phishing campaign.

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Interplanetary File System (IPFS) Phishing Attack – Check Point Software

Learn what the Interplanetary File System (IPFS) is, and how it enables an attacker to inexpensively implement phishing infrastructure.

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From dating sites to phishing emails: How AI is creating more realistic scams – Fox Business

Before AI, phishing messages or emails were traditionally created with broken English, which made it easier to detect when something was fake, …

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NSA, UK National Cyber Security Centre, and Partners Release Update About Russian 'Star …

Phishing Campaigns,” to raise awareness of the specific spear-phishing techniques used by Star Blizzard to target individuals and organizations …

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How to Avoid and Prevent Identity Theft | Tripwire

Phishing: Phishing emails contain information designed to trick you into giving away private details, such as passwords, credit card numbers, or …

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