IT Sec News updates – Phishing Attacks

February 20, 2024
NEWS

FMCSA issues active phishing alert: Scammers faking audit claims – Overdrive Online

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration published an alert for motor carriers with authority about phishing attempts by criminals posing …

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Dangers of the Supply Chain – Zero Trust Mindset | News | StaffNet – University of Aberdeen

These attacks are a dangerous form of phishing whereby an attacker will either impersonate or compromise the email account of a known supplier or …

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Fake French court convictions aim to snatch Microsoft 365 credentials – Broadcom Inc.

Malicious PDFs leading to phishing attacks are not new, but have shown no signs of stopping in recent months. Campaigns are observed on a daily …

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LabHost Employs Phishing-as-a-Service Steal Banking Credentials – Cyber Security News

Phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) groups have been on the rise due to multiple tools that are capable of multiple features such as access to an array.

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Be Aware of Tax Scams – WFIW Radio

Con artists phishing for personal information … Report unsolicited texts, emails or letters from IRS impersonators to the IRS at phishing@irs.gov.

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Microsoft: State-Sponsored Hacking Groups Are Making Use of OpenAI Tools

A recent surge in phishing messages by profit-seeking criminal hackers has been tied to OpenAI tools, but a new report from Microsoft finds that …

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North Korean Hackers Harness AI in Sophisticated LinkedIn Phishing Scams

North Korean hackers leverage AI tools like ChatGPT for sophisticated phishing scams on LinkedIn. Stay vigilant against AI-driven cyber threats.

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Iranian Hackers Target Middle East Policy Experts with New BASICSTAR Backdoor

The phishing attacks observed between September and October 2023 involved the Charming Kitten operators posing as the Rasanah International …

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Navigating the Waters: Best Practices for Phishing Testing in 2024

By simulating real-life phishing attacks, organizations can educate their employees and gauge their vulnerability to these tactics.

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North Korean hackers use ChatGPT to scam Linkedin users – ReadWrite

North Korean hackers reportedly exploit ChatGPT on LinkedIn for phishing, aided by OpenAI's GPT-4 limitations.

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