IT Sec News updates – Phishing Attacks

February 21, 2024
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Trends in phishing attacks on organizations in 2022–2023 – Positive Technologies

Phishing is one of the main tools attackers use to obtain unauthorized access into organizations. In 2023, almost half (43%) of all successful …

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Unsure if a link is safe? Use these anti-phishing tools to check | PCWorld

Previously, you'd have to ask a trusted friend — but now, more free online services have begun cropping up to help you avoid phishing scams. Here's …

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The phishing bait you're most likely to take – BetaNews

Phishing is the most common form of cyberattack as criminals seek to obtain credentials to access bank accounts or corporate networks.

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What Is Social Engineering? Types Of Attacks To Beware Of – Forbes

From phishing to baiting and everything in between, learn more about social engineering: the types of attacks to look out for, and how to prevent …

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New report warns of ongoing rise of malicious emails bypassing secure email gateways

Credential phishing, the preferred method of threat actors in 2023, saw a 67% increase in volume in 2023 compared to the previous year. Other top …

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Fortra's Terranova Security Unveils Latest Global Phishing Benchmark Report

According to the latest Phishing Benchmark Global Report, based on results from the 2023 Gone Phishing Tournament (GPT) hosted by Fortra's …

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Report: Malicious emails bypassing secure email gateways rose by 105%

Credential phishing saw a 67% increase. The report encourages security leaders to adopt security measures in addition to any current SEGs to secure …

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Governments, defence industry are 'favourite phishing targets'

Rounding out the top three primary targets of phishing attacks are organisations in the field of science and education (14%), say Positive …

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Clean links and sophisticated scams mark new era in email attacks – Help Net Security

phishing and malware attacks. There will also be a marked uptick in state-sponsored attacks. As network security tools have improved in recent …

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USPA Discovers Organized Criminal Network Targeting Christian Youth Pastors with Phishing Scam

Private Investigator for Phishing Scam – Get Help Now! Brian Fitzgibbons, an Investigator at USPA Nationwide Security, Exposes Phishing Scheme …

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