HP Catches Cybercriminals ‘Cat-Phishing’ Users

May 20, 2024 at 04:26PM HP Inc. released its quarterly HP Wolf Security Threat Insights Report, highlighting cyber attackers’ tactics of using open redirects, overdue invoice lures, and Living-off-the-Land techniques to evade defenses. Notable campaigns included ‘Cat-Phishing’ through open redirects, abuse of Windows BITS, and HTML smuggling attacks. HP emphasized the value of threat containment … Read more

Ransomware payments drop to record low of 28% in Q1 2024

April 21, 2024 at 11:52AM Coveware’s report reveals a record low of 28% of companies paying ransom in Q1 2024. Although the payment rate has decreased, the total amount paid to ransomware actors reached $1.1 billion last year. Remote access and vulnerability exploitation are key infiltration methods, with law enforcement operations impacting ransomware affiliates. Akira … Read more

Aim Security Raises $10M to Tackle Shadow AI

January 31, 2024 at 07:42AM Israeli startup Aim Security raised $10 million for AI technology that secures the deployment of generative-AI utilities. Backed by YL Ventures and Cyber Club London, the company aims to provide oversight and control over AI-powered enterprise apps. It addresses the rise of ungoverned “Shadow AI tools” and the challenges they … Read more