August 7, 2024 at 09:28AM Cybercriminals can manipulate Microsoft Outlook’s anti-phishing measure by using CSS to hide the First Contact Safety Tip, making it appear invisible to users, except in the email preview pane. This tactic also allows cybercriminals to add a seemingly legitimate note to phishing emails, posing a security threat despite some formatting … Read more
May 6, 2024 at 09:15AM CyberNut, a Miami-based startup, has unveiled a security awareness training platform tailored for K-12 schools to combat data breaches. The AI-powered tool uses gamification to train teachers, staff, and students to identify and report phishing attacks. The company recently secured an $800,000 pre-seed funding round and is already working with … Read more
March 4, 2024 at 02:26PM Organizations globally and in the Middle East are swiftly adopting email authentication technologies, especially following recent mandates from Google and Yahoo. Strong adoption has already been seen in countries like Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The trend is not only driven by regulations but also a proactive approach … Read more
February 21, 2024 at 04:18AM Trend Micro and other private entities worked with INTERPOL on Operation Synergia, successfully taking down over 1,000 C&C servers and identifying suspects related to phishing, banking malware, and ransomware. Trend provided threat intelligence, aiding in the identification of malicious activities and culprits, ultimately contributing to the apprehension of 70 suspects. … Read more
January 3, 2024 at 05:08PM Cybercriminals are targeting verified “Gold” accounts on X (previously known as Twitter) and selling them on the Dark Web for up to $2,000. CloudSEK researchers have uncovered a surge in these accounts on underground marketplaces, leading to potential risks such as hosting phishing links, launching disinformation campaigns, and financial scams. … Read more
October 16, 2023 at 10:52PM Phishing attacks have been on the rise, with a 29% increase in detections reported by Trend Micro for 2022. These attacks are becoming more sophisticated, including tactics like spear phishing, whaling, and QR code phishing. Organizations need to implement a layered approach to email security, including capabilities like email gateway … Read more