Scammers target UK senior citizens with Winter Fuel Payment texts

November 9, 2024 at 04:10PM Scammers are targeting UK seniors with fake “winter heating allowance” texts, exploiting recent government cuts to fuel payments. Fraudulent messages solicit personal and payment information via a deceptive GOV.UK lookalike site. Authorities warn recipients to avoid clicking links and report potential scams to Cyber Security and Action Fraud. ### Meeting … Read more

Ever Wonder How Hackers Really Steal Passwords? Discover Their Tactics in This Webinar

July 12, 2024 at 06:37AM Passwords are vital in today’s digital world, holding the key to sensitive information. Compromised credentials are the top attack vector, leading to financial and reputational damage. A webinar titled “Compromised Credentials in 2024: What to Know About the World’s #1 Attack Vector” will address this issue, providing insights and proactive … Read more

Key Takeaways From the British Library Cyberattack

June 25, 2024 at 10:09AM Knowledge institutions with outdated infrastructure and limited resources need to safeguard their digitized intellectual property from advanced cyberattacks. The key takeaway from the meeting notes is that knowledge institutions with legacy infrastructure, limited resources, and digitized intellectual property need to prioritize protecting themselves from sophisticated and destructive cyberattacks. Full Article

Countering Voice Fraud in the Age of AI

April 18, 2024 at 08:50AM Caller ID spoofing and AI voice deepfakes are fueling phone scams, but tools are available to safeguard against this threat, providing protection for both organizations and individuals. Based on the meeting notes, it seems the main takeaways are: 1. Caller ID spoofing and AI voice deepfakes are contributing to an … Read more

Feds: Beware AvosLocker Ransomware Attacks on Critical Infrastructure

October 13, 2023 at 04:59PM US authorities, including the Cybersecurity Infrastructure and Security Agency (CISA) and FBI, have issued a warning about the AvosLocker ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation that poses a threat to critical infrastructure. AvosLocker has targeted multiple industries in the US, using various tactics such as double extortion and trusted software. Ransomware attacks have … Read more