Novel phishing campaign uses corrupted Word documents to evade security

December 2, 2024 at 05:41PM A new phishing campaign exploits Microsoft Word’s file recovery feature with corrupted document attachments, evading security measures. These emails, disguised as payroll communications, prompt users to scan a QR code leading to a credential-stealing site. Most antivirus solutions fail to detect these attachments, enhancing their effectiveness. ### Meeting Takeaways 1. … Read more

Name That Edge Toon: Shackled!

December 2, 2024 at 02:09PM Submit your best cybersecurity-related captions by December 31 for a chance to win a $25 gift card. Post your ideas on X, Facebook, or LinkedIn. Last month’s winner, Matthew Tompkins, received the prize for his creative caption. Thank you to all who participated! **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Caption Contest:** Participants are … Read more

Form I-9 Compliance Data Breach Impacts Over 190,000 People

November 12, 2024 at 07:47AM Form I-9 Compliance has experienced a significant data breach, affecting 190,000 individuals. The ramifications of this incident continue to expand, highlighting serious security concerns. **Meeting Notes Takeaways:** 1. **Data Breach Overview**: A data breach involving Form I-9 Compliance has occurred. 2. **Affected Individuals**: The breach has impacted approximately 190,000 individuals. … Read more

Why Phishing-Resistant MFA Is No Longer Optional: The Hidden Risks of Legacy MFA

October 24, 2024 at 07:38AM The article emphasizes the urgent need for organizations to adopt phishing-resistant multifactor authentication (MFA) as ransomware payments soar, with an average increase of 500%. Legacy MFA systems prove inadequate against evolving cyber threats fueled by Generative AI. Implementing advanced, biometric-based solutions is essential to combat this growing risk. ### Meeting … Read more