cybercrime
The 25 most impersonated brands in phishing attacks
PayPal remains the top brand impersonated in phishing attacks for the second quarter in a row, with Facebook taking the #2 spot and Microsoft coming in third, according to …
Ransomware uses vulnerable, signed driver to disable endpoint security
Ransomware-wielding attackers have devised a novel tactic for disabling security protections that might get in their way: they are using a deprecated, vulnerable but signed …
Phishers impersonate WHO, exploit coronavirus-related anxiety
Media outlets are reporting daily on the coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan and the emergency repatriation of foreign citizens that found themselves in the thick of it. As cases of …
Emotet can spread to poorly secured Wi-Fi networks and computers on them
Here’s yet another reason to secure Wi-Fi networks and Windows user accounts with a strong enough password: researchers have spotted and analyzed a malware program that …
Recommendations for navigating the dynamic cybercrime landscape
In this interview, Mark Sangster, VP & Industry Security Strategist at eSentire, talks about the most pressing issues CISOs are dealing with in today’s fast-paced …
More authentication and identity tech needed with fraud expected to increase
The proliferation of real-time payments platforms, including person-to-person (P2P) transfers and mobile payment platforms across Asia Pacific, has increased fraud losses for …
Cybercriminals using fake job listings to steal money, info from applicants
Be extra careful when looking for a job online, the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) warns: cybercriminals are using fake job listings to trick applicants into sharing …
Cyber attackers turn to business disruption as primary attack objective
Over the course of 2019, 36% of the incidents that CrowdStrike investigated were most often caused by ransomware, destructive malware or denial of service attacks, revealing …
Fraud prevents a third of businesses from expanding digital capabilities
Kount released a new research report on digital innovation and emerging fraud, which found that the most innovative businesses are also the ones facing the greatest fraud …
7 signs your cybersecurity is doomed to fail in 2020
While most enterprises have come to terms with the fact that a security incident is not a factor of “if,” but rather “when,” many are still struggling to translate this into …
Hardware hacks: The next generation of cybercrime
Every 39 seconds there is a cyber attack affecting one out of three Americans. All organizations need to take proactive measures and think like the attackers that are …
Hackers go phishing for the holidays
It’s that time of year again. Everyone’s busy – at work and at home. That includes cybercriminals, too. In fact, the holiday season is when busy, distracted people tend to be …