Akamai researchers recently discovered a new PayPal phishing kit that is capable of stealing your identity and allows its operators to perform any fraudulent action they desire in your name. A Very Dangerous And Capable PayPal Phishing Kit By slightly altering the PayPal logo and general appearance, but in a measure that…

Ransomware has never been more prevalent and costly, with threats waiting around the corner for the slightest human mistake or security flaw. A closer look at ransomware stats and facts shows that hackers have turned their attention to business, where they prey on interconnected systems with security vulnerabilities, a willingness to…

A new report on cybercrime in the first quarter of this year warns of several phishing trends gaining traction and threatening the online space more and more. While the classic email phishing attack is still a hackers’ favorite, other phishing techniques have also gained popularity in 2022. Phishing Trends To Watch…

Microsoft has linked H0lyGh0st, a cyberthreat that emerged in June 2021 and targets small-to-midsized businesses, to North Korean state-sponsored attacks. What is H0lyGh0st? Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center (MSTIC) calls the threat DEV-0530 in a post. Researchers linked the group to several financially motivated North Korean state-sponsored attacks that had already affected various…

Whether the unlucky victim of a ransomware attack ends up paying the ransom or not, they are still susceptible to more attacks. However, a new report warns that paying up is the worst thing you can do and paints an even bigger bullseye on your back. What is ransomware? Ransomware is a particular…

A new report from Verizon warns about the human error as being one of the most frequent causes of ransomware attacks and data breaches. Human Error is Your Company’s Worst Enemy Verizon’s latest annual report says organizations and their employees are the weakest links in their own security and the easiest target…

Threat actors have managed to net a staggering $59 million and steal hundreds of millions of credentials in a massive ongoing Facebook phishing attack. Experts say it’s only getting bigger. Facebook phishing operation still ongoing Researchers at PIXM have recently discovered a phishing operation carried out on Facebook that may have already…

The Nerbian RAT (remote access trojan) is a novel malware with tons of features and evasion techniques to help it go unnoticed. The sneaky trojan uses COVID-19 lures, and it was spotted by Proofpoint. The Nerbian RAT Spreading via Email Threat actors are distributing the newly observed malware through a phishing email…

A new FBI report warns of a staggering spike in hacking activities using the Business Email Compromise technique (BEC), resulting in losses worth billions of dollars. Business Email Compromise — a Billion-Dollar Problem In a new report, the FBI sheds some light on the jaw-dropping global cost of BEC: between June 2016…