72% of BEC attacks were from free webmail domains Security Staff September 11, 2024 A report found that fraudsters are calling potential victims directly and luring them with messages containing a phone number for the target to call.Read More
FTC cites Verkada for alleged CAN-SPAM violations Security Staff September 5, 2024 The FTC will require security camera firm Verkada to develop and implement a comprehensive information security program.Read More
More than 650,000 education records exposed in the past 60 days Security Staff August 29, 2024 More than 650,000 records across various educational institutions have been exposed in the last 60 days. Read More
AI is responsible for 40% of business email compromise (BEC) emails Jordyn Alger August 7, 2024 According to a recent report, 40% of BEC emails are generated by AI. Read More
62% of phishing emails can bypass DMARC verification checks Security Staff August 7, 2024 An analysis of 17.8 million phishing emails found 62% were able to pass verification checks for domain-based message authentication, reporting and conformance (DMARC). Read More
Email attacks rose by 293% compared to the first half of 2023 Jordyn Alger August 6, 2024 A new report emphasizes emerging cybersecurity trends related to ransomware, phishing, email attacks and more.Read More
Email obfuscation tactics elude security protections J Stephen Kowski June 19, 2024 Threat researchers have uncovered newly evolving email obfuscation techniques that are designed to evade modern security controls. Read More
78% of people use the same password across multiple accounts Security Staff June 10, 2024 A new report reveals current password security trends, such as password reuse and frequent password changes due to security breaches.Read More
Malicious actors are cat-phishing targets in order to spread malware Security Staff May 24, 2024 Malicious actors are utilizing overdue invoice lures, open redirects and LotL tactics in order to bypass cybersecurity defenses. Read More
The last six months shows a 341% increase in malicious emails Security Staff May 22, 2024 There has been an increase in malicious emails, including a rise in BEC, phishing and other message-based attacks driven by generative AI. Read More