Tycoon 2FA Phishers Scatter, Adopt Device Code Phishing
In embracing device code phishing, attackers trick victims into handing over account access by using a service's legitimate new-device login flow.
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In embracing device code phishing, attackers trick victims into handing over account access by using a service's legitimate new-device login flow.
Russian hackers' adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in cyber attacks against Ukraine has reached a new level in the first half of 2025 (H1 2025), the country's State Service for Special Communications and Information Protection (SSSCIP) said
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The tech giant has released its second Secure Future Initiative (SFI) progress report, showcasing its ongoing efforts to improve cybersecurity
IBM warns of infostealer surge as attackers automate credential theft and adopt AI to generate highly convincing phishing emails en masse
Hoxhunt Predicts Phishing-as-a-Service Will Adopt AI Spear Phishing AgentsAI surpassed human red teams in crafting phishing attacks, at scale and with alarming success, asserts research from cybersecurity training firm Hoxhunt. The company's proprietary AI spear phishing agent, outperformed human counterparts by 24%, a turnaround from a31% deficit in 2023.
AICD's Figueroa on Business-Focused Communication for Authentication ProgressModern phishing tactics now leverage voice, SMS and AI-powered impersonation, yet many Asia-Pacific organizations continue relying on vulnerable single-factor authentication, said Marco Figueroa, senior manager of cyber security, risk and compliance at the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Barracuda CEO Hatem Naguib Shares Strategies for Email Protection, Managed ServicesWith cyberthreats becoming more sophisticated, Barracuda CEO Hatem Naguib explains how managed XDR and AI-driven email protection help SMBs. From stopping phishing attacks to automating incident response, Naguib highlights solutions that streamline operations and address cloud adoption risks.
Perception Point said the increase is due to the adoption of new cloud collaboration apps
Phishing is constantly evolving to bypass user training and email protections, and as threat actors adopt new tactics with better success ratios, quarterly stats reflect interesting threat trends on multiple fronts. [...]
Annual ThreatLabz Report reveals phishing-as-a-service as the key source of attacks across critical industries and consumers globally; underscores urgency to adopt a zero-trust security model.
Microsoft has warned of emerging threats in the Web3 landscape, including "ice phishing" campaigns, as a surge in adoption of blockchain and DeFi technologies emphasizes the need to build security into the decentralized web while it's still in its early stages
The rising adoption of multi-factor authentication (MFA) for online accounts pushes phishing actors to use more sophisticated solutions to continue their malicious operations, most notably reverse-proxy tools. [...]