Email security standards like SPF, DKIM, and DMARC are proving ineffective against the evolving tactics of malicious email attacks, including deceptive links and impersonation attacks, highlighting the need for a layered approach to email security.
The latest BlackBerry Global Threat Intelligence Report reveals a significant 40% increase in cyberattacks against government and public service organizations, with threat actors targeting sectors such as public transit, utilities, schools, and other essential government services, and utilizing techniques such as ransomware and infostealers.
Interpol successfully takes down the phishing-as-a-service platform “16shop,” resulting in the arrest of three individuals in Indonesia and Japan, highlighting the ongoing threat of cybercriminals and the importance of international cooperation in combating cybercrime.
Over 22,400 compromised WordPress websites are being used to host phishing pages, posing a significant threat to users’ sensitive information and highlighting the need for improved security measures.
Charming Kitten, an Iranian cyberespionage group, is targeting Iranian individuals and organizations in Germany through phishing tactics and posing as journalists on LinkedIn and WhatsApp.
QwixxRAT, a new remote access trojan (RAT) being advertised on popular platforms like Telegram and Discord, poses a significant risk to devices and sensitive data due to its ability to collect a wide range of information and provide unauthorized access to attackers.
