August 1, 2016 New SMS Phishing Campaigns Spotted: Attackers Bobbing for Apples? 2 min read - The latest targets of SMS phishing are iOS users. In fact, more than 7,500 users who clicked on a malicious link fell victim to a recent smishing attack.
Fraud Protection July 25, 2016 Social Engineering and the Stranded Sports Fan 5 min read - Visitors to the upcoming sporting event in Rio de Janeiro should be on high alert for the stranded traveler social engineering scam.
X-Force July 21, 2016 Going for Gold: Cybercrime and the Brazilian Threat Landscape 3 min read - The upcoming international sporting event in Rio de Janeiro provide an opportunity for cybercriminals to exploit the Brazilian threat landscape.
May 5, 2016 Designer Malware Campaigns: The Rise of Couture Cybercrime? 2 min read - Cybercriminals are adding some designer touches to their malware campaigns to make them more targeted and increase the overall success rate.
April 21, 2016 Security Awareness Training: ‘Good Enough’ Won’t Keep Phish off the Hook 2 min read - A recent study indicated U.K. companies are not investing enough into security awareness training and expose themselves to phishing attacks as a result.
April 18, 2016 CEO Fraud: Email Scammers Reading Between the Lines? 2 min read - Business email compromise (BEC) attacks are targeting executives to carry out high-priced CEO fraud, which is often called whaling.
March 16, 2016 Bad Ads? Angler-Based Malvertising Reels in Mainstream Sites 2 min read - Security vendors recently discovered a massive malvertising campaign linked to the Angler exploit kit targeting top-tier websites.
March 10, 2016 Java Malware Becomes a Cross-Platform Threat 2 min read - The Java malware dropper can run on most major computer platforms, making this a cross-platform threat that puts all users at risk.
March 7, 2016 New W-2 Phishing Attacks Tax Corporate Patience 2 min read - Cybercriminals are targeting organizations via phishing attacks that attempt to steal W-2 tax forms and personal or financial data.
January 25, 2016 Degree of Compromise? Sensitive Information Stolen From University of Virginia HR System 2 min read - Cybercriminals recently hacked into the University of Virginia's HR department, compromising the sensitive information of 1,400 school employees.