Banking & Finance July 3, 2023

How fraudsters redefine mobile banking account takeovers

3 min read - Fraudsters are constantly finding new ways to exploit vulnerabilities in the banking system, and one of the latest tactics involves stealing credit card information via mobile banking apps. This type of attack has been seen in different variations in Spain…

Cloud Security April 4, 2023

New generation of phishing hides behind trusted services

4 min read - The days when email was the main vector for phishing attacks are long gone. Now, phishing attacks occur on SMS, voice, social media and messaging apps. They also hide behind trusted services like Azure and AWS. And with the expansion…

Identity & Access January 24, 2023

An IBM hacker breaks down high-profile attacks

5 min read - On September 19, 2022, an 18-year-old cyberattacker known as “teapotuberhacker” (aka TeaPot) allegedly breached the Slack messages of game developer Rockstar Games. Using this access, they pilfered over 90 videos of the upcoming Grand Theft Auto VI game. They then…

Mobile Security August 17, 2021

How to Avoid Smishing Attacks Targeting Subscription Service Users

3 min read - If you’re anything like me, you used delivery more during the pandemic than before. Both getting food brought to my door and meal kit boxes mean people don’t have to mask up and go out to the grocery store. But…

Malware February 19, 2020

Emotet SMiShing Uses Fake Bank Domains in Targeted Attacks, Payloads Hint at TrickBot Connection

3 min read - Before a short lull in mid-February, Emotet was in the midst of a rise in activity that has been apparent since late 2019 — in terms of both spam and infecting potential victims via SMiShing attacks.

Risk Management June 13, 2019

Why Every Employee in Your Organization Should Learn Social Engineering Vocabulary

5 min read - When it comes to social engineering training, make sure every employee learns the names of specific attacks.

Fraud Protection April 12, 2018

Social Engineering: A Trick as Old as Time

4 min read - Social engineering dates back to ancient times. Today, the most common forms of social trickery include baiting, vishing, phishing and other schemes designed to exploit human nature.

January 19, 2018

Reel Talk: Phishing Attacks Not Water Under the Bridge Yet

2 min read - Phishing attacks are still muddying the waters of network security despite an uptick in security awareness. How can companies avoid the hook?

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.

Endpoint July 13, 2015

Mobile Malware Threats in 2015: Fraudsters Are Still Two Steps Ahead

4 min read - Mobile malware threats continue to be a major problem for individuals and enterprises alike, and the risks are only getting more severe.