In September 2024, 322 brands worldwide were targeted by phishing attacks, down from 508 in February of the same year. The number of brands that cyber criminals targeted has decreased in 2024. Number of brands and legitimate entities targeted by phishing attacks from January 2009 to September 20...
Phishing attacks on British bank customers has increased by 70 percent. In February 2008, a total of 60,000 phishing electronic-mails have been sent to customers. Jonathan Robinson, chief operating officer of NetNames, attributes the increase in phishing attacks to the aim of fraudsters to ...
IP address abuse is an improper use of the IP address or a server, which includes phishing, spam, DDoS, malware, hacking, and other similar attacks. The latest survey has found that 81% of surveyed organizations have fallen victim to a security breach at least once in the last year. Thes...
The Information System Authority is set to launch a new cyber security e-learning platform and test for public sector employees. The platform aims to strengthen cyber hygiene by covering major topics like phishing, scams, Wi-Fi security, and real-life examples of cyber threats. After completing ...
SSL certificate abuse is driving an increasing number of phishing attacks, and little is being done to stop it. Last month, cybersecurity vendor Lookout announced that it had detected aphishingcampaign targeting the United Nations and several U.N. humanitarian organizations, including ...
About 60% of the world’s cyberattacks start on mobile devices [*]. And it’s easy to see why. Your phone number is an easy access point for scammers and identity thieves. Once scammers know your number, they can target you with phishing texts and calls, or trick you into downloading...
Scam 4: Phishing Attacks Phishing attacks are widespread and involve sending fake emails or text messages pretending to come from a trusted source, often a bank, delivery service, or insurance company. These messages often contain links to fake websites where you'll be tricked into revealing pers...
Similarly, if you know that you haven't ordered a package recently or you're not expecting a redelivery attempt, receiving a USPS tracking delivery text is a sure sign of a scam.USPS scam texts follow many of the same patterns as PayPal scams, phishing attacks, and even scams on ...
Microsoft Office, in particular, is widely used and so presents the best opportunity for a successful attack of this nature, as it is recognised and trusted by users. The authors wrote that we can expect more phishing attacks aimed at exploiting MS Office vulnerabilities. ...
McAfee offers a range of security solutions specifically designed for mobile devices running on Android and iOS platforms. Their mobile security applications provide antivirus and anti-malware protection, ensuring that your device remains safe from harmful threats such as viruses, phishing attacks, and ...