phishing

Phishing is the fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information or data, such as usernames, passwords and credit card details, by disguising oneself as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication.

90% of Cyberattacks Originate With Phishing Emails
90% of Cyberattacks Originate With Phishing Emails
January 02, 2025  |  Fraud Attack

Phishing scams targeting corporate executives are reportedly increasing thanks to AI. Companies like eBay and British insurer Beazley have warned about an uptick in fraudulent emails containing personal details,...

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Meta Sounds Pre-Holiday Alarm as Scam Incidents Jump 56%
Meta Sounds Pre-Holiday Alarm as Scam Incidents Jump 56%
December 10, 2024  |  Meta

Meta has launched a pre-holiday anti-scam awareness campaign to keep users safe. “Scammers are persistent and try to trick people in a variety of ways...

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BEC and Phishing Attacks Surge, Exploiting New Domain Names
BEC and Phishing Attacks Surge, Exploiting New Domain Names
December 06, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Technology begets opportunity, for both successful companies and fraudsters. And today’s rising tide of cybercrime has unveiled a new frontier of fraud, one where malicious...

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Securing the Cyber Perimeter Starts With Safeguarding Corporate Emails
Securing the Cyber Perimeter Starts With Safeguarding Corporate Emails
November 01, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Corporate email accounts are among the most exploitable entry points for scammers. Phishing, ransomware and business email compromise (BEC) attacks cost companies billions of dollars...

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Santander and HSBC Join Government Warnings on QR Code-Based Cyberattacks
Santander and HSBC Join Government Warnings on QR Code-Based Cyberattacks
October 27, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

First came phishing. Now, consumers and cyberdefenders need to guard against “quishing.” As the Financial Times (FT) reported Sunday (Oct. 27), banks and regulators are...

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OpenAI Says China-Backed Phishing Attempt Targeted Employees
OpenAI Says China-Backed Phishing Attempt Targeted Employees
October 09, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

OpenAI says hackers connected to the Chinese government attempted a phishing attack on its employees. The artificial intelligence (AI) company revealed the attempt Wednesday (Oct. 9)...

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AI Chatbots Could Become Cybercriminals’ Latest Weapon
AI Chatbots Could Become Cybercriminals’ Latest Weapon
September 26, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots, often heralded for their productivity benefits, now threaten cybersecurity as criminals harness them to create sophisticated malware. HP Wolf Security researchers...

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Axiad Raises $25 Million to Bolster ID Verification Offerings
Axiad Raises $25 Million to Bolster ID Verification Offerings
August 04, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

Identity security firm Axiad has raised $25 million in a new funding round. The financing, announced last week, will be used for product development, hiring,...

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Defending Against the Scam-Filled Fallout From Digital Disruptions
Defending Against the Scam-Filled Fallout From Digital Disruptions
July 31, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

Fraudsters are drawn to compromised digital ecosystem like ants to a picnic. Bad news for companies creates opportunities for criminals — with disruptions like the...

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