Whaling phishing attacks are increasingly targeting C-suite executives and senior leaders with sophisticated strategies. According to the 2024 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report, a staggering 69% of breaches feature a human element, underscoring phishing as a persistent and dangerous attack vector. These attacks are designed not just to breach security…
Artivion Reveals Ransomware Attack Disrupting Operations in Heart Surgery Product Manufacturing Artivion, a prominent manufacturer of heart surgery devices, has disclosed a ransomware attack in a recent 8-K filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The cyber incident, which unfolded on November 21, 2024, has significantly disrupted the…
The realm of cybersecurity faces a persistent challenge: the exploitation of email attachments, particularly those connected to Microsoft Office documents. Cybercriminals have strategically utilized social engineering tactics to deliver harmful payloads through email, capitalizing on the extensive use of MS Office tools in personal and professional contexts. As these attacks…
In the contemporary digital environment, the prevalence of online accounts is substantial, serving crucial roles in both personal and professional contexts. Users engage with a multitude of platforms—from banking services to employment portals, and from social media to email—all of which increases the risk of exposure to cyber threats, particularly…
Cybersecurity Alert: SmokeLoader Malware Targets Taiwanese Industries Recent investigations by Fortinet’s FortiGuard Labs have revealed a sophisticated malware campaign primarily employing SmokeLoader to target various sectors in Taiwan, including manufacturing, healthcare, and information technology. This campaign signifies a direct and alarming threat to entities within these industries, highlighting the need…
Cybersecurity Threat Report: Rockstar 2FA Phishing Platform Uncovered Recent findings by cybersecurity experts at Trustwave have revealed a sophisticated phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platform known as "Rockstar 2FA." Designed to compromise Microsoft 365 accounts, this platform leverages advanced tactics to bypass two-factor authentication (2FA), exposing business users to significant cybersecurity risks. Rockstar…
With the arrival of the holiday shopping season, two of the most significant days for online consumers and retailers are on the horizon: Thanksgiving and Black Friday. This period brings a massive influx of online shoppers seeking enticing deals, but it also presents an opportune time for cybercriminals to exploit…
FBI Indicts Five Alleged Members of Cybercrime Group Linked to Cryptocurrency Thefts The U.S. government has unveiled charges against five individuals suspected to be affiliated with a loosely organized cybercriminal group known as "Scattered Spider." These charges, unsealed on November 20, 2024, stem from allegations that the group was responsible…
Prosecutors have identified a phishing campaign that allegedly spanned from September 2021 to April 2023, targeting employees across various companies. The defendants in the case are accused of sending deceptive text messages from numbers posing as internal IT departments, alarming employees with false claims that their accounts would be rapidly…
