Tag: email
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nOAuth Lives on in Cloud App Logins Using Entra ID
Hackers Can Use Unverified Email to Log onto SaaS Apps With Entra ID. A flaw in a Microsoft single sign-on feature allowing cloud app account takeovers discovered in 2023 never really went away, say researchers – notwithstanding a computing giant claim that it almost immediately fixed the vulnerability known as nOAuth. First seen on govinfosecurity.com…
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Africa Sees Surge in Cybercrime as Law Enforcement Struggles
Cybercrime accounts for more than 30% of all reported crime in East Africa and West Africa, with online scams, ransomware, business email compromise, and digital sextortion taking off. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/africa-surge-cybercrime-law-enforcement-struggles
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Trezor’s support platform abused in crypto theft phishing attacks
Trezor is alerting users about a phishing campaign that abuses its automated support system to send deceptive emails from its official platform. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/trezors-support-platform-abused-in-crypto-theft-phishing-attacks/
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Over 2,000 Devices Compromised by Weaponized Social Security Statement Phishing Attacks
CyberArmor analysts have uncovered a meticulously crafted phishing campaign that has already compromised over 2,000 devices by exploiting the trusted theme of Social Security Administration (SSA) statements. Cybercriminals behind this operation deployed a highly convincing email lure masquerading as an official SSA communication, deceiving users into downloading malicious software. The campaign’s technical sophistication, coupled with…
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Breaking news the Washington Post has been hacked
Tags: emailThe Washington Post says that the email accounts of some of its journalists have been hacked. First seen on grahamcluley.com Jump to article: grahamcluley.com/breaking-news-the-washington-post-has-been-hacked/
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Yes, the Co-op lost your data. Have a £10 shopping voucher
The Co-op is offering a £10 shopping discount to members after a cyber-attack saw hackers steal personal data including names, home address, email addresses, and membership card numbers. First seen on grahamcluley.com Jump to article: grahamcluley.com/yes-the-co-op-lost-your-data-have-a-10-shopping-voucher/
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Unstructured Data Management: Closing the Gap Between Risk and Response
Unstructured Data Management: Closing the Gap Between Risk and Response madhav Tue, 06/24/2025 – 05:44 The world is producing data at an exponential rate. With generative AI driving 90% of all newly created content, organizations are overwhelmed by an ever-growing data estate. More than 181 zettabytes of data now exist globally”, and 80% of it…
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Google Integrates GenAI to Counter Indirect Prompt Injection Attack Vectors
Google has revealed a thorough protection technique aimed at indirect prompt injection attacks, a subtle but powerful threat, marking a major advancement in cybersecurity in the age of generative AI. Unlike direct prompt injections, where malicious commands are overtly inserted into AI prompts, indirect injections embed harmful instructions within external data sources such as emails,…
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APT36 Hackers Target Indian Defense Personnel with Sophisticated Phishing Campaign
APT36, also known as Transparent Tribe, a Pakistan-based cyber espionage group, has launched a highly sophisticated phishing campaign targeting Indian defense personnel. According to recent findings by CYFIRMA, this group has meticulously crafted phishing emails that deliver malicious PDF attachments disguised as official government documents. Cyber Espionage Group Transparent Tribe Strikes Again These deceptive files…
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Shadow Vector Malware Uses SVG Images to Deliver AsyncRAT and RemcosRAT Payloads
Acronis Threat Research Unit (TRU) has discovered a startling development: a malicious campaign called >>Shadow Vector
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Microsoft Enhances Defender for Office 365 with Detailed Spam and Phishing Analysis
Microsoft has announced a significant upgrade to its Defender for Office 365 platform, introducing a new AI-powered capability designed to provide unprecedented clarity into why emails are classified as spam, phishing, or clean. This enhancement, powered by large language models (LLMs), aims to bolster email security for organizations worldwide by offering clear, human-readable explanations for…
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Stellar Repair For Outlook: A Comprehensive Review Of The Ultimate PST Repair Tool
Microsoft Outlook is a cornerstone of professional and personal communication, relied upon by millions for email management, calendaring, and task organization. However, Outlook’s Personal Storage Table (PST) files, which store emails, contacts, calendars, and other data, are prone to corruption due to various factors. When PST files become corrupted, users face disruptions, ranging from missing…
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Security Affairs newsletter Round 529 by Pierluigi Paganini INTERNATIONAL EDITION
A new round of the weekly Security Affairs newsletter has arrived! Every week, the best security articles from Security Affairs are free in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press. Iran confirmed it shut down internet to protect the country against cyberattacks Godfather Android trojan uses…
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Threat Actors Exploit Vercel Hosting Platform to Distribute Remote Access Malware
CyberArmor has uncovered a sophisticated phishing campaign exploiting Vercel, a widely used frontend hosting platform, to distribute a malicious variant of LogMeIn, a legitimate remote access tool. Over the past two months, threat actors have orchestrated at least 28 distinct campaigns, targeting more than 1,271 users with deceptive emails that lead to fraudulent pages hosted…
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How to conduct an effective post-incident review
Tags: breach, business, ciso, compliance, credentials, cyber, cybersecurity, detection, email, finance, governance, group, incident, incident response, lessons-learned, phishing, risk, service, software, tool, training, update, vulnerabilityPerform a root-cause analysis: Your post-incident review must include a root-cause analysis, Taylor says. “Identifying the underlying issues that caused the incident is essential for avoiding future cyber incidents,” he says.The post-incident review team should examine the root causes of the incident, whether they are technical, procedural, or human-related, and implement corrective actions and preventive…
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Is Cold Email Still Effective in 2025? Best Practices for Outreach and Security
Cold email still works in 2025″, but only if done right. Learn best practices, deliverability tips, and how to secure your domain for real results. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/06/is-cold-email-still-effective-in-2025-best-practices-for-outreach-and-security/
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Microsoft Defender for Office 365 to Block Email Bombing Attacks
First seen on thesecurityblogger.com Jump to article: www.thesecurityblogger.com/microsoft-defender-for-office-365-to-block-email-bombing-attacks/
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Spamhaus’ take on Cold Emailing”¦AKA spam
Cold emailing, as it’s practiced today, is spam, for inboxes, businesses, and the internet. It’s a thriving industry, but one raising concerns in the email community. In this article we define cold emailing from our perspective, share concerns about its misuse, particularly in B2B communication, and highlight the organizations enabling it. First seen on securityboulevard.com…
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ChatGPT will analyze Gmail emails, manage schedule on Google Calendar
ChatGPT appears to be testing support for Gmail and Google Calendar integration. This will allow users to summarise emails and create events. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/artificial-intelligence/chatgpt-will-analyze-gmail-emails-manage-schedule-on-google-calendar/
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Hackers Use VBScript Files to Deploy Masslogger Credential Stealer Malware
Seqrite Labs has uncovered a sophisticated variant of the Masslogger credential stealer malware being distributed through VBScript Encoded (.VBE) files. This advanced threat, which likely spreads via spam emails or drive-by downloads, operates as a multi-stage fileless malware, heavily exploiting the Windows Registry to store and execute its malicious payload without writing files to disk.…
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Think Before You Click: ‘Unsubscribe’ Buttons Could Be a Trap, Experts Warn
Clicking “unsubscribe” on suspicious emails may do more harm than good”, experts warn these links can lead to phishing, malware, or even identity theft. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/news/unsubscribe-buttons-could-be-a-trap/
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Beware: Weaponized Research Papers Delivering Malware Through Password-Protected Documents
The AhnLab Security Intelligence Center (ASEC) recently made the concerning revelation that the infamous Kimsuky hacking organization was connected to a crafty phishing email campaign that targeted unwary people. Disguised as a seemingly legitimate request for a paper review from a professor, these emails lure recipients into opening a password-protected HWP document embedded with a…
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Hacker steals 1 million Cock.li user records in webmail data breach
Email hosting provider Cock.li has confirmed it suffered a data breach after threat actors exploited flaws in its now-retired Roundcube webmail platform to steal over a million user records. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hacker-steals-1-million-cockli-user-records-in-webmail-data-breach/
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Taiwan Hit by Sophisticated Phishing Campaign
Phishing campaign targeting Taiwan has been identified, using tax-themed emails and malware like Winos and HoldingHands First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/taiwan-hit-phishing-campaign/
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State-sponsored hackers compromised the email accounts of several Washington Post journalists
State-sponsored hackers compromised the email accounts of several journalists working at the Washington Post. A cyberattack, likely carried out by state-sponsored hackers, compromised the Microsoft email accounts of Washington Post journalists, including reporters covering China and national security. >>A cyberattack on the Washington Post compromised email accounts of several journalists and was potentially the work…
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Katz Stealer Boosts Credential Theft with System Fingerprinting and Persistence Mechanisms
The emergence of Katz Stealer, a sophisticated information-stealing malware-as-a-service (MaaS) that is redefining the boundaries of credential theft. First detected this year, Katz Stealer combines aggressive data exfiltration with advanced system fingerprinting, stealthy persistence mechanisms, and evasive loader tactics. Distributed primarily through phishing emails and fake software downloads, this malware targets a vast array of…