Tag: phishing
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Fake “Security Alert” issues on GitHub use OAuth app to hijack accounts
A widespread phishing campaign has targeted nearly 12,000 GitHub repositories with fake “Security Alert” issues, tricking developers into authorizing a malicious OAuth app that grants attackers full control over their accounts and code. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fake-security-alert-issues-on-github-use-oauth-app-to-hijack-accounts/
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Why Only Phishing Simulations Are Not Enough
In the world of cybersecurity awareness, phishing simulations have long been touted as the frontline defense against cyber threats. However, while they are instrumental, relying solely on these simulations can leave significant gaps in an organization’s security training program. At CybeReady, we understand that comprehensive preparedness requires a more holistic approach. The Limitations of Phishing……
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Phishing-Angriffe in Deutschland nehmen stark zu
First seen on datensicherheit.de Jump to article: www.datensicherheit.de/phishing-angriffe-deutschland-zunahme-2025
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Coinbase phishing email tricks users with fake wallet migration
A large-scale Coinbase phishing attack poses as a mandatory wallet migration, tricking recipients into setting up a new wallet with a pre-generated recovery phrase controlled by attackers. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/coinbase-phishing-email-tricks-users-with-fake-wallet-migration/
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OpenAI’s Operator AI agent can be used in phishing attacks, say researchers
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/openais-operator-ai-agent-can-be-used-in-phishing-attacks-say-researchers
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Hospitality Sector Targeted By Ongoing ClickFix Phishing Campaign
Tags: phishingFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/hospitality-sector-targeted-by-ongoing-clickfix-phishing-campaign
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‘ClickFix’ campaign targets hospitality firms with phishing attacks
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/clickfix-campaign-targets-hospitality-firms-with-phishing-attacks
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Symantec Demonstrates OpenAI’s Operator Agent in PoC Phishing Attack
Symantec demonstrates OpenAI’s Operator Agent in PoC phishing attack, highlighting AI security risks and the need for proper cybersecurity. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/symantec-openai-operator-agent-poc-phishing-attack/
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Phishing Campaign Impersonates Booking.com, Plants Malware
Phishing campaign impersonates Booking.com to deploy credential-stealing malware, forcing organizations to boost cybersecurity defenses and stay alert. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/cybersecurity/phishing-campaign-booking-com-credential-stealer/
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Symantec Uses OpenAI Operator to Show Rising Threat of AI Agents
Symantec threat researchers used OpenAI’s Operator agent to carry out a phishing attack with little human intervention, illustrating the looming cybersecurity threat AI agents pose as they become more powerful. The agent learned how to write a malicious PowerShell script and wrote an email with the phishing lure, among other actions. First seen on securityboulevard.com…
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AWS SNS Exploited for Data Exfiltration and Phishing Attacks
Amazon Web Services’ Simple Notification Service (AWS SNS) is a versatile cloud-based pub/sub service that facilitates communication between applications and users. While its scalability and integration capabilities make it a powerful tool for organizations, its misuse by adversaries for malicious purposes such as data exfiltration and phishing has raised significant security concerns. This article delves…
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New Microsoft 365 Phishing Scam Tricks Users Into Calling Fake Support
New Microsoft 365 phishing scam exploits fake support numbers to steal credentials. Learn how attackers bypass security and how to stay protected. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/new-microsoft-365-phishing-scam-calling-fake-support/
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ClickFix-Phishing: Neue Kampagne richtet sich gegen die Hotellerie
Tags: phishingNeue ClickFix-Phishing-Welle im Gastgewerbe! Cyberkriminelle greifen Hotelmitarbeiter mit hinterlistigen Betrugsmaschen an. First seen on tarnkappe.info Jump to article: tarnkappe.info/artikel/it-sicherheit/clickfix-phishing-neue-kampagne-richtet-sich-gegen-die-hotellerie-311677.html
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The most notorious and damaging ransomware of all time
Tags: access, android, attack, backdoor, backup, banking, botnet, breach, communications, computer, control, credentials, cryptography, cyber, cybercrime, dark-web, data, defense, detection, email, encryption, endpoint, exploit, extortion, finance, flaw, framework, germany, google, government, group, hacker, hacking, healthcare, infection, infrastructure, international, jobs, korea, law, lazarus, leak, linux, malicious, malware, microsoft, mobile, msp, network, north-korea, office, open-source, oracle, password, phishing, phone, powershell, ransom, ransomware, russia, service, software, spam, switch, technology, threat, tool, ukraine, update, usa, virus, vulnerability, windowsConti: History: First appearing in May 2020, the Conti RaaS platform is considered the successor to the Ryuk ransomware. As of January 2021, Conti is believed to have infected over 150 organizations and earned millions of dollars for its criminal developers and their affiliates. At least three new versions have been found since its inception.How it works: Conti uses the…
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New Microsoft 365 Attack Leverages OAuth Redirection for Credential Theft
Threat researchers at Proofpoint are currently tracking two sophisticated and highly targeted cyber-attack campaigns that are utilizing OAuth redirection mechanisms to compromise user credentials. These attacks combine advanced brand impersonation techniques with malware proliferation, focusing on Microsoft 365-themed credential phishing designed to facilitate account takeovers (ATOs), as per a report shared in the platform, X.…
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Breach Roundup: The Ivanti Patch Treadmill
Also: Patch Tuesday, Equalize Scandal Figure Dies and Polymorphic Extension Attack. This week, Ivanti EPM customers should patch, Patch Tuesday, fake web browser extensions, North Korean Android malware, a key figure in Italy’s Equalize scandal dead of heart attack. Also, Apache Camel flaw, OpenAI’s agent automates phishing and Apple patched another zero day. First seen…
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Phishing campaign impersonating Booking.com targets hospitality sector with malware
Cybercriminals are sending malicious emails to hospitality employees who are likely to work with Booking.com. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/booking-phishing-hotels-malware-campaign
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That ‘angry guest’ email from Booking.com? It’s a scam, not a 1-star review
Phishers check in, your credentials check out, Microsoft warns First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/03/13/bookingdotcom_phishing_campaign/
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‘ClickFix’ Phishing Scam Impersonates Booking.com to Target Hospitality
Microsoft said the ongoing phishing campaign is designed to infect hospitality firms with multiple credential-stealing malware First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/clickfix-phishing-scam-booking/
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Hackers Use Trump’s Coin, Binance’s Name in Crypto Phishing Scam
Threat actors are running an email phishing scam to entice victims to install Binance software in hopes of collecting TRUMP coins. However, if they try, they instead get the ConnectWise RAT installed on their systems, which could let the malware steal sensitive information from the compromised machines. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/03/hackers-use-trumps-coin-binances-name-in-crypto-phishing-scam/
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OpenAI Operator Agent Used in ProofConcept Phishing Attack
Researchers from Symantec showed how OpenAI’s Operator agent, currently in research preview, can be used to construct a basic phishing attack from start to finish. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/openai-operator-agent-proof-concept-phishing-attack
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Breaking the Barriers to a Password-Free Life in Enterprise: Meet SafeNet eToken Fusion NFC PIV security key
Tags: access, authentication, cloud, compliance, control, credentials, data, defense, encryption, fido, framework, government, healthcare, identity, infrastructure, mobile, nfc, password, phishing, regulation, service, software, strategy, technology, windowsBreaking the Barriers to a Password-Free Life in Enterprise: Meet SafeNet eToken Fusion NFC PIV security key madhav Thu, 03/13/2025 – 06:46 As large organizations increasingly shift towards passwordless solutions, the benefits are clear: enhanced user experience, improved security, and significant cost savings. The FIDO (Fast Identity Online) standard has emerged as the gold standard…
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Passwort geändert? So erkennst du die gefährliche PaypalMail
First seen on t3n.de Jump to article: t3n.de/news/passwort-geaendert-so-erkennst-du-die-gefaehrliche-paypal-phishing-mail-1677218/
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Hackers Exploit Microsoft Copilot for Advanced Phishing Attacks
Hackers have been targeting Microsoft Copilot, a newly launched Generative AI assistant, to carry out sophisticated phishing attacks. This campaign highlights the risks associated with the widespread adoption of Microsoft services and the challenges that come with introducing new technologies to employees, as per a report by Cofense. Microsoft Copilot, similar to OpenAI’s ChatGPT, is…
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Copilot Phishing: New Scam Targets Microsoft Users
As enterprises increasingly integrate Microsoft Copilot into their workflows, cybercriminals are seizing the opportunity to exploit user unfamiliarity First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/copilot-phishing-new-scam-targets-microsoft-users/
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KnowBe4 research reveals a confidence gap in cybersecurity, putting organisations at risk
KnowBe4, cybersecurity platform that comprehensively addresses human risk management, has released new research indicating that while 86% of employees believe they can confidently identify phishing emails, nearly half have fallen for scams. The study, which surveyed professionals across the UK, USA, Germany, France, Netherlands, and South Africa, reveals a growing gap between confidence and competence…