Scammers imitate genuine work emails, making phishing attacks almost impossible to spot.
Tips to Avoid AI Phishing Scams Cybercriminals are constantly evolving, and their tactics, especially through phishing emails, are becoming more sophisticated. These deceptive emails often appear to come from trusted sources, making it quite tricky to detect them. In particular, work emails can lower your guard. Who would suspect anything from their boss or IT […]
Bobby Scott Upset After Emails from Absent Workers Allegedly Criticize Them Regarding Shutdown
Accusations of Hatch Act Violations Amid Government Shutdown Rep. Bobby Scott, a Democrat from Virginia, recently accused officials from the Trump administration of breaching federal law by implementing automated email replies that blamed Democrats for the ongoing government shutdown. Scott, who leads the House Education and Labor Committee, has called on Republicans to investigate whether […]
Union of federal workers files lawsuit regarding emails about the Education Department shutdown
A lawsuit has been filed by the Federal Workers Union against the Trump administration, sparked by automated email responses from education employees that attributed the government shutdown to the Democrats. The Federation of Governments (AFGE), along with the Fore Democracy and Public Citizens’ Litigation Group, has issued letters regarding suspensions and has taken legal action […]
Most adults were unable to tell apart real from AI-generated phishing emails.
Recent global surveys have revealed that many individuals struggle to tell the difference between phishing messages generated by artificial intelligence (AI) and those crafted by actual people. A study involving 18,000 adults worldwide assessed their understanding of cyber threats like phishing and AI, highlighting a considerable gap in awareness. In fact, only 46% of respondents […]
Google Cautions that Criminals Are Targeting CEOs with Extortion Emails Following Suspected Oracle Breach
New Fear-Tor Campaign Targets Executives Security firms Mandiant and Google are currently looking into a new fear-tor campaign that has begun targeting high-level executives across different companies. The campaign involves emails asserting that sensitive data has been stolen from Oracle E-Business Suite Systems. As reported by BleepingComputer, this campaign, which started in late September, is […]
A young banking executive in Europe shares that checking emails while on vacation is more about changing perspective than disconnecting.
Being part of the C-suite brings its fair share of stress, long hours, and relentless oversight. But what’s it like for top executives when they clock out? The series, The Good Life, reveals how ambitious leaders allocate their time and resources outside their professional obligations. Today, we feature Bianca Zwart, the 33-year-old Chief Strategy Officer […]
Reasons to Hold Off on Deleting Spam Emails Immediately — And What to Do Instead
Spam emails are incredibly annoying and can even pose threats, especially if they tie into phishing schemes. The common advice has always been to delete them immediately. However, this might not be the best approach; it turns out that retaining spam can yield significant benefits. Rather than just hitting delete, consider holding onto those pesky […]
New Emails Purportedly Reveal How Epstein Attracted Young Girls
A report from September 12 indicates that emails found in Jeffrey Epstein’s personal Yahoo account provide insight into how his victims were used to recruit other women. Per Bloomberg, the emails, primarily dating from 2005 to 2008, offer a glimpse into the mindset and strategies of convicted sex offenders. Various screenshots reveal that his female […]
Hempstead found in contempt for providing only 17 of almost 3,000 requested emails from the court
Hempstead Town Judge Rules on School Bus Camera Records A New York judge has expressed frustration with Hempstead, America’s largest town, for releasing only 17 out of nearly 3,000 emails requested in a case concerning improperly issued school bus camera tickets. Judge Maureen McHugh Heitner of the State Supreme Court stated that the town’s failure […]
Sarah Ferguson removed as patron following leaked Jeffrey Epstein emails
Sarah Ferguson, the former wife of Prince Andrew, has lost her roles as patron for several charities after emails surfaced in which she referred to Jeffrey Epstein as “a steady generous and best friend.” This revelation prompted the family of a charity to announce that they felt it was, perhaps, inappropriate for her to continue […]