Ways to safeguard yourself against American Express phishing scams with 10 helpful tips
It began with a concerning message. “Address abnormal activity on your American Express account immediately.” This was the subject line of a scam email that aimed to lure me into clicking on a fraudulent link, which urged: “Please verify your account activity.” It had an air of legitimacy, featuring a logo, customer support language, and […]
New phishing scheme aims at university employees’ payroll to take their earnings.
Phishing Scams Targeting Universities on the Rise Phishing scams are becoming a serious issue, affecting a wide range of institutions including hospitals, tech companies, and fast food outlets. However, universities seem to be particularly hard-hit, especially in this year. A new type of cybercrime has emerged: “pirate payroll” attacks. These attacks focus on taking control […]
AI phishing scams are becoming more advanced, here’s how to stay safe
Cyber Experts Share Tips to Avoid AI Phishing Scams Kurt ‘The CyberGuy’ Knutsson offers practical advice on steering clear of AI-generated phishing scams. He also discusses unsettling reports about North Korean operatives disguising themselves as IT workers to fund the country’s nuclear endeavors. Artificial intelligence has a lot of potential. Whether you’re drafting an email, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Phishing scam targets Apple iCloud Calendar and evades spam filters to gather information
Phishing attacks are evolving and becoming more advanced, now exploiting well-known platforms to new heights. Rather than relying on emails that look suspicious, cybercriminals are taking advantage of Apple’s iCloud Calendar Invite system. This allows them to send phishing content directly from Apple’s email servers, which is quite crafty. This technique enables these fraudulent communications […]
Avoid phishing scams that use fake party invitations to deceive users
Recently, I received an email from a friend about a “Special Celebration of Life.” At first glance, it seemed like a legitimate invitation. But when I tried to view it, my anti-virus software stepped in and flagged it as a phishing attempt. This was one of the more convincing scam emails I’ve encountered lately—complete with […]
Google Advises Gmail Users to Protect Their Accounts Amid Rising Phishing Attacks
Google has alerted its 2.5 billion Gmail users to take steps to secure their accounts amid rising phishing threats. Users are advised to update their passwords and activate two-factor authentication. Simple guidelines are provided at the end of this article to help safeguard accounts. In light of a series of data breaches affecting corporate systems, […]
Data breach at Google and Salesforce exposes more than 2 billion users to phishing threats
While major tech companies like Google often seem untouchable when it comes to cybersecurity, recent events have shown otherwise. Earlier this month, Google disclosed that an attacker gained access to one of its Salesforce instances. A spokesperson for the company explained that the system primarily contained publicly accessible business information, like contact details and notes […]
ShinyHunters hack Google through voice phishing scheme
Accounting for the safety of hospitals and nonprofits during cyber attacks can be tricky. These institutions often lack the resources for robust cybersecurity measures, unlike larger corporations. When a major player like Google faces a data breach, questions arise. Has data security taken a backseat in company priorities? Or are today’s cybercriminals so advanced that […]