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For years, there’s been a widely held belief that iOS devices—such as iPhones—are virtually immune to phishing attacks, largely due to Apple’s strong emphasis on security and its reputation for prioritizing user protection. In contrast, Android devices, with their more open operating system, were often viewed as more vulnerable to such cyber threats. However, a The post Apple iOS devices are more vulnerable to phishing than Android appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

Whaling phishing attacks are growing, targeting C-suite executives and senior leaders with precision. The 2024 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report reveals that 69% of breaches involved a human element, with phishing remaining a dominant attack vector. High-profile cases have involved millions of dollars being stolen on false pretexts. In one recent incident, phishing experts created The post Aiming for Whales: Phishing Tactics Are Climbing the Corporate Ladder appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

Microsoft has recently issued a significant warning regarding the activities of a cyber-crime group named ONNX Marketing Services, which has been identified as distributing highly sophisticated phishing email kits. These kits have the potential to compromise Microsoft Customer Accounts across a wide range of online services, significantly threatening the security of personal and corporate data. The post Microsoft seizes websites distributing Phishing email kits appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

Human beings are without doubt the single biggest cybersecurity threat to organizations. About two-thirds of breaches stem from a simple, non-malicious user action such as an interaction with a phishing email. Users can also be an organization’s strongest security asset. Not only can human intuition and critical thinking prevent attackers from infiltrating, they also help The post Phishing Simulation Training: From Strategy To Execution appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

A new phishing campaign circulating online is using a fabricated assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump to trick users into divulging personal and corporate information, according to cybersecurity experts at ESET. The attack targets corporate networks with the goal of stealing sensitive data and potentially infiltrating these systems. While two genuine assassination attempts on The post Phishing Campaign Exploits Fake Trump Assassination Story to Harvest Corporate Data appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

Since 1958, the UK government has been providing Winter Fuel Payments to pensioners and senior citizens to help keep their homes warm during the colder months. These payments, administered by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), are typically deposited directly into recipients’ bank accounts. However, eligibility for these payments is based on certain criteria. The post UK Senior Citizens should be cautious with SMS Scams for winter heating pay appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

Phishing campaigns relentlessly continue to evolve, utilizing innovative tricks to deceive users. ANY.RUN, the interactive malware analysis service, recently uncovered a phishing attack that takes advantage of fake CAPTCHA prompts to execute malicious scripts on victims’ systems. How the Attack Works In this phishing campaign, users are lured to a compromised website and are asked The post ANY.RUN Discovers Tricky Phishing Attack Using Fake CAPTCHA appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

iPhone users across Britain are advised to remain vigilant against ongoing phishing attacks. These scams encourage victims to click on links that falsely claim to boost iCloud storage, but actually lead to password theft. The UK’s National Fraud and Cyber Reporting Centre, known as Action Fraud, has reported nearly 1,639 complaints related to this campaign, The post iCloud Storage fake warning leading to Phishing and Malware attacks appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

On July 29, 2024, a cyber attack targeting Locata, a housing software provider managing multiple housing portals, triggered a widespread phishing scam affecting several boroughs in Greater Manchester. The incident exposed residents to risks of personal data theft through fraudulent email links. The issue initially surfaced in one borough where residents received deceptive emails urging The post Cyber Attack Sparks Phishing Scam Across Greater Manchester appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

The 2024 U.S. elections are set for November 5th, and Microsoft, the American technology giant, has issued a warning about potential interference from state-funded actors. The company’s alert comes in response to increased online activity over recent weeks. According to Microsoft, certain Iranian groups have established fake websites over the past few months to spread The post Microsoft issues alert against email phishing attack to influence US 2024 Elections appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.