6 most sophisticated phishing attacks of 2020
2020 saw a number of major phishing attacks — and an increase in the attacks. Here are some of the most sophisticated phishing attacks of the year.
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JavaScript obfuscator: Overview and technical overview
JavaScript cyberattacks are on the rise, meaning you need to be extra careful when opening your emails.
Malicious Excel attachments bypass security controls using .NET library
A recent threat group called Epic Manchego is using a new technique to create Excel files to bypass antivirus (AV) and and get low detection rates. By exploring...
Top nine phishing simulators [updated 2021]
The title of this article was supposed to be “Top 9 Free Phishing Simulators”. However, after much searching, trying, visiting of broken links, filling...
11 phishing email subject lines your employees need to recognize
By now, we’ve all probably received an enticing email from a long-lost relative promising untold riches and wealth. In fact, there might be a few sitting...
Phishing with Google Forms, Firebase and Docs: Detection and prevention
The COVID-19 pandemic spurred a massive shift toward telework as companies tried to both stay operational and safe. One of the biggest impacts of this shift...
Phishing domain lawsuits and the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act
The worlds of trademark law and marketing seem to be constantly at odds with each other, occasionally collapsing into a court of law where they battle for...
Phishing: Reputational damages
When phishing and damages are thought of in the same sentence, the typical thoughts of many are the loss of data due to theft, identity theft and ultimately...
Spearphishing meets vishing: New multi-step attack targets corporate VPNs
Cybercriminals come out of the woodwork to take advantage of major events. Anything from the Olympics to the US elections is an opportunity to launch phishing...
Phishing attack timeline: 21 hours from target to detection
Phishing seems to be ever-present in the modern cyber-threat landscape. During the COVID-19 pandemic, there has even been an increase in phishing attacks...