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Combatting Phishing with True Phishing-Resistant MFA Technologies: A Key to Cybersecurity

Phishing

In the recent times of widespread technology, we have seen a rise in cybersecurity issues, with hacking being a prominent issue among companies. In a survey done by Axiad, it was found that 49% of respondents identified phishing attacks to be most likely. While this obligation of appropriate anti-phishing measures is a self-explanatory requirement, most […]

Major phishing campaign targets Etherscan users

phishing

Several Ethereum blockchain explorer Etherscan advertisements have been identified as part of a major phishing campaign targeting Etherscan users. On April 8, X community member McBiblets identified some advertisements on Etherscan as wallet drainers, warning users against being redirected to phishing websites when clicking on such advertisements. Further investigations revealed that the phishing advertisements appearing […]

Phishing Scams Surge Amid Ethereum Layer-2 Chain Growth

Phishing

One of the most recent crysis is that Ethereum layer-2 chain record has become the target of phishing scams, with plenty of them happening on web-based platforms like Base and BNB Smart Chain . While the sharp rise of the linked layer-2 channel value is significant, to say the least, it further corroborates the massive […]

Industry giants rally against the rising tide of crypto phishing attacks

phishing

In a recent announcement, blockchain security firm PeckShield disclosed the compromise of Beoble’s X account, highlighting a concerning trend of cybercriminal sophistication within the crypto community. The compromised account was found disseminating a phishing link, deceiving users under the guise of a legitimate airdrop opportunity. This incident underscores the importance of heightened vigilance and security […]

Unauthorized phishing attempt targets Trezor users

phishing

Hardware wallet provider Trezor has reported an unauthorized phishing attempt aimed at its users. The attack involved malicious emails impersonating Trezor and urging users to upgrade their “network” or risk losing their funds.  The company has deactivated the malicious link and advised affected users to transfer their funds to new wallets. Phishing attempt detected Trezor, […]

OpenSea users targeted in latest phishing scam amid security concerns

Opensea

In recent developments, users of OpenSea, a leading nonfungible token (NFT) marketplace, have reported a surge in phishing attacks. These attacks, masquerading as official communications from OpenSea, have raised alarms across the platform’s community. Users and developers alike have encountered various deceptive emails, including false developer account risk alerts and fake NFT offers. A developer […]

How Generative AI Amplifies Hyper-Realistic Phishing Attacks

Generative AI

Generative AI, notably represented by ChatGPT, has emerged as a game-changer in the technological landscape, captivating industries worldwide. While hailed for its transformative potential, concerns are rising about its darker applications. A recent surge in phishing attacks, facilitated by the linguistic prowess of generative AI, poses a significant threat to cybersecurity. Darktrace’s groundbreaking research sheds […]

Is Generative AI Redefining Phishing Tactics in Cybersecurity?

Generative AI

In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the emergence of generative AI, particularly dark web variants like WormGPT, has cast a looming shadow over the efficacy of traditional defense mechanisms. The potential for cybercriminals to exploit this technology in orchestrating phishing attacks at an unprecedented scale raises concerns about the future of corporate cybersecurity. The intersection […]

Ledger victim of fresh phishing attack

Phishing

Users received phishing emails containing software that led to a loss of funds. The hack is linked to a customer data leak from June of 2020. The company has warned its users to stay vigilant and verify incoming requests. Renowned cryptocurrency wallet provider, Ledger, has fallen prey to yet another phishing attack. The attack is […]

KuCoin Group issues a warning about phishing sites

KuCoin

KuCoin Group is warning the users of their exchange about the domain behind recently reported phishing attempts They are the operator of one of the largest exchanges in the world During the pandemic, phishing attempts are on the rise KuCoin group has just published a public notice advising its users about the reported fishing website’s […]

Opera crypto wallet activated for UK users

Opera crypto wallet

Following the launch of Opera crypto wallet in America, Europe, and Mexico earlier this year, the web browser has launched it’s integrated crypto browser into the UK. With the Opera crypto wallet launched in the UK market, users can now purchase cryptos directly through bank accounts or digital banking app Revolut. Before the launch, around […]

Removed malicious Google Chrome extensions still threat to users

Removed malicious Google Chrome extension

Cybersecurity researchers in Awake Security firms have claimed that the removed malicious Google Chrome extensions are still a threat. The researchers claim that the extension has stolen sensitive data from users and has been downloaded over 33 million times. The over 100 browser extension has stolen corporate data alongside much sensitive information the researchers claim. […]

Coronavirus crypto scammers turn attention towards remote workers

Coronavirus crypto scammers

With the continuous ravage of the coronavirus pandemic and its role in surging numbers of crypto scams, coronavirus crypto scammers have now turned their attention and ramped-up attack on remote workers. The pandemic since its outbreak in the world has left a lot of people jobless and many others forced to work from home to […]

2 Malware modification combinations allow hacking of social media networking sites

malware modification combinations

In the recent past, Kaspersky technicians issued stern security warning over malware modification combinations of two android trojans that could get access to internet users’ cookies and control their browsing. Malware modification combinations ‘fish’ crypto accounts logins The researchers indicate that once the two malware modification combinations are used together, they enable hackers to steal cookies […]

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