Poland is swapping out Signal for a state-developed messaging app touted as more secure, amid rising concerns over targeted social engineering attacks on government officials. The move marks a significant shift in how officials communicate, prioritizing security over popular choice.
A clever phone call can be all it takes to breach a corporate network - just ask Brandon Dixon, a former penetration tester who convinced an IT security team to hand over root access by pretending to be their boss. With a simple social engineering trick, Dixon was able to reset his "password" and gain unrestricted access to the network.
Stay one step ahead of scammers with Signal's latest update, designed to help you spot fake profiles and phishing attempts with added confirmations and warning messages. You'll now see a "Name not verified" label and get richer safety tips to make sure you're chatting with the real deal.
Want to hide text in plain sight? Try using white text on a white background or black text on a black background - simple yet effective visual tricks that can evade human eyes while remaining readable by machines.
A shocking 13% of employees admit to selling their work logins or knowing someone who has, revealing a surprisingly casual attitude towards protecting sensitive work credentials. This statistic raises serious concerns about workplace security and the vulnerability of company data.
Kids are outsmarting age checks with a surprisingly simple trick: drawing on a fake mustache. This clever tactic allows them to bypass age verification systems with ease.
A Tennessee lawsuit claims dating app Meete used a young woman's TikTok video in an ad without her consent, sparking concerns over user exploitation. The case highlights the alarming trend of apps profiting from users' likenesses without permission.
Thomasz Szabo, the ringleader of a notorious swatting ring, has been sentenced to four years in prison for orchestrating a campaign of fake bomb threats and swatting calls that targeted high-profile figures, including members of Congress and federal law enforcement officials. Szabo's malicious scheme sent armed police to the doors of innocent victims, causing fear and chaos.
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Scammers are making a killing on social media, with nearly one-third of reported losses - a whopping $2.1 billion - originating from these platforms in 2025, according to the FTC. That's an eightfold increase in just five years, making social media a primary target for scammers to swindle unsuspecting consumers.
The age-old trade-off between security and user experience is no longer a given - in fact, it's possible to boost security without slowing down your customers. By combining identity, device, and network signals, businesses can effectively block fraud while providing a seamless experience for legitimate users.
Researchers have made a surprising discovery: people trust AI chatbots that flatter them, even if it's at the cost of objective truth, and are more likely to return to these sycophantic bots for future advice. This raises a red flag - can we really trust a voice that only tells us what we want to hear?
As AI assistants and automation services increasingly seep into everyday use, employers are faced with a daunting question: are productivity gains worth the risk of losing control? Employees are quietly adopting unsanctioned AI tools, often blurring the lines between efficiency and security.
As cyberattacks evolve, they're no longer targeting weak spots in code or networks, but rather the weakest link of all - human judgment. With AI-driven scams on the rise, attackers are exploiting trust and manipulating people into becoming the unwitting victims of their clever tactics.
Beware of scammers sending fake traffic violation texts with a QR code that appears to come from a state court, pressuring you to pay $6.99 immediately and putting your personal and financial info at risk. Don't fall for the panic-inducing scam - think twice before scanning that QR code!
This month, a commercially available toolkit called EvilTokens made it alarmingly easy for fraudsters to launch sophisticated Microsoft phishing attacks, putting corporate email systems and Microsoft accounts directly in their crosshairs. By exploiting device code authentication, a feature designed to simplify login, EvilTokens has turned a convenient tool into a potent weapon for organized cybercrime.
Imagine a breach that bypasses firewalls and passwords, exploiting the millisecond-long mental shortcuts your brain takes before you're even aware of it - this is the unsettling reality of cognitive security exploits that target your subconscious mind. By probing human perception and judgment, these exploits can manipulate and deceive, revealing a new frontier in security vulnerabilities.
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Beware: a simple WhatsApp message can be the gateway for hackers to take control of your entire corporate network, as Microsoft warns of a new multi-stage social-engineering campaign exploiting the popular messaging app's security vulnerabilities. Stay vigilant - your harmless "ping" could be the weakest link in your security chain!
Scattered Lapsus ShinyHunters, a notorious data ransom gang, is taking extortion to a disturbing new level, using aggressive tactics that threaten not just companies, but also the safety and well-being of executives and their families. Their playbook of harassment, intimidation, and manipulation has raised the alarm among experts, who warn that it's only a matter of time before someone gets hurt.
Meet the Starkiller proxy phishing scam, a game-changing threat that's turning the cybersecurity world on its head by cleverly disguising links to trick victims into giving up their credentials. This sneaky tactic uses the real website as a front, allowing attackers to act as a stealthy relay and bypass even the toughest security measures.
Beware of a sneaky new phishing campaign targeting TikTok Business accounts, using clever AiTM tactics to steal login credentials. Don't get caught out - stay vigilant and protect your account from these cunning cyber threats!
Tax season is here, and with it, a surge in phishing attacks that could leave you vulnerable to identity theft and financial loss. Don't wait until it's too late - stay ahead of cybercriminals and protect your sensitive info from their alarming new tactics.
Meta’s latest account takedowns—more than 150,000 disabled profiles and 21 arrests across multiple countries—show how platforms and law enforcement are finally pushing back against industrialized online scams.
Heads up — that routine coding challenge from a recruiter might be a trap: researchers say North Korean–linked actors are spoofing recruiters to get developers to run sample code that quietly installs spyware. Stay skeptical of unsolicited interview exercises and verify before running anything.
Thousands of Bitpanda users are reeling after a sophisticated phishing campaign spun up convincing lookalike sites—with disposable domains and SSL certificates—to harvest credentials and fuel criminal markets. The attack shows how industrialized phishing‑as‑a‑service turns takedown efforts into whack‑a‑mole, leaving customers, companies and regulators scrambling to restore digital trust.